Salient Characteristics - 72 Inch Zero Turn Mower.pdf

This document specifies the salient characteristics for a 72-inch zero turn mower required under federal solicitation W50S85-26-Q-A004 for Roads and Grounds operations. The mower must feature a side discharge 72-inch mowing deck equipped with 24.50-inch blades operating at a minimum blade tip speed of 18,500 rpm, powered by a minimum 40 horsepower air-cooled motor with electronic fuel injection. The equipment must include a dual fuel tank with minimum 12-gallon capacity, parking brakes integrated with steering levers, and adjustable cutting heights ranging from one to five and one-half inches.

The mower must be equipped with foot-operated deck lift, three cutting blades, and electric power take-off. Bidders must provide an operators' manual and maintenance manual with their proposal. The solicitation requires inclusion of a beacon kit, light kit, mulch kit with blades, and rear anti-scalp dual 72-inch kit. The mower must be fitted with semi-pneumatic tire and wheel assemblies sized 13x6.5x6 in black. These salient characteristics establish the minimum mandatory specifications that all acceptable bids must meet.