UNE-CEN/TS 1459-8:2018

This Technical Specification specifies requirements related to permanent mounted equipment for rough-terrain variable-reach tractors (here-after referred to as RTVR tractors ) and additional requirements for the combination.

This European Standard does not apply to:

machines designed primarily for earth moving, even if their buckets and blades are replaced with forks (see EN 474 series);

attachments.

This Technical Specification does not address hazards which may occur

a) when handling suspended loads which may swing freely;

b) when using RTVR tractors on public roads;

c) when operating in potentially explosive atmospheres;

d) when operating underground;

e) when towing trailers;

f) when fitted with a personnel work platform (additional requirements are given in EN 1459-3);

g) when using cruise-control.

This Technical Specification does not provide a method of calculation for fatigue and strength of material.

This document is not applicable to RTVR tractors manufactured before the date of its publication.