37--ND-VLY CITY NFH - ZERO TURN MOWER

The US Fish and Wildlife Service is seeking a zero-turn mower for the ND-Valley City NFH. The mower must meet certain minimum salient characteristics, including a commercial-duty engine, dual hydrostatic drive, and a 72" fabricated commercial mowing deck. The mower must also have a maximum forward ground speed of at least 14 mph and a cut height range of 1"-5.5". The warranty requirements include a minimum manufacturer warranty of five years or 1,200 operating hours, with no hour limitation during the first two years. • Engine Options: Kawasaki FX1000 EFI or equivalent commercial EFI engine • Transmission: Dual hydrostatic drive utilizing Hydro-Gear 21 cc PY pumps + Parker TG wheel motors, or equivalent commercial-duty hydrostatic drive system • Ground Speed: Maximum forward ground speed of at least 14 mph • Deck Size: 72" fabricated commercial mowing deck • Cut Height Range: 1"-5.5" (foot-operated deck lift) • Blade Tip Speed: ~18,500 ft/min or greater