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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Table 1                                        -   Tire Factor.  This factor must relate to the size of tires furnished by the contractor in accordance with this specification.

Table 2                                        -   Altitude Factor.  1.00

Table 3                                        -   Rolling Factor.  1.613

Table 4                                        -   Area Factor.  0.240

Table 5                                        -   Velocity Factor.  250.0

Table 6                                        -   Altitude Factor.  1.00

Table 7                                        -   Chassis Friction Horsepower.  Use applicable power

unit GVW (to nearest , higher, tabulated 1,000 pounds) and the engine rpm (to nearest 100 revolutions) which is required for 50 mph geared speed.  For GVW and engine speed beyond the range of this table, factors shall be extrapolated.

Table 8                                        -   Grade Factor.  0.75

Table 8A                                      -   Correction Factor.  Not required. Table 9                                        -   Road Factor.  0.0.

Custodians:        Preparing activity: Army - AT                                                                                                   Army - AT Navy - YD

Air Force - 99                                                                                          Project No. 2320-1143

Review activity: Navy - MC

Air Force - 84

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