MIL-T-45380 Trucks, Maintenance: Earth Auger, Turntable Base, Diesel Engine Driven, 28,000 Pounds Gvw, 4X4, Modified CommercialThis specification covers an earth auger with a turntable, mounted on a diesel engine driven, four wheel, four wheel drive, modified commercial truck chassis having a minimum gross vehicle weight GVW of 28,000 pounds for normal operating conditions.

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MIL-T-45380E(AT)

TABLE II. Batteries.

Engine type

Reserve capacity

(minutes)

Cold cranking

(amperes)

Diesel

320

1,200

* 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(s) shall be of not less than 50 gallons total capacity

(43 gallons for vehicles destined for California). When more than one tank is furnished, means shall be provided to assure an equalized fuel level in both tanks.

* 3.4.3.3 Fuel and water separator. The manufacturer's standard or optional fuel filter shall be provided. When specified (see 6.2), a fuel and water separator shall be furnished. The separator shall include a water coalescer and a drain valve. When a separator is required, a combination filter/separator unit may be furnished.

* 3.4.4 Exhaust system. The exhaust system shall conform to Federal Motor Carrier Safety Regulation 393.83. When vertical exhaust mufflers are furnished, a heat shield and a hinged rain cap shall be provided.

* 3.4.4.1 Spark arrester. When specified (see 6.2), a spark arrester shall be furnished, except on vehicles with turbocharged engines. The spark arrester shall have an 80 percent arresting efficiency when rated in accordance with SAE J350.

3.4.5 Gear train.

* 3.4.5.1 Transmission. Unless otherwise specified (see 3.4.5.3) a manually shifted transmission shall be provided on the vehicle. Input torque capacity of the transmission shall be at least equal to the maximum torque delivered by the engine. The transmission shall be provided with power takeoff opening(s) conforming to SAE J704. The transmission shall provide for maximum ease of shifting in all speeds. The transmission and axle gear ratios shall be selected to provide the performance specified in 3.3.1 through 3.3.1.3.