MIL-T-46765 Trucks, Tank: Sewage And Waste, Dump Type, 4550 And 7570 Liter 1200 And 2000 Gallon, Modified CommercialThis specification covers diesel and gasoline engine driven trucks equipped with a hydraulic lift dump tank, an auxiliary engine driven centrifugal pump, and associated hoses and equipment for loading and unloading the dump tank with sewage and waste materials. The vehicle is capable of cleaning sewers, septic tanks, catch basins, manholes, and sludge pits. The trucks have minimum gross vehicle weights GVW of 11 350 kilograms kg 25,000 pounds in a four wheel, two wheel drive 4x2, 4550 liter L 1200 gallon size; and 15 650 kg 34,500 pounds in a six wheel, four wheel drive 6x4, 7570 L 2000 gallon size; for normal rating conditions. Vehicles procured under this specification are commercial items which are warranted by the manufacturer as specified in acquisition documents.

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MIL-T-46765(AT)

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* 2.3 Order of precedence. In the event of a conflict between the text of this document and the references cited herein, the text of this document takes precedence. Nothing in this document, however, supersedes applicable laws and regulations unless specific exemption has been

obtained.

3. REQUIREMENTS

* 3.1 Standard vehicle and accessories. Except as specified in 3.1.1 through 3.1.1.6, the vehicle, components, assemblies, and accessories to be delivered under the contract shall be standard or optional items, which meet or exceed the requirements of this specification. Except as specified in 3.1.1 through 3.1.1.6, no removal, substitution or alternation of the chassis manufacturer's standard or optional chassis model components shall be made. All chassis items shall be as represented in the chassis manufacturer's technical data book. Special bodies or mounted equipment shall be as represented in the body and equipment manufacturer's technical data. Technical data shall be limited to specifications and technical material, identical to that furnished to the authorized company representatives for selection of vehicle models and components, and shall be available to the engineering offices of the procuring activity, prior to delivery of the items. The chassis model furnished shall be not older than the chassis manufacturer's current model on the date of invitation for bids.

3.1.1 Special requirements. In addition to the standard vehicle and components specified in

3.1, the vehicle shall be furnished with special equipment as specified herein.

* 3.1.1.1 Painting and marking. Treatment, painting, marking and data plates shall be in accordance with MIL-STD-1223. The exterior color and the identification markings shall be in accordance with the requirements of MIL-STD-1223 for the military service identified by the procuring activity (see 6.2). When specified (see 6.2), concealed markings shall be furnished.

* 3.1.1.2 Rustproofing. When specified (see 6.2), the vehicle shall be rustproofed in accordance with FED-STD-297. When specified (see 6.2), tropical rustproofing in accordance with FED-STD-297 shall be furnished.

3.1.1.3 Drain plugs. Drain plugs installed in manual transmissions and rear axles shall be of the permanent magnet type.