MIL-T-62320 Trucks, Van: Shop, Diesel And Gasoline Engine Driven, 19,000 Pounds Gvw, 4X2 And 4X4, CommercialThis specification covers diesel and gasoline engine driven, four-wheel, two-rear-wheel drive, and four-wheel, four-wheel drive, shop van trucks having a minimum gross vehicle weight GVW of 19,000 pounds for normal operating conditions. Vehicles procured under this specification are commercial items which are warranted by the manufacturer as specified in acquisition documents.

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MIL-T-62320C

3.2.2 Air pollution control. The vehicle shall comply with EPA Regulations governing Control of Air Pollution from New Motor Vehicles and New Motor Vehicle Engines in effect on the date of manufacture. In addition, vehicles destined for California shall comply with State of California regulations governing air pollution control in effect on the date of manufacture.

3.2.3 Sound level. The interior sound level shall conform to Federal Motor Carrier Safety Regulation 393.94. 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 and the cab with all attachments, accessories and equipment; the body; and a full complement of fuel, lubricants and coolant.

3.2.5 Gross vehicle weight. GVW shall consist of curb weight, operator weight (computed at 175 pounds), and a pay load to provide not less than the specified GVW. Vehicles with crew (four-door) cab shall have GVW computed with 525 pounds of payload in the rear seat.

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 load area.

3.2.7 Ratings. Vehicle ratings shall be 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. The minimum GVW rating shall be 19,000 pounds.

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.

* 3.2.10 Asbestos. Asbestos materials shall not be used in any form in any part of the vehicle.

3.3 Performance. Vehicle shall meet the following performance requirements. Performance requirements for 4x4 model vehicles shall be met with front wheel drive disengaged and with front wheel driving hubs unlocked, except that vehicles equipped with interaxle compensating devices shall meet performance with front wheel drive engaged.