GENERAL 1. The following minimum specifications are for a tandem axle truck (conventional cab and chassis with an engine and transmission). 2. The truck shall be the manufacturer s current model under standard production and shall be supplied with all necessary operating accessories customarily furnished whether specified herein or not. 3. Bidder shall note any exceptions (deviations) to the specifications. 4. Bids shall remain firm for 60 calendar days. GROSS VEHICLE WEIGHT RATING 1. 53,000 pounds CAB AND CHASSIS SECTION ENGINE 1. Detroit Diesel DD15 15.6 L 560 HP @ 1800 RPM, 2080 GOV RPM, 1850 lbs/ft @ 975 RPM 2. Factory installed Engine Brake POWER TAKE-OFF 1. Front Mount P.T.O. provision with front 24 frame extension for hydraulic pump and snow plow mounting. 2. The engine to be equipped with crank shaft adaptor fitted, drilled and tapped to receive flange yoke #2-2-329 part of a 1,300 series splicer drive 1
FRAME 1. Straight full length 3/8 x 3-7/8 x 11-5/8 double channel 120ksi steel frame (3/8 inch outer and 3/8 inch inner) starting at front spring 2. Hangers, state type of steel, section modulus, and dimension 3. Integral front frame extensions to extend 24 ahead of grill to facilitate front snow plow frame and custom front bumper Note: Truck manufacturer to confirm the frame length required due to the emissions components. DIMENSIONS 1. 212 Maximum wheel base Set forward front axle 2. 75 rear overhang from centerline of tandem axles to end of rear frame 3. 24 front overhang 4. 123 minimum before cab to axle (B.B.C.) and 136 maximum B.B.C. Note: Verify with auxiliary equipment installer and confirm with the MCRC and must maintain the shortest possible configuration. 5. 24 minimum ground clearance under running boards and frame rails for underbody scraper installation. Note: This may require the relocation of steps, air dryer, battery boxes, or other items. The truck dealer will comply with this specification before delivery to the MCRC. NO EXCEPTIONS! FRONT AXLE 1. Meritor 20,000 Lb. FL 71.0 kpi/3.74 drop single front axle 2. 20,000 Lb. rated capacity flat leaf non tapered front suspension REAR AXLE 1. Rear 46,000 Lb. Rated capacity Pump Type Differential 2. Gear Ratio 4.88 2
REAR AXLE (CONTINUED) 3. Locking Power Divider Differential, Driver Controlled Full Locking Mains 4. Differential, Pump Type Lubrication DRIVE SHAFT 1. Dynamically balanced Prop Shaft to be 4 inch diameter with series 1810 U-Joints, Half Round Yokes REAR SUSPENSION 1. Neway ADZ246, 46,000# Air Ride 54 TT or Equivalent 2. Two (2) level valves with dash-mounted pressure gauge TRANSMISSION 1. Allison HD4560P RDS automatic transmission 2. Generation 4 Controller TIRES, HUBS, AND WHEELS 1. Front tires 315.75R 22.5 18 Ply Radial Tubeless, Goodyear G291ECD 2. Rear tires 11R 22.5 14 Ply Radial Tubeless, Goodyear G622RSD 3
TIRES, HUBS, AND WHEELS (CONTINUED) 3. Front wheels 8.25 Hub Pilot 4. Rear wheels 8.25 Hub Pilot 5. Front wheel seals, Wet Type STEERING 1. Dual power. State make & model. 2. Telescoping tilt wheel BRAKES 1. Full Air S Cam with Auto Slack Adjusters Haldex TRAILER CONNECTIONS 1. Air connections to the rear of the cab Note: These trailer air connections are being requested to allow for the truck to be converted to a dump truck in the future, if needed. AIR DRYER 1. Tank outside frame, spin on air drier cartridge, mounted on outside of frame with guard, low pressure warning device and pressure gauge 4
TRACTOR PROTECTION PACKAGE WITH VALVE 1. Air lines and wiring to the rear of the cab 2. State make and model Note: This tractor protection package is being requested to allow for the truck to be converted to a dump truck in the future, if needed. ELECTRICAL 1. 12-volt system 2. Wiring to be Point to Point. 3. 170 amp alternator 4. Four (4) heavy duty 12 volt maintenance free batteries, 2000 CCA minimum. 5. Battery box is to be factory mounted outside of the cab to hold four (4) heavy duty 12 volt batteries, mounted on driver s side. 6. Supply in-cab switch and harness for auxiliary plow lights and turn signals. 7. Negative battery shutoff switch. State type and model: Note: Contact the MCRC to confirm the location for the shutoff switch LIGHTS 1. Standard front LED headlights with integral reflectors and marker lights. 2. Front cab marker lights. 3. Stop and tail lights with turn signals and reflectors, four-way flashers, and back up lights. RADIATOR 1. The radiator must have an opening for a front mounted hydraulic pump with a minimum 4 clearance from center of crank shaft hub. The fan must clear the drive shaft for a hydraulic pump. 2. High capacity cooling 5
EXHAUST SYSTEM 1. Single vertical muffler and tail pipe to go up behind the back of cab on the right (passenger) side. 2. Piping outside of frame. PAINT COLOR 1. Imron 5000 N-1985H Pale Green (Paint code HST 908601) AIR CLEANER 1. Dual heavy duty dry type air cleaners outside of hood with inside-outside ducting and restriction indicator HOOD 1. Standard 2. 2-3/4 fender extensions GRILL 1. Stationary 2. Non-removable bug screen behind grill CAB 1. Cab to be all steel construction with additional cab insulation package 2. 2-piece tinted curved gasket mounted heated windshield 3. Air-Ride system 4. High level interior trim package (delete Carpet) 5. Factory cup holder 6. A minimum of eight (8) extra toggle switches shall be factory installed in-panel board labeled AUX, BEACON, TARP, WORKLIGHT, and WING, and three (3) spare toggle switches. 7. Cab to have Bostrom Talladega 915 Wide Ride high back air suspension driver seat with air lumbar support and standard non-suspension passenger seat with room for control valve handles between the seats 8. Driver and passenger seat covers to be cloth 9. Cab exterior trim (sun visor cab skirts, kicker plates, etc.) shall be stainless steel. 6
CAB (CONTINUED) 10. Deluxe fresh air type heat and defrost. 11. Air conditioning 12. Dual windshield wipers and washers. Intermittent 13. Dual West Coast heated mirrors retract Model #158. 14. Right hand and left hand powered side windows 15. Right hand door shall have a lower window with fresnal lens 16. Upgraded AM-FM Radio with Bluetooth capabilities for hands free communications 17. All standard gauges and lights, hour meter on engine, in-cab tachometer, oil pressure gauge, air horn, and cruise control 18. Shall also have an outside air temperature gauge with Fahrenheit and Celsius display mounted in dash. 19. Ground clearance for under truck scraper, minimum 24 on air tanks, drive line, steps, exhaust pipe, fuel tanks, etc. 20. Bed liner coated floor plus beneath the cab. WARRANTY 1. Provide detailed warranties that are available, with detailed pricing. Please state on your specification sheet what you are bidding on each item, the make, model and actual capacity. DELIVERY 1. The bids shall specify the delivery date as the number of calendar days from the date of award of the bids by the Manistee County Road Commission (MCRC) to delivery of the truck cab and chassis to the MCRC yard in Bear Lake, Michigan. MPS C:\Equipment\Specifications\01-04-18 Bid Specs_Salter Complete\Blade Truck Cab & Chassis Specs 2019.doc 7