3 Yard Wheel Loader With Snow Blower Spec.xls

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Kennebec County, Maine

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This is a specification document for equipment procurement related to a graders and loaders contract opportunity for the State of Maine. The document outlines detailed specifications for a 3-yard wheel loader equipped with a snow blower attachment, establishing the technical requirements and performance standards for this piece of equipment. The specification document serves as the foundation for solicitation and bid evaluation, ensuring that all prospective bidders understand the exact equipment configuration and capabilities required for this contract. The document includes comprehensive details on loader specifications, snow blower functionality, hydraulic systems, and operational requirements necessary for winter maintenance and material handling operations.

The specification emphasizes performance metrics, structural durability, and compatibility requirements for the wheel loader and integrated snow blower system. Key specifications include bucket capacity, engine power requirements, hydraulic pressure ratings, snow blower width and blade specifications, and operational safety features. The document provides vendors with precise technical parameters to ensure equipment meets Maine's standards for state and local operations, including requirements for snow removal capabilities essential to the state's winter maintenance needs. This specification document enables consistent evaluation of bids and ensures that any awarded equipment meets the state's operational and functional requirements for grading and loading operations throughout Maine.

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Maine DOT Fleet Services Propose and Intent
SPECIFICATION
Minimum 3.0 Cubic Yard Wheel Loader, Capable of Handle Quick Coupler Mounted 10,000lb Snow Blower
and meet loader capacity specifactions
GENERAL SPECIFICATION:
It is the purpose of this specification to describe a new, and of the manufacturer's latest
current model and design, diesel powered, four-wheel drive, minimum 3.0 cubic yard,
articulating front-end loader.
Unit shall include all standard equipment and accessories as advertised in manufacturer's
specification sheet of model offered, unless otherwise specified herein.
It shall be capable of operating under maximum adverse grade conditions and the engine lubricating and
cooling systems so designed as to prevent damage due to loss of oil pressure and/or overheating under said conditions
The brake and steering systems must be so designed as to permit safe stopping and/or steering of the
equipment under emergency engine stall-out conditions.
The following equipment shall be bid as optional accessories. The list is not limited to, but should include
separate pricing for all optional items (and labor for installation) as marked throughout the specifications.
All specifications are stated as minimum specifications. Any deviation from the
specification shall be listed and described on a separate paper, while noted
as exceptions and submitted with bid proposal. If exceptions are not
listed as such, it shall be considered that the vendor will comply with all
specification as listed.
So called “Governmental Specification” machines are not acceptable.
Comply
1. ENGINEYesNo
1.1.Heavy duty 4-cycle diesel engine minimum, to meet minimum EPA Tier 3 emissions requirements .
1.2.Turbocharger required
1.3.Designed to use # 2 diesel fuel and 50/50 blend in cold weather operations.
1.4.Extreme duty oil filtration.
1.5.Pre heater system for cold starting, shall be glow plugs or intake heater system only. Automatically operated
1.6.Exhaust emission and noise level shall comply with all applicable Federal and State of Maine standards.
1.7.Muffler(s) must not restrict operator's vision to rear, to include 90 degree elbow
1.8.Must have a 1500 watt, 110 volt engine heater with a spring loaded receptacle mounted
professionally under the left hand door.
1.9.All cooler shall be arranged to make it easy accessibility for cleaning
1.10.Wet sleeve engine preferred.
1.11The unit shall have an auto-idle, auto-shutdown feature for the engine as standard equipment
2. ELECTRICAL
2.112 or 24 volt heavy duty direct electrical starting system
2.2Battery's): Minimum of two (2) each, maintenance free 12-volt, or 24-volt
each battery having a minimum 950 CCA at zero degrees Fahrenheit.
2.365 amp alternator charging system minimum
2.42 Seal beam halogen headlight Hi/low
2.5All exterior lights to be LED type, (Headlights excepted)
2.64 forwards working lights
2.74 rear working lights
2.8Front and rear LED directional's
2.9System using 24 volt shall provide a 12 volt convertor and a terminal strip for 2-way radio
and warning lights
2.10Front and rear electric windshield wiper and washer, 2 speed motor to be highest capacity
available from OEM. To include intermittent feature on front minimum
2.11Gauges and/or indicators, as a minimum, shall include, in easy view of the operator:
2.12Electric hour meter ((OEM) Running engine activated, located in cab visible to operator
2.13Shall have Ammeter or voltage gauge
2.14Shall have Engine coolant high temperature warning device
2.15Shall have Engine coolant analog gauge with low level audible warning device
2.16Shall have engine oil analog gauge with low pressure audible warning device
2.17Shall have air pressure gauge and low air pressure audible warning device
2.18Shall have transmission oil temperature analog gauge and low level audible warning device
2.19Shall have fuel gauge
2.20Shall have parking brake "ON" indicator light with audible warning
2.21Manual battery cut off switch shall be mounted in the Engine Compartment,must be supplied on the negative
battery cable.
2.22Master electrical switch shall cut off all power sources from battery to starter
and remainder of electrical system
2.23All wiring to be adequately secured and protected in loom or similar protection
2.24On/off device to control activation of return-to-dig (OPTIONAL ITEM, Pricing is required)
2.25On/off device to control activation of height control (OPTIONAL ITEM, Pricing is required)
2.26On/off device to control activation of float control (OPTIONAL ITEM, Pricing is required)
2.27On/off device to control activation of return-to-travel (OPTIONAL ITEM, Pricing is required)
2.28On/off device to control activation of de-clutch (OPTIONAL ITEM, Pricing is required)
2.29On/off device to control activation of Ride Control (OPTIONAL ITEM, Pricing is required)
3. COOLING SYSTEM
3.1Shall be of heavy duty design and construction
3.2Shall be of extra capacity for continuous high output under extreme temperature
and or operating conditions
3.3Heavy duty metallic radiator guard
3.4Heavy duty radiator support
3.5Coolant shall be rated for -35 degrees with extended life antifreeze
4. BRAKES
4.1Power brakes at all 4 wheels
4.2Automatic brake application upon engine shut down
4.3(Back Up) Brake system: An automatically applied back-up braking system in the
event of loss of service brake capacity.
4.4To be a spring applied hydraulic released or hand operated mechanical parking brake independent
of other braking systems, capable of holding machine on a 20% grade
4.5The service brake shall be hydraulically actuated inboard, oil cooled,
self-adjusting sealed from water, mud and dust contamination
5. STEERING
5.1Double acting, dual cylinder articulated steering preferred
5.2Minimum of 40 degree left and right turning angle minimum
5.3Steering system shall have an emergency back up in event steering system fails
6. AXLES AND DIFFERENTIALS
6.1Front and rear differential shall be limited slip
6.2To provide a forward speed of not less than 22 MPH with tires specified.
6.3To provide a reverse speed of not less than 13 MPH with tires specified.
7. HYDRAULIC SYSTEM
7.1The wheel loader shall have a hydraulic system with a variable displacement
pump that provides a minimum flow of 50 gpm @ 4,000 Psi
7.2Hydraulic system filtered by a minimum 10-micron full flow cartridge filter
7.3Sight gauge for hydraulic oil level
7.4Bucket control shall have a single joystick with wrist rest.
7.5Loader arms shall have a lift arm support device for service
7.6Shall have a three (3) auxiliary hydraulic valves section for component attachments with minimum 4000 psi
7.7Valve section solenoids shall be proportional operated, controlled by factory switches
7.8Switches shall be located for easy accessibility to the operator
7.9Valves shall be double action, 20 gallon minimum, cylinder type spools
8. TIRES
8.1XTLA Michelin G2/L/2 design minimum or approved equaled
8.2Shall provide 1 Spare tires & wheel, "Mounted"
9. BUCKET
9.1General purpose bucket no wider than 96" inches.
9.2SAE rated capacity 3.0 cubic yards
9.3Bucket shall have a bolt-on reversible cutting edge
9.4Bucket shall be pre-drilled for bolt on shanks with replaceable tips and caps
9.5Bucket shall have three manufactures installed OSHA approved 3 ton lifting hooks with safety latch,
one on either side and one in center top for lifting positioned, not to interfere with bucket mounted forks
9.6Bucket shall have external level indicator
9.7Shall have Z-Bar link type bucket
9.8(OPTIONAL ITEM, Pricing is required) Larger cubic bucket size, that shall meet the 96" inch width
while staying within the loaders bucket capacity specifications
10. CAB
10.1Unit shall be equipped with canopy with ROPS/FOPS protection, and be multiplane
isolation mounted for noise/vibration reduction
10.2Full rubber floor mat
10.3Dome Light
10.4Cab shall be fully enclosed, sound suppressed and pressurized.
10.5Tinted safety glass in all windows
10.6Operator's seat 6-way adjustable, high back, deluxe suspension, extra cushion, arm rest, all cloth
10.7Shall have a 3 inch wide retractable seat belt
10.8Mirrors to include an interior mounted convex rear view mirror and outside cab mounted
WEST COAST (OEM) style mirrors
10.9Lockable doors
10.10Cab heater shall be the highest output available
10.11Cab air conditioner shall be the highest BTU's available
10.12Telescopic and tilt steering column
10.13Quality AM/FM radio
10.14Cab filtration system
10.15Side windows that can be secured when partially opened
10.16All glass surfaces free of rubber moldings
10.17Doors shall open towards rear of the cab
10.183-point contact at all times at the front and rear of the loader and around the roof-line
11. TRANSMISSION
11.1Shall have four (4) forward gear and three (3) reverse minimum
11.2Transmission disconnect: to include a valve control or brake pedal control or transmission
neutralizing feature which will allow transmission to be engage or disengaged when depressing
brake pedal as required for varying operation conditions
11.3External transmission coolant system
11.4Sight gauge for transmission level
11.5Hydrostatic drive system preferred
12. GENERAL
12.1Shall be drawbar hitch pin type, with pin in counter weight
12.2Front and rear fender to provide four(4) inches clearance (from tire) for tire chains,
this includes the side of the tire
12.3Transport/Articulation safety lock
12.4Back up alarm 105 db minimum
12.5Machine height and lifting capacity must be stenciled on the machine
12.6All pinch point shall be clearly marked
12.7Tool box that shall accommodates tow chain and grease gun. 25"L X 9" W X 9" minimum
12.8Machine height shall not exceed 11 feet to top of cab
12.9Equipped with "Ride Control" suspension for road control capability
12.10Successful bidder shall provide vehicle line sheets
12.11Equipment offered must comply with applicable Federal and State of Maine laws.
12.12On-board diagnostics that require no special tools for transmission and other critical machine functions
12.13Ground level centralized ganged lube points for grease fittings.
12.14Cab mounted 5# fire extinguisher
12.15Shall have rear OEM counterweights if required
12.16Shall be pre wire for Strobe light, to include a factory switch
12.17Two sets of keys shall be furnished with each vehicle.
12.18Vehicle paint code required
12.19Shall have license plate bracket with light
12.20All bid proposals will include shipping and delivery to:
Maine DOT Fleet Service, 105 Capital St. Augusta, Maine 04333
12.21Upon delivery of unit or units all necessary paper work such as Certificate of Origin, dealer's certificate
and invoices) shall accompany unit and units
12.22Loaded tires will not be expectable
13. FILTER
13.1Air filter shall be a heavy duty dry type, dual stage with centrifugal air pre-cleaner
13.2All filters must be located for ease of servicing
13.3All filters to be disposable spin on type preferred
13.3Air filter must have inlet restriction gauge mounted in cab visible to operator
14. VANDALISM PROTECTION
14.1Shall include locks for batteries, fuel tank, hydraulic tank, engine lube, oil filler and radiator
14.2Locking panel for compartment are acceptable
15. PERFORMANCE
15.1All performance specifications shall be based on the definitions provided by SAE
standard J732 or most current revision of J732
15.2Minimum operating weight 33,000 lbs
15.3Static tipping load 40 degree articulation shall be 24,000 lbs SAE minimum
15.4Break out force shall be 28,000 lbs SAE minimum
15.5Height to bucket hinge pin fully raised 12' foot 9 inches minimum
16. MANUALS & SOFTWARE
16.12 operators manuals per unit
16.210 Shop equipment repair manuals or CDs.
16.310 Engine shop manuals or CDs.
16.410 Equipment parts manuals or CDs
16.510 Engine parts manuals or CDs.
16.6Maine Department of Transportation shall have free accessibility to manufactures on line/Website
Service Information Centers for a period of 10 years
16.7Shall provide 10 Laptop -to-vehicle 15 feet Interface cable, USB compatible
16.8Shall provide 10 6-pin/9-pin vehicle Y-adapters.
16.9Shall provide 10 vehicle interface diagnostic software programs that support wired or wireless connectivity which
are USB compatible with applications that diagnose Engine, Transmission, ABS, instrument panels and
other electronic functions.
17. WARRANTY
17.1Terms and conditions of warranty must be provided with bid proposal
17.2In-Service Date: Warranty on vehicles (not placed in service immediately because of time lag due to
installation of plow components, special equipment, seasonal usage or other delays) shall be warranted
from the date the vehicle is the actual placed in service.
MDOT Fleet Services Augusta shall notify the vendor in writing of "in service" date.
17.3(IF OPTIONAL ITEM, Pricing is required) Vendor shall be (100%)responable for all repair costs to
include parts, labor and machine transportation during the 12 month usual warranty.
17.4(IF OPTIONAL ITEM, Pricing is required) If a machine cannot be repaired within 10 working days, a comparable
loaner machine will be finished to Maine Department of Transportation at no during the warranty period.
17.5During the term of the manufacturer's warranty Fleet Services reserves the right to perform any and all
warranty "in house" to meet operational needs or demand with the exception of major engine, transmission
and rear axle rebuild or repair unless pre-authorization by vendor. Fleet Services will recover all parts and labor
cost as allowed by manufacturer's flat rate manual.O.E.M parts may be supplied at no cost by the
manufacturer, dealer or may be purchased by Fleet Services on the open market to meet operational demand.
Any and all defective parts will be returned to the manufacturer or dealer upon request.
17.6Shall provide a list and description of manufactures optional extended warranty policies
18.TRAINING
18.1Training for Operation and Maintenance personnel to be provided by the vehicle manufacturer.
To include a minimum of 4 hours of training to take place within five the (5) Maine DOT Regions within the State
This Training may be video taped by Maine DOT for future use by Maine DOT trainers.
18.2Any applicable training material, (i.e, video tapes, manuals, CD, etc) which is available for the components,
systems or equipment,etc must be supplied by the vendor, manufacturer, or dealer to the Department of
Transportation with written permission for the Maine Department of Transportation to duplicate such at will
for in-house usage/training.
18.3Training for the Fleet Services Technicians shall be performed at each Two (2) Maine DOT Fleet Services
maintenance facilities. Technician training, shall include but not limited to the following: trouble shooting,
and test procedures for Electrical System, Hydraulics, Drive Train, Engine and Transmission Electronics
Training and shall take place on the 11th month from the vehicle in-service date, prior to the expiration date
of the vehicle warranty (unless a conflict of scheduling arises in which case the proposed training dates may
need to be extended)# of Hours# of Technicians
Training Requirements16UP to 15
Engine16UP to 15
Electrical System8UP to 15
Transmission8UP to 15
HEATER/HVAC8UP to 15
Hydraulics
18.4Any and all training must be preformed by a factory certified trainer and not by sales personnel.
18.5Maine Department of Transportation, Fleet Services will require a refresher/follow-up training on Engine,
Electrical and Hydraulic systems on the second year 11th month from the vehicles in-service date.
19. Loader Quick-Coupling Option (OPTIONAL ITEM, Pricing is required)
19.1Shall include Z-Bar attachable coupler
19.2Includes hardware to utilizing existing loader hydraulics for controls
19.3Securing pins will hydraulically operated from the from existing hydraulics with controls in cab.
19.4Female Blank Adapters - for existing attachments with straight back profile
19.5Preferably JRB coupler or approved equivalent
19.6To include compatible quick attach “2-hook” system with hardened wear surfaces.
20. Quick-Coupling 3 Yard Z-Bar linkage Bucket (OPTIONAL ITEM, Pricing is required)
20.1General purpose bucket no wider than 96 inches.
20.23 yard general purpose bucket shall be with Z-Bar Link designed
20.3SAE rated capacity 3.0 cubic yards
20.4Bucket shall have a bolt-on reversible cutting edge
20.5Bucket shall be pre-drilled for bolt on shanks with replaceable tips and caps
20.6Preferably JRB coupler or approved equivalent
20.7Bucket shall have three manufactures installed OSHA approved 3 ton lifting hooks with safety latch,
one on either side and one in center top for lifting positioned, not to interfere with bucket mounted forks
21. Quick-Coupling Construction Utility Forks (OPTIONAL ITEM, Pricing is required)
21.1Shall be Forged steel forks
21.2Tine Length 72 inches.
21.3Tine Length 96 inches. (OPTIONAL ITEM, Pricing is required)
21.4Manually adjustable side to side tines
21.5Tine static load capacities to be rated beyond loader lift capabilities
21.6Fork carriage widths 96"
21.7Tine dimensions 2" 1/2 X 6" X 72" inches or 96"inches.
21.8Preferably JRB coupler or approved equivalent
21.9Carriage backrest height: 48 inches minimum.
21.1The bucket fork attachment needs to be calculated to the load capacity of the wheel loader.
22. Bucket Forks (OPTIONAL ITEM, Pricing is required)
22.1Shall be Forged steel forks
22.2Tine Length 72 inches.
22.3Tine Length 96 inches. (OPTIONAL ITEM, Pricing is required)
22.4Tine Spread: Adjustable to 96 inches wide, minimum.
22.5Tine width lock to be included.
22.6Shall be installed on Z-Bar link type 3 yard bucket
22.7The bucket fork attachment needs to be calculated to the load capacity of the wheel loader.
22.8Shall include attachment harware
23. Snow Pusher (OPTIONAL ITEM, Pricing is required)
23.1Wheel loader mounted snow pusher
23.2Dimension 14' W X 3' X 4'
23.31-1/2 X 10 rubber cutting edge with retainer flat
23.4Shall have two balanced lifting point on pusher
23.4Shall have adjustable skid shoes
23.5Readily adaptable to standard 96 inch wide loader bucket, with out removing bucket.
24. Quick-Coupling on Snow Pusher (OPTIONAL ITEM, Pricing is required)
24.1Wheel loader mounted snow pusher with
24.2Dimension 14' W X 3' X 4'
24.31-1/2 X 10 rubber cutting edge with retainer
24.4Shall have two balanced lifting point on pusher
24.5Adjustable skid shoes
24.6Preferably JRB coupler or approved equivalent
25. Vee Plow (OPTIONAL ITEM, Pricing is required)
25.1Shall be Heavy duty plate and angle construction
25.2Shall be 54" (inches) high at intake end
25.3Shall be 96-1/2" (inches) high at the discharge end
25.4Shall have an 122" (inch) cutting edge width
25.5Shall have minimum of 5 (five) running shoe to include nose shoes
26. Quick-Coupling Vee Plow (OPTIONAL ITEM, Pricing is required)
26.1Shall be Heavy duty plate and angle construction
26.2Shall be 54" (inches) high at intake end
26.3Shall be 96-1/2" (inches) high at the discharge end
26.4Shall have an 122" (inch) cutting edge width
26.5Shall have minimum of 5 (five) running shoe to include nose shoes
26.6Preferably JRB coupler or approved equivalent
27. Component and Attachment Finished Paint Process
27.1All metal shall be free of rust, mill scale and prepared (SandBlasted ) for primer and finish paint.
27.2A two (2) part epoxy primer shall be applied to prepare metal surface to minimum of 3-5 mil dry.
27.3Paint shall be applied to a thickness of 5-7 mil dry. Imron 5000 paint or equal in Construction yellow
color Paint Code 42-3133
28. Right Side Rear Removable Wing Assembly (OPTIONAL ITEM, Pricing is required)
Shall consist of all necessary components and assemblies for a front mounted Snow Plow and Right Hand
Wing package to include control valve assembly, cab control levers, hydraulic cylinder, front and rear
removable wing support beams, wing and plow and all necessary hose lines and fittings for operating the
equipment. the power hydraulic unit shall be custom fit and located on the right side of the loader. The loader
will be equipped withy a quick coupler system, and it is assumed that the loader plow system shall be
integral with a female coupler blank, suitable to the system provided with the loader.
28.1Removable Rear Support Beam
Shall be weldment, which consist of a minimum of 10 feet WF 22 ibs/ft and 12 inch channel a 20.7 lbs/ft
joined together on two sides by 1/4 inch thick steel plate, so to offer a box section with a total weight of
52 lbs/ft and an R.B.M of not less the 1,69.00 inch pound. The beam shall be adjustable in height and readily
removable without disturbing the valves and controls. The weldment shall be bolted and reinforced to the
front articulation of the loader, directly behind the front wheel without disturbing any OEM brackets or braces.
The rear shall be installed such that no other normal functions of the loader housing will be interfered with,
and the beam shall be completely removable via series of bolts. The rear beam shall be custom fit for the
model-specific loader provided by Fleet Services
28.2Rear Control Cylinder:
Cylinders shall not be less than a 3-1/2 inch diameter by 34 inch stroke single acting type, located within
the control cabinet. The Nitride process shall harden the cylinder rod. The cylinder shall be equipped with
sheaves, having graphite oil impregnated bronze bushings with grease fitting and shall be reeved with 1/2 inch
diameter extra flexible plow steel wire rope, 8 x 19 I.P.S. preformed
28.3Brace Control Cylinder/ DA Slide
Cylinders shall not be less than a 3-1/2 inch diameter by 55 inch (High Lift) stroke double acting type,
located outside of the of the rear support beam. The Nitride process shall harden the cylinder rod. The cylinder
shall travel vertically and raise and lower the wing arm slide to provide for constant parallel support to the
wing arms and wing for shelving operations.
28.4Front Post:
The wing shall be supported at the front of the loader by not less then an 8 inch I-beam offering R.B.M. of not
less the 518,00 inch pounds, which in turn shall attach to the front custom hitch and female quick coupler with
not less than 7 inch x 4 inch x 3/8 tubing and extra heavy pipe bracing. The front post assembly shall be to
and entirely removable from the loader , and shall be properly reinforced and braced. Mounted directly to the
8 inch I-beam shall be the front control, cylinder. The front cylinder shall be not less then 3-1/2 inch x 43 inch
stroke single acting type. It shall be reeved so to provide not less than 72 inch of front slide travel.
The cylinder shall have a rod hardened by the Nitrided process
Note: No potion of this cylinder shall project above the beam.
28.5Wing Brace: ST (Full Trip Type)
Two arms shall run parallel to each other on 17 inch centers. Shall be telescopic and adjustable in length.
The inner section shall be 2-3/8 diameter solid round. The outer section shall be 3 inch diameter seamless
tube with 1/4 inch wall thickness. There shall be a universal type pivot connection at each end to accept
1-1/4 inch diameter attachment bolt. The lower brace shall have a 5/8 inch diameter compression spring to
absorb impact. The upper brace shall incorporate a tension spring to assist the full trip moldboard set-up.
This spring shall, work together with the front trip dee. Open length 75 inches, Closed length 60 inches
28.612 Foot Leveling Wing:
The wing shall be installed on the right side of the loader and shall be not less than 13 foot long overall, 29
29 inches high at the front end and 40 inches high at the rear end. The wing shall have a 1/2 inch x 8 inch
AASHO punched renewable and reversible cutting edge from not less than C-1085 steel. The moldboard shall
have one moldboard she included. The moldboard shall be from a minimum of 3/16 inch steel. The wing shall
have a 1 inch nose plate with two (2) 1-5/16 diameter holes to mount to a wing system. It shall be fitted with
not less then eight (8) vertical reinforcing ribs, four (4) of which shall be from 3/8 inch thick plate and four (4) of
which shall be from 1/2 inch thick plate. Those from 1/2 inch plate shall include drive holes to accommodate
the wing braces.
In addition to the above cutting edge reinforcement, the moldboard shall have three (3) more horizontal
reinforcement: one (1) top edge angle from not less then 3 inch x 2 inch x 3/8 inch structural angle and two (2)
middle angle from not less than 3-1/2 inch x 3-1/2 inch x 1/2 inch structural angle.
28.7Front Plow Hitch:
Shall provide a custom fit front plow frame assembly for lifting and carrying of the front plow. The hitch shall be
constructed of a minimum of 1/2 inch steel supporting side plates, welded and gusseted to the front section
of the loader. Hitch shall be easily removable via the action of the quick coupler, and shall not interfere with
normal loader functions or brackets. The hitch shall provide 3 front plow attaching points on 30-1/2 inch centers,
located a minimum of 17 inches from ground level. Each plow attaching point shall have 1 attaching pin,
1 1/4 inch in diameter, securely attached to the hitch. Shall provide a plow lifting mechanism, with a bolted and
braced lifting point, which shall securely hold the plow and front lifting chains. Completed assembly shall be
manufactured and installed in such a way as to ensure proper service under extreme torque and conditions.
28.8Hydraulic Control Valve Assembly:(OPTIONAL ITEM, Pricing is required)
Shall provide load sensing stack valves, adequate in number to accommodate all plow and wing functions.
Valve assembly shall integrate into existing loader hydraulics without interrupting any loader functionality,
pressure, or flow. Valves shall be isolated and protected from the elements. All hoses and fittings shall
incorporate JIC hose ends, and be capable of withstanding the full pressure of the loader. All hose must be
adequately wrapped and protected in any areas where chaffing mat occur. Valve controls shall be located
in the cab, adjacent to the operator station. Controls shall be attached directly to the valve bank via stainless
steel core control cables. Cables shall be routed in such a way as to prevent pinching and chafing under
operation.

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