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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3.2.2 Air pollution control. The vehicle shall comply with EPA Regulations governing Control of Air Pollution from New Motor Vehicles and New Motor Vehicle Engines in effect on the date of manufacture. In addition, vehicles destined for California shall comply with State of California regulations governing air pollution control in effect on the date of manufacture.

3.2.3 Sound level. The interior sound level shall conform to Federal Motor Carrier Safety Regulation 393.94. The interior noise level during the packing and container hoisting cycles shall be within the permissible noise exposure levels of Occupational Safety and Health

Standard 1910.95, based on an exposure duration of 8 hours per day (currently, 90 dBA). The drive-by vehicle exterior sound level shall conform to the EPA Noise Emission Standards for Transportation Equipment - Medium and Heavy Trucks.

3.2.4 Curb weight. The curb weight shall include the weight of the chassis and cab, with all attachments, accessories, equipment, and a full complement of fuel, lubricants, coolant, and hydraulic fluid.

3.2.5 Gross vehicle weight. The gross vehicle weight rating (GVWR) of the vehicle furnished shall equal the curb weight, the operator weight (computed at 175 pounds), and a payload equal to 650 pounds per cubic yard times the actual compaction volume of the body furnished; or shall equal 32,000 pounds, whichever is greater.

3.2.6 Weight distribution. The distribution of the GVW for the purpose of establishing suspension, axle, and tire capacities shall be determined with the payload uniformly distributed over the load area.

3.2.7 Ratings. Vehicle ratings shall be manufacturer's published ratings. Component and vehicular ratings shall not be raised to meet the requirements of this specification. When published ratings are not available, verification of ratings must be submitted to the engineering office of the procuring activity.

3.2.8 Cab-to-axle dimension. The cab-to-axle dimension shall conform to that recommended by the refuse collection body manufacturer for conformance to this specification.

3.2.9 Overall width. The overall width of the vehicle, exclusive of mirrors, lights, reflectors and tires, shall be not more than 96 inches. The width over the tires shall be not more than 100 inches.