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)

The system shall not compromise conformance to any Federal Motor Carrier Safety Regulation referenced herein or to any Federal Motor Vehicle Safety Standard.

* 3.4.12 Cab type. Unless otherwise specified, the chassis manufacturer shall furnish any type of his standard or optional full width model cab. When specified (see 6.2), a cab with a forward tilting hood and fender assembly, including tilting and locking mechanism; or a vehicle with a butterfly hood and with bolt on fenders capable of being removed or swinging forward when unbolted; shall be furnished. Tilting shall not interfere with present or future installations of additional equipment, such as a snowplow or front mounted winch. When specified (see 6.2), a tilt type cab with tilting and locking mechanism shall be furnished. Tilt cab features shall be in accordance with the Employee Safety and Health Standards of Federal Motor Carrier Safety Regulation 399, including the first step height, which shall be not more than 610 mm (24 inches).

* 3.4.12.1 Cab features. Cab doors shall be equipped with locks, operable from inside the cab through mechanical linkage with both doors equipped with external, key-operated locks. Drip rails shall be installed above the cab doors. Safety grips or grab handles shall be provided on each side of the cab to assist personnel in entering and leaving the cab. When the front tires extend beyond the cab fenders, rubber fender extensions extending at least to the outside of the tire tread shall be furnished. For tilt type cabs, provisions to facilitate cleaning the windshield shall be provided by means of a bumper step, or bumper step cutouts, and a grab handle located under the windshield.

* 3.4.12.2 Cab interior. Unless otherwise specified, the cab shall have 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 (see 6.2), the driver's seat shall be the manufacturer's standard air ride suspension type. The color of the upholstery and the interior finish shall be compatible with the exterior color (see 3.1.1.1). White upholstery shall not be provided. Interior lighting shall be provided. Two pairs of seat belts shall be installed. Outboard seats shall have combination pelvic and upper torso restraint seat belts.

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 either air or electric motor(s). When specified (see 6.2), and if electric motor wipers are furnished, intermittent wipers shall be furnished.