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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(f) One crank for topping lift winch

(g) Two 13 mm (1/2-inch) (for size 16T wreckers) or two 16 m (5/8-inch) (for all other size wreckers), high-test, bright zinc steel safety chains, each 3660 mm (12 feet) long, with a clevis at one end for attaching the chain to an eye on the boom; with a grab hook with spring loaded safety latch on the other end for attaching the chain to a vehicle being towed

(h) Three emergency reflective triangles conforming to Federal Motor Carrier Safety

Regulation 393.95(f)(2)(i)

(i) A steel stowage box or compartment conforming to 3.5.13(g) (j) A towing sling conforming to 3.5.13(h).

* 3.6.13 Type II electrical accessories. The following electrical accessories shall be installed: (a) Two swivel type, sealed-beam floodlights as specified in 3.5.14(a)

(b) Undercarriage mounted work light(s) as specified in 3.5.14(b)

(c) In addition to the brake lights specified in 3.1.1.15, two elevated brake lights actuated upon application of the service brakes. Brake lights shall be suspended from the mast and shall be located approximately 1270 mm (50 inches) on center

(d) An amber, rotating, vehicular warning light conforming to MS 51317-4. The rotating light shall be mounted with reinforcement at point of attachment on vehicle centerline for

360-degree visibility. The warning light shall be operated by means of a separate switch with an indicator light located on the instrument panel and marked to indicate the function of the switch

(e) Auxiliary safety light kit conforming to 3.5.14(d)

(f) Wiring conforming to Federal Motor Carrier Safety Regulations 393.27 and 393.28.

3.6.14 Rear-mounted winch. When specified (see 6.2), a winch shall be located at the center of the body to the rear of the boom masts. The winch shall be mechanical or hydraulic motor driven. The winch mountings shall be capable of withstanding all loads imposed. The winch shall conform to SAE J706 and shall have a single line pull of not less than 89 kN (20,000 pounds) on a bare drum. The winch shall be wound with not less than 61 m of 16 mm (200 feet of 5/8-inch) diameter, preformed, 6x37, improved plow steel, independent wire rope core (IWRC) and shall be equipped with an end chain and hook. A roller guide shall be furnished to the rear of the winch to control pay in and pay out of wire rope over rear of wrecker body. Controls shall be located as specified in 3.6.7.

3.7 Workmanship. Defective components or parts and assemblies which have been repaired or modified to overcome deficiencies shall not be furnished. Welded, bolted and riveted construction utilized shall be in accordance with the highest standards of the industry. Vehicles shall have a quality appearance. Doors, hoods and compartment openings shall not have excessive gaps in the fit of the item. Paint shall be uniform without runs or sags.