MIL-T-62518 Trucks, Maintenance: With 9 To 37 Meters 30 To 120 Foot Multi-Position Aerial Platform, Modified CommercialThis specification covers diesel and gasoline engine driven, four-wheel, two-rear-wheel drive; four-wheel, four-wheel drive; and six-wheel, four-wheel-drive trucks having minimum gross vehicle weights GVW of 6800 kilograms kg 15,000 to 22 700 kg 50,000 pounds, equipped with maintenance bodies and 9 to 37 meters m 30 to 120 foot multi-position, articulating, boom type aerial platforms. Vehicles procured under this specification are commercial items which are warranted by the manufacturer as specified in acquisition documents.

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3.2.5 Curb weight. The curb weight shall include the weight of the chassis and the cab, with all attachments, accessories and equipment; body and aerial platform assembly in stowed position; and a full complement of fuel, lubricants, and coolant.

3.2.6 Gross vehicle weight. Gross vehicle weight (GVW) shall consist of curb weight, operator (weight computed at 80 kg (175 pounds)), and a payload uniformly distributed throughout the length of the vehicle body, to provide not less than the specified GVW. Vehicles with a crew (four-door) cab shall have GVW computed with 240 kg (525 pounds) of payload in the rear seat.

3.2.7 Weight distribution. The axle capacity and the capacity of the suspension and tires per axle shall be not less than as specified in table V for the specified type, class and size of vehicle.

TABLE V. Suspension, axle, and tire capacities.

3.2.8 Ratings. The 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. Minimum GVW ratings shall be not less than specified in

table II for the specified class of the vehicle. The ratings shall be established by the manufacturer of the equipment being verified.

3.2.9 Cab-to-axle. The cab-to-axle or cab-to-trunnion dimension shall be not less than as specified in table VI. The dimension shall be measured from the back of the cab or crew cab to the center of the rear axle or trunnion, as applicable.