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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MIL-T-62518A

TABLE XIII. Body dimensions. - (continued)

Body dimensions

Cab-to-axle

(minimum)

1520 (60)

2105 (83)

2540 (100)

3505 (138)

3810 (150)

Length mm (inches)

with crew cab

Height at front mm (inches) exterior

Height at rear mm

(inches) exterior Width mm (inches) exterior

Loading (without

permanent deformation): Floor of usable

loadspace, live load

on any square meters (square foot) kilograms (pounds) Cabinets and

shelves, live load

on any square

meter (square foot)

kilometers (pounds)

1730 (68)

1020 (40)

965 (38)

370 (14.5)

12 700 (500)

2540 (100)

2290 (90)

1070 (42)

1020 (40)

380 (15)

12 700 (500)

2540 (100)

2715 (107)

1140 (45)

1095 (43)

380 (15)

12 700 (500)

2540 (100)

4445 (175)

1140 (45)

1095 (43)

380 (15)

12 700 (500)

2540 (100)

3325 (131)

1140 (45)

1095 (43)

380 (15)

12 700 (500)

2540 (100)

3.5.1 Bumper and platform extension. A combination bumper and body platform extension shall be provided, extending to the rear not less than 150 mm (6 inches) beyond the cabinets. Steel or aluminum safety tread plate shall be provided on top of the platform extension.

3.5.1.1 Stirrup steps. Stirrup steps shall be furnished at the rear on both aides, beneath the combination bumper and platform extension. Grab handles shall be installed to assist personnel in entering the body. Stirrup steps and grab handles shall be furnished on the rear of both rear cabinet compartments for access to the top of the cabinets.

3.5.1.2 Access steps. When the turntable is mounted so that a loadspace length of 910 mm (3 feet) or more is forward of the turntable, access steps and grab handles shall be furnished on the curbside of the body, located between the back of the cab and the turntable. Cabinet space may be reduced on the curbside to accommodate the access steps.