MIL-T-46705 Trailers, Stake: Wagon Type, 2270 And 4540 Kilogram 5,000 And 10,000 Pound Capacity, 4-Wheel, Modified CommercialThis specification covers 4-wheel, 2-wheel steerable, wagon type, stake and platform trailers for general purpose use. Vehicles procured under this specification are commercial items that are required to be warranted by the manufacturer as specified in acquisition document.

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MIL-T-46705E

3.1.1 Special requirements. In addition to the standard vehicle and components specified in

3.1, the vehicle shall be furnished with special equipment as specified herein.

* 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 military 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 markings and data plates shall be in accordance with MIL-STD-1223.

* 3.1.1.3 Rustproofing. The vehicle shall be rustproofed in accordance with MIL-STD-297.

* 3.1.1.4 Brake lights. At least one pair of brake lights shall override the four-way emergency flasher or the two systems shall be independent of each other. Modifications to the manufacturer's standard product to accommodate this requirement shall not compromise conformance to any Federal Motor Carrier Safety Regulation referenced herein or to any Federal Motor Vehicle Safety Standard. If additional lights are added to the vehicle, the lights shall be selected from the chassis manufacturer's standard matching hardware.

* 3.1.1.5 Welders and welding. In addition to the requirements of 3.24.4, all welders employed in the fabrication of the trailer shall be certified, before any welding is accomplished, in accordance with MIL-STD-1595; the welding qualifications of the ASME BPVC, Section IX; or AWS B2.1 or D1.1. The certification that the welders have passed the qualifications test shall be on file at the contractor's facility and shall be available for review by the Government.

* 3.1.1.6 Lubrication chart. An illustrated or schematic diagram type lubrication chart shall be provided on the trailer. 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 trailer 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.

* 3.1.1.7 Hardwood. The platform on class A vehicle B (see 3.16) shall be floored with apitong, white or red oak, or white ash as specified in MIL-H-3912. Apitong is allowed for flooring only, provided the average weight shall be not less than 753 kilograms per cubic meter (kg/m3) (47 pounds per cubic foot (pcf)), with none of the individual pieces weighing less than

673 kg/m3 (42 pcf), with no more than 15 percent moisture content at time of weighing.

Flooring is to be Government source inspected. Wood racks (stakes and slats) (see 3.18) shall be solid or jointed stock hardwood, other than apitong, conforming to MIL-H-3912.