Specifications include, but are not limited to: 1. GVW Manufactured in the USA 66,000 pound minimum. Certified GVW Cab and Chassis. 2. Wheel Base Shall be compatible with a 27-cu. yd. McNeilus Zero Radius Chain Driven Arm side-loading body. Minimum acceptable wheel base shall not be less than 200". Equipment supplied shall provide proper weight distribution when truck is loaded. 3. Cab to Axle 195" useable minimum and 210” useable maximum. Shall be compatible with a 27-yard McNeilus Zero Radius Chain Driven Arm side-load body (see body required specifications.) It shall also provide proper weight distribution when truck is loaded. 4. Frame 35 SM, 120,000 psi, double-channel rails after frame shall be a minimum of 96". Frame shall extend 5' behind suspension for hinge point of body. R.B.M. 2,075,000 in-lb. Deep frame section 3,200,000 in-lb. (minimum). Bolt-on extensions will not be accepted. 5. Diesel Engine Current year production model diesel engine. 2023 emission compliant, 345 gross horsepower or greater, torque 1,250 ft. lb. @ 1,100-1300. Engine block heater. Intake air pre-heater. Shall have a Davco 382 heated fuel/water separator. 6. Power Take-Off Front-Mount Pump Set up for front mount off engine crankshaft. Pump air actuated from inside of cab. Pump limiter shall be connected to engine computer not external over-speed box. Pump will be set to kick out at truck speed of 18 to 20 MPH with auto restart. Truck supplier shall work with body supplier on this function. Pump to be located behind front bumper. 7. Cooling System Coolant hoses – shall be silicone rubber including heater hoses. Heavy-duty radiator shall be protected to -34° F with year-round extended life coolant. An integral transmission cooler shall be provided. Coolant recovery tank provided to maintain necessary operating temperatures @ 5,500 ft. elevation, with 100+ degree daytime temperatures. 8. Transmission Fully automatic, 6-speed Allison H.D. 4500-RDS-6 Rugged Duty Series Gen. 5. The transmission controls shall be Allison electronic pushbutton with shift shock eliminator. Controls shall be on right hand side of cab.
