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

(g) Air connectors for trailer with SAE J3l8 gladhand couplers mounted at the rear of the vehicle located to prevent interference with trailer

(h) Dummy gladhand couplers with chains

(i) Prime mover only parking brake valve to permit prime mover parking brakes to be applied while charging the trailer air brake system.

3.4.11.4 Brake controls for use from a towing vehicle. When specified (see 6.2), the vehicle shall be furnished with a system for controlling the brakes from a towing vehicle (wrecker). The installation shall be complete with air brake couplers, relay emergency valve with no-bleed-back feature (except when spring applied emergency brake is furnished), additional air lines and fittings. The service and emergency couplers shall be mounted on the front in a protected position providing for ready attachment of air hoses from a towing vehicle. The service and emergency couplers shall be identified and provided with dummy gladhand couplers with chains. The system shall not compromise conformance to any Federal Motor Carrier Safety Regulation referenced herein or to any Federal Motor Vehicle Safety Standard.

* 3.4.12 Cab. Unless otherwise specified, the chassis manufacturer shall furnish any type of his standard or optional full width cab. When specified (see 6.2), a cab with a forward tilting hood and fender assembly, including tilting and locking mechanism, shall be furnished. When specified (see 6.2), a tilt cab with tilting and locking mechanism shall be furnished. Tilt cab features shall be in accordance with the Employee Safety and Health Standards of Federal Motor Carrier Safety Regulation 339, including the first step height, which shall be not more than

24 inches. Cab doors shall be equipped with locks, operable from inside the cab through

mechanical linkage, and with at least the curbside door equipped with an external, key-operated lock. Drip rails shall be installed above the cab doors. When the front tires extend beyond the cab fenders, rubber fender extensions extending at least to the outside of the tire tread shall be furnished. When specified for tilt cabs (see 6.2), vehicle with a height from the ground to the top of the windshield of more than 80 inches shall include provisions to facilitate cleaning of the windshield. Provisions shall consist of a bumper step or bumper step cutouts and a grab handle located under the windshield.

* 3.4.12.1 Cab interior. The cab shall have an upholstered, full-width, adjustable seat and back or individual, adjustable driver's seat and individual passenger seat. When specified (see 6.2), the driver's seat shall be the manufacturer's standard air ride suspension type. 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. Two pairs of seat belts shall be installed.

* 3.4.12.2 Crew cab. When specified (see 6.2), a four-door, full width crew cab, shall be furnished in lieu of the standard full width cab. The cab shall be equipped with two upholstered full width seats and backs. The front seat shall be adjustable. Three pairs of seat belts shall be installed for both front and rear seats. The cab doors shall be equipped with locks operable from