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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3.4.11.2  Brake controls for use from a towing vehicle.  When specified (see 6.2), the vehicle shall be furnished with a system for controlling the brakes from a towing vehicle (wrecker).  The installation shall be complete with air brake couplers, a relay emergency valve with no-bleed-back feature (except when a spring applied emergency brake is furnished), and additional air lines and fittings.  The service and emergency couplers shall be mounted on the front in a protected position providing for ready attachment of air hoses from a towing vehicle. The service and emergency couplers shall be identified and provided with dummy gladhand couplers with chains.  The system sha1l not compromise conformance to any Federal Motor Carrier Safety Regulation referenced herein or to any Federal Motor Vehicle Safety Standard.

3.4.12  Cab.  A full-width tilt cab with tilting and locking mechanism shall be furnished. The cab doors shall be equipped with locks operable from inside the cab through mechanical linkage, and with at least the curbside door equipped with an external, key-operated lock.  Drip rails shall be installed above the cab doors.  The cab shall have an upholstered individual driver's seat and an individual passenger seat.  The color of the upholstery and the interior finish shall be compatible with the exterior color (see 3.1.1.1).  White upholstery shall not be furnished.  Safety grips shall be provided on each side of the cab to assist personnel in entering and leaving the cab. Interior lighting shall be provided.  Fastenings and two pairs of seat belts shall be installed. Provisions to facilitate cleaning the windshield shall be provided by means of a bumper step, or bumper step cutouts, and a grab handle located under the windshield.

3.4.13  Steering.  Power steering shall be furnished.

3.4.14  Windshield wipers and washers.  The vehicle shall be equipped with dual windshield wipers and windshield washers.  The windshield wipers shall be of the multispeed type and shall be operated by either air or electric motor(s).

3.4.15  Bumpers.  Unless the bumper is an integral part of the vehicle cab, a channel type front bumper shall be provided.

3.4.15.1  Rear end protection.  The rear end of the vehicle shall be protected by the body in accordance with Federal Motor Carrier Safety Regulation 393.86.

3.4.16  Stowage space.  Stowage space of sufficient size to accommodate hand tools,

anti-skid chains, and emergency reflective triangles shall be furnished for retaining equipment

during vehicle operation.  Stowage space for these tools and equipment may be furnished in the

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