[METRIC]
A-A-52533
November 2, 1995
SUPERSEDING
MIL-T-43218D
11 April 1986
COMMERCIAL ITEM DESCRIPTION
TRUCKS, HAND, PLATFORM, FOUR WHEELED, TILT
AND NON-TILT, SOLID RUBBER TIRES OR PLASTIC TIRES (METRIC)
The General Services Administration has authorized the use of this commercial item
description (CID) for all federal agencies.
1. SCOPE. This CID covers requirements for platform hand trucks, with solid rubber tire or
plastic tire wheels. The trucks are intended for carrying light items over short distances.
2. SALIENT CHARACTERISTICS
2.1 Materials. Unless otherwise specified herein, materials shall be in accordance with the
manufacturer's material specifications. The use of recovered material made in compliance with
regulatory requirements is acceptable providing that all requirements of this CID are met
(see 5.4). Asbestos, cadmium, and radioactive material will not be used in this item. Radioactive
material is defined by 1) Title 10, Code of Federal Regulations, Part 40, and 2) Other radioactive
material in which the radioactivity is greater than 0.002 microcuries per gram or 0.01 microcuries
total activity for the item.
2.2 Design and construction. Platform hand trucks (hereinafter called "trucks"), shall consist of a
metal frame, a metal or wood deck, four push bar or rack sockets, one or two push bars or racks,
two swivel casters, two rigid casters, caster supports or axles and axle brackets, and plastic or
rubber tired wheels. In addition, rubber bumpers may be required. Truck sizes and rated
capacities shall be as shown in table I.
Beneficial comments, recommendations, additions, deletions clarifications, etc. and any other
data which may improve this document should be sent by letter to: U.S. Army Tank-automotive
and Armaments Command, ATTN: AMSTA-TR-E/BLUE, Warren, MI 48397-5000.
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DISTRIBUTION STATEMENT A. Approved for public release; distribution is unlimited.
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