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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* 4.3.6 Body treatment and painting. A certification regarding body cleaning, treating, prime painting and salt spray resistance testing, as required by MIL-STD-1223, shall be made to Government representatives at the first production vehicle inspection.

4.3.7 Production sample. Upon acceptance of the first production vehicle, it shall remain at the manufacturing facility as a production sample, and shall be the last vehicle shipped on the contract. The contractor shall maintain the vehicle in a serviceable condition for the duration of the contract.

4.3.8 Failure. Failure of the first production vehicle to meet requirements of the contract shall be cause for the Government to refuse acceptance of all vehicles under contract until corrective action has been taken.

4.4 Inspection of production vehicles. The contractor's inspection system shall, as a minimum, assure that each vehicle conforms to the physical and dimensional requirements and is capable of meeting the performance requirements specified herein. For each vehicle under the contract, the contractor shall make available to the Government, at point of final acceptance, records acceptance to the Government indicating that the servicing and adjusting required in 3.6 have been accomplished.

5. PACKAGING

5.1 Vehicle processing. The vehicle shall be processed for shipment, from the manufacturer's plant to the initial receiving activity, in accordance with the manufacturer's standard commercial practice.

6. NOTES

6.1 Intended use. The vehicle is intended for general, nontactical use in loading, compacting, transporting and dumping miscellaneous refuse generated at military installations.

* 6.2 Ordering data. Acquisition documents should specify the following: (a) Title, number, and date of this specification.

(b) Class of vehicle required (see 1.2).