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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not be less than 1200 amperes, both measured in accordance with SAE J537. The batteries shall be of the maintenance-free type, having the maintenance-free characteristics listed in W-B-131.

3.4.2.5 Radio interference suppression. The vehicle shall be suppressed to limit the electromagnetic radiation in accordance with SAE J551. Any body equipment emitting radiation shall be suppressed to the same level as the vehicle chassis.

3.4.3 Fuel system. The fuel system shall conform to Federal Motor Carrier Safety

Regulations 393.65 and 393.67.

3.4.3.1 Air cleaner. An air cleaner shall be furnished. When equipped with an oil-bath type air cleaner, oil capacity shall not be less than one quart.

3.4.3.2 Fuel tanks. Fuel tank capacity shall be not less than 43 gallons. When more than one tank is furnished, means shall be provided to assure equalized fuel level in both tanks.

3.4.4 Exhaust system. The exhaust system shall conform to Federal Motor Carrier Safety Regulation 393.83. If furnished, vertical exhaust mufflers capable of being reached easily by personnel entering or leaving either side of the cab shall be provided with a heat shield. Vertical exhaust systems shall be provided with a hinged rain cap. When specified (see 6.2), naturally aspirated engines shall be furnished with a spark arrester with an efficiency rating of not less

than 80 percent when tested in accordance with SAE J350.

3.4.4.1 Exhaust system safety shield. The exhaust system or the hydraulic system shall be shielded so that, in the event of a hydraulic line rupture or hydraulic fluid leak, the hydraulic fluid will not come into contact with ant part of the vehicle exhaust system.

3.4.5 Automatic or semiautomatic transmission. The vehicle shall be provided with an automatic or semiautomatic transmission. The input torque capacity of the transmission shall be at least equal to the maximum torque delivered by the engine. The transmission shall provide continuous drive. The transmission shall include a hydraulic torque convertor and not less than five forward gear ratios. Normal driving range selector position shall provide not less than four forward gear ratios without movement of the selector. The transmission shall be provided with SAE J704 power takeoff opening(s). A hydraulic retarder shall not be used. If integral with the transmission, the hydraulic retarded shall be disconnected.