MIL-PRF-83817 Truck, Lift, Fork, 4,000 Pound Capacity, Variable Reach, Rough TerrainThis document covers a variable reach, rough terrain forklift truck with a 4,000 pound lift capacity at a reach of 23.5 feet 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 8 feet wide by 20 feet long ISO shipping containers. The forklift will operate on hard paved surfaces, soft soil, mud, snow, and sand, on level and hilly terrain.

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proportionally controlled transmission allowing the entire vehicle to creep forward or backward

as needed to set or remove a C-130 engine.

3.3.9.18.2 Pintle hook attachment. When specified (see 6.2), the forklift will be shipped with a

pintle hook attachment. The pintle hook attachment shall provide all of the capabilities as

described in paragraph 3.3.9.15 and its subparagraphs. If the pintle hook attachment is offered,

then a separate fork tine attachment is not necessary.

3.3.9.18.3 Other attachments. Any attachments developed commercially or otherwise which are

approved for use by the contractor for this forklift shall be available for purchase by the users.

3.3.9.18.4 Manual supplements. The necessary load charts and guidance supplements shall be

provided with all attachments. Use of the attachments as prescribed in the supplements shall be

covered under the manufacturer s original vehicle warranty. The use of a newly obtained

attachment, which is approved by the manufacturer, for a previously fielded forklift shall not

void the manufacturer s warranty.

3.4 Environmental conditions.

3.4.1 Operating temperature range. The forklift shall be capable of operating in ambient

temperatures ranging from -25� F to +125� F. When specified (see 6.2), the forklift shall be

furnished with type A winterization and shall be capable of operating in ambient temperatures

ranging from -40� F to +125� F.

3.4.2 Storage temperature range. The forklift shall be capable of being stored in ambient

temperatures ranging from -25� F to +125� F. When specified (see 6.2), the forklift shall be

furnished with type A winterization and shall be capable of being stored in ambient temperatures

ranging from -65� F to +140� F.

3.4.3 Winterization. (Minimum Requirements)

3.4.3.1 Type C winterization. The forklift, at a minimum, shall be furnished with Type C

winterization that shall protect to -25� F. The forklift shall start within 5 minutes using only the

engine or other component preheating designated below, and it shall be fully operable within 15

minutes. The forklift with Type C winterization shall consist of the following:

3.4.3.1.1 Starting aid. Glow plug(s) or a measure shot ether injection system shall be furnished.

3.4.3.1.2 Cab. The cab shall meet the requirements of (see 3.3.9.9), and shall also contain

thermal insulation, if necessary, to meet the heating requirements of (see 3.4.3.1.3).

3.4.3.1.3 Cab heater and defroster. The heater shall have sufficient capacity to maintain a

temperature of at least +40� F at cab floor level in an ambient temperature of -25� F.

3.4.3.1.4 Anti-freeze engine. To protect the engine from freezing, the coolant system shall be

protected to -25� F with antifreeze.