Tab-D AMIM-MLR-25-005-Vactor Truck Specifications.pdf
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This document contains the technical purchase specifications for a Vactor truck, a specialized vacuum and debris collection vehicle used for municipal cleaning and maintenance operations.
The specifications are organized into eight categories outlining mandatory and optional equipment requirements. The Debris Body & Dump System must feature steel construction with minimum 50,000 psi yield strength, a 15 cubic yard/3,000 gallon capacity, double-acting hydraulic dump hoist, full-opening rear door with neoprene seals, and a body flush-out system rated at ≥2,500 psi @ 60 gpm with 8+ nozzles. The Water Tank System requires an aluminum tank with ≥1,500-gallon capacity, float-level system, and low water alarm activating at 150 gallons. The Vacuum & Boom System must include an electronically controlled blower at the front operator station, front-mounted vacuum hose storage, boom mounted to chassis with directional controls and emergency shutdown capability, and cab protection device. Pumping equipment specifications call for an 800+ gpm 4" submersible trash pump with 4" x 35' drain hose and 25' x 1" leader hose, both with curbside controls. Pipe storage requires two curbside and two rear-door pipe racks with quick releases, plus a spring-assisted folding 3-pipe rack. The Chassis Specifications mandate a 450 HP engine, automatic transmission, and compression-release engine brake. Safety and Lighting Equipment includes electronic backup alarm, amber beacon lights, LED work lights, split flashing arrow lights, emergency flare kit, fire extinguisher, tow hooks, and hand light with reel. Optional Toolboxes & Accessories include various aluminum toolboxes, fenders, mud flaps, and jet nozzles.
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Vactor Truck Purchase Specifications
All components must meet or exceed the following minimum specifications.
I. Debris Body & Dump System
1. Steel construction with minimum 50,000 psi yield and 70,000 psi tensile strength
2. Debris body capacity: 15 cubic yards / 3,000 gallons
3. Double-acting hydraulic dump hoist
4. Dumping must maintain fixed hopper pivot point to subframe
5. Full-opening rear door, top-hinged, neoprene-type sealed
6. Hydraulic door cylinders mounted at top of body
7. Door must open at least 50° from closed position
8. Failsafe hydraulic door locking system with controls behind cab
9. Debris body deflector plate
10. Curbside dump/accessory controls behind cab
11. Splash shield around outer hopper door
12. Lubrication manifold system
13. 8” decant capability with air-operated relief valve
14. Body flush-out system: ≥2,500 psi @ 60 gpm, 8+ nozzles, front wall manifold
15. Piping and valves rated to 3,000 psi operating pressure
16. Float-type automatic shutoƯ system for blower protection
II. Water Tank System
1. Aluminum tank with float-level system; ≥1,500-gallon capacity
2. Tank supported separately from debris body
3. Anti-siphon device with 25’ hydrant fill hose and fittings
4. Low water alarm (activates at 150 gallons) with cab light
5. Air purge system to clear high-pressure water lines
III. Vacuum & Boom System
1. Blower electronically controlled at front operator station
2. Front-mounted vacuum hose, stored at workstation
3. Hose remains fixed during dumping
4. Quick clamps for pipe joints (10+ provided)
5. Boom mounted to chassis
6. Boom control station with directional controls and emergency shutdown
7. Cab protection device
IV. Pumping & Hose Equipment
1. 800+ gpm 4" submersible trash pump (externally mounted, forward wall)
2. 4” x 35’ drain hose with curbside controls
3. 25’ x 1” leader hose
V. Pipe Storage & Racks
1. Two curbside pipe racks (waist level) with quick releases
2. Two rear-door pipe racks with quick releases
3. Spring-assisted street-side folding 3-pipe rack with quick-release handles
VI. Chassis Specifications
1. 450 HP engine
2. Automatic transmission
3. Compression-release engine brake
VII. Safety & Lighting Equipment
1. Electronic backup alarm
2. Amber beacon light (rear)
3. Amber beacon light (cab guard)
4. LED work lights (operator’s station & boom)
5. Split flashing arrow lights (rear door)
6. Emergency flare kit
7. Fire extinguisher
8. Front and rear tow hooks
9. Hand light with reel
VIII. Toolboxes & Accessories (Optional)
1. 48” x 22” x 24” aluminum toolbox (passenger side, weatherproof, lockable)
2. 16” x 12” x 18” front bumper toolbox
3. 14” x 36” x 96” toolbox
4. 18” x 24” x 24” toolbox
5. Aluminum fenders
6. Mud flaps
7. Package of 1” jet nozzles
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