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

* 3.4.12 Cab, type I. The chassis manufacturer shall furnish any type of his standard or optional non tilting full-width cab for type I stake and platform vehicles. When specified

(see 6.2), a cab with a forward tilting hood and fender assembly, including tilting and locking

mechanism, shall be furnished. Cab doors shall be equipped with locks, operable from inside the cab through mechanical linkage, and with at least the curbside door equipped with external,

key-operated lock. Drip rails shall be installed above the cab doors. Unless otherwise specified, the cab shall have upholstered, full-width, adjustable seat and back or individual, adjustable

driver's seat and individual passenger's seat. When specified (see 6.2), an individual adjustable driver's seat and an individual passenger seat shall be provided. 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 furnished. Interior lighting shall be provided. Manufacturer's standard fastenings

and two pairs of seat belts shall be installed. Safety grips shall be provided on each side of the cab to assist personnel in entering and leaving the cab.

* 3.4.12.1 Cab, type II. Type II vans shall be furnished with a tilt type cab with a tilting and locking mechanism, and shall be as specified in 3.4.12. 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 24 inches. 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. Otherwise, the cab shall conform to 3.4.12.

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 operated by either air or electric motor(s).

3.4.15 Bumpers. Unless the bumper is an integral part of the vehicle cab, a channel type front bumper shall be provided on each vehicle.

3.4.15.1 Rear end protection. The rear end of the vehicle shall be protected in accordance with Federal Motor Carrier Safety Regulation 393.86. A rear bumper shall be furnished

(see 3.6.13 and 3.7.12).

* 3.4.16 Stowage space. Stowage space of sufficient size to accommodate a vehicle jack, hand tools, antiskid chains, and emergency reflective triangles shall be furnished for retaining equipment during vehicle operation. Stowage space for these tools shall conform to 3.5.7.

3.4.16.1 Tools. When specified (see 6.2), each vehicle shall be furnished with tools required for exchanging a mounted tire assembly with the spare assembly, and shall include at least a hydraulic jack, jack handle, and wheel-nut wrench. The jack shall be of such closed height as to permit its location under the axle, or other satisfactory lift point, at any wheel with the tire flat.