MIL-HDBK-134 Truck And Truck Tractors, Tactical \(Military\) Design, Characteristics OfThis standardization is not complete in itself for the engineer to accomplish the design of a tactical truck tractor. It is a supplement to the more complete and detailed documents that define a proposed vehicle, such as contractual requirements, Federal of Military specifications and standards, drawings, and the handbooks, specifications, and standards of professional societies that are acceptable to the Government. The objective of the standardization handbook is to state in summary from what the Government desires in a tactical trucks and truck tractors.

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MIL-HDBK-134A

15 October 1965

4.1.11.3 Water-proofing. All parts of electrical system should be suitable water-proofed against

casual water and to provide required shallow fording capability. Critical parts should be capable of

complete waterproofing by kit application, to provide deep fording capability in accordance with Special

Regulation SR 705-125-10.

4.1.11.4 Inter-vehicular connection. Electrical system on pintle-equipped trucks and truck tractors

should include a receptacle for connecting a jumper cable for transmitting electric current from towing

vehicle to a towed vehicle. Receptacle should be equipped with waterproof cover, opening upward.

Receptacle should be located not more than 15 inches from the center of pintle eye, or from the center of

semitrailer front crossmember.

4.1.11.5 Jumper cable. Jumper cable should be provided on truck tractors. Jumper cable should

be of adequate length so as to not restrict maneuverability of towing vehicle or towed vehicle when coupled

together, under any applicable conditions. Suitable provisions should be made to prevent kinking,

entanglement or dragging of jumper cable, or damage due to being pinched between the two vehicles.

4.1.11.6 Interior type. Van-type body intended to provide working or living quarters for

personnel should be equipped with a 24-volt and 110-volt interior lighting. The 110-volt AC system should

include appropriate convenience source. The 24-volt lights should be operable from the electrical system of

the prime mover.

4.1.12 Equipment and accessories. Vehicle should include all equipment and accessory features

required by current directives, and as necessary for effective operation and use, as specified in individual

statements of characteristics. These should include, where applicable:

(a)

Pintle, Army standard of suitable size and type.

(b)

Winch (front-mounted or otherwise, as appropriate).

(c)

Power take-off, SAE type.

(d)

Full torque power take-off.

(e)

Bumper or bumperettes.

(f)

Tow hooks.

(g)

Brush guards.

(h)

Tools (OVE).

(i)

Chains or traction devices.

(j)

Air cleaner.

(k)

Oil filter.

(l)

Gasoline filter.

(m)

Engine speed governor.

(n)

Shock absorbers.