Attachment 1 Minimum Specifications - Disc Mower Bailer Set.pdf
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- Disc Mower and Baler Wrapper Federal contract opportunity
- Solicitation number
- 1232SA25Q0780
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These are Minimum Specifications for agricultural equipment (solicitation number 1232SA25Q0780) seeking a comprehensive farm machinery package consisting of three main components: a front-mount disc mower, a rear-mount hay mower, and a round bailer-wrapper. The equipment is intended for use in agronomic plots and bulk fields with somewhat hilly and stony terrain, capable of processing annual, warm- and cool-season grass and legume forages. Key specifications include a front-mount disc mower with approximately 11.25 ft working width, a rear-mount hay mower with 62-70 inch working width, and a 4 x 5 ft variable chamber round bailer-wrapper with bale diameter range of 38-64 inches. The equipment requires specific features such as variable cut height, ISOBUS compatibility, data collection capabilities for bale weight and moisture, and dealer support within reasonable driving distance of Shelburne, Vermont. The machines are sought in new or lightly used condition (90% life remaining) with at least one year warranty, and must meet detailed technical requirements for power, weight, maintenance, and operational flexibility.
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Minimum Specifications for 1232SA25Q0780
Overview Mower and round bailer-wrapper suitable for cutting, bailing, and wrapping in agronomic plots and bulk fields. Crops will include annual, warm- and cool-season, grass and legume forages and perennials to wrap as baleage. Variable cut height, up to 6 inches with aftermarket skids, and swath width is essential. No conditioning is preferred with the option to add a conditioner appreciated.
Land is somewhat hilly with some stony soils. Bailer-wrapper should be flexible to accommodate smaller volumes and variable crops and include monitoring of moisture and weight. Ease of maintenance and high durability is essential.
Front-mount disc mower
- Front, 3-point mount disc mower
- Approx 11.25 ft working width
- No conditioner or exchangeable, roller conditioner (specs refer to no conditioner)
- Maintainability:
o Quick release knives o Blade and gear protection system o Modular gear and blade construction for easy maintenance and repairs o Multiple tooth meshing and continuous lubrication for reduced maintenance o Reinforced cutter bar for stone resistance o Central grease points
- Adjustable swathing width from 8+ ft to under 5.5 ft
- Front-facing work lights
- Ground following ability at minimum -7 to +12 degrees inclination and 12 degrees transverse
- 1000 rpm PTO
- Under 80 hp required
- Under 2500 lb
- High-cut skids to at least 3.5 inches o Compatible with aftermarket skids to 6 and 8 inch heights
- When combined with rear mower, total working width of 15-16 ft.
- Dealer support within 35 miles driving of Shelburne, Vermont
- New or lightly used (90% life remaining with at least 1 year warranty)
- Dealer support within reasonable driving of Shelburne, Vermont
Rear-mount hay mower
- Rear, 3-point mount
- Disc or drum construction
- 62-70 inch working width
- No conditioner
- Hydraulic lift
- Double edge swinging knives
- Modular gear and blade construction
- With OEM or aftermarket skids capable of at least 3.5 inches o Compatible with aftermarket skids to 6 and 8 inch height.
- Under 1000 lb
- Under 40 hp required
- 540rpm PTO
- New or lightly used (90% life remaining)
- Dealer support within reasonable driving of Shelburne Vermont
Round bailer-wrapper
- 4 x 5 ft variable chamber round bailer-wrapper combination o Minimum bale diameter range of 38-64 inch o 45-50 inch bale height
- Pickup:
o 82+ inch pickup width with gauge wheels o Guide roll or similar for heavy crop conditions o At least 21 knives to chop forage with variable cut length <2.5 inches o Reversible, quick-change knives with spring protection o Drop floor or equivalent for easy clog removal
- Baling:
o Variable density for flexibility with different forages and moistures o 300-2500 minimum pressure range o Net or film binding o Spare roll carrier
- Wrapping o 65-75% pre-stretch o Can run with just one roll o Spare roll carrier o Operable as standalone wrapper
- OEM or aftermarket (dealer-installed) data collection:
o Bale weight within 5% error o Bale moisture within 5% error
- Controls and Monitoring with a user-provided ISOBUS terminal:
o ISOBUS compatible o In-cab adjustment o Capable of automatic operations at user-defined set points o Capable of monitoring bale size and pressure/density.
o Capable of monitoring moisture and weight when equipped.
- Camera to monitor operations
- Power Requirements:
o Up to 140 hp minimum PTO requirement o 1000 RPM PTO
- Misc:
o Hydraulic brakes o At least 500 mm tires, wider preferred.
o Tandem axel o Under 18000 lb machine weight
- Maintenance:
o Continuous chain oiling o Centralized bearing grease points
- Dealer support within reasonable driving of Shelburne, Vermont
| Minimum Specifications for 1232SA25Q0780 |
| Overview |
| Front-mount disc mower |
| Rear-mount hay mower |
| Round bailer-wrapper |
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