Plot Combine Specifications.pdf
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- CORN PLOT COMBINE- USDA, ARS, MISSISSIPPI STATE, MS Federal contract opportunity
- Solicitation number
- 12405B22Q0428
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This solicitation requests quotations for a corn plot combine to be used by the USDA Agricultural Research Service in Mississippi. The combine must meet detailed minimum specifications including a 108hp engine, 48-bushel grain tank, ROPS cab, air conditioning, lighting, cameras, HarvestMaster weigh system, and 2-year parts and service warranty. Quotes are due by August 25, 2022 and must include pricing, delivery date, and representations and certifications. Award will be made based on best value considering technical capability, past performance, and price, with technical capability and past performance being more important than price.
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Corn Plot Combine Specifications
Base Machine
● A minimum of 108hp turbocharged JCB or John Deere 4-Cylinder Diesel Engine.
● A fuel tank holding a minimum of 37 gallons of fuel and an auxiliary DEF (Diesel Exhaust Fluid) tank with a capacity of 5 gallons or larger.
● 3 Speed Manual Transmission with Hydrostatic drive over all gears.
● Manual Parking Brake. Parking Brake cannot be hydraulic due to a possibility of hydraulic pressure loss causing brake failure. For safety, parking break must work even if machine hydraulic system is down.
● 48-bushel grain tank with full level sensor.
● Power Steering.
● Foldable ladder for boarding cab.
● Four-Wheel Drive.
● Manual Fold Unloading Auger.
● Quick Remove bottom Grain Tank Auger for cleanout.
● Safety Lock out Tag out Switch
● Auger Return Installed under Grain gage for returning grain to bin or to cab for sampling.
● Fire Extinguisher.
● All parts and service manual.
● Combine must be new with less than 10 hours on machine.
Machine Cab
● Roll-Over Protection System (ROPS) Safety Enclosed Cab.
● Air Conditioning/Heating Controls.
● Road and Working Lights.
● Safety Glass.
● Windshield Wipers.
● Horn.
● Backup Alarm with a minimum of 87 DBA.
● Operator and Passenger Seat
● Forward and Reverse Hydrostat Lever with Corn Head and Table Functions on Lever
● All threshing functions engaged and adjusted from cab except for sieve.
● Safety Beacon for Road Travel.
● Full Operational Light Kit (includes lighting in the areas of unloading auger, inside of straw walkers, inside of cab, and under the side shield of the machine).
● Emergency shut-off on seat.
● Bag bin option for storage of plot samples.
● Grain return after grain gage to allow for in-cab sampling.
● In-Cab Dust Extraction System.
● Windshield Safety Cover for transport.
● Camera System with a minimum of 4 cameras to observe critical functions of the machine during harvesting. Cameras must be weather-proof. An in-cab display monitor must also be included.
Cleaning & Threshing System
● Continuous loop paddle chain grain delivery system.
● Hi-Performance Sealed threshing cylinder with at least 7 rasp bars
● Cylinder Speed Ranges of 300-1350 rpm
● Must have a universal concave for all crops that is adjustable from the operator seat
● Sieve Return System with Re-Thresher, Round Hole Sieves Sizes 16mm, 12mm, 10mm, 8mm, and 5mm
● Adjustable top sieve and at least 21 square feet of cleaning and separation area
● Straw Walker, Shaker Separation Area
Feederhouse and Cutting Platforms
● Quick Attach Feederhouse for cutting for corn head
● Chain and Slat with rubber extensions on slat for cleanout
● Emergency stop and reverse on platform
● Continuous airflow blower system for cutting platforms and feederhouse to allow for cleanout between small plots
● 2-row, 38 inch corn head with feed auger and retractable feed auger fingers
Weigh System
● HarvestMaster H2 High Capacity Weigh System. Must collect sample weight, moisture and test weight. In cab sample taking for whole or partial samples. Data system should be able to harvest strip plots non-stop and automatically total and combine sub-sample data.
Warranty and Training Service
● 2-year part and service warranty
● A minimum of 4 days of training on machine operation and setup. Preferably, a 1-2 day initial training, then another 2-3 day training at the time of harvest.
● Service technicians must be available on-site within 24 hours of machine failure or breakdown.
● All parts must be available with next day delivery option.
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