GENERAL EQUIPMENT SPECIFICATIONS. A. Tow Truck and Car Carrier Classifications: Tow truck and car carrier classifications are based on the truck chassis GVWR and the classification system used by the American Trucking Association and truck manufacturers. Tow truck and car carrier classifications shall meet all applicable state and/or federal standards.
B. Identification Labels: Each piece of towing equipment shall have a manufacturer’s label or identification tag permanently affixed to the equipment in a prominent location to identify the manufacturer, serial number, model, and rated capacity.
GENERAL EQUIPMENT SPECIFICATIONS. All equipment and materials to be supplied shall be to the latest issue/amendment of the relevant SABS specification. Tenderers shall highlight any deviations from these specifications explaining the reasons for any deviations in detail.
GENERAL EQUIPMENT SPECIFICATIONS. A. Tow Truck and Car Carrier Classifications: Tow truck and car carrier classifications are based on the truck chassis GVWR and the classification system used by the American Trucking Association (ATA) and truck manufacturers. Tow truck and car carrier classifications shall meet all applicable state and federal standards.
B. Identification Labels: Each piece of towing equipment shall have a label or identification tag permanently affixed to the equipment in a prominent location to identify the manufacturer, serial number, model, and rated capacity.
C. Recovery Equipment Rating: The basic performance rating of the recovery equipment is the weight the equipment can lift in a winching mode, when the boom is static at a 30- degree elevation with the load lines vertical and the lifting cables sharing the load equally, measured with a live load (weight or load cell).
1. The recovery equipment shall have a higher load capacity than the performance ratings.
2. Winches shall conform to or exceed the specifications set forth by the Recovery Equipment Rating Society of Automotive Engineers (SAE) Handbook, SAE J706.
3. All ratings for wire rope and chain assemblies are for the undamaged assembly condition. All wire rope and chain assemblies should be the same type, construction, and rating as specified by the original equipment manufacturer (OEM) for the equipment.
D. Control/Safety Labels: All controls shall be clearly marked to indicate proper operation, as well as any special warnings or cautions.
GENERAL EQUIPMENT SPECIFICATIONS. A. Tow Truck and Car Carrier Classifications: Tow truck and car carrier classifications are based on the truck chassis GVWR and the classification system used by the American Truck Association (ATA) and truck manufacturers.
B. The tow truck must meet all applicable state and/or federal standards and shall be equipped as required in the California Vehicle Code. This includes, but is not limited to California Vehicle Code sections 615, 24605, 25100, 27700, and 27907.
C. Each tow truck shall be equipped with a minimum of one broom, one shovel, and two covered buckets. Each bucket shall have a minimum capacity of three gallons. One bucket will contain at least three gallons of absorbent material (such as sand or similar material in keeping with E.P.A. guidelines) capable of soaking fluids, and the second one to be used for placement of debris and other materials cleaned from an incident site. All State and Federal E.P.A. Guidelines shall be followed.
GENERAL EQUIPMENT SPECIFICATIONS. 1.1. This unit must be the most current advertised production model as modified per specifications and approved by MnDOT furnished with all standard equipment advertised whether or not specifically called for here except where the item is replaced by optional over standard equipment or conflicting equipment is specified.
1.2. The unit must be complete with all equipment required and ready for immediate operation to function as listed below.
1.3. The unit must meet applicable federal and State codes and standards and be able to pass a CVI Inspection.
1.4. There must be at least one set of parts and operator manuals included with each piece of equipment, in paper or digital versions.
1.5. The Contractor must offer price for an additional set of parts, service, repair and operations manuals on pricing pages.
1.6. The Contractor shall be responsible for the cost of any inspections, adjustments, parts, labor, travel, pickup and/or delivery charges that are a result of equipment failure(s) during the warranty period. This must be performed immediately without any delay.
1.7. The warranty shall commence when the unit is put into service.
1.8. The Contractor must state warranty for all items offered on the equipment’s description page.
1.9. Manufacturer's standard color is acceptable.
1.10. Paint must be lead free paint.
