A06_DRAWINGS-SPECIFICATIONS.pdf

SPECIFICATIONS FOR AN AMPHIBIOUS TRACK VEHICLE

A TRAILER FOR TRANSPORTATION

AND ACCESSORIES

SPRAY RIG, ROLLER CHOPPER, BACKHOE

AMPHIBIOUS TRACK VEHICLE

Body:

Length, width and height of the body shall be 15 to 16 feet, 8 to 8.5 feet, 7.5 to 8.0 feet, respectively.

The body shall be comprised of all welded 1/8 inch aluminum with 3/16 inch high strength pontoon bottoms.

The dry weight of the body shall be no more than 6,000 to 6,300 pounds inclusive of a three point hitch and pull frame.

Floating load capacity shall be greater than or equal to 1,800 pounds.

The windshield shall be provided with a shattered proof polycarbonate window with a brush guard.

A non-slip aluminum walking deck on both sides of the body shall have a minimum width equal to the width of the tracts and a 36 inch bolt on deck railing.

A cargo area shall be provided in the rear portion of the amphibious vehicle. The rear cargo area will be of a size that will allow for installation of a greater than or equal to 100 gallon spray rig. The rear cargo area will have removable deck inserts to allow conversion of the cargo area to a flat deck.

An overhead cargo rack shall be equal to or greater than four feet in width, five feet in length and six inches in depth and capable of supporting a minimum of 100 pounds of field supplies.

Ground clearance shall be greater than or equal to 32 inches.

Fasteners throughout the machine shall be comprised of stainless steel.

A drain plug shall be provided in the operators cab and in the rear cargo area.

A fuel tank shall be easily accessible and have a fuel level of no less than 25gallons and no more than

35 gallons.

A rear mounted hydraulic 3 point hitch shall have a quick attach system facilitating installation and removal of accessories in one minute or less. The hitch shall be designed to facilitate efficient use of all needed accessories.

Drive System:

The engine shall be a 4 cycle, water cooled turbo diesel engine with 80 to 85 horse power

Other components of the drive system shall be comprised of the following:

o A twin hydrostatic transmission.

o Oil bath lubricated low speed/high torque final drives that require no external greasing of bearings.

o A hydraulic driven cooling fan that is thermostatic controlled with a high, automatic and reversing feature for radiator/oil cooler cleanout.

o The radiator/hydraulic oil cooler shall be side by side a removable metal screen.

Speed:

The body and drive system shall provide a speed of great than or equal to 8 mph on land with minimal speed of 1 mph in water.

Track System:

The track system shall extend beyond the amphibious body with an angular degree resulting in a top track longer than the lower track and with tracks of 28 inches in width; modifications will be acceptable for a track system that is one inch less in width or one inch greater in width. The track system shall have a front and rear angle that is documented to facilitate passage through deep ditches, heavy brush, and steep ditch banks.

The track system shall provide efficient movement through mucky soils and standing water and shall be design to ensure minimum required maintenance and degradation of it following exposure to various wetland hydrology and soil conditions. The below specifications assumes a 28 inch track. Other specifications are acceptable if low maintenance and minimal degradation has been documented.

28” Wide Aluminum Cleats on 4” centers (4” pitch)

Two 10” Wide Low Stretch Rubber Belts per Track

Four Rows of Urethane Drive Lugs/Track Guides per Track

Four UHMW Drive Sprockets per Track (4” pitch)

Eighteen 10 inch urethane Bogie Wheels per Track.

Nine oil bath lubricated bogey axle assemblies per pontoon. Must be internally oil bath lubricated and sealed requiring no external greasing. Serviceable at 500 hour interval without removal of bogey wheel or axle. Bolt on design with corrosion proof stainless bolts for easy replacement.

Stainless steel hose ends on drive motor and winch hoses.

All corrosion proof stainless steel track bolts and hardware for salt water usage.

No external grease points anywhere on track or bogey system.

Front idler shafts to be stainless steel and rear drive shafts to be nickel plated for corrosion proofing.

Electrical System:

A 12 Volt Battery shall be secured in an enclosed compartment underneath the operator cab seats .

Gauges shall provide visual evaluation of engine temperature, engine oil pressure, and hydraulic temperature. Each gauge shall have a warning light. An automatic shutdown system for low oil pressure shall be provided.

Other indicators of the electrical system status shall include a voltmeter gauge and charge light, Tachometer/Hour meter, and fuel gauge.

Light provision shall be comprised at a minimum of two LED front lights and two LED rear lights.

A 12 volt auxiliary receptacle shall be incorporated into the electrical system for easy access.

Winch:

A front mounted hydraulic winch shall have a minimum capacity of 10,000 pound. The hydraulic winch shall have a galvanized drum and 75 feet or more of 7/16 inch cable.

A brush guard shall be position below the winch between the tracks.

The operator cab shall have a porthole window allowing visual observation of the winch cable while winching.

Low Flow and High Flow Auxiliary Hydraulic Circuits:

A low flow auxiliary hydraulic circuit( 6gpm@2000psi and 2000rpm) and a high flow auxiliary hydraulic circuit ( 30 gpm@3500psi) shall be provided.

TRAILER

A trailer will be necessary to transport the amphibious vehicle. The provided specifications shall provide a trailer designed for transport of an amphibious vehicle and safe egress and ingress of the vehicle. The trailer shall have a tilt deck, durability, and able to transport the amphibious vehicle with a pick-up truck.

The tilt deck shall be 8 feet wide and 18 feet long.

The deck height shall be at a minimum of 38 inches.

The overall length of the trailer shall be at least 26 feet and six inches.

The deck material shall be comprised of #1 treated pine that is 2 inches by 10 feet.

There shall be two 7,000 pound torsion bar axles. Acceptable axles shall have top mount high profile, cambered with the trailing arm positioned at 45 degrees and Never Lube hubs.

Commercial tires shall be load range E with stainless steel rims.

A spare tire shall be provided.

Brakes shall be 12 inch– 8 on 6.5 electric brakes.

The GVWR shall be no more than 13,000 pounds.

There shall be an electric brake actuator with breakaway and a pintle coupler.

The tongue jack shall be of 5,000 pound capacity.

Tilt control shall be manual provided by a three inch hydraulic cylinder with dampener.

The frame shall be Hot dip galvanized 6” steel channel w/ (4) D-ring Tie-downs and (2) 36” 3/8 galvanized safety chains. Rear underride protection guard.

Frame lights shall be comprised of four LED stop tail lights, with four 2 inch amber clearance lights and seven red clearance lights with rubber grommets connectors, two amber warning lights on the rear of the trailer with capability of turning on/off within truck.

A light connector shall be provided by a 7 pin round plug.

An access ladder with a bolt on steel galvanized tongue mounted for easy access.

Warranty:

A warranty of two years shall be provided for the amphibious vehicle and trailer. The warranty shall cover repair to the amphibious vehicle and trailer inclusive of parts and labor.

ACCESSORIES FOR THE AMPHIBIOUS VEHICLE

(The amphibious vehicle provided per the above specification shall be able to provide efficient connections and operation of accessories to be purchased in 2017

SPRY RIG

The tank shall be a poly tank with a liquid capacity of 100 to 120 gallons.

The pump shall have a control unit of 0-508 PSI with an horsepower of a minimum of 5.5 with a gear reduction unit.

All fittings and valves shall be stainless steel.

A suction hose with a strainer to allow use of water from field sources shall be provided.

The spray rig shall allow for attachment of two discharge hoses of at least 15 feet with a stainless steel hand spray gun.

The frame shall be designed for easy mounting and removal from the vehicle.

The spray rig motor shall be a hydraulic motor driven by the hydraulic system of the amphibious vehicle.

ROLLER CHOPPER

The roller chopper shall be mountable to the amphibious vehicle’s three point hitch that can raise and lower the roller chopper.

The overall width of the roller shall be between 90 and 100 inches with a roller drum between 80 and

90 inches.

The drum shall have bearings on both ends of the roller that can be greased.

The drum shall have a diameter greater than or equal to 16 inches.

The drum shall have a drain plug that will allow for adding of water to gain extra roller weight.

Four inch flat bars welded in chevron pattern shall be welded to the roller.

The weight of the roller chopper in absence of water in the drum shall be between 590 and 612 pounds.

The ground pressure shall be between 1.0 and 1.2 pounds per square inch.

BACKHOE

The backhoe bucket shall have a minimum width of 18 inches with a capacity of 2.78 cubic feet of material.

The reach from the swing post shall be no less than 108 inches.

The bucket rotation and swing arc shall be 180 degrees.

The digging depth from the bucket’s pivot shall be at least 78 inches and from the ground 60 inches.

The digging force shall be between 2,550 and 2,650 pounds.

The back seat shall be adjustable to accommodate worker comfort.

The backhoe shall have replaceable premium brushings and stress proof pins.

The backhoe shall weigh between 700 and 750 pounds and a ground pressure between 1.0 and 1.2 pounds per square inch.