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♦COMMISSION OFTHE EUROPEAN COMMUNITIES
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Brussels ,6December 1978
PROPOSAL FOR ACOUNCIL DIRECTIVE ONTHE
approximation of "thelaws ofthe Member States relating totheoperating space ,
access tothedriving position (entry andexit facilities ),andtothedoors and
windows ofwheeled agricultural orforestry tractors ,
(presented "bytheCommission totheCouncil )
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EXPLANATORY MEMCRANIlUM
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Over 430 000tractors were manufactured inthe Community in1977 »
representing turnover ofalmost 3000million EUA.Pour out often
ofthese tractors were supplied tothe home market ofthe Member State
ofmanuf acture .Last year Community exports ofthis comnodity
exceeded imports byalmost 1000 million EUA .
These figures illustrate the economic significance ofthis sector and
explain why ,asearly as1969 »"theCouncil ,onaproposal from the
Commission ,felt that the removal of "barriers totrade inthis sector
was ofprimary importance (l).There were alarge number ofnational
rules inforce obliging manufacturers toadapt tractors tothe market
for which they were intended .
The Commission immediately embarked onthe necessary work .Inaccordance
with the method adopted for motor vehicles ,the Commission proposed to
the Council atype-approval directive for wheeled agricultural or
forestry tractors (2).This was adopted in1974 .Thedirective lays
down that several proposals may beforwared tothe Council each dealing
with various technical specifications fortractors .Asthese are
adopted ,Community specifications will gradually move towards harmonization .
Thirteen separate directives have already been adopted .This proposal
isthe fourth tobeforwarded inthe sector concerned this year .
The Commission isdetermined tocontinue its efforts andifthe Council ;
maintains the same momentum inadopting the relevant directives ,full
harmonization ofspecifications fortractors ,asenvisaged bythe
type-approval directive ,will beachieved within avery short time .
(1)General programme forthe removal oftechnical barriers totrade ,
0JH° C76,17.6.1969 .
(2)OJ L84,28.3.1974 .

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II.GENERAL
This proposal for adirective comes under theCommunity typa-approval procedure ,which
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wasthesubject ofCouncil Directive 74/150/EECof4March 1974 «
This Community type-approval procedure forwheeled agricultural orforestry tractors
has not sofar covered the operating space orwindows .;Since the adoption ofthe
directive ,some Member States have felt theneed tolay down requirements atnational
level governing these parts ofthe tractor .
Itisforthis reason that the Commission ,inagreement with theexperts from the
Member States ,considered itadvisable toinclude intheamendment tothe directive ,which isat
the same "time tobelaid "before Council ,provisions ontheoperating space and
windows ,forwhich reference will bemade toseparate directives „This step will j
supplement the Community type–approval procedure and enable the procedure tobe
applied inthe near future .
This document deals with theCommission 'sproposals relating tooperating space ,access
tothedriving position (entry andexit facilities ]andtowindows anddoors of
wheeled agricultural orforestry tractors having afixed orvariable drive-axle track
of 1150mmormore .The proposals lay down design requirements which aim atensuring
that thetractor driver canwork insafety andwithout undue fatigue (operating space ),
that hecanenter and leave the driving position easily andwithout danger andcan
safely operate the doors andwindows ,including the emergency exits .
III .COMMENTS ONTHE ARTICLES
The directive applies towheeled agricultural orforestry tractors with amaximum
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design speed ofbetween 6and25km/handafixed "orvariable drive-axle track of1"150 ipm
ormore (Article 1).
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Arfcicle 2incorporates into the EEC type approval procedure therequirements relating to
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theoperating space ,access todriving position andtowindows and doors ,aswell as
provisions toensure that tractors areused inconformity with therequirements of :
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thedirective incertain new Member States which donotyet have anational type– j
approval procedure . i
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Article 3lays down the procedure for adapting the directive totechnical progress . <
This procedure isdescribed inArticle 13ofthe Council Directive of4March 1974
onthe type-approval ofwheeled agricultural orforestry tractors .
Article 4lays down that Member States shall have aperiod ofeighteen months within
.which toadapt tothedirective (Article 4(l)). .
Finally ,the Commission must beinformed ingood time ofall draft provisions prepared
byMember States inthefield covered bythe Directive ;such information must enable
ittoformulate any comments itmayhave "onthedraft (Article 4(2)).
ItEV,CONSULTATION OFTHE EUROPEAN PARLIAMENT AND THE ECONOMIC AND SOCIAL COMMITTEE
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The opinion ofthese two bodies isrequired pursuant toArticle 100C2J oftheTreaty .

THECOUNCIL OF"THE "EUROPEAN COMMUNITIES ,
(-Living regard totheTreaty establishing theEuropean Economic Cc-mrunity ,andin
particular Article 1CQthoraof ,
Having regard totheproposal from theCommission , ■ (
Having regard totheopinion ofthe European Parliament ,
Having regard totheopinion oftheEconomic andSocial Committee ,
Whereas the technical requirements with which tractors must comply pursuant to
national legislation covers ,amongst other things ,theoperating space ,access
tothedriving position (entry andexit facilities ),aswell as .doors andwindows ;
Whereas these requirements differ from one Member States toanother ;whereas
thesame requirements should beadopted inallMember States ,either inaddition
toorinplace ofexisting legislation ,with aview totheimplementation ,for
each type oftractor ,ofthe EECtype–approval procedure which isthe subject
ofCouncil Directive 74/150/EECof4March 1974 ontheapproximation ofthe
laws oftheMember States relating tothetype-approval ofwheeled agricultural
orforestry tractors ^]asamended byDirective N°„„......... 0.■.• '
H°iS ADOPTED THIS DIRECTIVE :
Article 1
1„Tractor (agricultural orforestry )means anymotor vehicle ,fitted with wheels
orendless tracks ,having atleast two axj.es ,the main function ofwhich lies
initstractive power andwhich isspecially designed totow ,push ,carry or
power certain tools ,machinery ortrailers intended foragricultural orforestry
use .Itmaybeequipped to .carry aload and passengers .
2„This Directive shall apply only totractors defined inparagraph 1above which
arefitted with pneumatic tyres and which have twoaxles and amaximum design
speed ofbetween Sand25km/handafixed orvariable drive-axle track of
1150 mmofmore .
(1)0JN°84,28.3.1974 ,P.10/24
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rArticle 2 ~
NoMember State mayrefuee EECtypa-app^&val ornational typo-approval ofatracto !
orrefuse orprohibit thesale ,registration ,entry into service oruseofatree–
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torongrounds relating to :
–the operating space ;
–access tothedriving position (entry andexit facilities );
–doors and windows
where rfchesecomply with the provisions ofAnnex Itothis Directive .
Article 3
Anyamendments that arenecessary xnorder toadapt therequirements ofAnnex Ito
technical progress shall beadopted inaccordance with the procedure laid down in
Article 13ofDirective 74/150/EEC.'
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1.Member States shall bring into force the provi^pns necessary inorder tocomply
with this Directive within eighteen months after itsnotification and shell
forthwith inform the Commission thereof .
2.Assoon asthis Directive hasbeen notified ,Member States shall ensure that the
Commission isinformed ,insufficient time forittosubmit itscomments ,ofany
draft laws ,regulations oradministrative provisions which they intend doadopt
inthefield covered bythis Directive .
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Article 5
This Directive isaddressed tothe Member States *
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ANNEX I
I, Ooeratinn soace
1.1 "Operating space "means the minimum volume available tothe driver toenable
him tooperate thetractor safely and without undue fatigue .
1.2 The width ofthe operating space must beatleast 900 inm,ataheight of400–
500 mmabove theseat reference point (seeFigure l)as determined ,according
tothe method described inAppendix 1.
1.3 Vehicle components and accessories must not hamper the driver inhis
handling ofthe tractor .
1.4 The distance from the outer rim ofthe steering wheel tothe cab wall
ortoanyother manual control must beatleast 80mm0(seeFigure 2)
1.5 The rear wall ofthe cab ,ataheight of300-900 mmdetermined from the
median longitudinal plane ofthetractor passing through the seat reference'
point must beatleast 150 mmfrom the plane perpendicular tothe median
longitudinal plane ofthe tractor passing through the seat reference point
(seeFigure 2j.This wall must have awidth ofatleast 300 mmoneither side
ofthe median longitidunal plane ofthetractor passing through theseatreference point (seaFigure 3j.
1.6 The distance between the manual controls and the cab wall must beatleast
50mm (seeFigure 3).
1.7 The clearance between the seat reference point and the roof must beat
least 1050 mm(seeFigure 2),
II.Access tothedriving position (entry andexit facilities )
H.1 Itmust bepossible touse the entry and exit facilities without danger .
Provision pust not bemade for the use ofwheel hubs ,hub covers orwheel
rims asmeans ofentry orexit .
11.2The points ofaccess tothe driving position and tothe passenger seat must
befree ofany parts liable tocause injury :where such parts cannot be
avoided atthese points ,e.g. where aclutch pedal ispresent ,atleast
■onefootrest must beprovided either infront of,behind orbeside such parts .
11.3Steps ,integral foot recesses andrungs must have thefollowing minimum
dimensions :
Depth clearance :150 mmminimum .

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~'Width clearance :250 mmminimum
(Values lower than this minimum width areauthorized only
where justified ontechnical grounds .Where this istha
case ,the aim must tietoachieve thagreatest possible width
clearance ,which ,however ,must not beless than 150mm.) ;
Height clearance :120mmminimum and300mmmaximum (seeFigure 4).
11.4 Theupper step orrung must beeasily recognizable and attainable for aperson
leaving thevehicle .Inaddition ,the steps must beregularly spaced .
11.5 Kanhol ds(e,g,,hand rails ,grab handles ,etc.)must accompany allentry andexit
facilities ,They must bepermanently attached and fail readily tohand both from
theground and from the cab ,
IlaS Thelowest foothold must notbemore than 500mmabove theground (seeFigure 4).,
Steps ,integral foot recesses and rungs must not besmooth butmust bedesigned in
such away that the foot will not slip orslide .The metalwork ofsuch steps
and integral foot recesses must besufficiently open toprevent the accumulation
ofmud ,earth ,snow ,etc ,,that might increase therisk ofslipping .
III .Doors and v/indows
111.1 Theoperating devices for ctoors and windows must bedesigned and installed insuch
away that they constitute nodanger tothe driver nor any impediment tohimwhile
heisdriving .
111 .2Theopening angle ofthe door must permit entry and exit 'without ,danger
III,3Ventilation windows must beeasily adjustable ,
111,4 Atleast three apertures (which mayconsist ofduor(s ),windscreen ,side window (s),
roof ,etc,)must beprovided fortheanergency exit from thesafety cab .They must
becapable ofbeing opened from inside the cab .Each aperture ,except for the
doors ,must belocated onadifferent cabwall and have thefollowing minimum
dimensions :
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I side j[ ■diameterI width I[ height 1
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METHOD OrDETERMINING TUT SEAT REFERENCE POINT "S"
Definition ofthe seat reference point "5"
The seat reference point "S"isdefined asthe point inthe median longitudinal
plane ofthe seat where the tangential plane atthe base ofthe padded backrest
and ahorizontal intersect .This horizontal plane cuts the lower surface ofthe
seat pan panel 150mminfront oftheseat reference point "S".
Positioninq ofthe seat
The seat must beset inits rearmost and highest position .
Device for determinq the seat reference point "5"
The device illustrated inFigure 1consists ofapanel representing theseat pan
andother panels representing thebackrest .Thelowerbackrest panel isjointed j
atthelevel oftheiliac crests (Ajandthe lumbus (B),joint (B)being adjustable
inheight .
Method ofdetermining the seat reference point "S"
The seat reference point "S"must bedetermined byusing the device illustrated in
Figures 1and 2tosinulate useofthe seat bythe driver .The device must be
positioned onthe seat .Aforce of550 Nmust than beapplied atapoint 50mmin
front ofjoint "A"andthetwoparts ofthebackrest board must belightly pressed ,
tangentially against the padded backrest .
Itisnot possible todetermine atangent for each surface ofthe padded backrest
(below andabove thelumbar region ),thefollowing procedure must befollowed :
a)where itisnotpossible todetermine atangent tothelowest possible surface :
the lowest part ofthe backrest panel must belightly pressed against the padded
backrest inavertical position .

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b)where itisnotpossible todetermine adefinite tangent tothehighest pos­
sible surface :thejoint (B)must besetataheight of230 mmabove therefe­
rence point "S"ifthe lowest part ofthe backrest panel isvertical .Then the
twoparts ofthe backrest panel are pressed lightly andtangentially against the
padded backrest inavertical position . '

FIGURS 1Appendix 1
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ANNEX II " ~ –
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■ Name ofadministration ,
ANNEX TOTHE EEC TYPE-APPROV AL CERTIFICATES FOR ATRACTOR TYPE INRESPECT OF THE
OPERATING SPACE ,ACCESS TOTh£ DRIVING POSITION (ENTRY AND EXIT FACILITIES )AND DOORS
AND WINDOWS . j
(Article 4(2)andArticle 10ofCouncil Directive 74/150/EECof4March 1974 onthe
approximation ofthe laws ofthe Member States relating tothe EEC type-approval of
wheeled agricultural orforestry tractors ).
EEC type approval N°.
1.Component(s )orcharacteristic s)
–operating space
–access tothedriving position (entry andexit facilities )
–doors and windows '.
2.Make oftractor orbusiness name .ofmanufacturer
3.Type and commercial designation oftractor
4.Name and address ofmanufacturer *
5.Where applicable ,name and address ofmanufacturer 'sauthorized representative
6.Brief description oftractor
7.Description ofcomponent(s )and/orcharacteristic(s )mentioned under 1above
8..Tractor submitted for EECtype-approval on
S.Technical service performing thetests
10.Date ofreport issued bythat service
11.Number ofreport issued bythat service
12.Type-approval fortheoperating space (*),. access tothedriving position
(entry andexit )(*), doors and windows (*)hasbeen granted /refused (*).
Delete where inapplicable .

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15.Signaturs ••••••••••••••••••••••• •••«••• •• * ,
16.The following documents bearing the EEC type-approval number shown above are
appended hereto :
....................................... dimensional drawings
exploded view orphotograph ofthe cab
orentry and exit facilities .
17.Any other comments