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Family of Loaders (FOL)

The family of loaders consists of four types; Two sizes of Light loaders and two types of Heavy loaders. Classification. The FOL are defined as a scoop type, pneumatic tire, four wheel drive, articulated frame steer, diesel engine driven loaders. The loader is intended for excavating, and digging involved with military construction of roads, bridges, airfields, medical facilities, protective shelters, demolition of structures, as well as loading in quarry operations. The intent of procuring these vehicles, as a "family" is to achieve commonality in several logistics areas to include spare and repair parts, technical manuals, maintenance procedures and philosophies, special tools, etc.

The FOL shall be of the following types:

• Light, Type I, ABN/AASLT, 1.6 Cubic Yard Multipurpose Clamshell Bucket.
• Light, Type II, General Purpose, 2.5 Cubic Yard Multipurpose Clamshell Bucket
• Heavy, Type I, 4.5 Cubic Yard Rock Bucket
• Heavy, Type II, 5.0 Cubic Yard General Purpose Bucket

The Light Loader(s) shall be classified as a Type I or Type II Light loader that is air transportable by C-130 and C-141. Light Type I is also air-drop-able, and air assault helicopter transportable. The Heavy Loader(s) shall be classified as a Type I or Type II Heavy loader that is air transportable by C-5 and C-17.

The Light Loader should be capable of completing construction and loading tasks, such as stockpiling material, excavating undisturbed and compacted soil and loading consolidated earth and loose or decomposed rock, sand aggregate and loose soil from stockpiles into dump trucks. In addition, the Light Loader will be used as a clamshell to handle irregularly shaped objects, as a dozer for general bulldozer work, as a scraper and to provide lifting capability.

All FOL vehicles shall be manufactured under the same brand name. All features and components listed as standard equipment in the contractor's published specification brochures and catalogs, or normally furnished to commercial customers as standard equipment, shall be furnished. All optional components or features required to meet this document shall be furnished. All loader(s) shall be provided with all necessary operating accessories customarily furnished with loaders of this type together with such attachments necessary to enable the loader to function in accordance with requirements stated herein. Manufacturer decals, logos and model numbers shall not be displayed on the loader.