MIL-T-62497 Truck, Refuse Collection: Compaction Type, One-Person Operation, Automated Side-Loading, 20 Yard, Dual Right And Left Hand Drive, Diesel Engine Driven, 32,000 Pounds Gvw, 4X2, With Tilt Cab, CommercialThis specification covers a diesel engine driven, four-wheel, two wheel-drive, tilt cab, commercial, one-person operation refuse collection truck. The truck shall have dual right and left hand drive and a minimum gross vehicle weight GVW of 32,000 pounds. The minimum compaction volume of the body, excluding the hopper, shall be 20 cubic yards, and shall be side-loading and rear dumping. Vehicles procured under this specification are commercial items which shall be warranted by the manufacturer as specified in procurement documents.

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MIL-T-62497

SPECIFICATIONS FEDERAL

W-B-131                              -  Battery, Storage:  Vehicular, Ignition, Lighting and

Starting.

ZZ-T-381                             -  Tires, Pneumatic, Vehicular (Highway).

MILITARY

MIL-T-704                           -  Treatment and Painting of Material.

MIL-H-83282                      -  Hydraulic Fluid, Fire-Resistant, Synthetic

Hydrocarbon Base, Aircraft, NATO Number H-537.

STANDARDS FEDERAL

FED-STD-297                     -  Rustproofing of Commercial (Nontactical) Vehicles. FED-STD-595                     -  Colors.

MILITARY

MIL-STD-1223        -  Nontactical Wheeled Vehicles Treatment, Painting, Identification Marking, and Data Plate Standards.

2.1.2  Other Government documents, drawings, and publications.  The following other Government documents, drawings, and publications form a part of this specification to the extent specified herein.

DEPARTMENT OF TRANSPORTATION (DoT) Federal Motor Carrier Safety Regulations. Federal Motor Vehicle Safety Standards.

(Application for copies should be addressed to the Department of Transportation, Federal

Highway Administration, Washington, D.C.  20591.)

ENVIRONMENTAL PROTECTION AGENCY (EPA)

Control of Air Pollution from New Motor Vehicles and New Motor Vehicle Engines.

Noise Emission Standards for Transportation Equipment - Medium and Heavy Trucks.

(Application for copies should reference the Code of Federal Regulations, 40 CFR, and the

Federal Register and should be addressed to the Superintendent of Documents, U.S.

Government Printing Office, Washington, D.C.  20402.)

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