TWO (2) KNUCKLE-BOOM LOADER TRUCKS

Reverse Auction Bid Package
For
TWO (2) KNUCKLE-BOOM LOADER TRUCKS
October, 2026
Jackson County Board of Supervisors
Solid Waste Department
Post Office Box 998
Pascagoula, MS. 39567
10501 Seaman Road
Vancleave, MS. 39565
Office Phone: 228-872-8340
Fax: 228-872-8341
Contact: Ronda Powell, Solid Waste Department
Email: ronda_powell@co.jackson.ms.us
INFORMATION FOR BIDDERS
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NOTICE TO BIDDERS
Notice is hereby given that the Jackson County Board of Supervisors will receive unpriced proposals to prequalify
vendors for TWO (2) KNUCKLE-BOOM LOADER TRUCKS no later than 1:00 p.m. October 28, 2026.
Specifications may be obtained by visiting the Plan House website at www.jacksoncoplans.com or the Purchasing
Department at 2915 Canty Street, Suite D, Pascagoula, Mississippi 39567. Proposals may be submitted by sealed
envelope or electronic submittal. Sealed envelope proposals should be addressed to Cindy Steen, Director of Purchasing,
2915 Canty Street, Suite D, Pascagoula, Mississippi 39567. Electronic submittals may be made at
www.jacksoncoplans.com. For any questions relating to the electronic submittal or reverse auction process, please call
Plan House at 662-407-0193. All sealed proposals must be on file with the Director of Purchasing prior to or by the
acceptance date and time as stated above. All proposals must be sealed and clearly marked on the outside of the envelope
with:
UNPRICED PROPOSALS TO PREQUALIFY FOR TWO (2) KNUCKLE-BOOM LOADER TRUCKS
Due October 28, 2026, no later than 1:00 P.M.
BIDDING WILL BE BY ELECTRONIC REVERSE AUCTION ON NOVEMBER 12, 2026, AT 1:00 P.M.
All proposals may be submitted electronically FREE at www.jacksoncoplans.com no later than October 28, 2026, before
accepting time listed above.
Submissions will be evaluated and vendors submitting responsible and responsive proposals will be invited to participate in
the Electronic Reverse Auction. The Jackson County Board of Supervisors reserves the right to extend the auction date if
necessary to complete the pre-qualification process. Bidding will be held by Electronic Reverse Auction on November
9, 2026, beginning at 1:00 p.m. at www.jacksoncoplans.com . Electronic proposals and/or reverse auction bids must
be submitted FREE at www.jacksoncoplans.com .
It shall be incumbent upon each bidder to understand the specifications as listed herein, and to obtain clarifications as
necessary. It is not the intent of the specifications to limit the bidding to any make or manufacture of equipment or items
of commodity, but rather to select such equipment and or commodities to fill a specific need and perform a specific task to
the satisfaction of Jackson County. Any reference to name brand equipment or commodities is intended to establish
standards only and bids submitted on equipment and commodities equal thereto shall be received and considered.
Each Vendor/Contractor shall be required to ensure the delivery and receipt of its sealed and or/electronic proposal by the
agency prior to the date and time of the bid opening. Late or incomplete proposals will not be considered. Modifications
will not be considered after the closing date and time.
The Board of Supervisors expressly reserves the right to accept or reject any or all proposals or any part of any or all bids
and waive any informalities.
GIVEN UNDER MY HAND AND OFFICIAL SEAL OF OFFICE, THIS 5th DAY OF OCTOBER, 2026.
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JOSH ELDRIDGE, CLERK OF THE BOARD
P O BOX 998
PASCAGOULA, MS 39568
PUBLICATION DATES October 11 and October 18, 2026
RFP RESPONSE DEADLINE (TO SUBMIT PROPOSALS) October 28, 2026
EVALUATION OF PROPOSALS October 28, 2026
REVERSE AUCTION November 12, 2026
The Owner may consider informal any bid not prepared and submitted in accordance with the provisions hereof and may
waive any informality or reject any and all bids. Any bid received after the time and date specified shall not be considered.
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QUALIFICATIONS OF BIDDERS
The Owner may make such investigations deemed necessary to determine the ability of the Bidder to supply the necessary
equipment, and the Bidder shall furnish to the Owner all such information and data for the purpose as the Owner may
request. The Owner reserves the right to reject any bid if the evidence submitted by, or investigation of, such Bidder fails
to satisfy the Owner that such Bidder is properly qualified to carry out the obligation of the contract by supplying the
equipment contemplated therein. Conditional bids will not be accepted.
METHOD OF AWARD - LOWEST QUALIFIED BIDDER
If the lowest base bid submitted by a responsible and responsive Bidder is equal to or less than the funds deemed available
by the Owner for purchase, the contract will be awarded on the bid. If the bids exceed the available funds, the Owner may
reject the bids or may award the contract on the lowest bid with such deductible alternates to produce a net amount, which
is within the available funds.
Only one (1) award will be made from this contract to the lowest and best bidder.
SHIPPING
The fully equipped trucks shall be delivered to the Jackson County Solid Waste Department, 10501 Seaman Road,
Vancleave, Mississippi, 39565. Please specify the number of calendar days anticipate for delivery, THIS MUST BE
NOTED IN THE BID DOCUMENTS.
Delivery shall be FOB West Jackson County (Seaman Road) Landfill, 10501 Seaman Road, Vancleave, Mississippi,
39565. Any and all shipping and/or handling charges shall be included in the bid prices.
OBLIGATION OF BIDDERS
At the time of the opening of bids, each Bidder will be presumed to have read and to be thoroughly familiar with the
specifications. The failure or omission of any Bidder to examine any form, instrument, or document shall in no way
relieve any Bidder from any obligation in respect to his/her bid.
MANUALS AND KEYS
The successful Bidder will be required to include in their price and ship with each vehicle, two (2) complete sets of
manuals for all equipment furnished-one (1) bound copy and one (1) digital copy in PDF searchable form. These sets
shall include (as a minimum) an operator's manual, a service manual, and a parts manual. Bidders must also supply four
(4) sets of keys per truck.
VENDOR INFORMATION
The equipment offered under this bid shall be new, unused, or demonstration model capable of performing its intended
function in accordance with the operation and performance requirements specified. New 2026 or later or 2026
demonstration models are acceptable. The equipment shall be complete, so that it may be immediately put into service for
the function intended.
The equipment offered for bid shall meet or exceed the requirements detailed in the Specifications, which shall be considered
as minimums, unless otherwise indicated.
Where a brand or trade name appears in the specifications, it is understood that the brand or trade name referred to, or its
approved equivalent, shall be furnished. If no mention is made of any exceptions, it is assumed that the Bidder is bidding
on the equipment mentioned and not an approved equivalent.
Adequate vendor information shall be included with each bid for determination of meeting specifications.
WARRANTIES
Knuckle-boom Loader Trucks and components shall be covered by warranty as specified under the Detailed Minimum
Requirements section of the Specifications for each component.
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SPECIFICATIONS FOR KNUCKLE-BOOM LOADER TRUCK
It is the intent of these specifications to describe a hydraulically operated, Knuckle-boom trash loader with telescopic
boom to be used in the collection of oversize trash items such as discarded appliances, furniture, brush, leaves, building
materials, etc. In this configuration, the loader is intended to be mounted directly behind the cab of a long wheelbase cab
chassis, along with a trash dump body. This arrangement provides a complete, one (1) man operated, and turnkey system.
The bid price shall include all equipment so that when delivered, the trucks will be fully functional. There shall be NO
FLEET DELETE items.
It is understood that there are multiple vendors for this type of truck. Each bid submission will be fully evaluated.
Bidders must note all exceptions and provide a brief explanation for the exception. Please attach full specifications
on proposed truck.
DETAILED MINIMUM REQUIREMENTS FOR 2026 TRUCK CHASSIS
The recommended vehicle for this application has a minimum Gross Vehicle Weight of 33,000 lbs.; the cab-to-axle
dimension varies depending upon body length (see body specifications), a minimum of 1,500,000 RBM frame rating and
minimum of 76 inches of after frame. Cab must have exterior grab handle on both sides.
GENERAL
Meets or Exceeds Specifications
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___ ___ Chassis/cab shall be conventional with a front-end tilting fiberglass hood and fender assembly -frame
mounted with torsion bar assist (includes integral noise shield, inner splash shields and mud flaps).
___ ___ Frame to be straight full channel heavy duty steel rails (120,000 PSI).
___ ___ Gross vehicle weight rating shall be a minimum of 33,000 lbs.(Class 8)
___ ___ Standard truck cab enclosed and equipped with tinted safety glass all around. (Sliding windows not acceptable).
___ ___ Wheelbase shall be sized appropriately in accordance with the Knuckle-boom loader body that is specified
and proposed to provide the optimum weight capacity and service.
___ ___ Chrome grille with chrome headlamp bezels.
___ ___ Full-width steel front bumper.
___ ___ Right side horizontal after treatment device, frame mounted back of cab with horizontal tailpipe.
___ ___ Exterior and interior assist handles.
___ ___ Body Builders wiring shall run full length of frame.
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ENGINE
Meets or Exceeds Specifications
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___ ___ Shall be a minimum 24-valve I-6 Turbocharged and air-to-air intercooled diesel with minimum 300
HP/900 lb-ft torque at 1,400 RPM and must be wet sleeve.
___ ___ Dual element dry type air cleaner with restriction indicator dash mounted.
___ ___ Automatic glow plug with indicator light or other OEM cold start method shall be supplied.
___ ___ Fuel/water separator, separate from fuel filter, shall be supplied.
___ ___ Automatic shutdown/over temperature / low coolant level protection.
___ ___ Meets latest EPA/CARB emission certification.
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___ ___ Engine certified for use with Biodiesel
___ ___ Minimum 70-gallon aluminum fuel tank shall be mounted left side.
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TRANSMISSION
Meets or Exceeds Specifications
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___ ___ Shall be heavy duty 3000 series R.D.S. Allison electronic, five-speed forward with overdrive, one (1)
reverse, automatic with external oil filter and external cooler with Power Take Off (PTO) provision.
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AXLES
Meets or Exceeds Specifications
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___ ___ Front axle to be minimum of 12,000 lbs. Capacity.
___ ___ Rear axle shall be minimum of 23,000 lbs. Capacity.
___ ___ Single speed with a ratio of 5.57, or as required for OEM engine speed.
___ ___ Suspension shall be minimum of 30,000 lbs., vari-rate with 4,500 lbs. capacity multi-leaf auxiliary.
___ ___ Bushing style front axle.
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STEERING
Meets or Exceeds Specifications
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___ ___ Diameter of steering wheel will be minimum 18".
___ ___ Maximum outside turning radius of 33.7 feet.
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BRAKES
Meets or Exceeds Specifications
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___ ___ Service brakes to be full air with engine driven 18.7 cfm air compressor and Bendix AD-9 heated air dryer.
___ ___ Air tank drain valve, manual with pull cable.
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___ ___ Front and rear brakes shall have automatic slack adjusters.
___ ___ Parking brakes shall be spring actuated, double diaphragm, 30" MGM Chambers air chambers, with warning
light.
___ ___ Brake chambers, spring relocated to rear of rear axle for maximum ground clearance.
___ ___ 4-Channel anti-lock brake system shall be provided.
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CAB
Meets or Exceeds Specifications
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___ ___ Cab shall have in-dash chassis manufacturer's factory installed air conditioner for operator safety and comfort
with a fresh air filter. After market air conditioners are unacceptable. Cab to have individual driver and
passenger air outlets.
___ ___ Hi-back air ride driver's seat with stationary passenger's seat with cup holders and center console for storage.
___ ___ Seat belts, lap and shoulder with locking seat belt retractors and single latch for both driver and passenger seats.
Safety belt reminder. Seat coverings shall be heavy duty vinyl.
___ ___ Tinted glass shall be provided.
___ ___ Dual sun visors, coat hook, storage pocket on driver door, cigar lighter, electric horn, electric windshield washer
and 2 speed electric wipers with intermittent wiper switch shall be provided.
___ ___ Chassis shall be equipped with fresh air heater, defroster.
___ ___ Dual 7.5" x 16.5" factory installed stainless steel, heated, power west coast mirrors, two 8" diameter parabolic
mirrors.
___ ___ Factory installed AM/FM stereo radio with clock shall be provided.
___ ___ Fender mounted front convex mirror, to view directly in front of truck.
___ ___ Tilt steering column.
___ ___ Power locks and windows.
___ ___ 5 lb. fire extinguisher, ABC Dry.
___ ___ Air Suspension System
___ ___ Remote keyless entry with two (2) transmitters
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ELECTRICAL
Meets or Exceeds Specifications
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___ ___ Shall consist of two (2) LED multiple beam headlights with dash beam indicator, instrument panel, taillights,
stoplights, front and rear turn signals, and self-canceling signal switch, equipped for four-way flashing.
Taillights, stop-lights and signal lamps may be in combination.
___ ___ Back-up Alarm, Heavy Duty self adjusting, 80 beeps per minute, 107dB +_4 dB measured at 4' distance from
alarm.
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___ ___ Shall be equipped with three (3) 12 volt (1800 CCA total) maintenance free batteries, mounted under the
passengers seat.
___ ___ Shall be equipped with a 160- amp alternator.
___ ___ FMVSS #108 Compliant Clearance lights shall be mounted with rubber grommets. All shall be located at
protected locations and connected through a one (1)-piece wiring harness wrapped in a plastic convoluted loom
for protection.
___ ___ Shall be equipped with automatic reset breakers on all circuits.
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TIRES & WHEELS
Meets or Exceeds Specifications
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___ ___ Shall be heavy-duty first line quality tubeless tires, minimum 11R x 22.5, 14 ply rating with duals in rear for
adequately carrying full load of truck and equipment with maximum stability. Highway rib on front and
traction tires on the rear. Tires to meet truck capacity.
___ ___ Wheels shall be ten (10) lug, two (20 or five (5) holes rim pattern, disc 22.5 x 8.25 DC, steel or aluminum.
___ ___ Spare tire and wheel to match tires and wheels on truck shall be furnished.
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PAINT
Meets or Exceeds Specifications
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___ ___ Exterior and Interior Cab, Gloss White DuPont Imron, base coat clear coat with chip proof primer.
___ ___ Chassis Running Gear, Black Urethane with primer coat.
___ ___ Wheels, painted steel.
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WARRANTY
Meets or Exceeds Specifications
Yes No
___ ___ 5 year / 150,000 mile HD1 Engine Warranty or engines highest rated engine warranty (specify).
___ ___ 5 year / 150,000 mile After Treatment Warranty
___ ___ 5 year / 150,000 mile Chassis Warranty> Manufacturers highest rated chassis warranty including wiring, ignition
system, cranking system, cooling, AC/Heating, fuel system, exhaust, instruments and gauges, transfer case
mounts
___ ___ 5 Year Transmission Warranty.
___ ___ 5 Year Transmission Warranty.
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___ ___ 5 year free towing on warranty items,.
___ ___ Cab perforation corrosion coverage shall be sixty (60)-months/unlimited mileage.
Warranty coverage is 100% parts and labor unless otherwise noted as provided by chassis manufacturer.
Please provide pricing and structure for optional extended warranties and other support services.
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DETAILED MINIMUM REQUIREMENTS FOR KNUCKLE-BOOM LOADER TRUCK BODY
DUMP BODY
Meets or Exceeds Specifications
Yes No
___ ___ Body dimensions: Length 216"
___ ___ Body capacity- 24 cubic yards
___ ___ Dump body floor shall be a 3/16" smooth steel plate continuously welded to the headboard and sides.
___ ___ Dump body headboard to be constructed with 10-gauge smooth sheet steel, 42" high, continuously welded to the
floor.
___ ___ Dump body sides to be of 10-gauge smooth steel sheet, front portion to be 42" high, angling to 60" over
the first 8 feet of the body and remaining 60" for the remainder of body and rear door. Body sides are
formed to create the lower side bumper channel structure of the body.
___ ___ Top rail to be formed 3" x 4" x 10-gauge steel.
___ ___ Dump body side post to be 10 gauge formed channel placed on approximately 24-inch centers.
___ ___ Dump body cross members to be 4" @ 5.4 lbs. per ft. structural channel placed on 12 in. centers.
___ ___ Dump body longitudinal beams to be 8" @ 9.8 lbs. per ft. structural channel.
___ ___ Body to have two (2) equal width ten (10) gauge barn type rear doors 60" high to swing completely
around to each side with provisions to positively latch open for dumping. Each door shall have 2
hinges connected with a 1" pin. Hinges must be welded to body and door. Door latch will secure both
doors at the top and bottom. Doors to be fabricated from the same material as the side and must have
an all-around outside 4" structural channel frame with braces. Rubber door stops shall be mounted on
the exterior of the bed.
___ ___ Dump body hydraulic to be two (2) 5" bore telescopic cylinders rated @ 2,500 psi working pressure,
mounted to provide a 45-degree dump angle. Left and right hoist cylinders to be mounted outboard of
chassis frame or a scissor type hoist with dual 6" cylinders with 23-ton capacity.
___ ___ Dump body shall be complete with two (2) safety props installed one (1) on each side of the chassis frame.
All lighting to be meet DOT standards and shall conform to current state and federal standards. Reflective
safety tape shall be on both sides and rear of body. A rear safety bumper must be provided.
___ ___ Dump body to have an additional set of oval LED amber strobe lights mounted on the upper rear corner
post with alternating flash patterns. There is to be an additional set of brake lights to mounted on the
upper rear corner post beneath the amber strobes.
___ ___ Dump body shall have an integral mounted tool stage box, to be built into the front of the dump body.
Toolbox shall be accessible from either exterior side of dump body and shall come complete with slam latches.
The interior dimensions of the box shall be a minimum of 84"x24"x18".
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TURRET/BOOM PIVOT
Meets or Exceeds Specifications
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___ ___Turret to be A-frame type to allow flexing under repeated load shocks. Total height not to exceed
seven (7) feet from mounting plate to top of turret/main boom connection point. (Total height from
the ground to the top of the turret shall be a minimum of twelve (12) feet.
___ ___ Boom Pivot to be mounted to the pedestal by means of a slewing ring\bearing or a single piece high
strength steel swing post turning in cast nylon bearings.
___ ___ Boom rotation of 270 degrees to be accomplished by a direct hydraulic swing drive through a slewing
(bearing) ring and planetary gearbox with welded stops or a direct drive 270-degree planetary gearbox
with radial piston hydraulic motor. Torque rating for either method must be a minimum of 150,000 in.
lbs. torque.
___ ___ Entire boom and pedestal assembly shall be designed with a tensile strength to provide a safety factor of 3 to
1 at the rated load capacity.
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MAIN BOOM & TIP BOOM ASSEMBLY
Meets or Exceeds Specifications
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___ ___ Boom length to be 16 feet with a 4 feet long telescoping section to 20 feet.
___ ___ Main boom shall be constructed of two (2) 4-inch x 8-Inch-High Strength Steel Tubing and be equipped with
mechanical stops to prohibit hydraulic cylinders from bottoming out. Extend boom stops will be accessible
and easily accessible and removable for service.
___ ___ Tip Boom to be constructed from a 5-inch x 7-inch-high strength steel tube and be equipped with
mechanical stops to prohibit hydraulic cylinders from bottoming out. Extend boom stops shall be easily
accessible and removable for service.
___ ___ Tip Boom to have a 4-foot telescopic extension tip section constructed from 4-inch x 6-inch-high
strength steel tube. Telescopic tip extension to be equipped with replaceable nylon bearings on all 3
sides with a roller on the bottom. Bearings will be easily accessible for replacement and have "Auto-
Hose-Slack" take-up.
___ ___ Main and Tip boom cylinders to have holding valves to prevent boom movement in the event of
hydraulic hose failure.
___ ___ All boom connections requiring pins shall be equipped with replaceable bushings and 2-inch heat treated
pins or bolts.
___ ___ The entire boom must be serviceable down to the component level, e.g. every hydraulic hose, fluid
tubes, bracket, pins, etc. Having to replace sub-assemblies in order to repair a component will not
be acceptable
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OUTRIGGERS
Meets or Exceeds Specifications
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___ ___ Outriggers shall be extendable to a distance that will resist loads of 85% of the tipping moment under maximum
rated load.
___ ___ Outriggers are to be equipped with smooth pads protecting bearing surfaces from damage.
___ ___ Outriggers shall telescope horizontally and vertically independently by individual mechanical linkage
controls. Controls must be located a distinct distance from the main boom controls.
___ ___ Outrigger cylinders for stabilization shall be mounted inside of the telescoping legs.
___ ___ Outriggers shall retract to within the maximum allowable highway safety width and will extend to a
width sufficient to resist the design load moment.
___ ___ Outriggers shall contain holding valves on extend and retract function to prevent outrigger leak down.
___ ___ Outriggers shall equipped with a transmission lockout system to ensure proper retraction prior to driving.
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TRASH BUCKET
Meets or Exceeds Specifications
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___ ___ Trash bucket shall have a 360-degree continuous rotating grapple.
___ ___ Bucket is to be opened by two (2) hydraulic cylinders or bucket sides to be mechanically linked to a single
hydraulic cylinder opening and closing both sides together, with a minimum closing force of 3,600 lbs.
___ ___ Bucket is to be four (4) feet long and capable of opening to 60 inches from lip to lip.
___ ___ Trash bucket to have a minimum of five (5) ribs per side.
___ ___ Bucket to be "anti-scalping" smooth steel clamshell design. Outer edges of the trash bucket shall overlap to
prevent leakage of debris.
___ ___ Bucket to be fabricated with bolt-on replaceable steel cutting edge.
___ ___ All exposed hoses must have protective coverings. Trash bucket cylinders and hoses shall be enclosed by a
removable steel cover.
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LIFTING CAPACITY & ABILITY
Meets or Exceeds Specifications
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___ ___ Trash bucket shall be capable of reaching and picking up items eight (8) feet below ground level of the truck,
based on the truck being parked on level ground.
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