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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MIL-PRF-83817B

UNDERWRITERS LABORATORIES INC.

UL 299 Dry Chemical Fire Extinguishers

UL 711 Rating and Fire Testing of Fire Extinguishers

(UL documents may be obtained online at https://ulstandardsinfonet.ul.com/catalog or hardcopies

and CD s can be found at COMM 2000 1414 Brook Drive, Downers Grove, IL 60515)

2.4 Order of precedence. Unless otherwise noted herein or in the contract, in the event of a

conflict between the text of this document and the references cited herein, (except for related

specification sheets), the text of this document takes precedence. Nothing in this document,

however, supersedes applicable laws and regulations unless a specified exemption has been

obtained.

3. REQUIREMENTS.

3.1 First article. When specified (see 6.2), one sample shall be subjected to first article

inspection in accordance with 4.2.

3.2 Forklift description. The forklift shall be the supplier s standard, commercial, forklift. The

forklift shall meet all requirements specified in this document. Unless otherwise specified

herein, or inherently restricted due to a movement capabilities requirement, the use of outriggers

to meet these requirements is acceptable. The forklift shall be air transportable in C-130, C-17,

and C-5 aircraft, as a reference only, refer to MIL-HDBK-1791. The forklift shall be equipped

with, but not limited to, instruments, components, and accessories that are standard on the

commercial product, whether specified herein or not.

3.3 Design and construction. The forklift shall be designed and constructed so that no parts will

work loose in service. They shall be built to withstand the strains, jars, vibrations, and other

conditions incident to shipping, storage, installation, and service. They shall be weatherproof

and designed to prevent the intrusion of water and sand into critical operating components.

Unless suitably protected against electrolytic corrosion, dissimilar metals shall not be in intimate

contact with each other.

3.3.1 Materials, protective coatings, and finish.

3.3.1.1 Protective coatings. Materials that deteriorate when exposed to sunlight, weather, or

operational conditions normally encountered during the service life of the forklift shall not be

used or shall have means of protection against such deterioration that does not prevent

compliance with the performance requirements specified herein. Protective coatings that chip,

crack, or scale with age or extremes of climatic conditions or when exposed to heat shall not be

used. Fasteners, handles, and fittings used in the assembly of the forklift shall also be primed

and painted.