Questions and Answers for Plot Combine 12805B21Q0237.docx

Solicitation 12805B21Q0237 Questions and Answers for Plot Combine Is an ammeter and hydraulic charge pressure mandatory. We have several connector where you can test at different areas on that machine. Would that be sufficient?

Yes, it would be sufficient.

Does the machine need to have an electric clutch engagement or is a belt engagement also acceptable? We use it in all of our models.

Belt is acceptable.

Is it acceptable if we use our own, proven hydraulic brake system instead of the brand FAIL-SAFE. Our system is a different concept but has been used for over 15 years safely in all of our plot combines.

Yes it is acceptable.

Can the cylinder be larger than the named measurements?

Yes.

Can the cylinder also have 6 wide rasp bars instead of 8?

Yes.

Is two- or four wheel drive required?

Two wheel drive.

You mention no belt drive on the cylinder. We have a proven variator/belt system which drives the cylinder and which allows threshing speeds from 350 -1350 RPM. The cylinder and sieves/shaker are engaged at the same time. Would that be acceptable?

Yes.

We use a large, narrow spaced concave which is mechanically adjustable from the drivers seat. The concave has two quick access panels on the side for purity.Is that acceptable?

Yes.

We use a highly efficient 3-step cleaning surface with shaker and two sieves. This proven system is working great in Barely and other cereals. We would provide all sieves needed. Would that work for your operation?

Yes.

Two sieves are mentioned in the bid. We have different models with different sieve sizes, what sq ft of cleaning surface on the sieves is required.

20 square feet or more.

Our cyclone is mounted outside, but we have an ergonomic option to take samples and subsamples inside that cabin with a storage unit outside. Would that be acceptable?

Yes.

Our grain tank is in the back of the back of the combine – would that be ok?

Yes.

Can the reel be 4 bars as well?

Yes.

Our unloading auger is ergonomically liftable on the right side of the combine. We are not sure what a gravity spout is. Is a standard auger acceptable?

Yes.

We are using a rubber feeding belt with very small bars, would that be acceptable?

Yes.

Our header is removeable but not quick attached. It is very easy to clean for purity the way it is and we would teach you how to clean it. Would that be good enough?

Yes.

It is mentioned that parts should be available locally. Can the machine be setup in the metric system as well (like e.g. John Deere combines).

Yes.

The technical specifications do not mention if a cabin is required or not. If you require a cabin, what safety standards does the cabin need to meet (Osha, TOPS, etc.). We have different options available.

A cabin would be required, Cabin needs to meet TOPS and Osha Certification. Certifications should be part of the bid‘ What is the maximum wheel base?

8.5 feet.

We have different models, can you please advice „Canbus System“ or „Electric over Hydraulic System“ for operation of combine (cylinder speed, wind speed, etc.) is required.

Electric over hydraulic system to reduce downtime.

With other bids, reference addresses from other USDA or public programs which are using our machine successfully were required – is this required here as well?

Yes, please name five other public programs using your machine in cereals as reference.

Can we offer a used machine as well?

No.