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.

Pages 1 - 2 - 3 - 4 - 5 - 6 - 7 - 8 - 9 - 10 - 11 - 12 - 13 - 14 - 15 - 16 - 17 - 18 - 19 - 20 - 21 - 22 - 23 - 24 - 25 - 26

MIL-T-2452J

(a) (b)

Key operated ignition switch

Ammeter, charging indicator or voltmeter

(c)

Fuel gage

(d)

(e)

Oil pressure gage or indicator

Engine temperature gage or indicator

(f)

(g)

Speedometer with recording odometer

Dual sunvisors

(h)

(i)

Driver's compartment ventilator other than window

Tachometer.

3.4.19.1 Horn. The manufacturer's standard electric horn shall be furnished.

* 3.4.20 Rearview mirrors. Outside rearview mirrors shall be mounted on each side of the cab. The mirrors shall be of the combination type having flat and convex areas. The flat portion shall have not less than 50 square inches of reflective area. The convex portion shall have not less than 20 square inches of reflective area. The mirrors shall have not less than two supporting arms.

3.4.21 Engine hour meter. An engine hour meter having a totalizing mechanism of not less than 9,999 hours shall be furnished for the chassis engine to register accurately the number of hours of operating time. The meter shall be of rugged construction to ensure continuous trouble-free performance under severe operating conditions. The engine hour meter shall be mounted on the cab instrument panel or in the engine compartment in a readable location.

3.4.22 Back-up alarm. When specified (see 6.2), the vehicle shall be provided with an audible, pulsating, signaling device (electrical or mechanical) to caution personnel when the vehicle is in reverse gear operation.

3.5 Body. The body shall be of the rear hopper loading power compaction type. The tailgate section shall include a loading hopper and mechanisms that shall deliver refuse from the hopper into the body and compact the refuse. Compacted refuse shall be discharged at the rear by means of a reinforced, power actuated ejection plate. The operations shall be actuated through selective controls and shall utilize power from the vehicle engine through the power

takeoff. The installation of the body on the chassis shall be subject to the approval of the chassis manufacturer.

3.5.1 Construction. The body shall be of general welded construction, fabricated from steel sheets or plates reinforced with steel shapes to withstand continuous operation at maximum imposed loads without evidence of deformation or excessive wear to the body or its components.