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)

3.2.2  Air pollution control.  The vehicle shall comply with the EPA Regulations governing Control of Air Pollution from New Motor Vehicles and New Motor Vehicle Engines in effect on the date of manufacture.  In addition, vehicles destined for California shall comply with State of California Regulations governing Air Pollution Control in effect on the date of manufacture.

*    3.2.3  Sound level.  The cab interior sound level shall not exceed 84 db(A) when measured in accordance with Federal Motor Carrier Safety Regulation 393.94.  The vehicle exterior sound level shall conform to the EPA Noise Emission Standards for Transportation Equipment,

Medium and Heavy Trucks.

3.2.4  Curb weight.  Curb weight shall include the weight of the chassis and cab, with all attachments, accessories, and equipment; the body; and a full complement of fuel, lubricants, and coolant.

3.2.5  Gross vehicle weight.  Gross vehicle weight (GVW) shall consist of curb weight, operator (weight computed at 80 kg (175 pounds )), and a payload to provide not less than the specified GVW.

3.2.6  Weight distribution.  The distribution of GVW for the purpose of establishing suspension, axle, and tire capacities shall be determined with the payload uniformly distributed over the load area.

3.2.7  Ratings.  Vehicle ratings shall be the manufacturer's published rating.  Component and vehicular ratings shall not be raised to meet the requirements of this specification.  When published ratings are not available, verification of ratings shall be submitted to the engineering office of the procuring activity.  The minimum GVW rating shall conform to table I for the specified size of vehicle.

TABLE I.    GVW minimum rating.

*    3.2.8  Accessibility.  The design of the vehicle and optional equipment shall permit access for routine servicing and shall permit access for replacement and adjustment of component parts and accessories with minimal disturbance of other components and systems.

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