Attachment 1 - Salient Characteristics Toolcats.pdf

This is a Salient Characteristics document dated 8 September 2026 for a 673 Logistics Readiness Squadron (LRS) requirement for a Utility Work Machine. The document establishes minimum specifications and capabilities for a multi-functional vehicle intended to support logistics operations through snow removal, load handling, and material transport functions.

The Utility Work Machine must accommodate over 45 interchangeable attachments including snowplow, snow blower, forklift, and bucket configurations. Key performance and capacity requirements include a minimum 60 horsepower engine, four-wheel drive capability, all-wheel steering with power steering, a cargo box bed capacity of 2,000 pounds, total rated vehicle capacity of 4,000 pounds, and a rated lift arm capacity of 1,500 pounds. The vehicle must feature cold weather operational capability with an engine block heater and enclosed cab, a hydraulic dump cargo box with high flow hydraulic package providing minimum 3,000 PSI auxiliary hydraulic pressure, and comprehensive road safety equipment including backup alarm, turn signals, flashers, lights, mirrors, and horn. Additional requirements include traction control, engine and hydraulic monitoring with automatic shutdown capability, horsepower management, heavy duty battery, and the ability to change non-hydraulic attachments from within the cab. Specific included attachments are a 32 X 74 snowblower with 130CC motor, 68-inch angle broom, 80-inch light material bucket with bolt-on cutting edge, and box blade. The equipment must be serviceable through local support infrastructure.