BACKHOE

The US Army is seeking a backhoe that meets specific technical requirements. The backhoe should have a diesel engine, 4-stroke, turbocharged, with 4 cylinders, and a displacement of 207 in3 (3.4 L). The engine should have a rated speed of 2200 RPM, with a gross horsepower of 74 hp (55 kW) and a net horsepower of 68 hp (51 kW). The transmission should be a 4F-4R Power Shuttle Synchromesh, with a manual gear shift and fully synchronized gear ratios. The backhoe should also have a hydraulic foot-operated service brake, a torque converter ratio of 3.0, and a total disc area of 228 in2 (0.15 m2). The operator environment should include a ROPS/FOPS certified protective canopy, rear fenders extensions, and an interior rearview convex mirror. The backhoe should be able to be serviced by the manufacturer within a 50-mile radius of Fort Bragg, NC. • The backhoe should meet the specified technical requirements. • The backhoe should be able to be serviced by the manufacturer within a 50-mile radius of Fort Bragg, NC. • The backhoe should have a diesel engine, 4-stroke, turbocharged, with 4 cylinders, and a displacement of 207 in3 (3.4 L). • The backhoe should have a hydraulic foot-operated service brake, a torque converter ratio of 3.0, and a total disc area of 228 in2 (0.15 m2).