MIL-C-52437/5
18 October 1983
MILITARY SPECIFICATION SHEET
CHASSIS, TRAILER, SIZE 8, CCE
This specification is approved for use by all Departments and Agencies of the Department of
Defense.
The complete requirements for acquiring the size 8 trailer chassis described herein shall consist of this
document and the latest issue of specification MIL-C-52437.
REQUIREMENTS:
1.
The trailer chassis is intended for towing by medium and heavy trucks and off-road equipment.
2.
The trailer chassis characteristics shall be in accordance with table I and as shown in figure 1.
TABLE I. Size 8 Chassis.
GVWR per DOT
Minimum
8000 lb.
Payload capacity
Minimum
6000 lb.
Trailer curb weight
Maximum
2000 lb.
Tow eye weight
Range
5 to 15 Percent
OAL
Maximum
222 in.
OAH
Minimum
Practical
OAW
Maximum
96 in.
Drawbar length
Minimum
72 in.
Suspension travel, single axle
Minimum
4 in.
Suspension travel, tandem axle
Minimum
8 in.
Running gear, standard
No. of axles
1 ea.
- GAWR, ea. axle at hubs
Minimum
10,000 lb.
- No. trailer tires
2 ea.
No. spare tires
1 ea.
Tire size
12 - 16.5
Load range
LR E (10 PR)
Tire inf. press.
Maximum
65 psi
Running gear options
Option A:
No. of axles
2 ea.
- GAWR, ea. axle at hubs
Minimum
5000 lb.
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