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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entering and leaving the cab. Interior lighting shall be provided. Two pairs of seat belts shall be installed. For tilt type cabs, provisions to facilitate cleaning the windshield shall be provided by means of a bumper step, or bumper step cutouts, and a grab handle located under the windshield.

3.4.13 Steering. Power steering shall be furnished.

3.4.14 Windshield wipers and washers. The vehicle shall be equipped with dual windshield wipers and windshield washers. The windshield wipers shall be of the multispeed type and shall be operated by either air or electrical motor(s).

3.4.15 Bumper. Unless the bumper is in integral part of the vehicle cab, a channel type front bumper shall be provided.

3.4.15.1 Rear end protection. The rear end of vehicle shall be protected by the body in accordance with Federal Motor Carrier Safety Regulation 393.86.

* 3.4.16 Tool stowage. Stowage space of sufficient size to accordance hand tools, anti-skid chains, and emergency reflective triangles shall be furnished for retaining during vehicle operation. Stowage space for these tools and equipment may be furnished in the cab. When stowage space for these tools and equipment is located outside the cab, it shall be weatherproof and shall provide for locking with a padlock or a key operated lock.

3.4.17 Heater and defroster. The vehicle shall be provided with a hot water heater with fresh air intakes and discharge outlets to the floor and to the windshield defroster louvers. The heater shall be complete with blower and mounted controls convenient to the driver.

3.4.18 Controls and operating mechanisms. All controls and operating mechanisms shall be located for left hand drive. Controls shall be complete and conveniently operable by the driver. Lever controls shall be designed and located to permit easy entrance and exit of the operator to and from the driver's compartment. Instruments and controls shall be identified as to their function and installed in a manner to facilitate removal and servicing. Instruments shall be visible to the driver when seated in the driving position.

* 3.4.19 Accessories and equipment. Chassis equipment shall be complete with all accessories furnished as standard equipment by the manufacturer. The following minimum equipment shall be furnished: