Specifications

Proposal Number PSDF #P09-0004
FRONT AXLE OIL SEALS
The front axle shall be equipped with oil bath type oil seals as supplied on the axle from the axle
manufacturer. The spindles shall be equipped with transparent covers for oil level inspection.
FRONT AXLE DISC BRAKES
MERITOR DiscPlus, EX-225, air disc brakes shall be installed on the front axle. The DiscPlus air disc
brakes shall provide improved fade resistance and wet weather performance. The rotors shall be vented to
facilitate brake cooling.
FRONT SUSPENSION
The front suspension shall be determined by the manufacturer based of calculated load and allowing a 10%
overload factor.
Double acting hydraulic shock absorbers are to be installed.
STEERING SYSTEM
The steering shall be equipped with single or dual Ross or Sheppard integral power steering gears. The
engine shall be equipped with a gear driven pump.
A remote steel reservoir shall be provided with the ability to check the fluid level when the cab is in the
lowered position.
CRAMP ANGLE
Due to the traffic, narrow streets and sharp corners the chassis turning radius is important, both left and right
turns.
The bidder shall supply, with the bid, an engineering drawing that provides a top view of the apparatus with
the following turning ability information listed in decimal feet: SAE turning radius, curb to curb radius,
bumper swing radius, inside radius. The calculations must be performed according to SAE J-695.
FRONT TIRES
The front tires shall be 425/65R22.5-20PR (L) GOODYEAR G-286A all weather tread, tubeless radial tires.
These tires shall be mounted on 22.5" x 13.00" rims polished aluminum wheels with Dura Bright finish.
Stainless steel 'baby moon' hub caps with an opening for viewing the oil seal cover, and bright finished nut
covers.
TANDEM REAR AXLE
The rear axle shall be a MERITOR tandem axle assembly with a minimum rated capacity of 52,000# rating
for the fire service.
VEHICLE TOP SPEED
The rear axle shall be geared for a top speed of 62 to 65 mph at engine governed RPM.
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