MIL-HDBK-134A
15 October 1965
4.1.9.10.5 Axles. Axles should be full-floating type, and should provide positive drive to all
wheels having traction, if practicable.
4.1.9.10.6 Tires and wheels. Unless otherwise specified tires and wheels should be Military
Standard size and type. Sufficient clearance should be provided to permit use of tire chains or traction
devices. A suitable carrier for the spare tire and wheel assembly should be provided. Handling and
accessibility should be of prime importance.
4.1.9.10.7 Radiator. Height of radiator should be the minimum practicable to provide optimum
vision for the driver.
4.1.9.11 Cab. Cab should be the fully enclosed type, readily convertible to open type unless
otherwise specified. Seating should accommodate two men or, if practicable, three men. Design should
include suitable provision for comfort, visibility and safety of personnel for entrance and exits and for
convenience in operating vehicle controls. Rigid components of cab should be sealed, soundproofed, and
insulated.
4.1.9.12 Body. Body should provide maximum practicable clear floor space consistent with other
requirements. Wheel housings, where necessary, should involve minimum practicable reduction in floor
area, and should have flat top surfaces to facilitate stowage of cargo or mounting of equipment. Height of
body floor above ground should be the minimum practicable.
4.1.9.12.1 Construction. Body should be adequately supported and reinforced to withstand the
conditions of military services and which might cause drumming noise, wear of bolts or other fasteners or
fatigue failures.
4.1.9.12.2 Mounting. Except where chassis frame is integral with body, the body should be
securely fastened to chassis, but readily removable for repair or replacement. "J" bolts should not be used.
"U" bolts or twin studs are acceptable. On channel type frame side rails, reinforcement is required in
mounting areas to prevent crushing of the channel. Where body is independently rigid or of semi-rigid
structures mounting should be such as to distribute the load as uniformly as practicable and to permit
normal flexing of the chassis frame. A relatively long or rigid body should incorporate suitable provision
to permit frame to flow relative to the body, to avoid concentrated bending stresses.
4.1.9.13 Brakes. All trucks and truck tractors should be equipped with service brakes on all
wheels, and with parking brake or brakes. Brake design should incorporate sealing, shielding, or other
provision to prevent damage by mud, water, or sand, or suitable means to minimize the adverse effects
thereof and should consider adequate means for dissipation of the heat generated during mountainous
usage. Design should permit brakes to be adjusted externally without difficulty by organizational
maintenance personnel.
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