Title
Top Dresser and Toro Utility Cart Cooperative Contract Purchase
History
The Athletics Division utilizes utility vehicles to perform a variety of maintenance duties including preparing and maintaining athletic fields, as well as in support of special events. Additionally, staff utilize a trop dresser to prepare Village ballfield infields.
Staff seek to replace the divisions' top dresser and one Toro Workman utility cart. The top dresser is 25 years old; the Toro Workman is 15 years old with 3,800 hours of use. Both pieces of equipment were evaluated by the Public Works Vehicle and Equipment division and deemed in need of replacement due to an inability to obtain parts for repairs and the age of each piece.
The Toro HDX 4WD delivers industry-leading performance with a total hauling capacity of up to 3,249 lbs. and towing capability reaching 3,500 lbs. across models. Powered by advanced electronic fuel injection, HDX models offer smooth, responsive driving, improved fuel efficiency over carbureted engines, instant cold starts, automatic high-altitude adjustment, and onboard diagnostics for easy maintenance. Its throttle-by-wire system enhances torque management and ensures consistent speed control under varying loads and applications. Built for safety and reliability, the vehicle features four-wheel hydraulic disc brakes for dependable stopping and simplified servicing. Designed for extreme durability, the I-beam DeDion rear axle protects key components from load stress, while integrated wheel bearings improve sealing and load handling, and reinforced front bumpers and fenders resist damage from everyday impacts.
The Top dresser 2500 (Model 44507) features a 25 cubic foot hopper with a capacity of up to 2,050 pounds and a 60-inch spreading width, allowing for efficient and consistent material application. It operates at variable top-dressing speeds ranging from 2 to 8 mph, with a transport speed of up to 12 mph and an optional brake kit available. The ...
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