Diesel Bull DozerSpec[1].doc

DETAILED SPECIFICATIONS FOR

DIESEL POWERED D-3 BULLDOZER

PURPOSE AND INTENT

It is the purpose and intent of these specifications to describe a Diesel Powered Tractor- Bulldozer: it must be of rugged construction throughout in order to deliver dependable service under operating conditions, demand optimum performance and production capabilities, such as leveling ground, removing stumps, pushing up aggregate into piles, building roads.

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.

Track width shall be sufficient to permit maximum degree of safety under all operating conditions.

So called “Government Specification” machines are not acceptable unless the following requirements are met.

This contract award will be based on best “Value” which incorporates:

· Price

· Warranty

· Quality

· Operator visibility and user friendliness

1.

ENGINE

1.1 Heavy duty 4-cycle, 6 or 4 cylinder (6 cylinder preferred), diesel engine of 70 SAE, FWHP minimum.

1.2 Turbocharger

1.3 Designed to use #2 diesel fuel and 50/50 blend in cold weather operations.

1.4 Extreme duty oil filtration.

1.5 Exhaust emission and noise level shall comply with all applicable Federal and State of

Maine standards.

1.6 Exhaust shall be muffled.

1.7 Fuel heater.

1.8 Must have 110 volt engine heater with a spring loaded receptacle mounted professionally under the left hand door.

1.9 Must have spin on oil, fuel filters equipped with shut off valves.

1.10 Oil Sampling Ports

1.11 Fuel/water separator

1.12 Air inlet heater

1.13 EPA Tier II Emissions certified

1.14 Blower fan

1.15 Electric fuel priming pump

1.16 Radial dry type air cleaner with turbine type pre-cleaner

2.

ELECTRICAL

2.1 12/24 volt heavy duty direct electrical starting system.

2.2 Battery(s) shall be 900 CCA @ 2 each for 12 or higher for 24 volt system.

2.3 65 -110 amp charging system acceptable @ 12 volts.

2.4 Sealed beam halogen headlights/work lights for (2) forward and (2 ) reverse

2.5 Wiper/washer, intermittent, front and rear.

2.6 Electrical/digital hour meter.

2.7 Systems using 24 volts shall provide a 12 volt converter and terminal strip for 2-way radio and warning light installation.

2.8 A manual battery cutoff switch mounted in the cab must be supplied on the positive battery cable

2.9 Electric backup alarm/horn

3.

COOLING SYSTEM

3.1 Shall be of heavy duty design and construction.

3.2 Shall be of extra capacity for continuous high engine output under extreme temperatures and/or operating conditions.

3.3 Heavy duty metallic radiator guard.

3.4 Heavy duty radiator supports.

3.5 Heavy duty radiator with serviceable core

4.

STEERING/BRAKING

4.1 Spring-actuated parking brake preferred.

4.2 A parking brake warning light shall be provided.

4.3 Full power turn

4.4 Counter rotation

4.5 Single lever steering, speed and direction control

4.6 Hydrostatic (dynamic) braking through machine drive using transmission control lever, center brake pedal, or decal pedal 5.

HYDRAULIC SYSTEM

5.1 Shall have complete hydraulics as designed for extreme operation.

5.2 Extreme service filtration system.

5.3 Multi function joystick controls, speed, direction, steering, counter rotation.

5.4 Hydraulic Oil cooler heavy duty

5.5 SOS Port, Hydraulic oil

5.6 Single lever-three function control

5.7 3 valve

5.8 Hydraulic pump and oil

5.9 Control positions:

Lift Cylinders- raise, hold, lower, float

Tilt Cylinders- left, hold, right

Angle Cylinders – left, hold, right

Ripper Cylinders- raise, lower, hold

6. Undercarriage

6.1 (6) roller track frame

6.2 Sealed and lubricated tracks

6.3 Front /rear guiding guards

6.4 Full length recoil guards with sprocket wiper plates

6.5 Hydraulic track adjusters

6.6 Segmented Sprockets

6.7 Split master link

6.8 Minimum Undercarriage Warranty : Cat SystemOne Undercarriage Assurance Leakage and Breakage Coverage which encompasses parts for leakage and breakage for four years, 6,000 hours or 100% wear, whichever comes first. (Link assemblies, track rollers, carrier rollers, idlers, shoes and sprocket segments).

7.

CAB

7.1 ROPS cab with heater/defroster.

7.2 Dome light.

7.3 Wiper/washer, intermittent, front and rear

7.4 Lockable cab

7.5 Instrumentation to include but not limited to voltmeter and/or amp meter, transmission oil temperature, transmission oil pressure, fuel supply, air pressure (if applicable), low air pressure warning light and buzzer (if applicable, engine oil pressure, engine coolant temperature and electric hour meter (Hobb’s preferred).

7.6 Cab shall be fully enclosed, sound suppressed, pressurized and air conditioned.

7.7 Tinted safety glass in all windows.

7.8 Instrument panel shall be illuminated.

7.9 Seat shall be deluxe suspension type, fully adjustable, extra cushioned, all fabric and or vinyl with adjustable backrest and lumbar support with armrests, fore/aft positioning, height adjustment, back cushion angle adjustment.

7.10 Electric hour meter must be wired in such a way as to operate only when the engine is running.

7.11 Interior and exterior rear view mirror.

7.12 AM/FM radio.

7.13 Adjustable foot rest

7.14 12 volt power port

7.15 Decelerator

8.

TRANSMISSION

8.1 Dual path, closed loop hydrostatic transmission

8.2 Oil sampling port

8.3 Air to oil transmission cooler and radiator side by side

9.

FILTERS

9.1 Air filter shall be heavy duty dry type (dual stage preferred).

9.2 Air filters must be located for ease of servicing.

9.3 All filters shall be disposable spin on type.

9.4 Air filter must have inlet restriction gauge mounted in cab.

10.

GENERAL

10.1 Cold weather starting aid (ether)operable from cab.

10.2 Full engine enclosures.

10.3 Draw bar attachment.

10.4 Heavy Duty crankcase guard

10.5 Front pull device

10.6 Retrieval hitch (rear)

10.7 Back up alarm.

10.8 Automatic low oil pressure/high temperature warning system wired in such a way as not to be easily accessible to the operator and be operational only when the ignition switch is in the on or run position.

10.9 Paint color shall be manufacturer’s standard color.

10.10 Equipment must be completely inspected and serviced by vendor and be ready to work upon delivery.

10.11 Equipment offered must comply with applicable Federal and State of Maine laws.

10.12 Model offered shall have been in production a minimum of 6 months and must be in general use by the trade.

10.13 Must be capable of using an integrated Laser Grade Control System

10.14 Must be capable of using a ripping bar attachment

10.15 Must be capable of using a hydrostatic winch attachment

10.16 Minimum blade must be 1.87 cu yd, 97” width, variable pitch, power angle tilt blade

10.17 Must have adjustable top pitch link between blade and top of the tilt tower on the C-frame. The cutting edge position shall be adjustable between 50 and 55 degrees without the use of tools.

11.

PERFORMANCE

11.1 Minimum operating weight 16,000lbs.

12.

MANUALS

12.1 2 operator’s manuals per unit.

12.2 2 maintenance and repair manuals per bid.

12.3 2 parts books per bid.

12.4 All manuals should be delivered prior to acceptance of unit.

13. Gauges*

13.1 Engine Coolant temperature*

13.2 Hydraulic oil temperature*

13.3 Fuel level gauge *

13.4 Digital hour meter/odometer*

13.5 Oil Pressure*

13.6 Maximum speed gauges*

Warning indicators*

13.7 Low alternator voltage*

13.8 Engine oil pressure low*

13.9 Parking break applied*

13.10 Power Train oil filter bypass*

13.11 Electronic Control Fault*

13.12 Water in Fuel*

13.13 Air Inlet Restriction*

13.14 Air Intake Heater*

14. Maintenance

14.1 Remote grease lines

BID ITEM # ____________________

In addition to or in place of the attached specifications – The following items are also required and should be considered as part of the original specifications:

Type of Vehicle: Bulldozer D3 or equal

Additional Items: