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

3.3.1.2 Preparation and primer. All surfaces normally painted by the forklift manufacturer shall

be prepared and primed using procedures compatible with the final paint.

3.3.1.3 Finish. The exterior finish color of the forklift shall be a standard, commercially

available, polyurethane, closest to gloss green color number 14052 of FED-STD-595. If the

manufacturer has a process that is more durable than a polyurethane top coat and is willing to

certify the process for the warranty period, it is acceptable. When specified (see 6.2), the final

paint shall be a standard, commercially available, polyurethane, closest to no-gloss brown color

number 30313 of FED-STD-595, or the final paint shall be a standard, commercially available,

polyurethane, closest to semi-gloss gray color number 26173 of FED-STD-595.

3.3.2 Markings. Markings must be made with paint. Markings for green or gray forklifts shall

be black paint, and tan forklifts shall be white paint. The following markings shall be applied in

the indicated locations:

a. Vehicle capacity in 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 (inches3)

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

f. Front and rear axle loads (pounds)