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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3.4.2.2 Ignition system (gasoline). For gasoline engine driven vehicles, a 12-volt dc ignition system shall be furnished. An alternator of not less than 40-ampere rated capacity and which provides not less than 16 amperes dc output at normal engine idle speed shall be furnished.

* 3.4.2.3 Lighting. All vehicle lights and reflectors shall conform to Federal Motor Carrier

Safety Regulations 393.12, 393.19, 393.20, and 393.22 through 393.26(d). When available as

the manufacturer's standard or optional feature, the brake lights shall override the four-way emergency flasher. Identification, side marker, and clearance lights shall be of the armored or recessed type with the exception of those lights installed on the roof of the truck cab. Shock and vibration reduction means shall be provided to prolong the filament life of all lights. Stoplights, taillights, and turn signal lights shall be installed on the rear at a height of not more than

60 inches from the ground, and shall remain visible to overtaking traffic while personnel are

riding on the steps. The lights shall be protected, either by recessed mounting below or behind impact surfaces, or by guards equal in strength to 6-inch diameter standard weight pipe.

3.4.2.4 Turn signals. Turn signal lamps shall conform to SAE J588. Operating units shall conform to SAE J589, class A, and shall be mounted on the steering column. The vehicle shall be provided with double-faced front signal units and with single faced rear signal units, installed in accordance with SAE J588. Turn signals shall not be mounted on the engine compartment hood. Turn signal operating units shall have visible and audible type flash indicators.

* 3.4.2.5 Batteries. Each battery shall be of 12-volt potential. The total reserve capacity ratings and the total cold cranking ampere ratings at 0 F, both measured in accordance with SAE J537, shall be not less than specified in table III. The batteries shall be of the

maintenance-free type, having the maintenance-free characteristics listed in W-B-131.

TABLE III. Batteries.