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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* 3.1.1.5 Rear wheel splash and stone throw protection. The rear wheels shall have rubber mud flaps or the body shall be designed to provide equivalent splash protection at the rear. A metal strip not less than 1/8 inch thick and not less than one inch wide, extending the entire

width of the mud flap, shall be installed to prevent the bolt heads or bolt nuts from damaging the mud flap. Splash and stone throw protection shall be in accordance with SAE J682. Rubber

mud flaps or fenders shall be provided to the rear of the front wheels and shall extend down to at least the centerline of the front axle.

3.1.1.6 Silicone brake fluid. When specified (see 6.2), and if available as the manufacturer's standard or optional brake fluid, brake fluid conforming to MIL-B-46176 shall be provided when a hydraulic brake system is furnished (see 3.4.11.1). A tag shall be placed near the master cylinder stating "CAUTION: USE SILICONE BRAKE FLUID ONLY,

MIL-B-46176."

3.2 General design.

3.2.1 Federal Motor Vehicle Safety Standards. The vehicle and furnished accessories shall comply with all Federal Motor Vehicle Safety Standards in effect on the date of manufacture.

3.2.2 Air pollution control. The vehicle shall comply with the EPA Regulations governing Control of Air Pollution from New Motor Vehicles and New Motor Vehicle Engines in effect on the date of manufacture. In addition, vehicles destined for California shall comply with State of California regulations governing air pollution control in effect on the date of manufacture.

3.2.3 Sound level. The interior sound level shall conform to Federal Motor Carrier Safety Regulation 393.94. The interior noise level during the packing cycle shall be within the permissible noise exposure levels of OSHA Standard 1910.95, based on an exposure duration of

8 hours per day (currently 90 dB(A)). The drive-by vehicle exterior sound level shall conform to the EPA Noise Emission Standards for Transportation Equipment - Medium and Heavy Trucks.

3.2.4 Curb weight. The curb weight shall include the weight of the chassis and cab, with all attachments, accessories, and equipment; the body; and a full complement of fuel, lubricants, coolant and hydraulic fluid.

3.2.5 Gross vehicle weight. The gross vehicle weight (GVW) shall consist of the curb weight, the operator weight (computed at 175 pounds), and a payload to provide not less than the specified GVW.