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MIL-T-62518A
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.
Front axle
Rear axle
GVW
Type
Class
Size
kg (pounds)
kg (pounds)
kg (pounds)
I
A
30
2270 (5,000)
4994 (11,000)
6800 (15,000)
B
30 and 35
3180 (7,000)
6350 (14,000)
8600 (19,000)
C
40 and 45
4085 (9,000)
8150 (18,000)
10 900 (24,000)
D
50
4994 (11,000)
8980 (19,800)
12 700 (28,000)
*
E
60
5450 (12,000)
9070 (20,000)
14 500 (32,000)
F
65 and 75
5450 (12,000)
15 400 (34,000)
20 900 (46,000)
*
G
85
6350 (14,000)
15 400 (34,000)
21 800 (48,000)
*
H
90 and 100
7250 (16,000)
15 400 (34,000)
22 700 (50,000)
*
J
120
8150 (18,000)
15 400 (34,000)
23 600 (52,000)
*
II
A
30 and 35
2270 (5,000)
4994 (11,000)
6800 (15,000)
B
30 and 35
3180 (7,000)
6350 (14,000)
8600 (19,000)
C
35
4085 (9,000)
8150 (18,000)
10 900 (24,000)
C
40
4670 (10,300)
8150 (18,000)
10 900 (24,000)
D
45 and 50
4994 (11,000)
8980 (19,000)
12 700 (28,000)
*
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.
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