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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3.2.6  Weight distribution.  The distribution of the GVW for the purpose of establishing suspension, axle and tire capacities shall be determined with the payload uniformly distributed over the load area.

3.2.7  Ratings.  Vehicle ratings shall be the manufacturer's published ratings. Component and vehicular ratings shall not be raised to meet the requirements of this specification.  When published ratings are not available, verification of ratings must be available to the engineering office of the procuring activity.  The minimum GVW shall conform to table I for the specified class of vehicle.

3.2.8  Cab-to axle dimension.  The cab-to-axle dimension shall conform to that recommended by the refuse collection body manufacturer for conformance to this specification.

3.2.9  Width.  The overall width of the vehicle, exclusive of mirrors, lights, reflectors and tires, shall not exceed 96 inches.  The width over the tires shall be not more than 100 inches.

*          3.2.10  Accessibility.  The design of the vehicle and optional equipment shall permit access for routine servicing and shall permit access for replacement and adjustment of component parts and accessories with minimal disturbance of other components and systems.

3.3  Performance.

3.3.1  Speeds and gradeability.  High and low speed requirements shall be met with vehicle loaded to the specified GVW.

3.3.1.1  High speed gradeability.  The vehicle shall ascend grades specified in table II at

50 miles per hour (mph).  Gradeability requirements shall be met with the main transmission in

direct drive.  Gradeability shall be verified with calculations in accordance with SAE J688 (see 6.3).

TABLE II.  Gradeability.

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