MIL-T-62319 Trucks, Cargo: Diesel Or Gasoline Engine Driven, 19,000 To 24,000 Pounds Gvw, 4X2 And 4X4, CommercialThis specification covers diesel or gasoline engine driven, four-wheel, two-rear-wheel drive, and four-wheel, four-wheel drive cargo trucks, having minimum gross vehicle weights GVW of 19,000 to 24,000 pounds, for normal operating conditions. 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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attachment devices for a class E vehicle shall be capable of accommodating a standard grab hook (4-9/16 inches wide, 1-3/16 inches thick, 25/32-inch throat width) for a 5/8-inch chain. 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. The trailer brake control system shall conform to 3.4.11.3.

* 3.1.1.7.1 Pintle height. When specified (see 6.2), the pintle shall be mounted on an added member, braced to the main frame rails at a height above the ground level of 22 inches, plus or minus 2 inches, with the truck at curb weight. The mounting structure and welds shall be capable of transmitting a drawbar pull at least equal to the rated tongue and drawbar load of the pintle.

3.1.1.8 Trailer lighting cable. When specified (see 6.2), a trailer lighting cable conforming to SAE J1067 shall be furnished. The 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 Hydraulic tailgate. When specified (see 6.2), the vehicle shall be equipped with an electric motor driven hydraulic tailgate having not less than 2,000 pounds rated capacity. All hydraulic cylinders shall be provided with flow restrictors in the downport of the cylinders to prevent the tailgate from falling rapidly in the event of hydraulic system failure. The tailgate platform shall be of the ramping type and shall have a depth of not less than 32 inches exclusive of the ramp. The ramp shall taper down to the ground level to facilitate loading with wheeled hand carts. Platform loading area shall be of nonskid sheet steel. Latches to hold the tailgate during loading and unloading of the truck shall be provided. The tailgate shall have devices for holding the platform in stowed position for vehicle travel. When the tailgate is in loading position, the clearance between the rear edge of the vehicle and the tailgate shall be not more than 3/4 inch. Controls shall be mounted outside the body on the curbside of the vehicle. The vehicle ignition switch or a separate switch in the driver's compartment shall allow the driver to

disconnect the power source to the tailgate. A plate describing operation of the hydraulic tailgate

shall be provided and shall be in close proximity to the hydraulic tailgate controls. A decal conforming to type I or II, class 1 of MIL-M-43719 may be furnished in lieu of a plate.

3.1.1.9.1 Rear fold tailgate. Unless a fold-under type tailgate is specified (see 3.1.1.8.2), the tailgate shall fold vertically against the rear of the vehicle for travel. All tailgate operations shall be hydraulically powered or metered, providing for raising, lowering, folding and unfolding