B-JPMC HD Mowers Exhibit D Line 4 8 Ft Rotary Mwr Tow Type .docx

EXHIBIT D

State of Illinois JPMC HD Mowers Line 4 Specifications for an 8 Foot Industrial Grade Heavy-Duty, Tow-Type, Single Section Rotary Mower The following specifications describe the minimum requirements for an 8’-0”, Industrial grade tow type 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. This information shall be clearly marked to indicate the make, model, and accessories proposed to be furnished.

It is the responsibility of each bidder to complete and return this questionnaire 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 and explain with a short comment on how it exceeds.

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:

8’-0” minimum, 9’-0” maximum with a section blade overlap of 2.5” minimum.

Hitch:

The mower shall have a hitch that bolts to the tractor drawbar providing precise pivot points for turn, tilt, and allow for full rotation of cutter without affecting the stability of the tractor. Mowers are subject to reverse motion mowing to avoid obstacles. The hitch shall be similar or equal to an industry standard “Precision Hitch”. All hitch components shall be equipped with grease zerks where needed or easily greased and maintained without special tools.

Complies: |_| Yes |_| No A hydraulic or manual screw adjustable jack stand for the tongue of mower shall be included.

Complies: |_| Yes |_| No Deck:

All mower decks shall be constructed of a minimum 10-gauge Abrasion Resistant Carbon Steel. The deck shall be reinforced including 100% continuous welded seams with a unit weight of up to ±1900 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. The deck shall include a deck protection rings to prevent blade to deck contact.

Complies: |_| Yes |_| No

All points of lubrication, gearboxes, spindles, drivelines, hubs, etc. shall be easily accessible for ease of maintenance.

Complies: |_| Yes |_| No A centered hose support(s) shall be installed to provide protection for the hoses across mower deck leading to tractor.

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

Serves as a support for the front driveline when the mower is not hooked to the tractor. The adjustable support of the device shall also assist the operator in the reconnecting the driveline to the PTO shaft.

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

The mower side skirts shall be not less than 1/4” thick steel.

Complies: |_| Yes |_| No

Skid Shoes:

The outside skirts of deck 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 Cutting Height:

In addition to the hydraulic adjustable height control an adjustable stop system shall be included to provide a fixed cutting height above level ground of 4”-6”.

Complies: |_| Yes |_| No |_| Not Available Cutting Capacity:

The unit shall have a minimum cutting capacity of 3” material thickness.

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

The mower shall be equipped with a center power divider and two “twin spindle” outer right-angle heavy-duty gearboxes. Sight glass or dipstick for oil level if available.

Complies: |_| Yes |_| No All gearboxes, splitter, or spindle shall be covered by a 5-year full coverage warranty from the date of acceptance.

Complies: |_| Yes |_| No The gearbox ratios shall be designed for 540 RPM or 1000 RPM input speed and shall produce a blade tip speed of approximately16,000 to 17,400 fpm.

Complies: |_| Yes |_| No All gearboxes and power divider shall have splined shafts. Blade output shafts shall be 3” diameter and have seal protectors to protect against wire, twine and debris from damaging seals.

Complies: |_| Yes |_| No The power divider/transfer gearbox shall be rated for continuous operation at 210 H.P.

Power Divider or Main Gearbox Ratings:

The gear boxes powered by a power splitter shall be rated for continuous operation at 210 H.P.

Driveline:

Minimum CAT4/5 CV drive. Each section and gearbox shall be protected from overload by an adjustable slip clutch. These shall be factory adjusted to protect the gearbox(s) and driveline(s) from inadvertent damage.

Complies: |_| Yes |_| No A standard 540 RPM or optional 1000 RPM tractor PTO connector shall be provided.

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

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

Complies: |_| Yes |_| No 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:

Minimum 4” wide and ½” thick.

Complies: |_| Yes |_| No Two complete extra sets of blades with additional hardware shall be included at time of delivery.

Complies: |_| Yes |_| No Wheel Assemblies:

A minimum of four (4) wheels for the main section shall be provided with aircraft or foam filled severe-duty type tires. Used aircraft tires are acceptable. Is Tweel option available? Yes |_| Not Available |_| Complies: |_| Yes |_| No Axle and Hub Assemblies:

The main deck section shall be equipped with tandem walking or parallel pivot axles, spring or cushioned with shock absorbers to provide the best control of cutting height and prevent “scalping” over uneven terrain.

Complies: |_| Yes |_| No The hub spindles shall be replaceable without replacing entire axle assembly.

Complies: |_| Yes |_| No The wheel hubs shall be a heavy duty five (5) bolt design for durability and include a grease zerk for routine maintenance.

Complies: |_| Yes |_| No Hydraulic Lift:

The complete mower shall be raised to transport position and lowered to working position hydraulically. Minimum 3” diameter hydraulic cylinders are required.

Complies: |_| Yes |_| No Mower lift shall be by a double-acting cylinder with segmented cylinder stops to provide a range of height adjustments of 4” and up. The system shall provide level lifting across the width of the mower.

Complies: |_| Yes |_| No Hoses for all cylinders shall be included. Quick-disconnects are not required.

Complies: |_| Yes |_| No Deck Shielding:

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

Complies: |_| Yes |_| No All chain shielding shall extend at least one link below the level of the blades.

Complies: |_| Yes |_| No The chains shall not contact the blades when in any operating mode.

Complies: |_| Yes |_| No Lighting:

The mower shall include LED transport lighting allowing operation of Amber warning or Red directional signals. Lights shall be visible from 500ft in full sun.

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.

Common attachments that might be purchased under factory modification:

Offset tow arm Herbicide application system Manuals:

One copy of all operators’ manuals, service manuals, and warranty information shall be provided with each machine at time of delivery. In addition, three extra copies, in hard-bound notebooks, shall be provided to each delivery destination. Books, manuals, etc., must clearly and specifically address the machines provided.

Complies: |_| Yes |_| No Note: The manuals, parts lists, and service or shop manuals listed above may be furnished on flash drive in lieu of paper.

Specifications for an 8’, Tow-Type, Rotary Mower