Exhibit I Specifications for Track Excavator w pump.docx

Specifications for a Track Mounted Excavator Exhibit I Specifications for a Track-Mounted Excavator with Dedicated Auxiliary Pump

The following specifications describe the minimum requirements for heavy-duty, multi-purpose, hydraulic powered track type excavator with a dedicated auxiliary pump and operating weight of 19,000 to 21,000 lbs. The equipment shall be new, of current design and manufacture, and a regular 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.

Size:

The excavator shall have a SAE compliant operating weight of approximately 19,000 lbs.to 21,000 lbs. when equipped per specifications.

Arm, Buckets, and Accessories:

The excavator shall be furnished with standard length boom with a minimum length of 11’-0”.

The excavator shall be furnished with an arm (stick) length of no less than 6’-10”.

Equipped per specifications, the excavator shall have an approximate digging depth of 13’-9” to dig to an 8’-0” level bottom excavation.

Equipped per specifications; the excavator shall have an approximate digging depth of 15’-0”.

Minimum reach at ground level shall be approximately 24’-0”.

The boom shall be furnished with a boom holding or anti-drift valve for precise boom control while setting pipe or other similar functions.

Equipped per specifications the excavator shall have a transport height no greater than 12’-3” on a 36” deck height trailer.

Minimum ISO lifting capacity at ground level over the end, extended 15’ with blade down shall be approximately 6,000 lbs. equipped per specifications, including counterweight.

The ISO lifting capacity over-the-side at 15’-0” reach with the specified 6’-10” arm shall be approximately 3,500 lbs.

The excavator equipped with the specified arm and bucket shall have an ISO rated bucket digging force of approximately 13,700 pounds.

Counter Weighting:

Counter weighting is extremely important in ensuring the stability of the machine while operating in uneven terrain. The machine will be operated in severe conditions and be used in response to natural and manmade disasters as well as routine ditch cleaning and setting pipe and entrance culverts. Proper balance is important to promote operator and worker’s safety.

Coupler System:

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 use of this type coupler serves to interchange various buckets and increase safety by reducing manual involvement with the removing, aligning and reinstalling pins at the boom and bucket sites.

The size of the coupler shall be as recommended by the manufacturer of the machine with consideration given to the buckets and features specified.

Buckets:

The following two (2) buckets shall be furnished with the track excavator requested. All capacities listed shall be measured using SAE heaped standards:

1. Standard 24” wide bucket trench type, with four (4) replaceable type teeth and a .35 cu. yd. capacity.

2. Standard 48” wide ditch cleaning bucket with smooth replaceable cutting edge.

It is noted that bucket capacities and size may vary per manufacturer.

Dozer Blade:

The excavator shall be equipped with an operator-controlled dozer blade. The blade shall be approximately 7’-3” wide and approximately 18” in height.

The blade shall be capable of lifting to maximum height of 13” for loading on trailers.

A bolt-on replaceable cutting edge for the dozer is desirable if offered. Is this available?

Diesel Engine:

The loader shall be powered by a current production, liquid cooled, turbo charged, diesel engine with an SAE J1349 net horsepower minimum of 70 and minimum displacement of 199 cu. in.

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

Additional equipment and accessories shall include:

· Cold weather starting aid.

· Dry type primary air cleaning element equipped with safety element and restriction indicator.

· Muffler as required to meet emissions.

· Engine side shields or hood with locks.

· Engine fuel filter/water separator.

Cooling System:

Pressurized liquid cooling system equipped with a thermostat. System shall be filled with manufacturer’s approved extended life antifreeze.

Transmission:

Independent hydraulic drive to each track shall be provided by compact axial piston motors. Travel speeds shall be controlled by an auto-shift feature for high/low utilizing an auto or power shift feature. These functions shall include both forward and reverse directions and from 0 to approximately 3.0 MPH. If a cruise control feature is available, it shall be included.

Travel motors shall be equipped with a device to prevent over-speeding when going down an incline.

Steering:

Independent drive to each track that allows track counter-rotation. Foot pedal control steering and/or combination lever-steer system shall be provided.

Brakes:

Service brakes shall be wet disc design that automatically releases when propelling and applies when stationary.

Tracks and Undercarriage:

The undercarriage and tracks shall be sealed and lubricated.

Minimum length of track on the ground shall be 8’-0”.

Track shoes shall be an approximate width of 18” or larger and feature 3-bar grouser type track shoes.

The track shoes shall include bolt-on segmented rubber cleats. Rubber tracks do not meet this requirement.

Undercarriage rollers shall be of an excavator design with large diameter pins. Undercarriage shall have a minimum of 5 bottom rollers per side.

The excavator undercarriage shall include hydraulic type track tension adjustment.

Electrical:

The excavator shall be equipped with a 12 or 24-volt electrical system.

The excavator shall be provided with the following lighting for day and night operations:

· Boom mounted LED work light(s).

· Turntable mounted LED work lights.

· Cab exterior and cab interior lighting

· Instrument and gauge lighting

· LED Warning strobes

Hydraulic System with Dedicated High-Flow Auxiliary Pump:

The excavator shall feature two (2) joystick hydraulic control with functions in the SAE approved pattern for swing, boom, dipper, and bucket control functions. These excavators shall include adjustable control patterns as controlled by the operator.

All excavator functions shall be powered by a minimum of two hydraulic pumps. Pump #1 primary system functions with ±60gpm flow rating. Pump #2 secondary dedicated high-flow auxiliary system with ±35gpm for hydraulic-mechanical attachments (i.e. forestry heads, hammers, etc.). The preferred system is a load sensing variable flow design monitored to reduce wear and fuel consumption.

Note: A case drain back system shall be required for attachments.

The hydraulic system must include a secondary auxiliary circuit flow minimum of 9 gpm at 3,500 psi. to power lower gpm required functions.

The hydraulic system shall be capable of operating all attachments specified without reducing primary function controls. All attachments specified must be tested, delivered, and functioning with this machine, and all must be operable from the operator’s position in the cab. If additional auxiliary hydraulics are required, they shall be included.

Operator’s Cab:

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 support structure.

The cab shall include hard coated, ballistic type polycarbonate front windows and the installation of removable guards for protection of the cab and operator from debris thrown by the operation of a landscape mulching device. The guards while providing protection must not hinder the operator’s vision.

The side windows shall open if option is available and an opening “sky light” with sunshade or tinted glass in the top of the cab shall be included.

An operator-controlled wiper/washer system shall be provided for the front window.

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

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

The operator’s cab shall include vibration dampener suspension and Manufacturer’s standard sound suppression treatment.

The excavator shall be provided with rear view camera for the operator to see what is to the rear of the machine.

A multi-function LCD or LED screen shall feature the ability to monitor the following machine information:

· Engine coolant temperature

· Fuel level

· DEF fluid level if equipped

· Digital electric hour meter

· Oil pressure warning

· Hydraulic oil temperature Additional cab equipment and accessories shall include:

· Ignition with safety start

· Horn

· Mounting steps with handholds

· Exterior and interior mirrors

· AM/FM radio with weather band and Bluetooth connectivity.

· 12-volt power point

· Debris guards (vertical and horizontal bars to protect cab from debris)

· Bumper guards

Finish:

All exterior surfaces normally painted, or powder coated shall be manufacturer’s standard color.

Hydraulic “Thumb” Attachment:

The thumb type bucket attachment shall be rated for the capacity of the excavator, hydraulically operated, and be fully controlled by the operator’s controls in the cab. All hydraulic hoses, connections, hardware, and brackets shall be included.

The thumb shall fold and store on the dipper stick when not in use.

The hydraulic “thumb” shall be mounted after the coupler so they will function independently, without interfering with the operations of each other.

This shall include all valves and plumbing to make the thumb operational by use of valves rather than making and breaking hydraulic connections. Excavator controls shall be used to operate both functions. Changing these from one to the other shall be accomplished by the operator without leaving the cab.

Hydraulic Mulcher:

The mulcher shall be designed for brush clearing, vegetation management. and removing undesirable growth from backslopes and rights of way.

The product shall be a cutter shaft design with reversible, replaceable teeth designed to ensure at least one tooth is in contact with the cutting material at all time. The mulcher or forestry head must be designed to operate and mount to the track excavator specified above. It shall be readily attachable to the coupler provided, with quick attach hydraulic fittings. All other controls shall be easily accessed by the operator in the cab.

The mulcher shall be 48” wide with a working width of 40”. It shall be approximately 28” long with an approximate overall height of 42”.

It is noted that overall sizes may vary by manufacturer. Size listed is preferred.

The mulcher shall weigh no more than 1,200 pounds, and be belt driven by an axial piston, dual speed hydraulic motor.

The mulcher shall require the excavator to produce an auxiliary hydraulic flow of 18 to 34 gpm at a pressure of 2,175 to 3,626 psi.

The drum shall have an operating rpm 2,770 and 2,890. The drum shall include 18 replaceable cutting teeth. An additional set of replacement teeth shall be provided.

The mulcher shall include all manufacturers safety devices and warnings including a rear chain guard.

The mulcher shall include an integrated stand for level storage and bolt-on replaceable skid shoes.

Hydraulic Tiltrotator:

Reference: Engcon EC214, Steelwrist X12/S45 or Department of Transportation approved equal.

The tiltrotator shall include installation, hydraulic, electrical and bracket connections. Shall be fully functional when delivered.

· Rotation 360

· ± 45° tilt

· Complies with safety standards

· Extra outlet with high-flow as standard, or double extra outlets.

· Load bearing valves for driving with operating pallet forks

· 3 in 1 quick coupler (Hydraulic, Electric, Lube) Control system: Cab installed joystick/proportional control system per manufacturers recommendations.

Hydraulic Demolition / Sorting Grapple:

Reference: Engcon SK10 or Steelwrist SG20 - or Department of Transportation approved equal.

The grapple proposed must be rated by the manufacturer for the excavator specified. It shall include all hoses to attach to the excavator and coupler as specified above.