MIL-T-62735 Trucks And Truck Tractors: Modified Commercial, General Specification ForThis specification covers general requirements for the classes, models and types of modified commercial trucks indicated in the specification title above and in 1.2 below. This specification is intended only as a document to be referenced in detail specification sheets that must, as a minimum, cover detailed truck body requirements and specify the model and class required from table I.

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3.3.26.2 Wide rear view mirrors. When specified for truck tractors (see 6.2), all mirrors shall be suitable for viewing to the rear past a coupled semitrailer transporting a load 3660 mm (144 inches) wide.

3.3.26.3 Heated mirrors. When specified (see 6.2), the flat mirrors shall be electrically heated. Heating controls shall be within reach of the seated driver.

3.3.27 Horn. The vehicle shall have an electric horn. When specified (see 6.2), in addition, air brake vehicles shall have an air horn.

3.3.28 AM/FM radio. When specified (see 6.2), the vehicle shall have an AM/FM radio.

3.3.29 Air conditioning. Sleeper cabs shall have air conditioning. When specified

(see 6.2), other cab types shall have air conditioning, with tinted windshield and tinted window glass.

3.3.30 Tools. When specified (see 6.2), the vehicle shall have tools required for exchanging a mounted tire assembly with the spare assembly, and shall include at least a jack (hydraulic jack for class 24 vehicles and larger), jack handle and wheelnut wrench.

3.3.31 Exhibit or display truck tractor package. When authorized by agency or departmental procurement documents and when specified (see 6.2), truck tractors shall have an exhibit or display package. The package shall include:

(a) A chrome plated or stainless steel exhaust shield

(b) Polished aluminum wheels

(d) Polished aluminum, polished stainless steel or chrome front bumper and

(e) Polished aluminum or polished stainless steel rear quarter fenders.

3.3.32 Trailer lighting cable accommodations. The cab and chassis shall readily accommodate the installation of a semitrailer lighting cable (see 3.4.2.9) and a trailer lighting receptacle (see 3.5.18.3).

3.3.33 Engine hour meter. Vehicles with power takeoff driven equipment and when specified (see 6.2), other vehicles shall have a vehicle engine hour meter. The meter shall have a totalizing mechanism of 9,999 hours. The meter shall be in the cab or on the engine

compartment in a readable location.

3.3.34 Tachograph. When specified (see 6.2), the vehicle shall have an eight day recording electronic tachograph that records engine speed in rpm and vehicle speed in mph.