Description
The US Fish and Wildlife Service is seeking a zero-turn mower for the ND-Valley City NFH. The mower must meet certain minimum salient characteristics, including a commercial-duty engine, dual hydrostatic drive, and a 72" fabricated commercial mowing deck. The mower must also have a maximum forward ground speed of at least 14 mph and a cut height range of 1"-5.5". The warranty requirements include a minimum manufacturer warranty of five years or 1,200 operating hours, with no hour limitation during the first two years.
• Engine Options: Kawasaki FX1000 EFI or equivalent commercial EFI engine
• Transmission: Dual hydrostatic drive utilizing Hydro-Gear 21 cc PY pumps + Parker TG wheel motors, or equivalent commercial-duty hydrostatic drive system
• Ground Speed: Maximum forward ground speed of at least 14 mph
• Deck Size: 72" fabricated commercial mowing deck
• Cut Height Range: 1"-5.5" (foot-operated deck lift)
• Blade Tip Speed: ~18,500 ft/min or greater