Supply and Delivery of 2 x Wheel loaders

⁠⁠⁠ 1) GENERAL DESCRIPTION
Powered by a 6 cylinder diesel engine no less than 120kw
Enclosed air conditioned & pressurised ROPS/ FOPS cabin.
Automatic / power shift or hydrostatic transmission
4 wheel drive
Articulated.
Ride control system
15 Tonne Mass
2.5m3 Bucket Capacity

2) ENGINE
Intake system :
A two stage dry filtration system
A mechanical restriction warning device
Accessibility for ease of service
An automatic dust extraction device (desirable)
Fuel system
Fuel tank capacity sufficient for eight hours continuous operation
Canister style filter located for easy service accessibility
Water separator with sediment drain
Lubrication system:
Full flow canister style filters
Accessibility for servicing
Accessible drain point
Exhaust system:
Vertical outlet discharging at or near cab height
Rain trap or other rain exclusion system
Cooling system
Anti freeze/Anti boil liquid filled system that maintains correct engine temperature regardless of operating conditions
Large capacity heavy duty radiator
Effective cooling fan
Tier 3 emission standard or better
State whether turbo timer is used.

3) TRANSMISSION
Automatic / power shift or hydrostatic transmission
Transmission operation will not cause a significant reduction in hydraulic equipment performance at low revs
Speeds are to be suitable for the efficient loading of road base from a quarry floor
Safety locking device on lever to eliminate accidental engagement.
Safety device to only permit engine starting in neutral

4) DRIVELINE
4 wheel drive
Heavy duty drive shafts and axles
Heavy duty differentials (No spin or limited slip an advantage)

5) TYRES
20.5R25.
Min 12 ply rating
L3 pattern

6) STEERING
Easily serviceable articulation with replaceable bushes or bearings

7) BRAKES
Wet disc brakes on all wheels
Mechanically activated parking/emergency brake

8) HYDRAULICS
Preference may be given on the basis of brake-out force and hydraulic cycle times
Pipes and hoses are to be properly secured and protected against chafing and impact damage
Rams are to be readily serviceable, heavy duty with hardened shafts
Ram mounting points to be fitted with replaceable bushes or bearings
Z-bar Linkage preferred for the bucket

9) BUCKET
Heavy duty 4 in 1 bucket of no less than 2.5m3 capacity @ material density of 1.7t/cu m
Must specify manufacturer of the bucket, if alternatives available provide option prices
To be fitted with heavy duty teeth, side edge protection and replaceable cutting edge and teeth
Cutting edge and teeth to be equal when the bucket is flat on the ground
Dump height must be a minimum 2,700mm @ 45 degree discharge
Safe working load to be displayed on the loader arms

10) ELECTRICAL
To be equipped for night operation with effective flood lights both front and rear
To be fitted with a very loud air horn
12 or 24volt system, with min two, 12volt heavy duty batteries
Battery isolation switch
Alternator no less than 35 amp capacity
Electric starter motor capable of starting the engine in all weather conditions
Adequate guarding shall be provided to prevent damage to lights and wiring
Wiring is to be adequately secured to prevent damage from chafing or cutting

11) CABIN
Cab to be pressurised and fitted with an effective air filtration system that will eliminate fine dust
Lockable doors and windows
Roll over and falling object protection structure to Australian standards
Unobscured forward and side vision from operators seat
Securely mounted rear view mirrors.
Vision that allows unobstructed vision to the rear of the vehicle from the operators seat
Integrated air conditioning and heating
Sound suppression to limit noise within the cab to 80dBA or below
All controls to be easily accessible from a comfortable seated position
Properly installed heavy duty AM/FM radio/player
12 volt power outlet
UHF radio and aerial to be fitted
Fully adjustable ergonomic suspension seat
Seat belt to Australian standards "Earthmoving machinery"
Hour meter
Engine oil pressure gauge and or low pressure warning device
Temperature gauge and or high temperature warning device

12) SAFETY EQUIPMENT
2 rotating amber beacons must be visible forward and rear
Reversing alarm and rear Camera automatically activated when reverse gear is selected
A 9 kg fire extinguisher suitably mounted on the outside of the loader.
A 1.5kg fire extinguisher mounted in the cab.
Key alike vandal protection to be provided as follows:
Hinged lock up engine covers
Lockable battery box
Lockable fuel tank cap
Lockable radiator cap cover
Lockable hydraulic tank cap
Lockable tool box
All windows to be of tinted laminated glass
Safety labels to be fitted as per Plant Assessor
Compliant with Plant Assessor Inspection.
3 Emergency Stops to be fitted, one in cab two external.
Steps to be non slip.

13) PROVISION OF ADDITIONAL ITEMS
Operator instruction manuals
Workshop service manuals
Parts books
Tool kit (operator maintenance in field)
Tool box
Automatic weighing system with on board printer.

14) TRAINING
Upon delivery, operator training is to be provided in:
Operation
Maintenance
Training shall be provided for maintenance staff in :
Structure and funct