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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inches forward, of the rearmost part of the vehicle. Two trailer safety chain attachment devices, one adjacent to each side of the pintle, shall be provided. Each attachment device shall provide an ultimate strength at least equal to the GVW of the truck furnished. The attachment devices shall be capable of accommodating a standard grab hook for a 3/8-inch chain (2-13/16 inches wide, 47/64 inch thick, 31/64-inch throat width). The lighting receptacle, conforming to

SAE J560, with its conductors connected and color-coded as specified therein, shall be mounted in a readily accessible location near the pintle.

3.1.1.7.1 Pintle height. When specified (see 6.2), the pintle height, measured to the centerline at the pintle, shall be 28 inches (+ 2 inches). The pintle shall be installed with bracket reinforcements to transfer pintle loads directly to the chassis rails. The installation shall be capable of withstanding towed loads equal to the GVW of the truck without permanent deformation.

3.1.1.8 Trailer lighting cable. When specified (see 6.2), a trailer lighting cable, conforming to SAE J1067, shall be furnished. The lighting cable shall be coiled, and shall be not less than

110 inches long when fully extended. Both ends of the cable shall be equipped with a round

plug conforming to SAE J560. The plugs shall be equipped with a grip for withdrawing from the connector sockets. The cable shall be packaged and stowed in the vehicle tool compartment.

3.1.1.9 Spark arrester. As specified herein (see 3.4.4), the vehicle shall be furnished with a spark arrester.

* 3.1.1.10 Brake lights. At least one pair of brake lights shall override the four-way emergency flasher. Modifications to the manufacturer's standard product to accommodate this requirement shall not compromise conformance to any Federal Motor Carrier Safety Regulation referenced herein or to any Federal Motor Vehicle Safety Standard. If additional lights are added to the vehicle, the lights shall be selected from the chassis manufacturer's standard matching hardware.

3.2 General design.

3.2.1 Federal Motor Vehicle Safety Standards. The vehicle and furnished accessories shall comply with all Federal Motor Vehicle Safety Standards in effect on the date of manufacture.

3.2.2 Air pollution control. The vehicle shall comply with Environmental Protection Agency (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.