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

3.3.3  Trailing ability.  When coupled to the towing vehicle operating in its minimum turning circle, the trailer shall follow without cramping.

3.3.4  Service brakes.  For type II trailer, and unless otherwise specified (see 3.10) for type I trailers, the service brakes, in conjunction with the towing vehicle (truck-trailer combination in accordance with Federal Motor Carrier Safety regulation 393.52.

*    3.3.5  Parking brakes.  The hand parking (mechanical) brakes shall hold the trailer on a dry hard surfaced road on a grade of not less than 10 percent, with the trailer uncoupled from the towing vehicle and headed both up and down the incline.

3.4  Rated payload capacity.  The rated payload capacity, evenly distributed over the length of the platform, shall be not less than 2270 kg (5,000 pounds) for type I trailer and 4540 kg (10,000 pounds) for type II trailer.

3.5  Dimensions and clearances.  The trailer, uncoupled from the towing vehicle, without payload, on level ground, shall conform to the dimensions and clearances specified in table I.

TABLE I.  Trailer dimensions and clearances.

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