173-60-26 DL Tracked Excavator 96K lbs Long Reach Rev2026Apr.docx

Specification No. 173-60-26 DL Specification No. 173-60-26 Specification for a Track Mounted Excavator (96,000 Lbs.)

State of Illinois Department of Transportation Bureau of Business Services

Specifications for a Track-Mounted, Multi-Purpose, Long Reach Excavator 96,000 Lbs. Operating Weight

April 2026

This specification covers a heavy-duty, multi-purpose, long reach, track type excavator to be used by the Department of Transportation Division of Highways Operations. . To improve operating efficiency, parts and service availability the Department of Transportation is specifying acceptable units by required equipment and accessories as outlined below.

Requirements of the Bidders:

All bidders are expected to quote upon a manufacturer's latest standard model complete with all standard equipment plus any optional or special equipment required. Optional equipment when called for in the specification to be included in the quoted unit price. Units shall have all necessary accessories and attachments mounted when delivered and as described in the attached specifications. Deviations from these requirements in efforts to obtain extremely low prices will not be acceptable. Equipment proposed meet the requirements specified below.

Unless otherwise specified, the proposed equipment shall be complete in all parts and ready for immediate use upon delivery.

Bidders are advised to carefully read these specifications as changes have been made since the last solicitation issue.

Proposed With This Bid:

Successful bidder should be able to provide service after purchase or shall indicate other qualified service facilities able to service equipment. Bidder should provide documentation and enumerating service locations.

Bids will only be accepted from established manufacturers or their authorized dealers. Any dealer submitting a bid hereby guarantees that it is an authorized servicing dealer of the manufacturer, and that the manufacturer has agreed to supply the dealer with all quantities of products required by the dealer in fulfillment of its obligations under any resultant contract with the State. Bidder must submit authorized dealer letter upon request.

Warranty:

Unless otherwise specified, Manufacturers’ standard warranty shall be provided. Bidder shall submit warranty information upon request. Warranty shall commence at the Illinois Department of Transportation in-service date. If any equipment fails to conform to the warranties during the applicable warranty period, the Vendor or Manufacturer will adjust, repair, or replace the equipment at no charge to the Department upon notice.

The Vendor may provide or perform warranty service at a dealer location within the Districts geographic region if on-site repair is not possible. Vendor shall facilitate pickup and delivery of inoperable equipment at Manufacturer’s cost if warranty repair(s) are made off-site during the warranty period. The contract Vendor is responsible for any failure of their allied or sub-contractors’ fulfillment of said warranties.

Delivery:

It will be the responsibility of the successful vendor to guarantee delivery within the quoted time and to require allied manufacturers or suppliers to complete the installation of auxiliary equipment in accordance with the quoted delivery time.

All equipment provided by the Vendor and the sub-contractor(s) shall be fully operational when delivery is made. Any noted defects at the time of delivery shall be addressed by Vendor in the first 30 days of in-service.

Bidder/Vendor acknowledges the requirements above. Yes |_| No |_|

The use of a brand name or equal is for the purpose of describing the standard of quality, performance, and characteristics desired and is not intended to limit or restrict competition. "Or equal" submissions will not be rejected because of minor differences in design, construction or features that do not affect the suitability of the product for its intended use. Burden of proof that the product is equal is on the bidder.

The use of brand name is for the purpose of ensuring safety, compatibility in existing systems, preserve warranty, and ensure maintenance.

All units to include the following standard or optional equipment and accessories:

Excavator Size:

Minimum operating weight of 96,000 lbs. when equipped per specification.

Operating weight equipped per specifications:

Tail swing radius maximum 11’-7”.

Arms, Buckets, and Accessories:

To be furnished with a long reach length boom with a minimum length of 34’-9”.

Note: Variable Angle Boom (two piece) is acceptable if it meets specification requirements.

To be furnished with an arm (stick) with a minimum length of 23’-4”.

Equipped per specifications, the excavator must have a digging depth minimum of 42’-0” to dig to an 8’-0” level bottom excavation.

Equipped per specifications; the excavator must have a minimum digging depth of 42’-6”.

Reach at ground level a minimum of 59’-0”.

The boom to be furnished with a boom holding or anti-drift valve for precise boom control while setting pipe or other similar functions.

Equipped per specifications the excavator transport height a maximum of 11’-7”.

Lifting capacity at ground level over the end and fully extended minimum 5,000 lbs. equipped per specifications, including counterweight.

Lifting capacity at ground level over-the-side, 20’-0” reach with the specified arm minimum 22,000 lbs.

Equipped with the specified arm ISO rated bucket digging force minimum of 30,000 pounds.

Counter weighting is extremely important in ensuring the stability of the machine while operating in uneven terrain. The machine will be operated in severe conditions and be used in response to natural and manmade disasters as well as routine ditch cleaning, roadway maintenance, setting pipe and entrance culverts. Proper balance is important to promote operator and other worker’s safety. Please list below the counter weighting provided with this machine, keeping in mind the options specified with the base machine.

Coupler System: See District Specific options page 7.

This machine is to be furnished with a coupler system to allow the operator to switch buckets or attachments from the cab. This device to be manufacturer’s design or from an aftermarket supplier. This coupler must be compatible with the hydraulic “thumb” if specified.

Component:

The following two (2) buckets to be furnished with the track excavator requested. All capacities listed to be measured using SAE heaped standards:

· Standard 42” wide - Digging type bucket, with replaceable type teeth and a 1.31 cu. yd. capacity.

· Minimum 72” - Grading, ditch cleaning bucket with smooth cutting edge. The bucket to have a 1.12 cubic yard capacity.

Note: IDOT is aware size and capacities may vary between bucket manufacturers.

Component:

Component:

Diesel Engine:

Current production, fuel injected, liquid cooled diesel engine meeting the following:

· Minimum gross engine HP of 340.

· Minimum 8-liter displacement.

· Meets or exceeds current emissions standards.

· Auto-idle feature.

· Dry style air cleaner.

· Cold weather starting aid.

· Minimum 12-volt electrical system.

· Low Maintenance battery.

· Engine oil filtration.

· Extended Life Antifreeze.

Component provided:

Fuel system:

Diesel and clearly identified as such.

Fuel filtration system.

Fuel tank sized properly to manufacturer’s specifications for engine supplied with unit.

Cooling System:

Manufacturer’s standard cooling system with extended life antifreeze rated to -30°F.

Transmission:

Independent hydraulic drive to each track provided by compact axial piston motors. Travel speeds to be controlled by an auto-shift feature for high/low utilizing an auto or power shift feature. These functions to include both forward and reverse directions.

Switch-controlled travel motion alarm system including a cancellation with auto-reactivate feature.

Travel motors to be equipped with a device to prevent over-speeding when going down an incline.

Steering:

Independent drive to each track that allows track counter-rotation. Foot pedal control steering and/or combination lever-steer system to be provided. Straight line travel pedal or similar feature included.

Brakes:

Wet disc design that automatically releases when propelling and applies when stationary.

Tracks and Undercarriage:

Heavy-Duty high and wide undercarriage design with large diameter pinned track rollers.

Minimum of eight (8) track rollers per side.

Undercarriage and tracks sealed and lubricated.

Track overall length minimum 16’-0”.

Track shoes minimum width of 30”. and feature 3-bar grouser type track shoes.

Undercarriage to include track tension adjustment.

Electrical:

Minimum 12-volt electrical system with a minimum of two (2) batteries.

Lighting:

Excavator provided with the following lighting for day and night operations at minimum:

· Boom mounted LED work light(s).

· Turntable mounted LED work lights.

· Cab exterior and interior lighting

· Instrument and gauge lighting

· Amber LED Warning strobes Hydraulic System:

Two (2) joystick hydraulic control with function patterns for swing, boom, dipper, and bucket control functions. Includes adjustable control patterns as selected by the operator.

Excavator functions powered by a minimum of two (2) hydraulic pumps with a minimum flow of 74 gpm each. Variable flow design monitored and controlled by the operator.

Hydraulic system capable of operating all attachments specified and delivered with this machine from the operator’s position. If additional High-Flow auxiliary hydraulics are required, they must be included. A case drain back system to be included for attachments.

Operator’s Cab:

Manufacturer’s deluxe fully enclosed multi-climate cab including the following at minimum:

· Roll over protection system.

· Air conditioning, heat and defrost with filtration.

· Tempered safety glass with sunshade(s).

· Sky light hatch with sunshade.

· Removable debris guard bars.

· Wiper system w/washer.

· Sound and vibration insulation package.

· 12-volt PowerPoint / USB.

· Interior lighting.

· Exterior and interior mirrors

· Standard radio with Bluetooth connectivity.

· Rear / side view camera system.

The operator’s to be a Premium fully adjustable suspension type, and provide adjustment for leg room, height, reach, weight and lumbar support. High visibility seatbelt (i.e. Blaze orange) with warning indicator.

The following minimum monitoring systems provided using an information center, gauge, lights, or audible alarm:

· Hour meter.

· Fuel / DEF gauge.

· Alternator charge indicator.

· Coolant temperature.

· Low engine oil pressure.

· Parking brake alarm.

· Travel alarm.

· Hydraulic oil temperature.

· Check engine or system indicator.

· Preventative Maintenance Minder Paint / Finish:

All parts normally painted to be cleaned, prepped, painted or powder coated manufacturer’s standard color.

The above specifications will be the same for all units.

District Specific Configuration and Options:

Listed below are the requirements for the configuration or options for the requesting District’s unit. Some options may be in “Lieu of” or “in Addition to” the base specification above.

District 0 Day Labor Standard Boom and Stick Assembly: In “Addition” to base specification.

A complete standard boom and stick assembly with all hydraulics and hardware to convert above long reach excavator to standard reach excavator.

Equipped as standard reach, the excavator to have a minimum digging depth of 26’-0” to dig to an 8’-0” level bottom excavation.

Equipped per specifications; the excavator to have a minimum digging depth of 26’-6”.

Minimum reach at ground level 38’-0”.

Pin Coupler: In “Lieu” of base specification.

JRB Power latch universal multi pin coupler to utilize Department owned buckets and attachments.

Hydraulic “Thumb” Attachment: In “addition” to base specification.

The thumb type bucket attachment rated for the capacity of the excavator, hydraulically operated and be fully controlled by the operator’s controls in the cab. All hydraulic hoses, connections, hardware, and brackets to be included. (Installation on standard reach stick.)

The thumb to fold and store on the dipper stick when not in use.

The hydraulic “thumb” mounted with specified coupler so they will function independently, without interfering with the operations of each other.

Diagnostic Extreme Rugged Scan Tool: In “addition” to base specification.

New first run quality, rugged series, Panasonic, Dell or equal, Dealer Level complete diagnostic scan tool with connectivity and all latest current manufacturer software to diagnose, test, troubleshoot, adjust, and repair all electronic components on-board the equipment. This to include all functions of the engine, transmission, hydraulics, and chassis. (Reference: Texa Diagnostics, NexIQ, JPro) Component:

Hydraulic-Powered Breaker Attachment: In “addition” to base specification.

Manufacturer approved for weight class of excavator, minimum 450 bpm. Installed and tested prior to delivery.

Component:

The breaker to be of “quick change” design to interchange without the use of special tools.

The breaker to be furnished with two (2) 20-degree breaker point tools 3” minimum diameter.

Warranty and General Bid Information:

Safety Features:

The unit proposed must comply with all Federal, OSHA and ANSI safety requirements.

Inspection and Tests:

The State of Illinois reserves the right to request the bidder to give a demonstration of the unit prior to delivery.

Cost of minor modifications to the unit, if required, and contained in the specifications, will be borne by the successful bidder.

Manufacturer's Standard Warranty:

Coverage - All defective parts and workmanship.

Duration - One (1) year from date of acceptance minimum.

Warranty service - All defects shall be corrected at no cost to the State.

Safety Components:

The truck/unit shall be furnished complete with all safety components that are required by the current Federal, State, ANSI, NEMA and OSHA Safety Standards.

Manuals:

Copies of all operators’ manuals, parts lists and warranty information shall be provided at the time of delivery.

One copy of the service or shop manual for each machine shall be provided upon delivery.

Note: The manuals, parts lists, and service or shop manuals listed above may be furnished on Flash drive in lieu of paper.

Educational Instruction:

Instruction performed by qualified factory or dealer personnel covering the operation, routine service and maintenance of the complete unit shall be provided upon delivery or scheduled thereafter. The instruction shall be for all personnel in the assigned headquarters location of the machine. More than a single day may be required to satisfy this requirement.

If available, an instructional video covering the operation of this equipment.

Bid Response:

Bidders will need to send copies of each of the following with their bid response.

a) Specification

b) Descriptive Literature Bidder/Vendor acknowledges the requirements of the specification. Yes |_| No |_|