Specifications

Proposal Number PSDF #P09-0004
TOW HOOKS
Two (2) chromed tow hooks shall be provided and shall be attached directly to the front frame extension
under the bumper. These tow hooks shall be attached with two Grade 8 bolts with hardened washers and
Grade "C" distorted thread locknuts.
FRONT AXLE
The front axle shall be a MERITOR axle with the minimum rated capacity of 18,000 lbs. The actual capacity
shall be determined by the manufacturer. This to include the fully loaded vehicle, 1500 pounds of personnel
and equipment in the cab, and 5,000 pounds of hose and equipment in the body and full tank of water and
full tank of fuel.
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 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 a single or double (if required) Ross or Sheppard integral power steering gear to
provide easy effortless turning. 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.
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