I.S. EN 1726-1:1999

Foreword
Introduction
1 Scope
2 Normative references
3 Definitions
  3.1 Operator
  3.2 Normal operating position
  3.3 Low-lift height
  3.4 Automatically acting brakes
  3.5 Normal operating conditions
  3.6 Rated capacity
  3.7 Actual capacity
  3.8 Standard lift height
  3.9 Standard load centre distance
  3.10 Rated drawbar pull of tractors
  3.11 Forward driving direction and front end
4 List of hazards
5 Requirements
  5.1 General
  5.2 Starting/Moving
  5.3 Brakes
  5.4 Controls
  5.5 Power systems and accessories
  5.6 Systems for lifting and tilting
  5.7 Operator position
  5.8 Stability
  5.9 Protective devices
  5.10 Visibility/Lighting
  5.11 Environmental conditions
6 Verification of safety requirements and/or measures
  6.1 General
  6.2 Structural verification
  6.3 Functional verification
7 Information for use
  7.1 Residual hazards
  7.2 Instruction handbook
  7.3 Minimum marking
Annex A (normative) Verification of steering wheel
        kickback
  A.1 Scope
  A.2 Test conditions
       A.2.1 General
       A.2.2 Area
       A.2.3 Obstacle
       A.2.4 Reaction measurement
  A.3 Test procedure
  A.4 Results
Annex B (normative) Counterbalanced trucks with articulated
        steering - Verification of stability
  B.1 Scope
  B.2 Conditions of validity
  B.3 Test conditions
       B.3.1 Test procedure
       B.3.2 Conditions of the truck
       B.3.3 Effect of the operator's weight on stability
       B.3.4 Location of the truck on the test platform
       B.3.5 Test load
       B.3.6 Safety precautions
  B.4 Test procedure
  B.5 Tests for trucks fitted with attachments
Annex C (normative) Reach and straddle trucks - Verification
        of stability
  C.1 Conditions of validity
  C.2 Test procedure
Annex D (normative) Pallet stackers and high lift platform
        trucks - Verification of stability
  D.1 Conditions of validity
  D.2 Test procedure
Annex E (normative) Single side loading fork lift trucks
        - Verification of stability
  E.1 Scope
  E.2 Conditions of validity
  E.3 Test conditions
       E.3.1 Test procedure
       E.3.2 Conditions of the truck
       E.3.3 Effect of the operator's weight on stability
       E.3.4 Location of the truck on the test platform
       E.3.5 Test load
       E.3.6 Safety precautions
  E.4 Test procedure
  E.5 Tests for trucks fitted with attachments
Annex F (normative) Bi-directional and multi-directional
        trucks - Verification of stability
  F.1 Scope
  F.2 Conditions of validity
  F.3 Test conditions
       F.3.1 Test procedure
       F.3.2 Conditions for the truck
       F.3.3 Effect of the operator's weight on stability
       F.3.4 Location of the truck on the test platform
       F.3.5 Test load
       F.3.6 Safety precautions
  F.4 Test procedure
  F.5 Tests for trucks fitted with attachments
Annex G (normative) Lateral and front stacking trucks -
        Verification of stability
  G.1 Scope
  G.2 Conditions of validity
       G.2.1 General
       G.2.2 Normal operating conditions
  G.3 Test conditions
       G.3.1 Test procedure
       G.3.2 Conditions for the truck
       G.3.3 Effect of the operator's weight on stability
       G.3.4 Location of the truck on the test platform
       G.3.5 Test load
       G.3.6 Safety precautions
  G.4 Test procedure
  G.5 Tests for trucks fitted with attachments
Annex H (normative) Rough terrain trucks - Verification
        of stability
  H.1 Scope
  H.2 Conditions of validity
  H.3 Test conditions
       H.3.1 Test procedure
       H.3.2 Conditions for the truck
       H.3.3 Effect of the operator's weight on stability
       H.3.4 Location of the truck on the test platform
       H.3.5 Test load
       H.3.6 Safety precautions
  H.4 Test procedure
  H.5 Tests for trucks fitted with attachments
Annex J (normative) Industrial trucks operating in special
        conditions of stacking with load offset by powered
        devices - Additional verification of the stability
Annex K (normative) Trucks operated with masts tilted
        forward - Verification of stability
Annex L (normative) Trucks operating with offset load -
        Offset determined by the utilization
  L.1 Scope
  L.2 Conditions of validity
  L.3 Test conditions
       L.3.1 Test procedure
       L.3.2 Conditions for the truck
       L.3.3 Effect of the operator's weight on stability
       L.3.4 Location of the truck on the test platform
       L.3.5 Test load
       L.3.6 Safety precautions
  L.4 Test procedure
  L.5 Tests for trucks fitted with attachments
Annex M (normative) Verification of overhead guard -
        Impact drop test
  M.1 Scope
  M.2 Test conditions
       M.2.1 Test load
       M.2.2 Test procedure
       M.2.3 Requirements
Annex N (informative) Loading control
Annex O (normative) Seat belt - Requirements and test
        procedure
  O.1 Scope
  O.2 Terms and definitions
  O.3 Requirements
       O.3.1 Performance requirements
       O.3.2 Specific requirements for the strap
  O.4 Test equipment
       O.4.1 Test body block
  O.5 Test method
       O.5.1 Lateral pull test
       O.5.2 Forward pull test
       O.5.3 Retractor locking device
Annex ZA (informative) Clauses of this European Standard
         addressing essential requirements or other
         provisions of EU Directives

Applies to self-propelled industrial trucks including masted rough terrain trucks with removable and integrated attachments with a rated capacity up to and including 10,000 kg and to tractors with a rated drawbar pull up to and including 20,000 N.