MIL-T-2452 Trucks, Refuse Collection: Compaction Type, Rear Hopper Loading, With Tilt Cab, Diesel And Gasoline Engine Driven, 19,000 To 44,500 Pounds Gvw, 4X2 And 6X4, 10 To 25 Yard, CommercialThis specification covers diesel gasoline engine driven, 4-wheel, 2-rear wheel drive and 6-wheel, 4-rear wheel drive, commercial, compaction type, refuse collection trucks having a minimum gross vehicle weight GVW 19,000 to 44,500 pounds. The bodies shall be of 10- through 25-cubic yard minimum rated capacities with rear hopper loading. Vehicles procured under this specification are commercial items which shall be warranted by the manufacturer as specified in acquisition documents.

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manufacturer's technical data. Technical data shall be limited to specifications and technical material identical to that furnished to the authorized company representatives for selection of vehicle models and components and shall be available to the engineering offices of the procuring activity, prior to delivery of the items. The chassis model furnished shall be not older than the chassis manufacturer's current model on the date of the invitation for bids.

3.1.1 Special requirements. In addition to the standard vehicle and components specified in 3.1, the vehicle shall be furnished with special equipment as specified herein.

3.1.1.1 Painting and marking. Treatment, painting, identification marking and data plates shall be in accordance with MIL-STD-1223, as specified by the procuring activity for the appropriate service (see 6.2), except for the following:

(a) The exterior of the complete body unit (see 3.5 through 3.5.8) shall be treated and painted in accordance with type A of MIL-T-704;

(b) The interior of the body shall be painted with rust inhibiting primer and manufacturer's standard color;

(c) The color of the exterior of the vehicle shall match color chip No. 13538, gloss yellow, of FED-STD-595 for the Navy; color chip No. 16081, gloss gray, for the

Air Force; and color chip No. 17875, gloss white, for all other services;

(d) The color of vehicle identification marking shall be gloss black, color chip

No. 17038, for the Navy; reflective white numerals and letters on a red background for the Air Force; and gloss black numerals and letters, color chip No. 17038, on a reflective white background on the vehicle and on front and rear marking plates for all other services;

(e) Rubber seals and hydraulic hoses shall not be painted.

* 3.1.1.2 Rustproofing. When specified (see 6.2), the cab, chassis and complete underside of the refuse collection body, including fenders, skirts and wheelwells shall be rustproofed in accordance with FED-STD-297. When specified (see 6.2), tropical rustproofing in accordance with FED-STD-297 shall be furnished.

3.1.1.3 Drain plugs. Drain plugs installed in the rear axle(s) shall be of the permanent magnet type.

3.1.1.4 Towing devices. Not less than two hooks, loops, pins, or a single, center mounted towing eye for towing purposes shall be furnished on the front of the vehicle.