B-JPMC HD Mowers Exhibit A 72 3PT Line 1.docx

Specifications and Questionnaire for 72-Inch, 3-Point Hitch Mount, Rotary Mower

EXHIBIT A

State of Illinois JPMC HD Mowers Line 1 Specifications for 72-Inch, 3-Point Hitch Mount, Rotary Mower The following specifications describe the minimum requirements for a Heavy-Duty 72” rotary mower attachment. The equipment bid shall be new, of current design and manufacture, and a production model. Any additions, deletions, or variations from the following specifications must be noted, or the bid will be rejected. Any standard items appearing in the manufacturer's regular published specifications furnished by the bidder shall be included in the bid unless otherwise noted.

The machines described herein are being purchased for use with existing IDOT tractors. Current IDOT tractors are John Deere 5/6 series and Kubota M5/M6 PTO HP 75/85/94/114 tractors. It is the bidder’s responsibility to take into consideration the basic standard components (tire size, 3-point lower link lengths, PTO locations, etc.) of these tractors to ensure correct configuration for the mower to attach properly. Bids shall have necessary components included to assuredly attach to and operate regular production tractors of the two manufacturers. This includes PTO drive shaft lengths and lift points for adequate ground and tire clearance. Bidders will not be required to change specified equipment such as: Cat I in lieu of Cat II hitches.

Each bidder shall submit with their bid descriptive literature and specifications describing all the equipment and options proposed.

It is the responsibility of each bidder to complete and return this with the bid.

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:

Note: If the equipment proposed exceeds the minimums called for in the specification, please do not mark NO. Mark YES

General:

All machines shall be regular production equipment for which published specifications are available. Machine modification to meet the operational and capacity requirements of this specification shall be limited to standard or optional equipment as regularly installed by the manufacturer. All operating specifications are based on SAE or ASAE standards which shall be the basis for determining compliance with specified requirements.

Complies: |_| Yes |_| No Tractor Compatibility:

The mower shall be designed for recommended operation with tractors of 60 to 130 horsepower.

Complies: |_| Yes |_| No Width of Cut:

The mower shall be a single spindle design with a rated cutting width of no less than 72”.

Hitch:

A standard Cat. II hitch with solid pins shall be provided. The upper point stabilizer shall be a solid bar with a slotted mounting to provide for deck flexibility. Check chains or other suitable height control device shall be provided.

Deck:

All mower decks shall be constructed of a minimum 7-gauge abrasion resistant thick steel. The deck shall be reinforced including 100% continuous welded seams with a unit weight of up to ±1330 lbs. The reinforcement shall be positioned to provide maximum strength but allow thorough cleaning and efficient drainage. The deck shall be designed to prevent build-up of debris and prevent rusting on top surfaces. To prevent “Wear Rings” from developing in the deck surface, the mower deck should be structurally engineered, and the gearbox should have essential, minimal tolerances to keep the blades from deflecting into the deck surface.

Complies: |_| Yes |_| No All points of lubrication, gearboxes, spindles, drivelines, hubs, etc. shall be easily accessible for ease of maintenance.

Complies: |_| Yes |_| No Side Skirts:

The mower side skirts shall be heavy duty abrasion resistant steel.

Complies: |_| Yes |_| No Skid Shoes:

The outside skirts of each wing unit shall be equipped with replaceable, heavy duty full-length skid shoes. They shall be approachable leading-edge design to reduce sod damage. Short "nose end" skid shoes will not be accepted.

Complies: |_| Yes |_| No

Shielding:

In addition to standard skirts, at minimum, the mower shall include double row 5/16” chain curtain shielding on the front and double row 5/16” chain curtain at the rear.

All chain shielding shall extend at minimum, one link below the level of the blades.

The chains shall not contact the blades when in any operating mode.

Complies: |_| Yes |_| No Cutting Height:

Adjustable skid shoes shall provide a cutting height of 2" to 12".

Complies: |_| Yes |_| No Cutting Capacity:

The unit shall have a minimum cutting capacity of 4” material thickness.

Complies: |_| Yes |_| No Gearboxes:

The mower shall be equipped with a single, right-angle, heavy-duty, cast-iron gearbox. The gearbox blade output shaft shall be a minimum 2-3/8” diameter. Sight glass or dipstick for oil level if available.

The gearbox shall be covered by a 5-year full coverage warranty from the date of acceptance.

The gearbox ratios shall be designed for 540 RPM input speed and shall produce a blade tip speed of approximately 14,000 to 17,400 fpm.

The gearbox shall be rated for continuous operation at 210 H.P.

Complies: |_| Yes |_| No Driveline:

The main driveline shall be constant velocity type minimum Category 5 with a 4-plate slip clutch.

Complies: |_| Yes |_| No Blade Holders:

The blade holders shall be the heavy duty “crossbar” style with integrated pan style stump-jumper.

The blades shall be held in the crossbar, using a field serviceable, reusable/replaceable blade pin or bolt, bushing, and nut assembly. They shall not require specialty tools to service.

Complies: |_| Yes |_| No Blades:

As needed to provide maximum cut capacity.

Two complete extra sets of blades with any required hardware or tools for changing shall be included at time of delivery.

Complies: |_| Yes |_| No Wheel Assembly:

The tail wheel assembly shall be mounted at the rear of the mower deck with a replaceable tubular arm type assembly using a heavy-duty swivel caster. The wheel hub shall have grease zerks for routine maintenance. The tire shall be severe-duty type or Tweel type design.

Complies: |_| Yes |_| No Finish:

All surfaces normally painted shall be either powder coated or painted. Painted surfaces shall be chemically etched, primed, and painted two coats of the manufacturer’s standard color.