MIL-T-62491 Trucks, Wrecker: 4540 To 40 820 Kilograms 5-Ton To 45-Ton Lifting Capacity, Modified CommercialThis specification covers all commercial, non-tactical wreckers procured for military use. Vehicles procured under this specification are commercial items which are warranted by the manufacturer as specified in acquisition documents.

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2.3 Order of precedence. In the event of a conflict between the text of this document and the references cited herein, the text of this document shall take precedence. Nothing in this

document, however, supersedes applicable laws and regulations unless a specific exemption has been obtained.

3. REQUIREMENTS

3.1 Standard vehicle and accessories. Except as specified in 3.1.1 through 3.1.1.17, the vehicle, components, assemblies, and accessories to be delivered under the contract shall be standard or optional items which meet or exceed the requirements of this specification. Except as specified in 3.1.1 through 3.1.1.17, no removal, substitution or alteration of the chassis manufacturer's standard or optional chassis components shall be made. All chassis items shall be as represented in the chassis manufacturer's technical data book. Special bodies or mounted equipment shall be as represented in the body and equipment manufacturer's technical data. Technical data shall be limited to specifications and technical material identical to that furnished to the authorized company representatives for selection of vehicle models and components, and shall be available to the engineering office of the procuring activity prior to delivery of the items. The chassis model furnished shall be not older than the chassis manufacturer's current model on the date of invitation for bids.

3.1.1 Special requirements. In addition to the standard vehicle and components specified in

3.1, the vehicle shall be furnished with special equipment as specified herein.

3.1.1.1 Treatment and painting. The vehicle shall be treated and painted in accordance with

MIL-STD-1223. As specified by the procuring activity for the appropriate military service

(see 6.2), the exterior color shall be in accordance with MIL-STD-1223.

3.1.1.2 Markings and data plates. As specified by the procuring activity for the appropriate military service (see 6.2), identification markings and data plates shall be in accordance with MIL-STD-1223. When specified (see 6.2), concealed markings shall be furnished.

3.1.1.3 Rustproofing. When specified (see 6.2), the vehicle shall be rustproofed in accordance with FED-STD-297. When specified (see 6.2), tropical rustproofing in accordance with FED-STD-297 shall be furnished.

3.1.1.4 Drain plugs. Drain plugs installed in manual transmissions and rear axles shall be of the permanent magnet type.

* 3.1.1.5 Towing devices. Towing devices consisting of two hooks, loops, eyes or pins or the manufacturer's single center mounted eye or pin shall be mounted on the front of the vehicle. In addition, towing devices shall be mounted on the rear of the vehicle. All towing devices shall be frame rail mounted or reinforced back to each frame rail.