The US Department of Agriculture, Agricultural Research Service in Logan UT has a requirement for a
1. Research Plot Flail harvester ( as opposed to sickle bar) with a cutting width of 48
Inches.
2 . Self-propelled front mower mount system, powered by a John Deer Terrain Cut
Mower.
3 . Cab with AC and heat.
JOHN DEEREor equal 1585 Terrain Cut with
Comfort cab Commercial Front
Mower (Less Mower Deck)
4. Full mechanical drive system.
5. Re-cutter blower for particle size reduction.
6. Two hopper system with hydraulic doors: Smaller (15 cubic ft) Number one stage sample
Hopper for obtaining plot weights and samples; larger (42 cubic ft) Number two stage rear
Hopper for accumulated forage mass.
Complete the SF18 attached and return to the attention of Fred Gifford as listed in this notice
Total Small Business Set Aside

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