VIPR IBPA Resource

Typing and Attributes Table

4/22 Revision. Edited as needed by WO-FAM. Any questions or comments please email to sm.fs.vipr@usda.gov

Resource Category Typing

Additional Resource 

Attributes

These attributes are listed on the DPL. If 

requested, preference will be given to the 

first available vendor with the specific 

attribute on the order.

WATER HANDLING Tank Capacity/Pump min. flow (GPM)

ENGINE

T6 - 150 to 399 gallons / 50 GPM

T5 - 400 to 749 gallons / 50 GPM

T4 - 750 to 1500 gallons / 50 GPM

T3 - 500 to 1500 gallons / 150 GPM

All wheel drive: Attribute only for T3, 

T4, T5 engines (AWD is required for 

T6 engine)

CAFS: Compressed Air Foam 

System

WATER TENDER (Support)

T1 - 4000 + gallons / 300 GPM

T2 - 2500 to 3999 gallons / 200 GPM

T3 - 1000 to 2499 gallons / 200 GPM All wheel drive

WATER TENDER (Tactical) T1 - 2000 + gallons / 250 GPM

T2 - 1000 to 1999 gallons / 250 GPM

All wheel drive, foam proportioner,

monitor (manual or remote)

HEAVY EQUIPMENT WITH 

WATER

PUMPER CAT

T1 - 200 + HP and min 500 gallons

T2 - 100-199 HP and min 325 gallons

T3 – 60-99 HP and min 200 gallons

Foam Proportioner

Grapple

Winch

SKIDGINE

T1 - 1200 + gallons / 50 GPM

T2 - 800 to 1199 gallons / 50 GPM

T3 - 400 to 799 gallons / 30 GPM

T4 - 200 to 399 gallons / 30 GPM

Detachable Tank w/Grapple

Foam Proportioner

Grapple

Winch

Monitor

SOFTTRACK T1 - 170+ HP and min 600 gallons / 30 GPM

Foam Proportioner

Winch

Monitor

HEAVY EQUIPMENT

DOZER

T1 - 240+ HP, min operating weight 60,000 

lbs.

T2 - 150-250 HP, min operating weight 35,000 

lbs.

T3 - 99-165 HP, min operating weight 20,000 

lbs. 

T4 - 50-110 HP, min operating weight 10,000 

lbs. 

Grapple 

Winch

Ripper

Low Ground Pressure

EXCAVATOR

T1 - Min 160 HP, min operating weight 50,000 

lbs. 

T2 - Min 111 HP, min operating weight 30,000 

lbs.

T3 - Min 81 HP, min operating weight 20,000 

lbs.

T4 - Min 60 HP, min operating weight 15,000 

lbs.

Steep Ground Excavator

Clamshell Bucket

Up Down Blade or Dozer Blade

TRACTOR PLOW T2 - Min 100-199 HP

T3 - Min 50-99 HP

Grapple 

Winch

Ripper

Low Ground Pressure

Plow Type (Standard Pull Behind, 

Swing Axle Pull Behind, Rear 

Tractor Mounted)

TRANSPORT T1 - loads 70,000 + LBS

T2 - loads 35,001-69,999 LBS None
T3 - loads up to 35,000 LBS

FALLERS

FALLER, SINGLE N/A None

FALLER, MODULE N/A None

TRAILERS

CLERICAL SUPPORT UNIT N/A None

COMMUNICATION TRAILER T1 – Internet included in daily rate

T2 – Internet is not included in daily rate None

GIS UNIT

T1 (4 computer workstations)

T2 (2 computer workstations)

T3 (1 computer workstation) None

HELICOPTER OPERATIONS 

SUPPORT TRAILER N/A None

MISCELLANEOUS HEAVY 

EQUIPMENT

FELLER BUNCHER

T1 - 226+ HP Minimum 20-inch single cut 

capacity

T2 - 160 - 225 HP 

Cab leveling

Carrier Type: Tracked or Rubber 

Tired (Wheeled)

Cutting Head: Bar saw, Rotating 

Disc Saw (Hot saw) or 

Harvester/Processing Head

MULCHER/MASTICATOR 

(Boom Mounted)

T1 - Min 160 HP, min operating weight 50,000 

lbs. 

T2 - Min 111 HP, min operating weight 30,000 

lbs.

T3 - Min 81 HP, min operating weight 20,000 

lbs.

T4 - Min 60 HP, min operating weight 15,000 

lbs. Cab Leveling

ROAD GRADER T1 - 165+ HP

T2 - 120 - 164 HP

14 ft mold board

4-wheel or all-wheel drive

Rippers

SKIDDER

T1 - 176+ HP

T2 - 100-175 HP

T3 - 60-99 HP

Winch & Grapple or Grapple

Rubber Tired or Steel Track

STRIP MULCHER/MASTICATOR

T1 - 200 - 350 HP

T2 - 100 - 199 HP

T3 - 50 - 99 HP Tracked or Rubber-tired (Wheeled)

MISCELLANEOUS EQUIPMENT

CHIPPER

T1 - 18-inch min. diameter capacity

T2 - 13-17 in. diameter capacity

T3 - 9-12 in. max. diameter capacity Boom Feed

CREW CARRIER BUS N/A None

FUEL TENDER

T1 - 3501 + gallons 

T2 - 2501 - 3500 gallons

T3 - 500 - 2500 gallons None

HAND WASH (TRAILER 

MOUNTED) T1 – 12 + Sinks

T2 – 8-11 Sinks None

GRAY WATER TRUCK

T1 - 4000 + gallons 

T2 - 2500-3999 gallons

T3 - 1000-2499 gallons

T4 - 400-999 gallons Truck or Tractor Trailer Combo

MECHANIC W/ SERVICE TRUCK Mechanic, Heavy

Mechanic, Auto/Truck None

MOBILE LAUNDRY UNIT T1 - 2500 lbs laundry per day

T2 - 1500 lbs laundry per day None
POTABLE WATER TRUCK

T1 - 4000 + gallons

T2 - 2500 - 3999 gallons 

T3 – 1000 - 2499 gallons

T4 – 400 - 999 gallons Truck or Tractor Trailer Combo

WEED WASHING UNIT T1 - only type available None

VEHICLE w/DRIVER

Passenger Van (7-9 Passengers)

Pickup T1 - GVWR of 8,501 to 19,500 lbs, min 

72in min bed length and max of 12 feet

Pickup T2 - GVWR of 6,001 to 8,500 lbs min 

66 in bed length

Pickup T3 - GVWR up to 6,000 lbs min 60 in 

bed length

SUV’s – Minimum 5 Passengers 

Stakeside T1 - GVWR of 14001 to 26,000 lbs

Stakeside T2 - GVWR of 10,001 to 14,000 lbs

All - 4x4 or 2x4

SUV Only – 6 or more Passengers

Stakeside Only – Dump/tilt box or 

Lift gate

Abbreviations Commonly Associated with Equipment:

GVWR = Gross Vehicle Weight Rating HP = Horsepower Min/max = minimum/maximum