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)

* 3.4.9.1 Traction control. When specified (see 6.2), the vehicle shall be furnished with traction control on the rear axle. The traction control shall actuate automatically to ensure that power is transmitted to the wheel having traction when the opposite wheel loses traction. Maximum traction capabilities shall be maintained at all times under each drive wheel for the life of the vehicle.

* 3.4.10 Wheels, rims, tires and tubes. Unless wide base tires are specified, the vehicle shall be equipped with single front and dual rear wheels. Rims and tire ratings shall conform to Tire and Rim Association or European Tyre and Rim Technical Organisation recommendations for the type and size of tires furnished. Except when tube type tires are specified in procurement documents, multi-piece rims shall not be furnished. Tire type and size tire load range

(ply rating), and rim sizes shall be the same for all wheels on each vehicle, except for trucks furnished with a snowplow or snowplow provisions. When specified (see 6.2), wide base type tires and wheels for the front and rear axles shall be provided in lieu of conventional front and dual rear wheels and tires. Wide base wheels shall be interchangeable without the use of an adapter. When specified (see 6.2), 10-stud disc type wheels shall be furnished.

* 3.4.10.1 Tires. Steel belted radial or, when specified (see 6.2), bias ply tires shall be furnished. Unless otherwise specified, standard profile tires shall be furnished. When specified (see 6.2), low profile tires shall be furnished. Tires shall have nondirectional mud and snow tread. Unless otherwise specified (see 6.2), tires shall be of the tubeless type. Tires shall be of rated capacity at least equal to the load-imposed on each tire, measured at each wheel at the ground, with vehicles loaded to specified GVW. Tires and tire size designation systems shall conform to the Tire and Rim Association or to the European Tyre and Rim Technical Organisation recommendations.

* 3.4.10.2 Inner tubes. When tube type tires are specified in acquisition documents, inner tubes shall be of the heavy duty type, and shall be of the proper size for the tires furnished. Tire flaps shall be provided for tube type tires in accordance with Tire and Rim Association recommendations.

* 3.4.10.3 Carrier for spare tire assemble. When specified (see 6.2), a carrier for a spare wheel or rim and tire assembly shall be installed in a readily accessible location on the vehicle. Threaded fasteners, when used to secure the spare tire in the carrier, shall be constructed of, or plated with, corrosion-resistant material. The carrier design shall enable safe removal or mounting of a spare wheel assembly using only the tools specified in 3.4.16.1. The carrier shall enable the safe removal and installation of the spare tire assembly from and to the vehicle and carrier without personnel positioning themselves or any part of their body under the spare tire assembly.