EP 1110-1-8
(Vol. 8)
31 July 03
SECTION III. EQUIPMENT SELECTION
2.6
General
Equipment shown in table 2-1 is representative of equipment that is used in
general construction. Note that some equipment may require additional attachments or
accessories. Each unit of equipment is grouped into a main group called a category
(CAT) and a subgroup called a subcategory (SUB). This type of grouping is displayed
in table 2-1 and appendix D. Also, an identification number (ID No.) is assigned to each
unit of equipment. The ID No. consists of three parts. The first three characters are the
CAT, the second two characters are the manufacturer's code, and the last three
characters are the sequence number.
2.7
Truck Selection
Because of the large number of possible combinations of highway truck chassis
and bodies, both are listed separately. For estimating purposes, use the gross vehicle
weight (GVW) rating of the truck chassis to make a selection, with the following
conditions:
a. The combined weight of the truck chassis, truck body, and payload must not
exceed the GVW rating shown for the truck chassis.
b. The gross combined weight (GCW) of the truck, trailer, and payload must
not exceed the GCW rating shown.
2.8
Crawler Tractor Selection
A wide range of combinations of ripper and various blade options are available
for each crawler tractor. For ease of use, all tractors include a universal blade
attachment. Other blade and ripper attachments are shown separately and should be
substituted for the universal blade to match actual equipment configuration. Only the
hourly expense for those attachments that are required to perform the work shall be
allowed.
2.9
Equipment Accessories
Equipment accessories included on the major pieces of equipment in table 2-1
are listed in appendix J.
SECTION IV. EQUIPMENT VALUE
2.10
List Price + Accessories
The total list price includes those accessories normally purchased by the
contractor plus required safety features. Some units of equipment may no longer be
manufactured; they will continue to be included in this pamphlet as representative
models until equivalent replacement units can be identified.
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