MIL-PRF-83812 Forklift, Truck, 10,000 And 13,000 Pound Capacity, Adverse TerrainThis document covers a standard commercial, diesel-engine, four wheel drive, adverse terrain forklift truck, which is air-transportable in C-130, C-17 and C-5 aircraft. The truck will be used primarily to load and unload palletized cargo to and from military aircraft. It will also be used to handle loads of various sizes and weights, up to the rated load. The truck will operate on hard paved surfaces, soft soil, mud, snow, and sand, on level and hilly terrain.

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1-1/2 inch high letters on the lifting arms, mast, or front of forklift

b. "NO RIDERS" in 2 inch high letters on each side of forklift

3.3.3 Identification and information plates.

3.3.3.1 Identification plate. An identification plate in accordance with MIL-STD-130 shall be

securely attached to the forklift in a readily accessible location. The identification plate shall

contain the following information: nomenclature, make and model, manufacturer s serial

number (VIN), registration number, asset NSN number, vehicle curb weight (lbs), maximum

payload (lbs), gross vehicle weight (lbs), delivery date, manufacturer s name, Commercial and

Government Entity (CAGE) code, date of warranty expiration, contract number, and "US

Property".

3.3.3.2 Transportation data plate. A transportation data plate shall be securely attached to the

forklift in a readily accessible location. The plate shall contain at least the following

information:

a. Side and rear silhouette views of the forklift

b. Horizontal and vertical location of the center of gravity of the forklift in air

transportable configuration, marked on the silhouette views

c. Shipping weight (pounds)

d. Loading cubage (inches^3)

e. Overall height, width, and length (inches)

f. Front and rear axle loads (pounds)

g. Tiedown information

3.3.3.3 Instruction plates. All warning and instruction plates normally installed by the forklift

manufacturer, describing procedures or safety items shall be included.

3.3.4 Safety. The forklift shall conform to the applicable requirements of

ANSI/ITSDF B56.6-2005, SAE J98, and OSHA standards in effect at the time of issue of the

solicitation. All surface areas subject to personnel standing or walking shall have a nonskid,

tread-plate, or expanded metal surface. A commercial fire extinguisher shall be mounted on the

forklift in an easily accessible location. The fire extinguisher shall be a minimum 2-1/2 pound

capacity ABC type, or equivalent. The fire extinguisher shall be UL299 listed and UL711 tested.

3.3.4.1 Component protection. All space in which work is performed during operation, service,

and maintenance shall be free of hazardous protrusions, sharp edges, or other features which may

cause injury to personnel. All rotating and reciprocating parts and all parts subject to high

operational temperatures or subject to being electrically energized, that are of such nature or so

located as to be hazardous to personnel, shall be guarded or insulated to eliminate the hazard.

3.3.4.2 Foreign object damage (FOD). All loose metal parts, such as pins or connector covers,

shall be securely attached to the forklift with wire ropes or chains. "Dog tag" style beaded chains