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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(d)   Three-way valve, for raising, lowering, or holding the fifth wheel in all desired positions.  The valve shall be in the cab, accessible to the seated driver

(e)   Snubbers to eliminate spring deflection

(f)        Pneumatic system to open and to lock the kingpin jaws, with two linked controls in the cab, accessible to the seated driver.  Simultaneous operation of both controls shall be required to open the kingpin jaws.  The controls shall be spaced so simultaneous operation will require two hands.

(g)   Controls identified in accordance with 3.10.5.

3.4.2.16  Truck tractor with near winch(es).  When specified for class 66 and larger

(see 6.2), the truck tractor shall be fully equipped for use with folding gooseneck semitrailers and

for use in pulling disabled vehicles onto coupled semitrailers.  The truck tractor shall include a rear winch(es), all accessories required to fulfil these winching functions and shall conform to

3.4.2.16.1 thru 3.4.2.16.7.  The truck tractor and winch(es) shall conform to table XVI.  Unless otherwise specified, a single 30,000 pound capacity winch shall be furnished.  When specified

(see 6.2), single or dual 45,000 pound capacity winches shall be furnished, as specified. Otherwise, the truck tractor shall conform to 3.4.2 through 3.4.2.13 and all options therein

specified in acquisition documents.  The lengths of the semitrailer lighting cable(s) and air hoses shall be the free lengths to the rear of the winch(es).

TABLE XVI  Rear mounted winch(As) and their vehicle characteristics.

1/ NOTE:  Truck tractors with the SR and LWC noted (1/) above are special purpose

vehicles and are not compatible with any general purpose commercial

semitrailer.

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