MIL-S-62294 Semitrailer, Stake: Two Level Decks, With Hydraulic Loading Ramp, 20 Ton, Modified CommercialThis specification covers a commercial, 20 ton stake semitrailer with upper gooseneck and lower main decks and a tandem axle. The semitrailer is fitted with a kickup gooseneck deck, lower main deck, hydraulic rear loading ramp, hydraulic winch, and an auxiliary engine. The semitrailer is intended for transporting cargo, fork lift trucks, and fork lift trucks with cargo. Each vehicle produced under this specification is a commercial item which is warranted by the manufacturer as specified in acquisition documents.

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MIL-S-62294B(AT)

3.1.1.1 Treatment and painting. The vehicle shall be treated and painted in accordance with MIL-STD-1223. As specified by the procuring activity for the appropriate service (see 6.2), the exterior color shall be in accordance with MIL-STD-1223.

3.1.1.2 Marking and data plates. As specified by the procuring activity for the appropriate military service (see 6.2), identification marking and data plates shall be in accordance with MIL-STD-1223. When specified (see 6.2), concealed markings shall be furnished.

3.1.1.3 Rustproofing. When specified (see 6.2), the vehicle shall be rustproofed in accordance with FED-STD-297

3.1.1.4 Wood treatment. Wood shall be treated in accordance with MIL-STD-1223.

3.1.1.5 Additional data plates. Additional data plates depicting the maximum towing speeds, permissible loads and permissible load distributions shall be provided. The plates shall indicate the maximum towing speeds with and without payload, the maximum concentrated payload for each four foot segment of the entire length of the semitrailer, including the gooseneck, and the longitudinal location, length and width(s) of the maximum concentrated loads permissible. Appropriate loading instructions and cautions, as applicable to the manufacturer's design, shall

be furnished on the plates. A plate shall be provided on each side of the vehicle in a conspicuous

location. The plates shall conform to composition A (class l or 2) or composition C of MIL-P-

514.

3.1.1.6 Lifting and tying down attachments. When specified (see 6.2), the semitrailer shall be equipped with lifting and tying down attachments. Lifting and tying down attachments shall conform to type II or type III of MIL-STD-209. A transportation plate conforming to composition A (class l or 2) or composition C of MIL-P-514 shall be attached to the semitrailer. The transportation plate shall be inscribed with a diagram showing the lifting attachments and proposed lifting slings, the capacity of lifting attachments and proposed lifting slings, the capacity of each attachment, and the required length and size of each sling cable. A silhouette of the semitrailer, showing the center of gravity, shall be provided on the transportation plate. Tiedown attachments shall be identified by stenciling or other suitable markings. Tiedown markings shall clearly indicate that the attachments are intended for the tiedown of the

semitrailer on the carrier when shipped.

3.1.1.7 Lubrication chart. When specified (see 6.2), a lubrication chart shall be provided. The chart shall direct attention to all lubrication fittings and specify the range and grade of lubricants required for critical temperatures. The chart shall be permanently attached to the semitrailer in a readily visible location. The chart shall be inscribed on a plate conforming to composition A (class l or 2) or composition C of MIL-P-514.