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SPEC - Diesel Powered Truck Tractor, Tandem Axle 2007

  • YEAR CREATED: 2007
  • ENTITY TYPE: Authority: Transportation
  • TYPE OF DOCUMENT: SPEC - Specification
This document is a specification for a truck tractor, tandem-axle, diesel-powered vehicle with an 80,000-pound GCWR (Gross Combination Weight Rating). It is published by the Texas Department of Transportation (TxDOT) and is made available through the National Institute of Governmental Purchasing (NIGP). The document includes general clauses and conditions, as well as specific specifications for the truck tractor. The document states that the equipment provided should be the latest improved model in current production and should be of high quality workmanship and material. It emphasizes that used, shopworn, demonstrator, prototype, remanufactured, reconditioned, or discontinued models are not acceptable. The document also mentions that the truck tractor should meet or exceed all federal and state safety, health, lighting, and noise regulations and standards. It encourages manufacturers to comply voluntarily with the Society of Automotive Engineers (SAE) Recommended Practice for marking plastic parts and to use recycled plastics and materials in their products. The specification includes details about the chassis, wheelbase, cab dimensions, and frame requirements for the truck tractor. It also specifies performance requirements such as maximum vehicle speed, gradeability, and startability. The driveline components, including the engine, are described in terms of their minimum requirements. In this case, the engine should be a controlled diesel, in-line 6-cylinder design, with a minimum of 370 SAE gross horsepower at 1,900 RPM. Overall, the document provides detailed specifications for a truck tractor that meets the requirements of the Texas Department of Transportation.
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