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)

* 3.4.12.1 Cab interior. Unless otherwise specified, the cab shall have an upholstered, full-width, adjustable seat and back or individual, adjustable driver's seat and individual passenger seat. When specified (see 6.2), an individual, adjustable driver's seat and an individual passenger seat shall be provided. When specified for vehicles with air brakes

(see 6.2), the driver's seat shall be the manufacturer's standard air ride suspension type. Interior

lighting shall be provided. Seat belts shall be installed.

* 3.4.12.2 Crew cab. When specified (see 6.2), a four-door full width crew cab shall be furnished in lieu of the standard full width cab. The cab shall be equipped with two upholstered full width seats and backs. The front seat shall be adjustable. Three pairs of seat belts shall be installed for both the front and rear seats. The cab doors shall be equipped with locks operable from inside the cab through mechanical linkage, with both front doors equipped with external key-operated locks. Cab doors shall have windows with crank-operated window regulators.

Interior lighting shall be provided. The cab roof shall be of one piece construction; or, if welded, the roof shall give the appearance of one piece, with weld seams being continuous, waterproof, and free of visible seams, bumps or protrusions. Full length drip moldings shall be mounted above the doors. When a crew cab is furnished, the cab-to-axle dimension shall be measured from the back face of the crew cab.

3.4.12.2.1 Seat spacing. With the front seat adjusted to the extreme forward position, there shall be not less than 30 inches, measured in a horizontal plane, between the front of the rear seat back and the rear of the front seat back. A kick space height of not less than

2.750 inches shall be maintained between the floor and the rear of the front seat in all positions

of adjustment. Leg room and space forward of the front seat shall be equivalent to that provided ahead of the seat in a two-door standard cab.

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. Windshield wipers shall be multispeed type and operated by air or electric motor(s).

3.4.15 Bumper. Unless the bumper is an integral part of the vehicle cab, a channel-type front bumper shall be provided, except when a front mounted winch is furnished (see 3.4.22.2).

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

* 3.4.16 Tool stowage. Stowage space of sufficient size to accommodate a vehicle jack, hand tools, antiskid chains, and emergency reflective triangles shall be furnished. The stowage space shall provide for positive retainment of equipment during vehicle operation. Stowage