MIL-T-62059 Trailer, Cargo: With Hydraulic Lift Body, 2,000 Pound Payload, 2 Wheel, CommercialThis specification covers a two-wheel commercial, hydraulic lift cargo type trailer having a minimum ooad carrying capacity of 2,000 pounds under normal operating conditions.

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MIL-T-62059B(AT)

3.4.1 Gross vehicle weight. The gross vehicle weight shall consist of the weight of the chassis and the body with all attachments and a payload uniformly distributed in the vehicle body load area.

3.5 Dimensions. Trailer dimensions shall be as specified in table I. (See 3.3.2 for clearance between towing vehicle and trailer.)

TABLE I. Dimensions.

Feature

Dimension

Overall length Overall width Overall height

Body length, (inside): Length

Width

Height (platform to ground) Ground clearance

Minimum practicable

96 inches, maximum

Minimum practicable

96 inches, minimum

60 inches, minimum

18 inches, minimum

9 inches, minimum

3.6 Suspension. The trailer shall be equipped with an individual wheel, spring suspension system having a rated capacity at least equal to the load imposed on each member, measured at the ground, with the vehicle loaded with specified payload. When suspension capacity is rated at the spring pads, unsprung weight shall be deducted.

3.7 Axle. The trailer shall be provided with stub type independent axles. Axle rating shall be at least equal to the load imposed on the axles, measured at the ground with vehicle loaded with specified payload. The axles shall be provided with means for positive wheel alinement.

* 3.8 Wheels, rims, tires and tubes. The trailer shall be equipped with single wheels and tires. The rim size and tire ratings shall conform to Tire and Rim Association or European Tyre and Rim Technical Organisation recommendations for the type and size of tires furnished. Except when tube type tires are specified in acquisition documents, multi-piece rims shall not be furnished. Tire and rim sizes shall be the same for all wheels on the vehicle.

* 3.8.1 Tires. Steel belted radial tires shall be furnished. Tires shall be tubeless truck type with highway tread. Tires shall be of the rated capacity at least equal to the load imposed on each tire, measured at each wheel, at the ground, with the trailer fully loaded with specified payload. Tires shall conform to the Tire and Rim Association or to the European Tyre and Rim Technical Organisation recommendations.