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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MIL-T-62319C

without manual assistance. The tailgate platform width shall be not less than 90 inches. Rear bumper and additional rear end protection need not be furnished.

3.1.1.9.2 Fold-under tailgate. When specified (see 6.2), the tailgate shall manually fold under the vehicle for travel and manually unfold for use. Hydraulically powered raising and metered lowering shall be provided. The tailgate platform width shall be not less than 72 inches. Rear bumperettes extending to the rear beyond the stowed tailgate shall be provided on each side of the rear, beyond the 72-inch platform width. Additional rear end protection need not be furnished.

3.1.1.10 Silicone brake fluid. When specified (see 6.2), and if available as manufacturer's standard or optional brake fluid, brake fluid conforming to MIL-B-46176 shall be provided in the hydraulic brake system. A tag shall be placed near the master cylinder stating "CAUTION:

USE SILICONE BRAKE FLUID ONLY, MIL-B-46176."

* 3.1.1.11 Hydraulic fluid identification plate. When a body hydraulic system is furnished and the hydraulic system requires fluid replenishment, a corrosion-resistant identification plate shall be furnished. The plate shall be installed near the filler cap and shall identify the type of hydraulic fluid to be used.

* 3.1.1.12 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 to any Federal Motor Carrier Safety Regulation referenced herein or to any other 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.

* 3.1.1.13 4x4 conversion. The chassis manufacturer's standard 4x2 truck chassis may be modified to provide all wheel drive conforming to the requirements specified herein if:

	(a)	The conversion axle manufacturer's engineering department specifically approves and certifies that all such modifications meet the design requirements and standards of the
		conversion axle manufacturer. Certification shall be based on both design analysis and
		proving ground test reports, which shall be made available to the engineering and quality assurance offices of the procuring activity.
*	(b)	The chassis manufacturer's front axle before conversion has the same rating as the conversion axle to be installed.
* *	(c) (d)	Components used in the all wheel drive conversion are of current production. Components used in the all wheel drive conversion are approved for the conversion
		application by the component manufacturers.