Exhibit C Specifications for Wheeled Backhoe Loader Tractor.docx

State of Illinois Department of Central Management Services Specifications for Wheeled Backhoe/Loader/Tractor Exhibit C Specifications for a Wheeled Backhoe/Loader/Tractor

The following specifications cover the minimum requirements for a diesel powered, turbo-charged backhoe/loader/tractor (aka loader) with front wheel assist. The equipment 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 equipment will be rejected. Any standard items appearing in the manufacturer’s regular published specifications shall be included unless otherwise noted.

Parts and service for the equipment should be readily available within the State of Illinois.

Unless otherwise specified, the equipment shall be complete in all parts and ready for immediate use upon delivery.

Make:

Model:

Manufacturer:

The State reserves the right to waive minor informalities, deficiencies, or technical variances which by their nature are restrictive to a given manufacturer, if in its’ judgement, it would be in the best interest of the State.

Engine:

The loader shall be powered by a current production, liquid cooled, turbo-charged, diesel engine with a gross horsepower minimum of 117 and approximate displacement of 260 cu. in.

The engine shall be compliant with all present clean air regulations and include all Tier 4 emission standards.

Diesel engine controls, features, instruments, or LCD screen monitors for the following:

· Tachometer

· Fuel gauge.

· DEF gauge if equipped.

· Engine-coolant temperature gauge or warning light.

· Engine oil pressure gauge or warning light.

· Hand or foot-controlled throttle

· Air filter restriction gauge or warning light.

· Back-up alarm

· Hydraulic oil temperature

· Hour meter

· Engine/hydraulic system shutdown

· Cold weather starting aid

· Coolant heater

· Muffler/Exhaust as required to meet emissions.

· Engine side shields or hood with locks.

· Engine fuel filter/water separator.

The unit shall have an approximately 35-gallon fuel tank capacity. The tank or cap shall be clearly labeled “Diesel fuel only”.

Cooling System:

Pressurized liquid cooling system with thermostat. System shall be filled with manufacturer’s approved extended life antifreeze and equipped with engine coolant heater if available.

Drivetrain:

The transmission shall be per manufacturer’s recommendations to provide 5 forward and 3 reverse speeds with an auto shift type feature controlled by the operator. Transmission gear selection not meeting the above requirement will be reviewed.

The transmission reverser shall provide for “no-clutch” operation between forward and reverse operation.

The unit shall be capable of maintaining a top gear highway road speed of 20 MPH.

An operator controlled differential lock shall be provided.

The front wheel drive shall be hydraulically or mechanically driven, engageable, and controlled by the operator.

Manufacturer’s standard power steering with tilt steering wheel shall be supplied.

Hydraulics:

Hydraulics shall include pump, hydraulic cooler, filtration, variable flow, and maximum flow auxiliary hydraulics, with necessary valves and controls to run accessory attachments. The loader/backhoe hydraulics shall be rated to operate the any optional accessories purchased with the unit.

Total system flow approximately 42 gpm. The flow rate for the loader shall be approximately 28 gpm and the backhoe shall have approximately 36 gpm measured at engine rated RPM.

Auxiliary Hydraulics:

The machine shall feature additional hydraulic circuits for use with optional accessories and coupler system. The controls shall be located in the operator’s station. The additional circuits shall be equipped with flow control if required by the manufacturer.

All backhoes furnished under this specification shall be hydraulically plumbed to operate hydraulic hammers, thumb attachments, or other hydraulic options although not ordered with the machine purchased. The hydraulics shall be Bi-Directional with Selective/Variable Flow for use with attachments. All hydraulic connections shall be quick disconnect style.

All loaders furnished under this specification shall be equipped with auxiliary hydraulics controlled by switch on loader control handle or separate joystick.

Tires:

Front tires shall be a minimum 12 x 16.5, 10 ply with R4 tread pattern unless a larger advertised standard tire is in use by the manufacturer.

Rear tires shall be a minimum 19.5-24, 8 ply with R4 tread pattern or approved equal.

Operator Cab and Accessories:

The cab shall be manufacturer’s deluxe fully enclosed cab with sound suppression and lockable door(s). Cab shall be constructed to incorporate an OSHA approved and SAE rated ROPS/FOPS support structure.

The cab shall include manufacturer’s circulated air conditioning/heater/defroster and controls.

The operator’s seat shall be fully adjustable air suspension type and provide adjustment for leg room, height, reach, weight, and lumbar support. Seatbelt with warning indicator shall be included (i.e. Fasten seatbelt).

Cab features shall include the following:

· Selectable joystick functions for attachments

· Horn

· Dome light

· 12-volt Power points (socket/USB)

· Seat belt

· Parking brake control

· Sound reduction

· Washer/wiper system

· AM/FM Radio with Bluetooth connectivity

· Gauges or LCD display for engine data

· Slow moving vehicle emblem

· Backup alarm

· Interior rear-view mirror.

· Locking storage.

· Left and right side exterior rear-view mirrors.

· Rear wheel fenders.

Lighting:

The unit shall include driving, running, and combination stop/turn/taillights.

The unit shall include high intensity or LED work lights front and rear for nighttime operations.

An additional four corner Amber LED warning light system shall be installed. The LED lights shall produce a strobe effect visible 360 degrees around the loader. The lights shall be visible a minimum of 500 feet in normal sunlight. The lights shall be controlled by a dedicated switch in the operator’s station.

Note: Rotating beacon does not satisfy this option.

Integral Loader:

The loader shall be equipped with a 4 in 1 multi-purpose bucket with a minimum SAE heaped capacity of 1.30 cu. yd. and bolt on cutting edges.

Hydraulic Quick Coupler:

ACS (American Coupler System) Pro-Series 1000 Coupler or manufacturer approved equivalent complete with all mounting hardware and linkage.

Rollback at ground level shall be approximately 40 degrees.

Full height lift capacity with specified bucket shall be +/- 6,300 lbs.

Approximate Breakout force shall be – ±10,000 lbs.

Dump clearance full height at 45 shall be 8’- 8” with specified bucket.

Reach at maximum height shall be 30” minimum.

Bucket level indicator.

The front loader shall include an operator activated “Ride Control” feature to reduce the yaw or rocking motion while roading.

The loader shall have auxiliary hydraulics for attachments with switch activated operation on the loader control lever or separate joystick.

Integral Backhoe:

Pilot Controls:

The unit shall include ergonomic style joystick controls for digging functions. The joystick shall allow for fingertip or thumb control of auxiliary functions.

The backhoe shall include operator selected pattern controls for digging operations.

Bucket width shall be 24”. This bucket shall be furnished with all machines.

The bucket type shall be the high capacity trenching style with replaceable teeth.

The SAE bucket capacity shall be 7.5 cu. ft. minimum.

A second bucket shall be furnished as a hydraulic-tilt cleanup and grading ditch bucket with a 60” width. It shall be in addition to the standard or any other bucket specified. The bucket shall not be in excess of 17 cu. ft.

It is noted that bucket size may vary between manufacturers.

The bucket shall be designed to interchange without the use of special tools and directly replace the standard bucket specified.

This machine is to be furnished with a coupler system to allow the operator to switch buckets or attachments. This device may be of the manufacturers design or purchased from a supplier. This coupler shall also be compatible with the hydraulic “thumb” specified. The size of the coupler shall be as recommended by the manufacturer of the machine with consideration given to the buckets and features specified.

All backhoes shall include the extendible dipper feature. The capacities and ratings specified must include the extendable feature.

The extendable dipper shall also include hydraulic operator control.

Extension reach shall be a minimum 3’-3” to 3’-5” depending on stick length.

The SAE digging depth for a 2’-0” flat bottom shall be 19’-2” minimum with extend-a-hoe extended.

The SAE digging depth for an 8’-0” flat bottom shall be 18’-5” minimum with extend-a-hoe extended.

The reach from the center swing pivot with extend-a-hoe extended shall be no less than 22’-8”.

Bucket digging force with extend-a-hoe retracted, shall be no less than 14,000 lbs.

Crowd digging force with extend-a-hoe retracted, shall be no less than 9,000 lbs.

The backhoe shall include operator selected pattern controls for digging operations.

The backhoe shall include an automatic or mechanical lock for the boom in the upright position for transport.

Note: If available, a pin shall also be furnished as an additional safety precaution.

Counter Weighting:

Counter weighting shall be provided to stabilize the machine while in operation both for transport and digging. The counterweight shall be proper weight for any attachments that may be installed on the equipment.

Note: Machines delivered with no counterweight and later found to be unstable will require the vendor to furnish and install the necessary weights prior to acceptance of the equipment.

Stabilizers shall be provided with reversible (flip over) street/dirt style cleat pads.

Common attachments that might be purchased under accessories/factory modification:

Pallet forks with carriage Extendable Jib Boom two (2) piece manually extendable type boom.

Grapple Loader Rake Narrow Trenching Bucket 12” in width.

Hydraulic-Powered Breaker Attachment Minimum 1,250 Ft. Lb. energy class Ditching buckets various sizes Tilt Coupler

Hydraulic Thumb (Grapple):

The option shall include a device(thumb) for use with the rear bucket making it capable of picking up and holding such items as tree branches, pipe culvert, trash, etc.

The option shall include any and all cylinders, plumbing, including selective flow operator controls to make the unit fully functional upon delivery. The thumb portion shall extend with the bucket when the boom extends.

The hydraulic thumb and bucket configuration shall be manufacturer approved.