INTRODUCTION
PRELIMINAR STUDIES AND CONSIDERATIONS
MAINTENANCE AND DAMAGE PREVENTION
WORK ON BASIC VEHICLE
MOUNTING AND CONSTRUCTION
POWER TAKE-OFF
ELECTRIC AND ELECTRONIC SYSTEMS
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Body Builder Manual Part II, Specific Book LCV
V1.0, February 2015
5.4.11 Special service vehicles
In this section includes vehicles that perform a special service, such as rescue ve
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hicles, snow removal vehicles, vehicles for municipal use (e.g. street cleaning vehi
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cles).
Fig. 5-141 SPBGC54_027 Refuse vehicle
The bodies of this type of vehicles are often rigid or very rigid to torsion stresses.
For this reason, the use of a more flexible connection is recommended for the first
fixation point behind the cab (connection type F_3).
It may also be advisable to use a rigid connection, type R_1, in the area above the
rear axle.
See chapter 5.3 "Subframe attachment".
If required, the subframe can be reinforced at the rear by fitting a diagonal cross
or by making a box section.
Sometimes, it might be necessary to reduce the rear overhang, because of the great
stresses produced in this area.
See chapter 4.2 "Chassis frame modifications".
There are often special rules and requirements for this type of vehicle. Specific reg
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ulations must be complied with, depending on the country for which approval is
sought
NOTICE
- Permission for the construction of such vehicles must be obtained from HMC.
See General Book, chapter 2.4 “Contact possibilities“.
- For the installation of groups such as winches, snow plough devices, hydraulic
jack, etc.
See chapter 4.12 "Additional equipment".