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

(Copies of specifications, standards, handbooks, drawings and publications required by manufacturers in connection with specific acquisition functions should be obtained from the contracting activity or as directed by the contracting officer.)

2.2  Other publications.  The following document(s) form a part of this specification to the extent specified herein.  The issues of the documents which are indicated as DoD adopted shall be the issue listed in the current DoDISS and the supplement thereto, if applicable.

AMERICAN SOCIETY FOR TESTING AND MATERIALS (ASTM) B117        -  Standard Method of Salt Spray (Fog) Testing.

(Application for copies should be addressed to the American Society for Testing and

Materials, 1916 Race Street, Philadelphia, PA  19103.)

SAE, INC.

SAE Standards and Recommended Practices

J350                                      -  Spark Arrester Test Procedure for Medium Size

Engines (DoD adopted). J537                                      -  Storage Batteries.

J551                                      -  Performance Levels and Methods of Measurement of

Electromagnetic Radiation From Vehicles and

Devices (20-1000 MHz). J588                                      -  Turn Signal Lamps.

J589                                      -  Turn Signal Switch.

J682                                      -  Rear Wheel Splash and Stone Throw Protection

(DoD adopted).

J688                                      -  Truck Ability Prediction Procedure (DoD adopted).

J704                                      -  Openings for Six- and Eight-bolt Truck Transmission

Mounted Power Take-offs (DoD adopted).

J816                                      -  Engine Test Code - Spark Ignition and Diesel.

J1349                                    -  Engine Power Test Code - Spark Ignition and Diesel.

(Application for copies should be addressed to SAE, Inc., 400 Commonwealth Drive, Warrendale, PA  15096.)

THE TIRE AND RIM ASSOCIATION, INC.

Yearbook.

(Application for copies should be addressed to The Tire and Rim Association, Inc.,

3200 W. Market Street, Akron, OH  44313.)

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