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

*    3.2.3  Sound level.  The cab interior sound level shall be no greater than 84db(A).  The vehicle exterior sound level shall conform to EPA Noise Emission Standards for Transportation Equipment, Medium and Heavy Trucks.

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

3.2.5  Gross vehicle weight.  The minimum gross vehicle weight (GVW) shall consist of curb weight; operator weight (computed at 175 pounds); and a payload, distributed as specified in

3.2.6, to provide not less than the minimum GVW specified in table II.  In addition, the actual

GVW rating of the vehicle furnished shall exceed the minimum GVW specified in table II when required to provide a payload capacity not less than that specified in table II.

TABLE II.  Minimum GVW and payload.

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 vehicle body load area.

*    3.2.7  Ratings.  Vehicle ratings shall be the manufacturer's published ratings.  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 available to the engineering office of the procuring activity.

3.2.8  Overall width.  The overall width of the vehicle, exclusive of tires and safety related items such as mirrors, lights and reflectors shall be not more than 96 inches.  The width over the tires shall be not more than 100 inches.

3.2.9  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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