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EN 15573:2008
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Earth-moving machinery - Design requirements for circulation on the road
07-05-2008
Foreword
Introduction
1 Scope
2 Normative references
3 Terms and definitions
4 Safety requirements and/or protective measures
4.1 General safety
4.2 Dimensions and masses
4.2.1 General
4.2.2 Maximum mass
4.2.3 Maximum axle load
4.2.4 Maximum length
4.2.5 Maximum width
4.2.6 Maximum height
4.3 Speed
4.3.1 Speed marking
4.3.2 Speedometer
4.4 Road preservation
4.4.1 Tyres and rims
4.4.2 Tracks
4.5 Dynamic stability
4.6 Steering system
4.6.1 Power assisted steering
4.6.2 Full power steering
4.7 Brake systems
4.8 Trailer connections
4.8.1 Coupling devices
4.8.2 Braking
4.8.3 Lighting socket
4.9 Operator's station
4.9.1 Visibility
4.9.2 Mirrors
4.9.3 Restraint system
4.10 Operator's station equipped with an enclosed cab
4.10.1 Demisting and defrosting systems
4.10.2 Wiper systems
4.10.3 Doors and windows
4.11 Operator's controls and indicators
4.11.1 General
4.11.2 Inadvertent activation
4.11.3 Pedals
4.11.4 Operating instrumentation
4.12 Lighting, signalling and marking lights, and
reflex-reflector devices
4.12.1 General
4.12.2 Width marker lamps
4.12.3 Special warning plates
4.13 Plates and inscriptions
4.13.1 Rear registration plate
4.13.2 Manufacturer's plate
4.13.3 Identification Number
4.14 Warning devices
4.15 Noise emission measurement
4.15.1 Limits
4.15.2 Conditions of measurement
4.15.3 Method of Measurement
4.15.4 Interpretation of results
4.16 Protruding appliance protection
4.17 Uncontrolled motion
4.18 Fenders
4.19 Fuel tanks
5 Verification of safety requirements and/or protective measures
Annex A (informative) Speed marking signs
A.1 General
A.2 Colour
A.3 Size
Annex B (normative) Ground contact pressure
B.1 General
B.2 Definitions
B.2.1 Crawler base, L[2]
B.2.2 Tread contact area, T[A]
B.3 Requirements
B.3.1 Calculation of average ground contact pressure,
P[G] - dual track systems
B.3.2 Calculation of average ground contact pressure,
P[G] - multi-track systems
Annex C (normative) Braking requirements
C.1 Machines with a design speed <= 40 km/h
C.2 Machines with a design speed > 40 km/h
C.2.1 Test conditions
C.2.2 Performance tests
C.3 Machines with a hydrostatic drive system
C.3.1 General requirements
C.3.2 Failure of the brakes
C.3.3 Brake testing
C.3.4 Machine recovery
Annex D (informative) Equivalent requirements
Annex E (informative) A-deviations
Bibliography
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