MIL-T-62145 Trucks: Elevating Body, Diesel And Gasoline Engine Driven, 21,000 To 39,500 Pounds Gvw, 4X2 And 6X4, CommercialThis specification covers diesel and gasoline engine driven four-wheel, two-rear-wheel drive, and six-wheel, four-rear-wheel drive vehicles having minimum gross vehicle weights GVW of 21,000 to 39,500 pounds, for normal operating conditions. The vehicles are commercial trucks equipped with stake and platform or van bodies, capable of elevating the body and cargo to a specified height for loading and unloading the cargo into and out of aircraft. The vehicles procured under this specification are commercial items which shall be warranted by the manufacturer as specified in acquisition documents.

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MIL-T-62145E

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THE TIRE AND RIM ASSOCIATION, INC.

Year Book.

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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 shall take precedence. Nothing in this document, however, supersedes applicable laws and regulations unless a specific exemption has been obtained.

3. REQUIREMENTS

* 3.1 Standard vehicle and accessories. Except as specified in 3.1.1 through 3.1.1.10, 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 3.1.1.10, no removal, substitution or alteration of the chassis manufacturer's standard or optional chassis components shall be made. All chassis items shall be as represented and rated in the chassis manufacturer's technical data book. Special bodies or mounted equipment shall be as represented and rated 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 on file in 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, identification markings, and data plates shall be in accordance with MIL-STD-1223. The exterior color and 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.