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

(Industry association specifications and standards are generally available for reference from libraries. They are also distributed among technical groups and using Federal agencies.)

2.3 Order of precedence. In the event of a conflict between the text of this specification and the references cited herein, the text of this specification shall take precedence.

3. REQUIREMENTS

3.1 Standard vehicle and accessories. Except as specified in 3.1.1 through 3.1.1.7, the vehicles, 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. All chassis items shall be as represented in the chassis manufacturer's technical data, and 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 on file in the engineering offices 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 Painting and marking. Treatment, painting, marking and data plates shall be in accordance with MIL-STD-1223. The exterior color and the identification markings shall be in accordance with the requirements of MIL-STD-1223 for the military service identified by the procuring activity (see 6.2), except for the following:

(a) The exterior of the complete body unit (see 3.5 through 3.5.4) shall be treated and painted in accordance with type A of MIL-T-704.

(b) The interior of the body shall be painted with rust-inhibiting primer and the manufacturer's standard color.

(c) The color of the exterior of the vehicle shall match color chip No. 13538, gloss yellow, of FED. STD. No. 595 for the Navy; color chip No. 16081, gloss gray, for

the Air Force; and color chip No. 17875, gloss white, for all other services.