MIL-PRF-32542A (USAF)
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3. REQUIREMENTS
3.1 Forklift description. The forklift (referred to as “forklift” or “truck” in this document) shall be
the contractor’s standard, commercial forklift modified to meet the requirements of this specification.
The truck shall have a diesel, internal combustion engine, or if otherwise specified (see 6.2), a liquid
petroleum gas (LPG). The truck shall be a sit-down rider, counterbalanced, front/side loading truck
with a telescopic mast, front/rear wheel drive, power steering, hydraulic brakes, solid pneumatic tires,
and an overhead guard. The truck shall be based on the latest model of the manufacturer’s standard
commercial product. The truck shall be equipped with all instruments, components, and accessories
that are standard with the contractor’s product and required for the operation of the truck, whether
stipulated herein or not. The truck shall be air transportable in C-130, C-17, and C-5 aircraft in
accordance with MIL-STD-1791.
3.2 First article. When specified (see 6.2), one sample shall be subjected to first article inspection in
accordance with 4.2.
3.3 Materials. Materials shall be as specified herein. Materials not specified shall be selected by the
contractor. Materials shall be subject to all provisions of this specification.
3.3.1 Dissimilar metals. Unless suitably protected against galvanic corrosion, dissimilar metals shall
not be in intimate contact with each other.
3.3.2 Drain holes. Structures shall be designed to eliminate pockets where debris and water might
accumulate. All structural configurations shall allow water run-off or adequate sized and placed drain
holes.
3.3.3 Recycled, recovered, environmentally preferable, or biobased materials. Recycled, recovered,
environmentally preferable, or biobased materials should be used to the maximum extent possible,
provided that the material meets or exceeds the operational and maintenance requirements, and
promotes economically advantageous life cycle costs.
3.4 Pivot and shift assembly. Pivot and shift assembly shall be provided to allow 90 degrees
minimum pivoting of load and full side shift action to facilitate transfer of pallets (size 48 inches deep
by 48 inches wide) between the truck and storage position. Pivot and shift shall be accomplished
hydraulically with the forks pivoted 90 degrees and shifted to the extreme left or right. The transverse
motion shall be such that the vertical, load carrying, face of the fork extends 1 inch, at a minimum,
beyond the right or left side of the truck. Forks in the front handling position, side shifted shall provide
for a minimum movement of 12 inches across the width of the truck. Trucks with forks in the side
handling position, side shifted shall be capable of carrying 16 inch wide loads on the deck of the truck.
3.5 Operation. Trucks shall be able to operate over paved, semi-prepared, and other hard surfaces
for short distances. Trucks shall be able to pick up, handle, and be used for transporting long loads and
pallet loads, at least 20 feet in length with a maximum width of 30 inches, in an aisle not more than 83
inches wide. Trucks shall be able to select and replenish pallet loads in a pallet rack storage area with
a 64 inch wide clearance in the operating aisles with pallets face to pallet face. Trucks shall also be
able to load and unload long loads and pallet loads onto and off of over- the-road flatbed trailers and in
and out of bulk storage areas from the front-loading and or side-loading positions. Type I trucks shall
be capable of driving onto transport carriers, such as highway trailers and vans, cargo containers,
railroad cars, and cargo vessels to load and unload pallets.
3.5.1 Operating temperature. The trucks shall be capable of operating in temperatures ranging from 0 to
+125 °F. Trucks with Type C winterization system (see 3.21.1) shall be capable of operating in
temperatures ranging from –25 to +125 °F. Trucks with a Type A winterization system (see 3.21.2) shall
be capable of operating in temperatures ranging from –40 to +125 °F.
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