RFQ for Backhoe Loaders

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Backhoe (CASE, John Deere, or Kubota) Loader with the following salient characteristics:

Front End Loader (FEL)

-FEL bucket. A 4-in-1 bucket with four capability configurations: dozer, scraper, loader

(standard bucket), and clamshell.

-Full length cutting edge on bucket.

-FEL minimum dump clearance (reach) @ full height, 45-degree dump

-no less than Bucket 8 ft, 10 in

-no less than Bucket clamshell open 9 ft, 6 in

-FEL bucket capacity minimum of 1.25 cubic yards

-Hydraulic quick attach for FEL

Backhoe

-Digging radius from swing pivot no less than 17 ft, 6 in.

-Loading height no less than 11 ft,

-Loading height (dipper cylinder retracted) no less than 10 ft,

-Loading reach no less than 7 ft

-Loading reach (dipper cylinder retracted) no less than 4 ft 6 in

-Maximum dig depth no less than to 13 ft, 10 in

-Backhoe bucket capacity no less than 0.28 cubic yards with a width of no less than 24 in.

-Boom lift capacity at full extension no less than 2700 lbs

-Boom digging force no less than 12900 lbs at full extension.

-Gripper teeth extensions

-Hydraulic quick attach for backhoe dipper

Engine

-Minimum of 90hp engine.

-Diesel engine.

-Minimum of 30 gallons diesel fuel tank.

-If the engine requires Diesel Exhaust Fluid (DEF), the cap must be a locking cap or cover

-Engine will have a self-protection feature to automatically shut down if the there is a critical system fault.

Transmission

-4 wheel drive

-Clutch actuated with a minimum of 4 forward and 2 reverse gears

-Capable of sustained maximum road speed of 20 mph

Electrical

-Two hazard/turn lights.

-Minimum of two with a minimum of 55 Watt halogen or equivalent driving lights.

-Minimum of two with a minimum of 55 Watt halogen or equivalent work lights.

-Minimum of four adjustable work lights with a minimum of 55 Watt halogen or equivalent bulbs and two hazard/turn lights.

-Rotating or LED caution beacon light.

-24 volt (minimum) Starting system consisting of at least two 12 volt batteries.  (preferred but not required)

-Battery disconnect

Other Controls and Characteristics

-Manual FEL and backhoe controls

-Auxiliary hydraulic connections on FEL and backhoe dipper for attaching additional

equipment such as auger, sweep, mower, etc.

-Heavy counterweights for front

-Stabilizer arms with flip over combination turf and street pads

-Enclosed, heated cab with windshield wipers that provide protection from rollover,

falling objects, debris, and rain.

-Spare front wheel assembly (rim and tire) of same size and design as mounted wheel.

-Spare rear wheel assembly (rim and tire) of same size and design as mounted wheel.

-Mounted tool box

Manufacturer

-CASE, John Deere, or Kubota