MIL-T-62498 Truck, Refuse Collection: Compaction Type, One Person Operation, Manual Side-Loading, 17, 29 And 39 Yard, Dual Right And Left Hand Drive, Low Entry Cab, Diesel Engine Driven, 32,000, 35,000 And 50,000 Pounds Gvw, 4X2 And 6X4, CommercialThis specification covers diesel engine driven, four-wheel, two-wheel-drive, and six-wheel, four-wheel-drive, commercial, one-person operation refuse collection trucks. The trucks shall have dual right and left hand drive, a low entry cab, and a minimum gross vehicle weight GVW of 32,000, 35,000 or 50,000 pounds. The minimum rated capacity of the body shall be 17, 29 or 39 cubic yards, and shall be side loading and rear dumping.

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(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 that body shall be painted with rust inhibiting primer and the

manufacturer's standard color.

of FED-STD-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.

(d) The color of vehicle identification markings shall be color chip No. 17038, gloss black, for the Navy; reflective white numerals and letters on a red background for the Air Force; and color chip No. 17038, gloss black numerals and letters on a reflective white background on vehicle and on front and rear marking plates for all other services.

(e) Rubber seals and hydraulic hoses shall not be painted.

3.1.1.2 Rustproofing. When specified (see 6.2), the cab, chassis and complete underside of the refuse collection body including fenders, skirts and wheelwells shall be rustproofed in accordance with FED-STD-297. When specified (see 6.2), tropical rustproofing of the vehicle cab in accordance with FED-STD-297 shall be furnished in addition to this rustproofing.

3.1.1.3 Drain plugs. Drain plugs installed in manual transmissions and rear axles shall be of the permanent magnet type.

3.1.1.4 Heavy duty cooling system. A heavy duty cooling system shall be furnished that will maintain engine coolant at a temperature below the boiling point with the vehicle loaded to rated GVW and operated at an altitude of 10,000 feet above sea level or in an ambient air temperature of not less than 125 degrees Fahrenheit (oF).

3.1.1.5 Coolant system and indicators. The coolant system shall include a de-aeration system, a surge tank, or a coolant recovery reservoir of not less than two-quart capacity. A low coolant level or high coolant temperature alarm buzzer and red indicator warning light shall be provided on the instrument panel. On tilt cab models, a radiator servicing access door shall be provided to allow verification of coolant level.

3.1.1.6 Towing devices. Not less than two hooks, loops, pins, or a single center mounted towing eye, for towing purposes, shall be furnished on the front of the vehicle.