Description
The US Army is seeking a 44K forklift that meets or exceeds certain minimum specifications. The proposed equipment must have a minimum rated lift capacity of 44,000 lbs at a 48-inch load center, be capable of operating safely on unimproved motor pool surfaces, and have a 2-Stage Mast. The forklift must also be equipped with puncture-resistant tires, a fully enclosed steel operator cab, and an integrated backup camera. The contractor must supply operator and preventative maintenance training.
The key requirements of the forklift include:
• Minimum rated lift capacity of 44,000 lbs at a 48-inch load center
• 2-Stage Mast
• Minimum Forklift capacity of 19 feet to support 3-high stacking of ISO shipping containers
• 96-inch long forks mounted on a roller carriage
• Hydraulically operated independent side-shift and independent fork-positioning controllable directly from the operator’s cab
• Puncture-resistant Foam-Filled Pneumatic Tires or resilient solid tires
• Fully enclosed steel operator cab with Electronic Climate Control and an integrated backup camera