MIL-T-11663 Truck, Materials Handling, Container Hoisting, Rear Hoist, 21,000 To 32,000 Pounds Gvw, 4X2This specification covers diesel or gasoline engine driven, four-wheel, two-rear-wheel drive materials handling trucks having gross vehicle weights GVW of 21,000 to 32,000 pounds, for normal operating conditions. Vehicles procured under this specification are commercial items which shall be warranted by the manufacturer as specified in acquisition documents.

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3.4.12.1 Periscope. When specified for type II (see 6.2), a periscope type mirror screen shall be installed in the ceiling of the cab to enable the operator to view the container during all operating positions.

3.4.13 Steering. Power steering shall be furnished.

3.4.14 Windshield wipers and washers. The vehicle shall be equipped with dual windshield wipers and windshield washers. Windshield wipers shall be of the multispeed type operated by either air or electric motor(s).

3.4.15 Bumper. Unless the bumper is an integral part of the vehicle cab, a channel type front bumper shall be provided on type I vehicles. On type II vehicles, front counterweights, when used, shall serve as a front bumper (see 3.5.2.3).

* 3.4.16 Tool stowage. Stowage space of sufficient size to accommodate hand tools, antiskid chains and emergency reflective triangles shall be furnished for retaining equipment during vehicle operation. Stowage space for these tools and equipment may be furnished in the cab. When stowage space for these tools is located outside of the cab, it shall be weatherproof and shall provide for locking with a padlock or a key operated lock.

3.4.17 Heater and defroster. The vehicle shall be provided with a hot water heater with fresh air intakes and discharge outlets to the floor and to windshield defroster louvers. The heater shall be complete with a blower and mounted controls convenient to the driver.

3.4.18 Controls and operating mechanisms. All controls and operating mechanisms shall be located for left-hand drive. Controls shall be complete and conveniently operable by the driver. Lever controls shall be designed and located to permit easy entrance and exit of the operator to and from the driver's compartment. Instruments and controls shall be identified as to their function and installed in a manner to facilitate removal and servicing. All instruments shall be panel mounted and visible to the driver when seated in a driving position.

3.4.19 Accessories and equipment. Chassis equipment shall be complete with all accessories furnished as standard equipment by the manufacturer. The following minimum equipment shall be furnished: