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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3.4.2.6 Radio interference suppression. The vehicle shall be suppressed to limit electromagnetic radiation in accordance with SAE J551. Any body equipment emitting electromagnetic radiation shall be suppressed to the same level as the vehicle chassis.

3.4.3 Fuel system. The fuel system shall conform to Federal Motor Carrier Safety

Regulations 393.65 and 393.67.

* 3.4.3.1 Air cleaner. An air cleaner shall be furnished.

* 3.4.3.2 Fuel tank(s). Fuel tank total capacity shall be not less than 30 gallons for class A vehicles and not less than 50 gallons (43 gallons for vehicles destined for California) for all other vehicle classes. When more than one tank is furnished on diesel engine driven vehicles, means shall be provided to assure an equalized fuel level in both tanks. When more than one tank is furnished on gasoline engine driven vehicles, a selector valve connecting either tank to the

engine fuel intake shall be provided and means shall be provided to monitor the fuel level of

either tank from a single fuel gage.

* 3.4.3.3 Fuel and water separator. When specified (see 6.2), in addition to the manufacturer's standard fuel filter(s), a fuel and water separator shall be furnished for diesel engine vehicles. The separator shall include a water coalescer and a drain valve.

3.4.4 Exhaust system. The exhaust system shall conform to Federal Motor Carrier Regulation 393.83. Vertical exhaust systems, if furnished and if capable of being reached easily by personnel entering or leaving either side of the cab, shall be provided with a heat shield. Vertical exhaust systems shall be provided with a hinged rain cap. When specified (see 6.2), naturally aspired engines shall be furnished with a spark arrester with an efficiency rating of not less than 80 percent when tested in accordance with SAE J350.

3.4.4.1 Exhaust system safety shield. The exhaust system or the hydraulic system shall be shielded so that, in the event of a hydraulic line rupture or hydraulic fluid leak, the hydraulic fluid will not come into contact with any part of the vehicle exhaust system.

3.4.5 Automatic or semiautomatic transmission. The vehicle shall be provided with an automatic or semiautomatic transmission. The input torque capacity of the transmission shall be at least equal to the maximum torque delivered by the engine. The transmission shall include a hydraulic torque converter and not less than five forward gear ratios or, for class A only, four forward speeds and a two-speed rear axle. Normal driving range selector position shall provide