USDA Forest Service, Sierra National Forest, 1600 Tollhouse Road, Clovis, CA 93611-0532

37 -- MASTICATING ATTACHMENT SOL RFQ-R5-15-99-23 DUE 062399 POC Patrick Gallegos, Contracting Officer, (559) 297-0706 Ext. 4830 1. MASTICATING MECHANISM: Horizontal rotating drum measuring 6'7" working width by 1'6" in diameter and weighing approximately 2700 pounds. The drum surfaced with approximately 75 equally spaced carbide tipped cutters welded on the working surface, with a depth control mechanism of approximately the same size as the masticating mechanism (drum) but weighing approximately 500 pounds and running behind it. Capable of raising or lowering the masticating mechanism (drum) relative to the ground by hydraulically moving itself in the opposite direction. An overall width of no more than 8 feet. Masticating Mechanism will be mounted to a John Deer 750C. 2. THREE POINT HITCH: Standard mechinical three point hitch with hydraulc configuration capable of lifting the masticating mechanism several inches above the ground. 3. POWER SOURCE AND REQUIREMENTS: Power takeoff from the John Deer 750C operating at 1000 rpm connected through an encased drive shaft and a gear driven transmission on each end of the horizontal rotating drum. Capable of transferring 100 hp from the Power Takeoff to the working surface of the drum. Posted 05/13/99 (W-SN331211). (0133)

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