Directive 2003/37/EC of the European Parliament and of the Council of 26 May 2003 on type-approval of agricultural or forestry tractors, their trailers and interchangeable towed machinery, together with their systems, components and separate technical units and repealing Directive 74/150/EEC (Text with EEA relevance.)
Date: 2003-05-26
Institutions: Council of the European Union, European Parliament
Subjects: agricultural implement, approval, commercial vehicle, tractor, vehicle parts

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DIRECTIVE 2003/37/EC OF THE EUROPEAN PARLIAMENT AND OF THE COUNCIL

of 26 May 2003

on type-approval of agricultural or forestry tractors, their trailers and interchangeable towed
machinery, together with their systems, components and separate technical units and repealing
Directive 74/150/EEC

(Text with EEA relevance)

THE EUROPEAN PARLIAMENT AND THE COUNCIL OF THE
EUROPEAN UNION,

(2)

Having regard to the Treaty establishing the European Com-
munity, and in particular Article 95 thereof,

Having regard to the proposal from the Commission (1),

Directive 74/150/EEC currently limits the scope of
the Community type-approval procedure to wheeled
agricultural or forestry tractors.
is therefore also
essential to extend its scope to other categories of
agricultural or forestry vehicles. This Directive is there-
fore a first step towards the regulation of other agricul-
tural motorised vehicles.

It

Having regard to the opinion of the European Economic and
Social Committee (2),

(3)

Acting in accordance with the procedure laid down in
Article 251 of the Treaty (3),

that an
Account should also be taken of
exemption procedure should be introduced for certain
vehicles built in limited numbers, end-of-series vehicles,
or those which take advantage of technical progress not
covered by a separate directive.

the fact

Whereas:

(1)

In connection with the harmonisation of approval
procedures, it has become essential to bring the pro-
visions of Council Directive 74/150/EEC of 4 March
1974 on the approximation of the laws of the Member
States relating to the type-approval of wheeled agricul-
tural or forestry tractors (4)
into line with those of
Council Directive 70/156/EEC of 6 February 1970 on
the approximation of the laws of the Member States
relating to the type-approval of motor vehicles and their
trailers (5) and those of Council Directive 92/61/EEC of
30 June 1992 relating to the type-approval of two- or
three-wheel motor vehicles (6).

(4)

(5)

( 1) OJ C 151 E, 25.6.2002, p. 1.
( 2) OJ C 221, 17.9.2002, p. 5.
( 3) Opinion of the European Parliament of 9 April 2002 (not yet
published in the Official Journal), Council Common Position of
16 December 2002 (OJ C 84 E, 8.4.2003, p. 1) and Decision of
the European Parliament of 8 April 2003 (not yet published in
the Official Journal).

( 4) OJ L 84, 28.3.1974, p. 10. Directive as last amended by
Commission Directive 2001/3/EC (OJ L 28, 30.1.2001, p. 1).
( 5) OJ L 42, 23.2.1970, p. 1. Directive as last amended by Com-
mission Directive 2001/116/EC (OJ L 18, 21.1.2002, p. 1).

( 6) OJ L 225, 10.8.1992, p. 72. Directive as last amended by Directive
2000/7/EC of the European Parliament and of the Council (OJ
L 106, 3.5.2000, p. 1).

This Directive being based on the principle of total
the period before EC type-approval
harmonisation,
becomes compulsory should be long enough to allow
the manufacturers of those vehicles to adjust to the new
harmonised procedures.

As a result of Council Decision 97/836/EC of 27 Novem-
ber 1997 with a view to accession by the European
Community to the Agreement of the United Nations
Economic Commission for Europe concerning the adop-
tion of uniform technical prescriptions for wheeled
vehicles, equipment and parts which can be fitted to
and/or be used on wheeled vehicles and the conditions
for reciprocal recognition of approvals granted on the
basis of
(Revised 1958 Agree-
ment) (7), the various international regulations to which
the Community has acceded must be complied with.
Also, certain tests should be harmonised with those
defined by the Organisation for Economic Cooperation
and Development (OECD) codes.

these prescriptions

(7) OJ L 346, 17.12.1997, p. 78.

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(6)

(7)

(8)

The measures necessary for the implementation of this
Directive should be adopted in accordance with Council
Decision 1999/468/EC of 28 June 1999 laying down
the procedures for the exercise of implementing powers
conferred on the Commission (1).

This Directive respects the fundamental rights and
observes the principles recognised in particular by the
Charter of Fundamental Rights of the European Union
as general principles of Community law.

Directive 74/150/EEC has been variously and substan-
tially amended, and should therefore be recast in the
interests of clarity and rationality,

HAVE ADOPTED THIS DIRECTIVE:

Article 1

Scope

1.
This Directive applies to the type-approval of vehicles,
whether built in one or more stages. It applies to vehicles
defined in Article 2(d) having a maximum design speed of not
less than 6 km/h.

This Directive also applies to the EC type-approval of the
systems, components and separate technical units intended for
use on such vehicles.

2.

This Directive does not apply to:

(a)

approval of single vehicles;

However, this procedure may apply to certain categories
of vehicles which fall within the scope of this Directive
and for which EC type-approval is obligatory;

(b) machinery that has been specially designed for forestry
use, such as skidders and forwarders as defined in
standard ISO 6814:2000;

(c)

(d)

forestry machinery based on chassis for earthmoving
equipment as defined in standard ISO 6165:2001;

interchangeable machinery that is fully raised from the
ground when the vehicle to which it is attached is in use
on a road.

( 1) OJ L 184, 17.7.1999, p. 23.

Article 2

Definitions

For the purposes of this Directive:

(a)

(b)

(c)

(d)

(e)

(f)

(g)

(h)

(i)

(j)

‘EC type-approval’ means the procedure whereby a Mem-
ber State certifies that a type of vehicle, system, com-
ponent or separate technical unit satisfies the relevant
technical requirements of this Directive; the EC type-
approval of systems, components and separate technical
units may also be referred to as ‘EC component type-
approval’;

the procedure
‘multi-stage EC type-approval’ means
whereby one or more Member States certify that,
depending on the state of completion, an incomplete or
completed vehicle type satisfies the relevant technical
requirements of this Directive;

‘approval of single vehicles’ means the procedure whereby
a Member State certifies that a vehicle approved individu-
ally satisfies the national requirements;

‘vehicle’ means any tractor, trailer or interchangeable
towed machinery, whether complete,
incomplete or
completed, which is intended to be used in agriculture or
forestry;

‘vehicle category’ means any set of vehicles which have
identical design characteristics;

‘type of vehicle’ means vehicles of a particular category
which do not differ in the essential respects referred to in
Annex II, Chapter A; the different variants and versions
of a type of vehicle set out in Annex II, Chapter A are
permissible;

‘base vehicle’ means any incomplete vehicle, the vehicle
identification number of which is retained during sub-
sequent stages of the multi-stage EC type-approval pro-
cess;

‘incomplete vehicle’ means any vehicle which still needs
completion in at least one further stage in order to meet
all the relevant requirements of this Directive;

‘completed vehicle’ means a vehicle resulting from the
process of multi-stage EC type-approval which meets all
the relevant requirements of this Directive;

‘tractor’ means any motorised, wheeled or tracked agricul-
tural or forestry tractor having at least two axles and a
maximum design speed of not less than 6 km/h, the main
function of which lies in its tractive power and which has
been especially designed to pull, push, carry and actuate
certain interchangeable equipment designed to perform
agricultural or forestry work, or to tow agricultural or
forestry trailers; it may be adapted to carry a load in the
context of agricultural or forestry work and/or may be
equipped with passenger seats;

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(k)

(l)

‘trailer’ means any towed agricultural or forestry trailer
intended mainly to carry loads and designed to be towed
by a tractor for agricultural or forestry purposes; trailers
of which part of the load is borne by the drawing vehicle
fall within this category; any vehicle coupled to a tractor
and permanently incorporating an implement shall be
assimilated to an agricultural or forestry trailer if the ratio
of the technically permissible gross mass to the unladen
mass of that vehicle is equal to or greater than 3,0 and if
the vehicle has not been designed to process materials;

‘interchangeable towed machinery’ means any instrument
used in agriculture or forestry which is designed to be
towed by a tractor and changes or adds to its functions;
it may include a load platform designed and constructed
to receive any tools and appliances needed for those
purposes, and to store temporarily any materials pro-
duced or needed during work; any vehicle intended to be
towed by a tractor and permanently incorporating an
implement or designed to process materials shall be
considered interchangeable towed machinery if the ratio
of the technically permissible gross mass to the unladen
mass of that vehicle is less than 3,0;

(m)

‘system’ means a set of devices, combined to perform a
specific function in a vehicle;

(n)

‘component’ means a device, intended to be part of a
vehicle, which may be type-approved independently of a
vehicle;

(o)

(p)

‘separate technical unit’ means a device, intended to be
part of a vehicle, which may be type-approved separately
but only in relation to one or more specified types of
vehicles;

‘manufacturer’ means the natural or legal person who is
responsible to the EC type-approval authority for all
aspects of the type-approval process and for ensuring
conformity of production, regardless of whether that
person be directly involved in all stages of the construc-
tion of a vehicle, system, component or separate technical
unit; the following are also considered to be manufac-
turers:

(i)

any natural or legal person who, for his own
use, designs, has designed, manufactures or has
manufactured a vehicle, system, component or
separate technical unit;

(ii)

any natural or legal person who is responsible for
ensuring compliance with this Directive at the time
a vehicle, system, component or separate technical
unit is placed on the market or enters into service;

A manufacturer’s representative is a natural or legal
person established in the Community, duly appointed by
the manufacturer to represent him vis-à-vis the competent
authority and to act on his behalf, in the field of this
Directive.

In the following where reference is made to the term
‘manufacturer’ it must be understood as a manufacturer
or his representative.

‘entry into service’ means the first use for its intended
purpose within the Community of any vehicle which
requires no installation or adjustment by the manufac-
turer or a third party designated by him prior to its first
use; the date it is registered or placed for the first time on
the market shall be considered the date of entry into
service;

‘EC type-approval authority’ means the authority in a
Member State which is responsible for all aspects of the
approval of a type of vehicle, system, component or
separate technical unit, and which issues and, where
appropriate, withdraws EC type-approvals, serves as the
contact point for the EC type-approval authorities in the
other Member States and checks the measures taken by
the manufacturer in order to ensure product conformity;

‘technical service’ means the organisation or body that
has been appointed as a testing laboratory to carry out
tests or inspections on behalf of the EC type-approval
authority in a Member State; this function may also be
carried out by the EC type-approval authority itself;

(q)

(r)

(s)

(t)

‘separate directives’ means the directives listed in Annex II,
Chapter B;

(u)

(v)

(w)

‘EC type-approval certificate’ means one of the forms
appearing in Annex II, Chapter C, or the corresponding
annex to a separate directive, setting out what information
is to be supplied by the EC type-approval authority;

‘information document’ means one of the forms appear-
ing in Annex I, or the corresponding annex to a separate
directive, setting out what information is to be supplied
by the applicant;

‘information folder’ means the complete folder or file
containing, in particular, the data, drawings and photo-
graphs required as per Annex I and supplied by the
applicant to the technical service or EC type-approval
authority as required by the information document
provided for in a separate directive or in this Directive;

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‘information package’ means the information folder plus
any test reports or other documents that the technical
services or EC type-approval authority has added to the
information folder while carrying out its tasks;

4.
Applications for EC type-approval of a type of vehicle,
system, component or separate technical unit may be submit-
ted to only a single Member State. A separate application shall
be submitted for each type to be approved.

(x)

(y)

(z)

‘index to the information package’ means the document
setting out the contents of the information package which
has been suitably numbered or otherwise marked in order
clearly to identify all pages;

‘certificate of conformity’ means the document set out in
Annex III, delivered by the manufacturer, in order to
certify that a particular vehicle, approved according to
this Directive, complies with all applicable regulatory
instruments at the time of its production and stating that
it may be registered or put into service in all Member
States without any additional inspection.

Article 3

Application for EC type-approval

1.
The manufacturer shall submit an application for vehicle
EC type-approval to the approval authority of a Member State.
It shall be accompanied by an information folder containing
the information required by Annex I.

With regard to the EC type-approval of systems, components
and separate technical units, the information folder shall also
be made available to the EC type-approval authority until EC
type-approval is granted or refused.

In the case of multi-stage EC type-approval, the infor-

2.
mation to be supplied shall consist of:

(a)

(b)

at stage one: those parts of the information folder and
the EC type-approval certificates required for a complete
vehicle which correspond to the state of completion of
the base vehicle;

at the second and subsequent stages: those parts of the
information folder and the EC type-approval certificates
which are relevant to the current stage of construction
and a copy of the EC type-approval certificate for the
incomplete vehicle issued at
in
addition, the manufacturer shall supply a detailed list of
the changes and additions which he has made to the
incomplete vehicle.

the previous stage;

3.
The manufacturer shall submit an application for EC
type-approval of a system, component or separate technical
unit to the EC type-approval authority in a Member State. It
shall be accompanied by an information folder as required by
the separate directive.

Article 4

The EC type-approval process

1.

Each Member State shall grant:

(a)

(b)

(c)

the EC type-approval to the vehicle types which conform
to the particulars in the information folder and which,
according to their category, meet the technical require-
ments of all the separate directives set out in Annex II,
Chapter B;

the multi-stage EC type-approval to incomplete or com-
pleted base vehicles which conform to the particulars in
the information folder and which meet the technical
requirements of all the separate directives set out in
Annex II, Chapter B;

system, component or separate technical unit EC type-
approval to all types of systems, components or separate
technical units which conform to the particulars in
the information folder and which meet the technical
requirements contained in the corresponding separate
directive listed in Annex II, Chapter B.

Where the system, component or separate technical unit
to be approved fulfils its function or offers a specific
feature only in conjunction with other parts of the
vehicle, and where, for this reason, compliance with one
or more requirements can be verified only when the
system, component or separate technical unit
to be
approved operates in conjunction with other vehicle
parts, whether real or simulated, the scope of the EC type-
approval of the system, component or separate technical
unit must be restricted accordingly.

In this case, the EC type-approval certificate for such a
system, component or separate technical unit shall indi-
cate any restrictions on its use and any conditions for
fitting it. Observance of these restrictions and conditions
shall be verified at the time of EC type-approval of the
vehicle.

2.
If a Member State finds that a vehicle, system, component
or separate technical unit which complies with the provisions
of paragraph 1 is nevertheless a serious risk to road safety, the
environment or occupational safety, it may refuse to grant EC
type-approval. It shall forthwith notify the other Member
States and the Commission thereof, stating the reasons on
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3.
For each vehicle type in respect of which they have
granted, refused to grant or withdrawn EC type-approval, the
approval authority in each Member State shall send a copy of
the EC type-approval certificate accompanied by the attach-
ments specified in Chapter C of Annex II to the type-approval
authorities in the other Member States within one month.

5.
The amendment shall be considered to be an ‘extension’
and the type-approval authority in the Member State which
granted the initial EC type-approval shall issue a revised EC
type-approval certificate bearing an extension number that
clearly states the reason for the extension and its date of re-
issue in the following cases:

4.
Each month, the EC type-approval authority in each
Member State shall send a list containing the particulars shown
in Annex VI of the EC type-approvals for systems, components
or separate technical units which it has granted, refused to
grant or withdrawn during the month in question to the EC
type-approval authorities in the other Member States.

These authorities, on receiving an application from the EC
type-approval authority in another Member State,
shall
immediately send it a copy of the EC type-approval certificate
for the system, component or separate technical unit in
question and/or an information package for each type of
system, component or separate technical unit in respect of
which it has issued, refused to issue or withdrawn EC type-
approval.

Article 5

Amendments to EC type-approvals

1.
The Member State which has granted EC type-approval
shall take the necessary measures to ensure that it is informed
of any change in the particulars appearing in the information
package.

2.
An application for amendment of an EC type-approval
shall be submitted exclusively to the Member State which
granted the initial EC type-approval.

If,

3.
in the case of EC type-approval, any particulars
appearing in the information package have changed, the EC
type-approval authority in the Member State which granted
the initial EC type-approval shall issue revised pages of the
information package as necessary, marking each revised page
to show clearly the nature of the change and the date of re-
issue.

A consolidated, updated version of the information package,
accompanied by a detailed description of the amendment,
shall also be considered to meet this requirement.

(a)

if further inspections are required;

(b)

(c)

if any information in the EC type-approval certificate,
with the exception of its attachments, has changed;

if the requirements of a separate directive which applied
on the date from which first entry into service is
prohibited have changed since the date which currently
appears in the vehicle EC type-approval certificate.

If the EC type-approval authority in the Member State
6.
finds that an
which granted the initial EC type-approval
to an information package warrants further
amendment
inform the
inspections or fresh tests or checks,
issue the documents
manufacturer accordingly and shall
referred to in paragraphs 3, 4 and 5 only after carrying out
tests or checks which have produced satisfactory results.

it shall

Article 6

Certificate of conformity and EC type-approval mark

1.
In his capacity as holder of a vehicle EC type-approval
certificate, the manufacturer shall issue a certificate of con-
formity.

This certificate, specimens of which are given in Annex III, shall
accompany each vehicle, whether complete or incomplete,
manufactured in conformity with the approved vehicle type.

2.
For purposes of vehicle taxation or registration, Member
States may, after giving at least three months’ notice to the
Commission and the other Member States, require particulars
not mentioned in Annex III to be added to the certificate of
conformity, provided such particulars are explicitly stated in
the information package or can be derived from it by a simple
calculation.

4.
Each time amended pages or a consolidated, updated
version are issued, the index to the information package
attached to the EC type-approval certificate shall also be
amended to show the most recent dates of amendment, or the
date of the consolidated, updated version.

3.
In his capacity as holder of an EC type-approval certifi-
cate for a system, component or separate technical unit,
the manufacturer shall affix to each component or unit
manufactured in conformity with the approved type the trade
name or mark, the type and/or, if the separate directive so
provides, the EC type-approval mark or number.

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4.
In his capacity as holder of an EC type-approval certifi-
cate which, in accordance with Article 4(1)(c), includes restric-
tions on the use of the system, component or separate
technical unit in question, the manufacturer shall provide with
each system, component or separate technical unit detailed
information on these restrictions and shall
indicate any
conditions for fitting it.

Article 7

Registration, sale and entry into service

1.
Each Member State shall register new type-approved
vehicles, permit their sale or permit their entry into service on
grounds relating to their construction and functioning only if
they are accompanied by a valid certificate of conformity.

Each Member State shall permit the sale of incomplete vehicles
but may refuse their permanent registration and entry into
service until such time as they are completed.

2.
Each Member State shall permit the sale or entry into
service of systems, components or separate technical units
only if these systems, components or separate technical units
comply with the requirements of the corresponding separate
directives and the requirements referred to in Article 6(3).

Article 8

Exemptions

The requirements of Article 7(1) shall not apply to
1.
vehicles intended for use by the armed forces, civil protection,
fire-fighting or public order services or to vehicles type-
approved in accordance with paragraph 2 of this Article.

2.
Each Member State may, at the request of the manufac-
turer, exempt the vehicles referred to in Articles 9, 10 and 11
from one or more of the provisions of one or more of the
separate directives.

Every year, the Member States shall send the Commission and
other Member States a list of the exemptions granted.

Every year, the Member States shall send the Commission a
list of the EC type-approvals of these vehicles. The Member
State granting such an EC type-approval shall send a copy of
the information documents and the EC type-approval certifi-
cate and all its attachments to the approval authorities in the
other Member States designated by the manufacturer, stating
the nature of the exemptions which have been granted. Within
three months, these Member States shall decide whether they
accept the EC type-approval for vehicles to be registered within
their territory and, if so, for how many vehicles.

Article 10

End-of-series vehicles

1.
For end-of-series vehicles, Member States may, at the
request of the manufacturer, within the quantitative limits set
out in Annex V, Section B, and for the limited period specified
in the third subparagraph, register and permit the sale or entry
into service of new vehicles that conform to a type of vehicle
the approval of which is no longer valid.

The first subparagraph shall apply solely to vehicles which:

(a)

are on Community territory, and

(b)

are accompanied by a valid certificate of conformity
issued when the EC type-approval of the vehicle in
question was still valid, but which was not registered or
placed in service before the said approval lost its validity.

This option shall be restricted to a period of 24 months for
complete vehicles and 30 months for completed vehicles from
the date of expiry of the EC type-approval.

2.
In order to apply paragraph 1 to one or more types of
vehicles in a specific category, their manufacturer must submit
a request to the competent authorities in each Member State
affected by the entry into service of that type of vehicle. The
request must specify the technical and/or economic grounds
on which it is based.

Article 9

Vehicles produced in small series

Within three months,
these Member States shall decide
whether or not to authorise the registration of the type of
vehicle in question in their territory, and if so for how many
vehicles.

For vehicles produced in small series, the number of vehicles
registered, offered for sale or put into service each year in each
Member State shall be limited to the maximum number of
units indicated in Annex V, Section A.

Each Member State affected by the entry into service of these
types of vehicles shall be responsible for ensuring that their
manufacturer complies with Annex V, Section B.

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Article 11

Incompatibility of vehicles, systems, components or sep-
arate technical units

For vehicles, systems, components or separate technical units
designed in accordance with techniques or principles that are
incompatible with one or more of the requirements of one or
more of the separate directives:

(a)

a Member State may grant a provisional EC type-approval.
In this case, it must, within one month, send a copy of
the EC type-approval certificate and its attachments to
the approval authorities in the other Member States and
to the Commission. At the same time, it shall send the
Commission a request for authorisation to grant EC type-
approval under this Directive.

That request must be accompanied by a file containing
the following information:

(i)

the reasons for which the techniques or principles
at issue make the vehicle, system, component or
incompatible with the
separate technical unit
requirements of one or more of the relevant separate
directives;

(ii)

a description of the safety, environmental protection
or occupational safety issues raised and of the action
taken;

(iii) a description of the tests, together with their results,
which show that the level of safety, environmental
protection and occupational safety guaranteed is at
least equivalent to that guaranteed by the require-
ments of one or more of the relevant separate
directives;

(b) within three months of receipt of the complete file,
the Commission shall submit a draft decision to the
committee referred to in Article 20(1). In accordance
with the procedure referred to in Article 20(2), the
Commission shall decide whether or not to authorise the
Member State to grant an EC type-approval under this
Directive.

Only the request for an authorisation and the draft
decision shall be sent to the Member States in their
national language(s);

(c)

if the request is approved, the Member State may grant
an EC type-approval under this Directive. In this case, the
decision must also state whether restrictions are to be
imposed on the validity of such EC type-approvals. In no
case shall the period of validity of the EC type-approval
be less than 36 months;

directives, the Member States shall convert those EC type-
approvals into EC type-approvals which comply with this
Directive, allowing the time needed for the necessary
changes to components or separate technical units, in
particular, the removal of any references to restrictions
or exemptions;

(e)

the action needed to adapt

if
the specific separate
directives has not been taken, the validity of the EC type-
approvals granted under this Article may be extended, at
the request of the Member State having granted the
EC type-approval, by means of another Commission
decision;

(f)

an exemption granted for the first time under this Article
can serve as a reference for the Committee referred to in
Article 20(1) for further, identical requests.

Article 12

Equivalence

1.
Acting by a qualified majority on a proposal from
the Commission, the Council may acknowledge equivalence
between the conditions or provisions for EC type-approval of
vehicles, systems, components and separate technical units
established by this Directive together with the separate direc-
tives, and the procedures established by international regu-
lations or regulations of third countries in the framework of
multilateral agreements or bilateral agreements between the
Community and third countries.

2.
The equivalence of EC type-approvals issued on the basis
of the separate directives on motor vehicles as defined in
Directive 70/156/EEC and set out in Annex II, Chapter B,
Part II-A, to this Directive, is acknowledged.

3.
The equivalence of type-approvals issued on the basis of
the UN/ECE regulations which are annexed to the revised 1958
Agreement set out in Annex II, Chapter B, Part II-B, to this
Directive, is acknowledged.

(d) where the separate directives have been adapted to
technical progress in such a way that the types of
vehicles, systems, components or separate technical units
approved under this Article comply with the amended

4.
The equivalence of the test bulletins issued on the basis
of the standardised OECD codes set out in Annex II, Chapter B,
Part II-C, to this Directive is acknowledged as an alternative to
the test reports drawn up under the separate directives.

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Article 13

Where, after such consultations, the Commission concludes:

Arrangements to ensure conformity of production

1.
A Member State granting an EC type-approval shall take
the measures referred to in Annex IV in relation to that
approval to verify, where appropriate in cooperation with the
EC type-approval authorities in the other Member States, that
adequate arrangements have been made to ensure that the
vehicles, systems, components or separate technical units
produced conform to the approved type.

2.
A Member State which has granted an EC type-approval
shall take the measures referred to in Annex IV in relation to
that approval to verify, where appropriate in cooperation with
the EC type-approval authorities in the other Member States,
that the arrangements referred to in paragraph 1 continue to
be adequate and that the vehicles, systems, components or
separate technical units produced continue to conform to the
approved type.

Verification to ensure that products conform to the approved
type shall be limited to the procedures set out in Section 2 of
Annex IV.

Article 14

Obligation to provide information

The competent EC type-approval authorities in the Member
States shall
inform each other within one month of any
withdrawal of EC type-approval and of the reasons for any
such measure.

Article 15

Safeguard clauses

1.
If a Member State establishes that vehicles, systems,
components or separate technical units of a particular type
pose a serious risk to road safety or occupational safety
although they are accompanied by a valid certificate of
conformity or are properly marked, it may, for a maximum
period of six months, refuse to register such vehicles or
prohibit the sale or entry into service in its territory of such
vehicles, systems, components or separate technical units.

It shall forthwith notify the other Member States and the
Commission thereof, stating the reasons on which its decision
is based.

(a)

(b)

that the measure is justified, it shall immediately inform
the Member State which initiated the action and the other
Member States;

immediately
that the measure is not justified,
inform the Member State which initiated the action and
the manufacturer.

it shall

Where the decision described in paragraph 1 is justified
because of a gap in one of the separate directives, the decision
to maintain it shall be adopted in accordance with the
procedure provided for in Article 20(2).

Article 16

Failure to conform to the approved type

Failure to conform to the approved type occurs where
1.
deviations from the particulars in the EC type-approval
certificate and/or the information package are found and
where these deviations have not been authorised under
Article 5(3) by the Member State which granted the EC type-
approval.

A vehicle is not to be considered to deviate from the approved
type where the tolerances permitted by separate directives are
met.

If a Member State which has granted EC type-approval
2.
finds that vehicles, systems, components or separate technical
units accompanied by a certificate of conformity or bearing an
EC type-approval mark do not conform to the type it has
approved, it shall take the necessary measures to ensure that
the vehicles, systems, components or separate technical units
produced conform to the approved type.

The EC type-approval authority in that Member State shall
inform those of the other Member States and the Commission
of the measures taken, which may extend to withdrawal of EC
type-approval.

3.
The authority responsible for EC type-approval of the
vehicle shall ask the Member State which granted EC type-
approval of the system, component, separate technical unit or
incomplete vehicle to take the necessary action to ensure that
the vehicles produced conform to the approved type in the
case of:

In the situations described in paragraph 1, the Com-
2.
mission shall enter into consultation with the parties concerned
as soon as possible.

(a)

EC vehicle type-approval where non-conformity of a
vehicle arises exclusively from non-conformity of a
system, component or separate technical unit, or

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(b) multi-stage EC type-approval where non-conformity of a
completed vehicle arises exclusively from non-conformity
of a system, component or separate technical unit
forming part of the incomplete vehicle, or of the incom-
plete vehicle itself.

It shall forthwith inform the Commission thereof, and para-
graph 2 shall apply.

(c)

the introduction into the separate directives of provisions
relating to the EC type-approval of separate technical
units.

2.
If, pursuant to Decision 97/836/EC, new regulations or
amendments to existing regulations which the Community
has accepted are introduced, the Commission shall, as a result,
adapt the Annexes to this Directive, in accordance with the
procedure set out in Article 20(2).

Article 17

Verification of non-conformity

Article 20

Committee

If a Member State finds that vehicles, systems, components or
separate technical units accompanied by an EC certificate of
conformity or bearing an EC type-approval mark do not
conform to the approved type, it may ask the Member State
which granted the EC type-approval to verify that the vehicles,
systems, components or separate technical units produced
conform to the approved type.

Such action shall be taken as soon as possible, and in any case
within six months of the date of the request.

Article 18

Notification of decisions and legal remedies available

All decisions refusing or withdrawing EC type-approval,
refusing registration or prohibiting entry into service or sale
taken pursuant to the provisions adopted in implementation
of this Directive shall state the grounds on which they are
based.

All such decisions shall be notified to the party concerned who
shall, at the same time, be informed of the remedies available
to him under the laws in force in the Member States and of
the time limits allowed for the exercise of such remedies.

Article 19

Amendment of the Annexes to this Directive or of the
separate directives

1.
The measures necessary for the implementation of this
Directive relating to the subject-matter referred to below shall
be adopted in accordance with the procedure set out in
Article 20(2):

1.

The Commission shall be assisted by a committee.

2. Where reference is made to this paragraph, Articles 5
and 7 of Decision 1999/468/EC shall apply, having regard to
the provisions of Article 8 thereof.

The period laid down in Article 5(6) of Decision 1999/468/EC
shall be set at three months.

3.

The committee shall adopt its rules of procedure.

Article 21

Notification of the EC type-approval authorities and
technical services

The Member States shall notify the Commission and the

1.
other Member States of the names and addresses of:

(a)

(b)

the EC type-approval authorities and, where appropriate,
the fields for which they are responsible, and

the technical services which they have appointed, specify-
ing for which test procedures each of these bodies has
been appointed.

The technical services notified must meet the harmonised
standard on the operation of testing laboratories (EN —
ISO/IEC 17025:2000) subject to the following conditions:

(i)

(ii)

a manufacturer may be appointed as a technical
service only where this is expressly provided for by
separate directives or alternative regulations;

the use of outside equipment by a technical service,
with the agreement of the EC type-approval auth-
ority, is authorised.

(a)

(b)

the changes needed to adapt the Annexes to this Directive,
or

A notified technical service shall be presumed to meet

2.
the harmonised standard referred to in paragraph 1(b).

the changes needed to adapt the technical provisions of
the separate directives, or

However, where appropriate, the Commission may ask the
Member States to provide supporting evidence.

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3.
Services in third countries may be notified as appointed
technical services only where this is provided for in a bilateral
or multilateral agreement between the Community and the
third country in question.

Article 22

Implementation

1.
The Member States shall adopt and publish the laws,
regulations and administrative provisions necessary to comply
with this Directive by 31 December 2004 at the latest. They
shall forthwith inform the Commission thereof.

They shall apply these provisions from 1 July 2005.

When Member States adopt these measures, they shall contain
a reference to this Directive or shall be accompanied by such
reference on the occasion of their official publication. The
methods of making such reference shall be laid down by the
Member States.

2. Member States shall communicate to the Commission
the main provisions of national law which they adopt in the
field covered by this Directive.

(a)

(b)

three years after the date of entry into force of the last
separate directive which must still be adopted for new
types of vehicles;

six years after the date of entry into force of the last
separate directive which must still be adopted for all
vehicles entered into service.

3. Member States may, at the request of the manufacturers,
apply this Directive to new types of vehicle as from the dates
of entry into force of all the related separate directives.

Article 24

Repeal

Directive 74/150/EEC shall be repealed with effect from

1.
1 July 2005.

References to Directive 74/150/EEC shall be construed
2.
as references to this Directive and read in accordance with the
correlation table set out in Annex VIII to this Directive.

Article 25

Entry into force

Article 23

This Directive shall enter into force on the day of its publication
in the Official Journal of the European Union.

Enforcement measures for the EC type-approval

As regards vehicles belonging to categories T1, T2

1.
and T3, Member States shall apply this Directive to:

(a)

new types of vehicles from 1 July 2005;

Article 26

Addressees

This Directive is addressed to the Member States.

(b)

all new vehicles entered into service from 1 July 2009.

Done at Brussels, 26 May 2003.

2.
For vehicle categories other than those referred to in
paragraph 1, once all the separate Directives for a vehicle
category as defined in Annex II are adopted, Member States
shall apply this Directive:

For the European Parliament

For the Council

The President

P. COX

The President

G. DRYS

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LIST OF ANNEXES

Model information documents

Definition of vehicle categories and vehicle types

List of requirements for the purposes of vehicle EC type-approval

Definition of special-purpose vehicles and list of requirements for the purposes of vehicle.
EC type-approval; applicability of the separate directives to special-purpose vehicles

Annex I

Annex II:

— Chapter A

— Chapter B

Appendix 1

Appendix 2

Procedures to be followed during vehicle EC type-approval

— Chapter C

Vehicle EC type-approval certificate

Appendix 1

Numbering system for the EC type-approval certificate

Annex III

Annex IV

Annex V

Annex VI

Annex VII

Annex VIII

EC certificate of conformity

Procedures to ensure conformity of production

Limits for small-series and end-of-series vehicles

List of EC type-approvals issued under separate directives

Procedures to be followed during multi-stage EC type-approval

Correlation table

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ANNEX I (3)

MODEL INFORMATION DOCUMENTS

(All the information documents referred to in this Directive and in the separate directives shall consist solely of
extracts from this exhaustive list and shall use its numbering system to the exclusion of all others.)

The following information, if applicable, must be supplied in triplicate and include a list of contents. Any drawings
must be supplied in appropriate scale and in sufficient detail on size A4 or on a folder of A4 format. Photographs, if
any, must show sufficient detail.

MODEL A

Exhaustive list

Model A should be used in the absence of an EC type-approval certificate granted under a separate directive on the
subject.

0.

0.1.

0.2.

GENERAL

Make(s) (trade mark registered by the manufacturer):

.............................................................................

Type (specify any variants and versions): ...................................................................................................

0.2.0.

Situation in relation to finishing of the vehicle:

for complete/completed/incomplete vehicle ( 1)

In the case of a completed vehicle, specify the name and address of the previous manufacturer
and the approval number of the incomplete or complete vehicle.

Trade name(s) (where appropriate):

............................................................................................................

Means of identification of type, if marked on the vehicle:

Manufacturer’s plate (location and method of affixing):

.........................................................................

Chassis identification number (location): ...................................................................................................

Category of vehicle (4): ...................................................................................................................................

Name and address of manufacturer:

...........................................................................................................

Location of and method of affixing statutory plates and inscriptions (photographs or drawings):
.............................................................................................................................................................................

Location of the EC type-approval mark on systems, components and separate technical units,
and method of affixing it: ..............................................................................................................................

Name(s) and address(es) of assembly plant(s): ...........................................................................................

0.2.1.

0.3.

0.3.1.

0.3.2.

0.4.

0.5.

0.6.

0.7.

0.8.

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1.

GENERAL CONSTRUCTION CHARACTERISTICS OF THE VEHICLE

(Attach 3/4 front and 3/4 rear photographs or drawings of a representative version, and a
dimensioned drawing of the entire vehicle)

Number of axles and wheels: ........................................................................................................................

Number and position of axles with twinned wheels (if applicable): .....................................................

Number and position of steered axles:

.......................................................................................................

Powered axles (number, position, interconnection): ................................................................................

Braked axles (number, position):

.................................................................................................................

Position and arrangement of the engine:

...................................................................................................

Position of the steering wheel: right/left/centre (1)

Reversible driving position: yes/no (1)

Chassis: backbone/chassis with side members/articulated chassis/other (1)

Vehicle designed for on-road use on the: right/left ( 1)

MASSES AND DIMENSIONS (5) (in kg and mm) (Refer to drawings where applicable)

Unladen mass(es):

1.1.

1.1.1.

1.1.2.

1.1.3.

1.1.4.

1.2.

1.3.

1.4.

1.5.

1.6.

2.

2.1.

2.1.1.

Unladen mass(es) in running order (16)

(serving as a reference point for the various separate directives) (including the roll-over protection
structure, excluding optional accessories, but with coolant, lubricants, fuel, tools and driver) (6):

— maximum: ..............................................................................................................................................

— minimum:

..............................................................................................................................................

Distribution of this (these) mass(es) among the axles and,
in the case of a semi-trailer (or
interchangeable towed machinery) or a centre-axle trailer (or interchangeable towed machinery),
...................................................................................................................
the load on the coupling point:

Maximum mass(es) as declared by the manufacturer:

.............................................................................

Technically permissible maximum laden mass(es) of vehicle according to the tyre specification: .

in the case of a semi-trailer (or
Distribution of this (these) mass(es) among the axles and,
interchangeable towed machinery) or a centre-axle trailer (or interchangeable towed machinery),
...................................................................................................................
the load on the coupling point:

Limits on the distribution of this (these) mass(es) among the axles (specify the minimum limits
in percentages on the front axle and on the rear axle) and, in the case of a semi-trailer (or
interchangeable towed machinery) or a centre-axle trailer (or interchangeable towed machinery),
...................................................................................................................
the load on the coupling point:

2.1.1.1.

2.2.

2.2.1.

2.2.2.

2.2.3.

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2.2.3.1.

Mass(es) and tyre(s):

Axle No

Tyres
(dimensions)

Load capacity

Technically permissible
maximum mass per axle

Maximum permissible vertical
load (7) on the coupling point

1

2

3

2.2.4.

2.3.

2.3.1.

2.4.

2.4.1.

2.4.2.

2.4.3.

2.4.4.

2.4.5.

2.4.6.

Payload(s) (16): ..................................................................................................................................................

Ballast masses (total weight, material, number of components):

..........................................................

Distribution of this (these) mass(es) among the axles: .............................................................................

Technically permissible towable mass(es) for the tractor in the case of:

Drawbar trailer (interchangeable towed machinery): ...............................................................................

Semi-trailer (interchangeable towed machinery): .....................................................................................

Centre-axle trailer (interchangeable towed machinery): ..........................................................................

Total technically permissible mass(es) of the tractor-trailer combination (interchangeable towed
machinery) (for each braking configuration of the trailer (interchangeable towed machinery): .....

.............................................................................................................................................................................

Maximum mass of the trailer (interchangeable towed machinery) which may be towed: ...............

Position of coupling point:

2.4.6.1.

Height above ground:

2.4.6.1.1.

Maximum height: ............................................................................................................................................

2.4.6.1.2.

Minimum height: ............................................................................................................................................

2.4.6.2.

Distance from the vertical plane passing through the axis of the rear axle: ........................................

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2.4.6.3.

Maximum static vertical load/technically permissible mass on the coupling point:

2.4.6.3.1.

— of the tractor: .........................................................................................................................................

2.4.6.3.2.

— of the semi-trailer (interchangeable towed machinery) or the centre-axle trailer (interchange-
able towed machinery): .......................................................................................................................

2.5.

2.5.1.

Wheelbase (8):

For semi-trailers (interchangeable towed machinery):

2.5.1.1.

— distance between the coupling pin and the first rear axle: ...........................................................

2.5.1.2.

— distance between the coupling pin and the rear of the semi-trailer (interchangeable towed
machinery): ............................................................................................................................................

2.6.

2.7.

Maximum and minimum width of track of each axle (measured between the symmetry planes
of the single or twin tyres normally fitted) (to be stated by the manufacturer) (9): ............................

Range of vehicle dimensions (overall and for on-road use):

2.7.1.

For chassis without bodywork:

2.7.1.1.

Length (10): ........................................................................................................................................................

2.7.1.1.1.

Maximum permissible length for the completed vehicle: .......................................................................

2.7.1.1.2.

Minimum permissible length for the completed vehicle: ........................................................................

2.7.1.2.

Width (11): .........................................................................................................................................................

2.7.1.2.1.

Maximum permissible width for the completed vehicle: ........................................................................

2.7.1.2.2.

Minimum permissible width for the completed vehicle:

........................................................................

2.7.1.3.

Height (in running order) (12) (for suspensions, if any, which are adjustable for height, state the
normal running position): .............................................................................................................................

2.7.1.4.

Forward overhang (13): ...................................................................................................................................

2.7.1.4.1.

Approach angle: ......... degrees

2.7.1.5.

Rear overhang (14): ..........................................................................................................................................

2.7.1.5.1.

Departure angle: ......... degrees

2.7.1.5.2.

Minimum and maximum permissible overhang of the coupling point (14):

.......................................

2.7.1.6.

Ground clearance (15):

2.7.1.6.1.

Between the axles: ...........................................................................................................................................

2.7.1.6.2.

Under the front axle(s): ..................................................................................................................................

2.7.1.6.3.

Under the rear axle(s): ....................................................................................................................................

2.7.1.7.

Extreme permissible positions of the centre of gravity of the body and/or interior fittings and/or
equipment and/or payload: ...........................................................................................................................

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2.7.2.

For chassis with bodywork:

2.7.2.1.

Length (10): ........................................................................................................................................................

2.7.2.1.1.

Length of the loading area:

...........................................................................................................................

2.7.2.2.

2.7.2.3.

Width (11): .........................................................................................................................................................

Height (in running order) (12) (for suspensions, if any, which are adjustable for height, state the
normal running position): .............................................................................................................................

2.7.2.4.

Forward overhang (13): ...................................................................................................................................

2.7.2.4.1.

Approach angle: ......... degrees

2.7.2.5.

Rear overhang (14): ..........................................................................................................................................

2.7.2.5.1.

Departure angle: ......... degrees

2.7.2.5.2.

Minimum and maximum permissible overhang of the coupling point (14):

.......................................

2.7.2.6.

Ground clearance (15):

2.7.2.6.1.

Between the axles: ...........................................................................................................................................

2.7.2.6.2.

Under the front axle(s): ..................................................................................................................................

2.7.2.6.3.

Under the rear axle(s): ....................................................................................................................................

2.7.2.7.

2.7.2.8.

3.

3.1.

Ramp angle (22): ......... degrees

Extreme permissible positions of the centre of gravity of the payload (in the case of non-uniform
load): ..................................................................................................................................................................

ENGINE

Part 1 — General

3.1.1.

P a r e n t e n g i n e / e n g i n e t y p e (1) (21)

3.1.2.

3.1.3.

3.1.3.1.

Manufacturer’s registered trade mark(s):

....................................................................................................

Type and commercial description of the parent engine and (where appropriate) of the family of
engine(s) (1): ......................................................................................................................................................

Means of identification of type, if marked on the engine(s) and method of affixing it:

Location, means of
characters:

identification and method of affixing the engine type identification
........................................................................................................................................................

3.1.3.2.

Location and method of affixing the EC component type-approval number: ....................................

3.1.4.

3.1.5.

3.1.6.

Name and address of manufacturer:

...........................................................................................................

Address(es) of assembly plant(s):

.................................................................................................................

Operating principle:

— spark/compression ignition (1)

— direct/indirect injection (1)

— two/four-stroke ( 1)

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3.1.7.

Fuel:

diesel/petrol/LPG/other( 1)

3.2.

Part 2 — Engine type

E s s e n t i a l c h a r a c t e r i s t i c s o f t h e e n g i n e t y p e

Description of the compression ignition engine:

Manufacturer: ..................................................................................................................................................

Type of engine fitted by the manufacturer:

...............................................................................................

Two/four-stroke (1)

Bore: ......... mm

Stroke: ......... mm

Number and arrangement of cylinders: ......................................................................................................

Cylinder capacity: ......... cm3

Engine rating: ......... min-1

Maximum torque: ......... min-1

3.2.1.

3.2.1.1.

3.2.1.2.

3.2.1.3.

3.2.1.4.

3.2.1.5.

3.2.1.6.

3.2.1.7.

3.2.1.8.

3.2.1.9.

3.2.1.10.

Compression ratio (2): ....................................................................................................................................

3.2.1.11.

Combustion system: .......................................................................................................................................

3.2.1.12.

Drawing(s) of combustion chamber and piston crown:

.........................................................................

3.2.1.13.

Minimum cross-section of inlet and exhaust pipes: .................................................................................

3.2.1.14.

Cooling system:

3.2.1.14.1.

Liquid:

3.2.1.14.1.1.

Type of liquid:

.................................................................................................................................................

3.2.1.14.1.2.

Circulation pump(s): with/without (1)

3.2.1.14.1.3.

Characteristics or make(s) and type(s) (if applicable): ..............................................................................

3.2.1.14.1.4.

Drive ratio(s) (if applicable): ..........................................................................................................................

3.2.1.14.2.

Air:

3.2.1.14.2.1.

Blower: with/without (1)

3.2.1.14.2.2.

Characteristics or make(s) and type(s) (if applicable): ..............................................................................

3.2.1.14.2.3.

Drive ratio(s) (if applicable): ..........................................................................................................................

3.2.1.15.

Temperature authorised by the manufacturer:

3.2.1.15.1.

Liquid cooling: maximum temperature at outlet: ......... K

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3.2.1.15.2.

Air cooling: reference point ..........................................................................................................................

Maximum temperature at reference point: ......... K

3.2.1.15.3.

3.2.1.15.4.

Maximum air supply temperature at the egress point of the inlet intercooler (where applicable):
......... K

Maximum temperature of exhaust gases in the exhaust pipes adjacent to the outlet flanges of the
exhaust manifold: ......... K

3.2.1.15.5.

Temperature of the lubricant: min.: ......... K, max.: ......... K

3.2.1.16.

Supercharger: with/without (1)

3.2.1.16.1.

Make: .................................................................................................................................................................

3.2.1.16.2.

Type: ..................................................................................................................................................................

3.2.1.16.3.

Description of the system (e.g. maximum pressure, discharge valve, where applicable): .................

.............................................................................................................................................................................

3.2.1.16.4.

Intercooler: with/without (1)

3.2.1.17.

3.2.1.18.

Inlet system: maximum permissible inlet depression at rated engine power under full engine
load: ......... kPa

Exhaust system: maximum permissible back pressure at rated engine power under full engine
load: ......... kPa

3.2.2.

Additional anti-pollution devices (if any, and if not covered by another heading)

Description and/or diagrams: .......................................................................................................................

3.2.3.

Fuel feed:

3.2.3.1.

Feed pump

Pressure (2) ......... kPa or characteristic diagram:

3.2.3.2.

Injection system:

3.2.3.2.1.

Pump:

3.2.3.2.1.1.

Make(s): .............................................................................................................................................................

3.2.3.2.1.2.

Type(s): ..............................................................................................................................................................

3.2.3.2.1.3.

Delivery: ......... mm3 (2) per injection or per cycle at a rated pump speed of: ......... min-1 (rated)
and of: ......... min-1 (maximum torque) respectively, or diagram.

Indicate method used: on engine/on test bench (1)

3.2.3.2.1.4.

Injection advance:

3.2.3.2.1.4.1.

Injection advance curve (2):

...........................................................................................................................

3.2.3.2.1.4.2.

Timing (2): .........................................................................................................................................................

3.2.3.2.2.

Injection piping:

3.2.3.2.2.1.

Length(s): ......... mm

3.2.3.2.2.2.

Internal diameter: ......... mm

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3.2.3.2.3.

Injector(s):

3.2.3.2.3.1.

Make(s): .............................................................................................................................................................

3.2.3.2.3.2.

Type(s): ..............................................................................................................................................................

3.2.3.2.3.3.

Starting pressure (2): ......... kPa, or diagram (1)

3.2.3.2.4.

Governor:

3.2.3.2.4.1.

Make(s): .............................................................................................................................................................

3.2.3.2.4.2.

Type(s): ..............................................................................................................................................................

3.2.3.2.4.3.

Cut-off initiation speed under full load (2): ......... min-1

3.2.3.2.4.4.

Maximum no-load speed (2): ......... min-1

3.2.3.2.4.5.

Idling speed (2): ......... min-1

3.2.3.3.

Cold-start system:

3.2.3.3.1.

Make(s): .............................................................................................................................................................

3.2.3.3.2.

Type(s): ..............................................................................................................................................................

3.2.3.3.3.

Description: ......................................................................................................................................................

3.2.4.

Valve timing:

3.2.4.1.

Maximum valve lift and opening and closing angles in relation to top dead centre or equivalent
characteristics: .................................................................................................................................................

3.2.4.2.

Reference clearances and/or setting range (1): ...........................................................................................

3.2.5.

Electronic control functions

If the engine has electronic control functions, relevant performance data must be provided: ........

3.2.5.1.

Make: .................................................................................................................................................................

3.2.5.2.

Type: ..................................................................................................................................................................

3.2.5.3.

Component number: ......................................................................................................................................

3.2.5.4.

Location of electronic control unit:

3.2.5.4.1.

Components detected: ...................................................................................................................................

3.2.5.4.2.

Components controlled: ................................................................................................................................

3.3.

Part 3 — Compression ignition engine family

E s s e n t i a l c h a r a c t e r i s t i c s o f e n g i n e f a m i l y

3.3.1.

List of engine types making up the family:

3.3.1.1.

Name of engine family: ..................................................................................................................................

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3.3.1.2.

Specifications of engine types within the family:

Parent
engine

Engine types

Number of cylinders

Nominal rating (min-1)

Fuel intake per stroke (mm3) at nominal rating

Net rated power (kW)

Maximum torque (min-1)

Fuel intake per stroke (mm3) at maximum torque

Maximum torque (Nm)

Idling speed (min-1)

Cylinder capacity as a percentage of the parent engine

100

3.4.

Part 4 — Engine type within the family

E s s e n t i a l c h a r a c t e r i s t i c s o f t h e f a m i l y ’ s p a r e n t e n g i n e (21)

3.4.1.

Description of the compression ignition engine:

3.4.1.1.

Manufacturer: ..................................................................................................................................................

3.4.1.2.

Type of engine fitted by the manufacturer:

...............................................................................................

3.4.1.3.

Two/four-stroke (1)

3.4.1.4.

Bore: ......... mm

3.4.1.5.

Stroke: ......... mm

3.4.1.6.

Number and arrangement of cylinders: ......................................................................................................

3.4.1.7.

Cylinder capacity: ......... cm3

3.4.1.8.

Engine rating: ......... min-1

3.4.1.9.

Maximum torque: ......... min-1

3.4.1.10.

Compression ratio (2): ....................................................................................................................................

3.4.1.11.

Combustion system: .......................................................................................................................................

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3.4.1.12.

Drawing(s) of combustion chamber and piston crown:

3.4.1.13.

Minimum cross-section of inlet and exhaust pipes: .................................................................................

3.4.1.14.

Cooling system:

3.4.1.14.1.

Liquid:

3.4.1.14.1.1.

Type of liquid:

.................................................................................................................................................

3.4.1.14.1.2.

Circulation pump(s): with/without (1)

3.4.1.14.1.3.

Characteristics or make(s) and type(s) (if applicable): ..............................................................................

3.4.1.14.1.4.

Drive ratio(s) (if applicable): ..........................................................................................................................

3.4.1.14.2.

Air:

3.4.1.14.2.1.

Blower: with/without (1)

3.4.1.14.2.2.

Characteristics or make(s) and type(s) (if applicable): ..............................................................................

3.4.1.14.2.3.

Drive ratio(s) (if applicable): ..........................................................................................................................

3.4.1.15.

Temperature authorised by the manufacturer:

3.4.1.15.1.

Liquid cooling: maximum temperature at outlet: ......... K

3.4.1.15.2.

Air cooling: reference point ..........................................................................................................................

Maximum temperature at reference point: ......... K

3.4.1.15.3.

3.4.1.15.4.

Maximum air supply temperature at the egress point of the inlet intercooler (where applicable):
......... K

Maximum temperature of exhaust gases in the exhaust pipes adjacent to the outlet flanges of the
exhaust manifold: ......... K

3.4.1.15.5.

Temperature of the lubricant: min.: ......... K, max.: ......... K

3.4.1.16.

Supercharger: with/without (1)

3.4.1.16.1.

Make: .................................................................................................................................................................

3.4.1.16.2.

Type: ..................................................................................................................................................................

3.4.1.16.3.

Description of the system (e.g. maximum pressure, discharge valve, where applicable): .................

.............................................................................................................................................................................

3.4.1.16.4.

Intercooler: with/without (1)

3.4.1.17.

3.4.1.18.

Inlet system: maximum permissible inlet depression at rated engine power under full engine
load: ......... kPa

Exhaust system: maximum permissible back pressure at rated engine power under full engine
load: ......... kPa

3.4.2.

Additional anti-pollution devices (if any, and if not covered by another heading)

Description and/or (1) diagram(s): ................................................................................................................

3.4.3.

Fuel feed:

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Feed pump

Pressure (2) ......... kPa or characteristic diagram:

3.4.3.2.

Injection system:

3.4.3.2.1.

Pump:

3.4.3.2.1.1.

Make(s): .............................................................................................................................................................

3.4.3.2.1.2.

Type(s): ..............................................................................................................................................................

3.4.3.2.1.3.

Delivery: ......... mm3 (2) per injection or per cycle at a rated pump speed of: ......... min-1 (rated)
and of: ......... min-1 (maximum torque) respectively, or diagram.

Indicate method used: on engine/on test bench (1)

3.4.3.2.1.4.

Injection advance:

3.4.3.2.1.4.1.

Injection advance curve (2):

...........................................................................................................................

3.4.3.2.1.4.2.

Timing (2): .........................................................................................................................................................

3.4.3.2.2.

Injection piping:

3.4.3.2.2.1.

Length(s): ......... mm

3.4.3.2.2.2.

Internal diameter: ......... mm

3.4.3.2.3.

Injector(s):

3.4.3.2.3.1.

Make(s): .............................................................................................................................................................

3.4.3.2.3.2.

Type(s): ..............................................................................................................................................................

3.4.3.2.3.3.

Starting pressure (2) or diagram:

..................................................................................................................

3.4.3.2.4.

Governor:

3.4.3.2.4.1.

Make(s): .............................................................................................................................................................

3.4.3.2.4.2.

Type(s): ..............................................................................................................................................................

3.4.3.2.4.3.

Cut-off initiation speed under full load (2) ......... min-1

3.4.3.2.4.4.

Maximum no-load speed (2) ......... min-1

3.4.3.2.4.5.

Idling speed (2): ......... min-1

3.4.3.3.

Cold-start system:

3.4.3.3.1.

Make(s): .............................................................................................................................................................

3.4.3.3.2.

Type(s): ..............................................................................................................................................................

3.4.3.3.3.

Description: ......................................................................................................................................................

3.4.4.

3.4.4.1.

Valve timing:

Maximum valve lift and opening and closing angles in relation to top dead centre or equivalent
characteristics: .................................................................................................................................................

3.4.4.2.

Reference clearances and/or setting range (1): ...........................................................................................

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3.4.5.

Electronic control functions

If the engine has electronic control functions, information concerning their performance must
be supplied, and in particular:

Make: .................................................................................................................................................................

Type: ..................................................................................................................................................................

Component number: ......................................................................................................................................

Location of electronic control unit:

3.4.5.1.

3.4.5.2.

3.4.5.3.

3.4.5.4.

3.4.5.4.1.

Components detected: ...................................................................................................................................

3.4.5.4.2.

Components controlled: ................................................................................................................................

3.5.

3.5.1.

3.5.2.

3.5.3.

3.5.3.1.

3.5.3.2.

3.6.

3.6.1.

Fuel tank(s):

Number, capacity, materials: ........................................................................................................................

Drawing, photograph or description clearly indicating the position of the tank(s):

.........................

Reserve fuel tank(s):

Number, capacity, materials:

........................................................................................................................

Drawing, photograph or description clearly indicating the position of the tank(s):

.........................

Nominal engine power:
Directive 97/68/EC)

......... kw, at ......... min-1 at standard setting (in accordance with

Optional: Power at the power take-off (PTO), if any, at the rated speed(s) (in accordance with
OECD Code 1 or 2 or ISO 789-1:1990)

Rated speed PTO
(min-1)

Corresponding engine speed
(min-1)

Power
(kW)

1-540

2-1 000

3.7.

3.8.

3.9.

3.9.1.

3.9.2.

3.9.3.

3.10.

.........................................................................

............................................................................

.........................................................................

............................................................................

Maximum torque: ......... Nm, at ......... min-1 (according to Directive 97/68/EC)

Other traction engines or motors (spark ignition, etc.), or combinations thereof (characteristics
of components): ..............................................................................................................................................

Air filter:

Make(s): .............................................................................................................................................................

Type(s): ..............................................................................................................................................................

Average depression at maximum power: ......... kPa

Exhaust system:

3.10.1.

Description and diagrams: ............................................................................................................................

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3.10.2.

3.10.3.

3.11.

3.11.1.

3.11.2.

Make(s): .............................................................................................................................................................

Type(s): ..............................................................................................................................................................

Electrical system:

Rated voltage, positive/negative earth (1): ......... V

Generator:

3.11.2.1.

Type: ..................................................................................................................................................................

3.11.2.2.

Rated power: ......... VA

4.

4.1.

4.2.

4.2.1.

4.3.

4.3.1.

4.4.

4.4.1.

4.5.

4.6.

TRANSMISSION (16)

Diagram of the transmission system: ..........................................................................................................

Type (mechanical, hydraulic, electric, etc.):

...............................................................................................

Brief description of the electrical/electronic components (if any) .........................................................

Engine flywheel moment of inertia: ............................................................................................................

Additional moment of inertia if no gear is engaged:

...............................................................................

Clutch (type) (if any): ......................................................................................................................................

Maximum torque conversion (if any):

........................................................................................................

Gearbox (type, direct engagement, method of control) (if any)

Gear ratios (if any), with or without transfer box (17)

Gear

Gearbox ratio

Transfer-box ratio(s)

Final drive ratio

Overall gear ratio

Maximum for
mechanism (1)

speed-changing

1

2

3

Minimum for
mechanism (1)

Reverse

1

...

speed-changing

(1) Continuously variable transmission (CVT).

4.6.1.

4.7.

Maximum dimensions of tyres on powered axles: ...................................................................................

Calculated maximum tractor design speed in top gear (show factors used in calculation) (17):
......... km/h

4.7.1.

Measured maximum speed: ......... km/h

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4.8.

4.9.

4.9.1.

4.10.

Actual forward movement of powered wheels corresponding to one complete revolution: ..........

Speed governor: yes/no (1)

Description: ......................................................................................................................................................

Speedometer, tachometer and hour meter (if fitted)

4.10.1.

Speedometer (if fitted)

4.10.1.1.

Method of operation and description of drive mechanism: ...................................................................

4.10.1.2.

Instrument constant: ......................................................................................................................................

4.10.1.3.

Measuring mechanism tolerance: ................................................................................................................

4.10.1.4.

Overall transmission ratio: ............................................................................................................................

4.10.1.5.

Design of the instrument dial or of the other forms of read-out: .........................................................

4.10.1.6.

Brief description of the electrical/electronic components: ......................................................................

4.10.2.

Tachometer and hour metre (if fitted): yes/no (1)

4.11.

4.12.

4.12.1.

4.12.2.

4.12.3.

4.13.

4.13.1.

4.13.2.

4.13.3.

4.14.

5.

5.1.

5.2.

5.3.

6.

6.1.

Differential lock (if fitted): yes/no (1)

Power take-off(s) (revolutions per minute and ratio of this figure to that of the engine) (number,
type and position)

— main power take-off(s): .......................................................................................................................

— other(s): ...................................................................................................................................................

Power take-off guard(s) (description, dimensions, drawings, photographs): .......................................

Protection of engine parts, projecting parts and wheels (descriptions, drawings, sketches, photos):

Single surface protection: ..............................................................................................................................

Multi-surface protection: ...............................................................................................................................

Protection by total encapsulation: ...............................................................................................................

Brief description of the electrical/electronic components (if any): ........................................................

AXLES

Description of each axle: ...............................................................................................................................

Make (where appropriate): ............................................................................................................................

Type (where appropriate): .............................................................................................................................

SUSPENSION (where appropriate)

Extreme (maximum-minimum) tyre/wheel combinations (if any) (dimensions, characteristics,
inflation pressure for road use, maximum permissible load, wheel dimensions and front/rear
combinations): .................................................................................................................................................

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6.2.

6.2.1.

6.2.2.

6.3.

7.

7.1.

7.1.1.

7.2.

7.2.1.

7.2.2.

Type of suspension (if fitted) for each axle or wheel: ..............................................................................

Level adjustment: yes/no/optional (1)

Brief description of the electrical/electronic components (if any): ........................................................

Other devices (if any): ....................................................................................................................................

STEERING (descriptive diagram)

Steering category: manual/power-assisted/servo steering (1)

Reversible driving position (description): ...................................................................................................

Transmission and control

Type of steering transmission (specify for front and rear, if applicable): .............................................

Linkage to the wheels (including other than mechanical means; specify for front and rear, if
applicable): .......................................................................................................................................................

7.2.2.1.

Brief description of the electrical/electronic components (if any): ........................................................

7.2.3.

Method of power assistance, if any:

............................................................................................................

7.2.3.1.

Method and diagram of operation, make(s) and type(s): .........................................................................

7.2.4.

7.2.5.

7.2.6.

7.3.

7.3.1.

7.3.2.

7.4.

7.4.1.

7.4.2.

7.5.

7.6.

8.

8.1.

8.2.

8.3.

8.4.

8.5.

Diagram of the steering equipment as a whole, showing the position on the vehicle of the
various devices influencing its steering behaviour: ..................................................................................

Schematic diagram(s) of the steering control(s): .......................................................................................

Range and method of adjustment, if any, of the steering control: ........................................................

Maximum turning angle of the wheels (if fitted):

To the right: ......... degrees

Number of steering wheel turns: .........

To the left: ......... degrees

Number of steering wheel turns: .........

Minimum turning circle (without braking) (18)

To the right: ......... mm

To the left: ......... mm

Method of adjustment of the steering control (where applicable):

.......................................................

Brief description of the electrical/electronic components (if any): ........................................................

BRAKES (overall sketch and operating sketch) (19)

Service braking system:

.................................................................................................................................

Secondary braking system (if fitted): ...........................................................................................................

Parking brake: ..................................................................................................................................................

Any additional braking device(s) (and especially retarders): ...................................................................

For vehicles with anti-lock brake systems, description of system operation (including any
electronic parts), electric block diagram, hydraulic or pneumatic circuit plan: ..................................

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8.6.

8.7.

8.8.

8.9.

8.10.

8.11.

8.11.1.

8.11.2.

8.11.3.

8.11.4.

List of braking-system components, properly identified: .......................................................................

Dimensions of the largest permissible tyres on the braked axles: .........................................................

Calculation for the braking system (determination of the ratio of the total braking forces at the
circumference of the wheels to the force applied to the braking control): ..........................................

Locking of left and right braking controls:

................................................................................................

External energy source(s) (if any) (characteristics, capacity of energy reservoirs, maximum and
minimum pressure, pressure gauge and minimum-pressure warning device on the dashboard,
vacuum reservoirs and supply valve, supply compressors, compliance with provisions regarding
pressure equipment): ......................................................................................................................................

Vehicles fitted with trailer braking devices

Trailer-brake actuating device (description, characteristics): ..................................................................

Mechanical/hydraulic/pneumatic coupling (1)

Connectors, couplings, safety devices (description, drawing, sketch): ..................................................

Single- or two-line connections (1)

8.11.4.1.

Supply overpressure (1 line): ......... kPa

8.11.4.2.

Supply overpressure (2 line): ......... kPa

9.

9.1.

FIELD OF VISION, GLAZING, WINDSCREEN WIPERS AND REAR-VIEW MIRRORS

Field of vision

9.1.1.

Drawing(s) or photograph(s) showing the position of parts in the forward field of vision: ............

.............................................................................................................................................................................

9.2.

9.2.1.

9.2.2.

9.2.2.1.

9.2.2.2.

9.2.2.3.

9.2.2.4.

9.2.2.5.

9.2.3.

9.2.3.1.

9.2.3.2.

9.2.3.3.

9.2.3.4.

Glazing

Data for quick identification of reference point:

......................................................................................

Windscreen(s)

Material(s) used: ...............................................................................................................................................

Method of fitting: ............................................................................................................................................

Rake angle(s): ......... degrees

EC component type-approval mark(s): .......................................................................................................

Windscreen accessories and their location and concise description of any electrical/electronic
components: ....................................................................................................................................................

Other window(s)

Position(s): ........................................................................................................................................................

Material(s) used: ...............................................................................................................................................

EC component type-approval mark(s): .......................................................................................................

Brief description of the electrical/electronic components (if fitted) of the side-window operating
mechanism: ......................................................................................................................................................

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9.3.

9.4.

9.4.1.

9.4.2.

9.4.3.

9.4.4.

9.4.5.

9.4.6.

9.5.

9.5.1.

10.

Windscreen wipers: yes/no (1) (description, number, frequency of operation): ..................................

Rear-view mirror(s)

Class(es): ............................................................................................................................................................

EC component type-approval mark(s): .......................................................................................................

Position(s) in relation to vehicle structure (drawings): .............................................................................

Fixing method(s):

............................................................................................................................................

Optional equipment that might restrict the field of vision to the rear: ................................................

Brief description of the electrical/electronic components (if fitted) of the adjusting system:

..........

Defrosting and demisting

Technical description: ....................................................................................................................................

ROLL-OVER PROTECTIVE STRUCTURES, WEATHER PROTECTION, SEATS, LOAD PLAT-
FORMS

10.1.

ROPS (dimensioned drawings, photographs (where appropriate), description)

10.1.1.

Frame(s):

10.1.1.0.

Presence: yes/no (1)

10.1.1.1.

Trade-mark(s): ..................................................................................................................................................

10.1.1.2.

EC component type-approval mark(s): .......................................................................................................

10.1.1.3.

Internal and external dimensions:

...............................................................................................................

10.1.1.4.

Material(s) and method of construction: ....................................................................................................

10.1.2.

Cab(s)

10.1.2.0.

Presence: yes/no (1)

10.1.2.1.

Trade-mark(s): ..................................................................................................................................................

10.1.2.2.

EC component type-approval mark(s): .......................................................................................................

10.1.2.3.

Doors (number, dimensions, direction of opening, latches and hinges): .............................................

10.1.2.4.

Windows and emergency exit(s) (number, dimensions, positions): ......................................................

10.1.2.5.

Other weather protection arrangements (description): ...........................................................................

10.1.2.6.

Internal and external dimensions:

...............................................................................................................

10.1.3.

Roll bar(s) mounted at front/rear (1), fold-down or not (1)

10.1.3.0.

Presence: yes/no (1)

10.1.3.1.

Description (position, fixing, etc.):

..............................................................................................................

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10.1.3.2.

Trade mark(s) or name(s): .............................................................................................................................

10.1.3.3.

EC component type-approval mark(s): .......................................................................................................

10.1.3.4.

Dimensions: .....................................................................................................................................................

10.1.3.5.

Material(s) and method of construction: ....................................................................................................

10.2.

10.3.

10.3.1.

Operating space and access to driving cab (description, characteristics, dimensioned drawings):
.............................................................................................................................................................................

Seats and footrests

Driving seat(s) (drawings, photographs, description) ..............................................................................

10.3.1.1.

Trade mark(s) or name(s): .............................................................................................................................

10.3.1.2.

EC component type-approval mark(s): .......................................................................................................

10.3.1.3.

Seat type category: category A class I/II/III, category B (1):

10.3.1.4.

Position and main characteristics:

...............................................................................................................

10.3.1.5.

Adjustment system: ........................................................................................................................................

10.3.1.6.

Displacement and locking system: ..............................................................................................................

10.3.2.

10.3.3.

10.4.

10.4.1.

10.4.2.

10.4.3.

10.4.4.

10.5.

10.5.1.

10.5.2.

10.5.3.

10.5.4.

11.

11.1.

11.1.1.

11.1.2.

Passenger seats (number, dimensions, position and characteristics): ....................................................

Foot rests (number, dimensions and positions): .......................................................................................

Load platform

Dimensions: ......... mm

Position: ............................................................................................................................................................

Technically permissible load: ......... kg

Distribution of load among the axles: ......... kg

Suppression of radio interference

Description and drawings/photographs of the shapes and constituent materials of the part of the
body forming the engine compartment and adjacent parts of the passenger compartment: ..........

.............................................................................................................................................................................

Drawings or photographs of the position of the metal components housed in the engine
compartment (e.g. heating appliances, spare wheel, air filter, steering mechanism, etc.): ................

.............................................................................................................................................................................

Table and drawing of radio interference control equipment:

................................................................

Particulars of the nominal value of the direct current resistances, and in the case of resistive
ignition cables, of their nominal resistance per metre: ............................................................................

LIGHTING AND LIGHT-SIGNALLING DEVICES (dimensioned sketches of the exterior of the
vehicle showing the position of the illuminating surface of all devices; number, wiring, EC type-
approval mark and colour of lights)

Compulsory devices

Dipped-beam headlamps: ..............................................................................................................................

Front position (side) lamps:

..........................................................................................................................

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11.1.3.

11.1.4.

11.1.5.

11.1.6.

11.1.7.

11.1.8.

11.2.

11.2.1.

11.2.2.

11.2.3.

11.2.4.

11.2.5.

11.2.6.

11.2.7.

11.2.8.

11.3.

12.

12.1.

Rear position lamps:

......................................................................................................................................

Direction indicator lamps:

— front: .......................................................................................................................................................

— rear:

.........................................................................................................................................................

— side:

.........................................................................................................................................................

Rear reflex reflectors:

.....................................................................................................................................

Rear registration plate lamps: .......................................................................................................................

Stop lamps:

......................................................................................................................................................

Hazard-warning device: .................................................................................................................................

Optional devices:

Main-beam headlamps: ..................................................................................................................................

Front fog lamps: ..............................................................................................................................................

Rear fog lamps:

...............................................................................................................................................

Reversing lamps: .............................................................................................................................................

Work lamps: ....................................................................................................................................................

Parking lamps: .................................................................................................................................................

End-outline marker lamps: ............................................................................................................................

Warning light(s) for trailer direction indicator lamps: .............................................................................

A brief description of electrical/electronic components other than lamps (if any) ............................

MISCELLANEOUS

Audible warning device(s) (position): ..........................................................................................................

12.1.1.

EC component type-approval mark(s): .......................................................................................................

12.2.

12.2.1.

12.2.2.

12.2.3.

12.2.4.

12.3.

12.4.

Mechanical couplings between tractor and towed vehicles

Type(s) of coupling: ........................................................................................................................................

Trade-mark(s): ..................................................................................................................................................

EC component type-approval mark(s): .......................................................................................................

Device designed for a maximum horizontal load of ......... kg; and for a maximum vertical load (if
any) of ......... kg (20)

Hydraulic lift – three-point coupling: yes/no (1)

Power connection for lighting and light-signalling devices on trailer (description): .........................

.............................................................................................................................................................................

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Installation,
functioning and marking of controls (description, photographs or
diagrams): .........................................................................................................................................................

location,

Location of rear registration plate (shape and dimensions): ...................................................................

Front coupling device (dimensioned drawing): .........................................................................................

Description of the on-board electronics used for the operation and control of the vehicle-
..................................................................................................................
mounted or towed implements:

12.5.

12.6.

12.7.

12.8.

NOTES

(1) Delete if not applicable.
(2) Give the tolerance.
(3) If a part has been type-approved that part need not be described if reference is made to such approval. Likewise the description
is not needed for all components whose structural characteristics are clearly illustrated by the diagrams or sketches attached to
the document. State the numbers of the corresponding annexes for each heading where photographs or drawings must be
attached.

(4) Classification according to the definitions set out in Annex II, Chapter A, to Directive 2003/37/EC.
(5) Standards ISO 612:1978 and 1176:1990.
(6) The mass of the driver shall be assumed to be 75 kg.
(7) Load transmitted to the reference centre of the coupling under static conditions.
(8) Standard ISO 612/-6.4:1978.
(9) Standard ISO 4004:1983.
(10) Standard ISO 612/-6.1:1978.
(11) Standard ISO 612/-6.2:1978.
(12) Standard ISO 612/-6.3:1978.
(13) Standard ISO 612/-6.6:1978.
(14) Standard ISO 612/-6.7:1978.
(15) Standard ISO 612/-8:1978.
(16) The information requested should be supplied for all possible variants.
(17) A 5 % tolerance is permitted. This provision must be based on a measured speed not exceeding 43 km/h, including the

tolerance of 3 km/h (cf. Directive 98/89/EC).

(18) Standard ISO 789-3:1993.
(19) The following particulars are to be given for each braking device:

— type and character of brakes (dimensioned sketch) (drums or discs, etc., braked wheels, transmission to those wheels,
friction surfaces, their properties and effective areas, radius of drums, shoes or discs, weight of drums and adjustment
devices),

— transmission and control (attach diagram) (construction, adjustment, lever ratios, accessibility of control and its position,
ratchet controls in the case of mechanical transmission, characteristics of the main parts of the transmission, control
cylinders and pistons, brake cylinders).

(20) Values in respect of the mechanical strength of the coupling device.
(21) In the case of applications involving more than one parent engine, a separate form should be submitted for each one.
(22) Standard ISO 612/-9:1978.

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MODEL B

Simplified information document for the purposes ofvehicle EC type-approval

PART I

Model B is to be used where one or more EC type-approval or EC component type-approval certificates issued
pursuant to separate directives are available.

The numbers of the relevant EC type-approval or EC component type-approval certificates must be given in the table
in Part III.

The information referred to in Annex III (certificate of conformity) must be provided for each of chapters 1-12 below
and for each type/variant/version of vehicle.

Where no EC type-approval or EC component type-approval certificate issued pursuant to a separate directive is
available, the information referred to in model A of the information document must also be provided for the
corresponding chapters.

0.

0.1.

0.2.

GENERAL

Make(s) (trade mark registered by the manufacturer):

.........................................................................................

Type (specify any variants and versions): ...............................................................................................................

0.2.0.

Situation in relation to finishing of the vehicle:

for complete/completed/incomplete vehicle (1)

In the case of a completed vehicle, specify the name and address of the previous manufacturer and the
approval number of the incomplete or complete vehicle.

Trade name(s) (where appropriate): .........................................................................................................................

Means of identification of type, if marked on the vehicle:

Manufacturer’s plate (location and method of affixing): ......................................................................................

Chassis identification number (location):

...............................................................................................................

Category of vehicle (1):

...............................................................................................................................................

Name and address of manufacturer: ........................................................................................................................

In the case of components or separate technical units, location and method of affixing the approval
mark: ..............................................................................................................................................................................

Name(s) and address(es) of assembly plant(s): .......................................................................................................

GENERAL CONSTRUCTION CHARACTERISTICS OF THE VEHICLE

(Attach 3/4 front and 3/4 rear photographs or drawings of a representative version, and a dimensioned
drawing of the entire vehicle.)

MASSES AND DIMENSIONS

ENGINE

TRANSMISSION

AXLES

SUSPENSION

STEERING

BRAKING DEVICES

FIELD OF VISION, GLAZING, WINDSCREEN WIPERS AND REAR-VIEW MIRRORS

0.2.1.

0.3.

0.3.1.

0.3.2.

0.4.

0.5.

0.7.

0.8.

1.

2.

3.

4.

5.

6.

7.

8.

9.

10.

ROLL-OVER PROTECTION STRUCTURE, WEATHER PROTECTION, SEATS, LOAD PLATFORM

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LIGHTING AND LIGHT SIGNALLING DEVICES

MISCELLANEOUS

11.

12.

NOTE

(1) Classification according to the definitions set out in Annex II, Chapter A of Directive 2003/37/EC.

PART II

Table summarising the authorised combinations in the various versions of the Part I components, for which there
are multiple entries. Each entry for each of these components is to receive a letter which will identify the entry or
entries in the table concerning a specific component or components that can apply to a specific version.

A separate table is to be drawn up for each variant of the type.

Multiple entries subject to no restriction as regards their combination within a variant shall be entered in the ‘All
versions’ column.

Item No

All versions

Version 1

Version 2

etc.

Version ‘n’

This information may be presented in an alternative format or layout so long as the original purpose is fulfilled.

Each variant and version shall be identified by a numerical or alphanumerical code, which must also be entered on
the certificate of conformity (Annex III) of the vehicle concerned.

PART III

EC type-approval numbers relating to the separate directives

Supply the information requested below on the aspects (*) applying to the vehicle.

For the purposes of EC type-approval, all the type-approval or EC component type-approval certificates concerned
(together with their annexes) must be included and presented to the approval authorities.

Subject

EC type-approval or EC com-
ponent type-approval number

Date of EC type-approval or EC
component type-approval

Type(s)
Variant(s)
Version(s) covered

Example

Braking devices

E1*76/432*97/54*0026*00

E4*76/432*97/54*0039*00

3.2.2000

1.3.2000

MF/320/U

MF/320/F

Signature: ...............................................................................................................................................................................................

Position within organisation:

............................................................................................................................................................

Date: .......................................................................................................................................................................................................

(*) Information which appears on the relevant installation approval certificate need not be repeated here.

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ANNEX II

CHAPTER A

Definition of vehicle categories and vehicle types

A.

The vehicle categories are defined as follows:

1.

C a t e g o r y T : W h e e l e d t r a c t o r s

— Category T1: wheeled tractors with a maximum design speed of not more than 40 km/h, with the
closest axle to the driver (1) having a minimum track width of not less than 1 150 mm, with an
unladen mass, in running order, of more than 600 kg, and with a ground clearance of not more
than 1 000 mm.

— Category T2: wheeled tractors with a maximum design speed of not more than 40 km/h, with a
minimum track width of less than 1 150 mm, with an unladen mass, in running order, of more
than 600 kg and with a ground clearance of not more than 600 mm. However, where the height of
the centre of gravity of the tractor (2) (measured in relation to the ground) divided by the average
minimum track for each axle exceeds 0,90, the maximum design speed is restricted to 30 km/h.

— Category T3: wheeled tractors with a maximum design speed of not more than 40 km/h, and with

an unladen mass, in running order, of not more than 600 kg.

— Category T4: special purpose wheeled tractors with a maximum design speed of not more than

40 km/h (as defined in Appendix 1).

— Category T5: wheeled tractors with a maximum design speed of more than 40 km/h.

2.

C a t e g o r y C : T r a c k - l a y i n g t r a c t o r s

Track-laying tractors that are propelled and steered by endless tracks and whose categories C1 to C5 are
defined by analogy with categories T1 to T5.

3.

C a t e g o r y R : T r a i l e r s

— Category R1: trailers, the sum of the technically permissible masses per axle of which does not

exceed 1 500 kg.

— Category R2: trailers, the sum of the technically permissible masses per axle of which exceeds

1 500 kg but does not exceed 3 500 kg.

— Category R3: trailers, the sum of the technically permissible masses per axle of which exceeds

3 500 kg but does not exceed 21 000 kg.

— Category R4: trailers, the sum of the technically permissible masses per axle of which exceeds

21 000 kg.

Each trailer category also includes an ‘a’ or ‘b’ index, according to its design speed:

— ‘a’ for trailers with a maximum design speed below or equal to 40 km/h,

— ‘b’ for trailers with a maximum design speed above 40 km/h.

Example: Rb3 is a category of trailers for which the sum of the technically permissible masses per axle
exceeds 3 500 kg but does not exceed 21 000 kg, and which are designed to be towed by a tractor in
category T5.

(1) For reversible driver’s position tractors (reversible seat and steering wheel), the closest axle to the driver to be considered must

be the one fitted with the biggest diameter tyres.

(2) In accordance with standard ISO 789-6: 1982.

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4.

C a t e g o r y S : I n t e r c h a n g e a b l e t o w e d m a c h i n e r y

— Category S1: Interchangeable towed machinery intended for agricultural or forestry use, the sum of

the technically permissible masses per axle of which does not exceed 3 500 kg.

— Category S2: Interchangeable towed machinery intended for agricultural or forestry use, the sum of

the technically permissible masses per axle of which exceeds 3 500 kg.

Each category of interchangeable towed machinery also includes an ‘a’ or ‘b’ index, according to its design
speed:

— ‘a’ for interchangeable towed machinery with a maximum design speed below or equal to 40 km/h,

— ‘b’ for interchangeable towed machinery with a maximum design speed above 40 km/h.

Example: Sb2 is a category of interchangeable towed machinery for which the sum of the technically
permissible masses per axle exceeds 3 500 kg, and which is designed to be towed by a tractor in
category T5.

B.

Definition of vehicle types

1. W h e e l e d t r a c t o r s :

For the purposes of this Directive:

‘type’ means tractors of the same category that do not differ in respect of at least the following essential
aspects:

— manufacturer;

— manufacturer’s type designation;

— essential construction and design characteristics:

— backbone chassis/chassis with side members/articulated chassis (obvious and fundamental

differences),

— engine (internal combustion/electric/hybrid),

— axles (number);

‘variant’ means tractors of the same type which do not differ in respect of at least the following aspects:

— engine:

— operating principle,

— number and arrangement of cylinders,

— power difference of no more than 30 % (the highest power being no more than 1,3 times the

lowest power),

— cylinder capacity difference of no more than 20 % (the highest figure being no more than

1,2 times the lowest figure);

— powered axles (number, position, interconnection);

— steered axles (number and position);

— maximum laden mass differing by no more than 10 %;

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— transmission (type);

— rollover protection structure;

— braked axles (number);

‘version’ of a variant means tractors which consist of a combination of items shown in the information
package in accordance with Annex I.

2.

T r a c k - l a y i n g t r a c t o r s :

idem wheeled tractors.

3.

T r a i l e r s :

‘Type’ means trailers of the same category that do not differ in respect of at least the following essential
aspects:

— manufacturer;

— manufacturer’s type designation;

— essential construction and design characteristics;

— backbone chassis/chassis with side members/articulated chassis (obvious and fundamental differ-

ences);

— axles (number);

‘variant’ means trailers of the same type which do not differ in respect of at least the following aspects:

— steering axles (number, position, interconnection);

— maximum laden mass differing by no more than 10 %;

— braked axles (number).

4.

I n t e r c h a n g e a b l e t o w e d m a c h i n e r y : idem trailers.

CHAPTER B

List of requirements for the purposes of vehicle EC type-approval

Part I

List of separate directives

No

Subject

Base Directives
and Annexes

OJ L

Applicability
(for T4 and C4
see Appendix 1)

T1 T2 T3 T5 C R S

1.1. Maximum laden mass

74/151/EEC I

84, 28.3.1974, p. 25

X X X X (X) (X) (X)

1.2.

Registration plate

74/151/EEC II

1.3.

Fuel tank

74/151/EEC III

1.4.

Ballast masses

74/151/EEC IV

1.5.

Audible warning device

74/151/EEC V

—

—

—

—

X X X X I

(X) (X)

X X X X I — —

X X

(X)

I — —

X X X X I — —

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Base Directives
and Annexes

OJ L

Applicability
(for T4 and C4
see Appendix 1)

T1 T2 T3 T5 C R S

1.6.

Sound level (external)

74/151/EEC VI

—

X X X (X)

I — —

2.1. Maximum speed

2.2.

Load platforms

74/152/EEC
Annex,
paragraph 1

74/152/EEC
Annex,
paragraph 2

84, 28.3.1974, p. 33

X X X (X)

I — —

—

X X X (X)

I — —

3.1.

Rear-view mirrors

74/346/EEC

191, 15.7.1974, p. 1

X X

(X)

I — —

4.1.

Field of vision and windscreen wip- 74/347/EEC
ers

191, 15.7.1974, p. 5

X X X (X)

I — —

5.1.

Steering

75/321/EEC

147, 9.6.1975, p. 24

X X X (X) (X) — —

6.1.

Electromagnetic compatibility

75/322/EEC

147, 9.6.1975, p. 28

X X X X I — —

7.1.

Braking devices

76/432/EEC

122, 8.5.1976, p. 1

X X X — (X) (X) (X)

71/320/EEC

202, 6.9.1971, p. 37

— — — X — — —

8.1.

Passenger seats

76/763/EEC

262, 27.9.1976, p. 135

X — X (X)

I — —

9.1.

Sound levels (internal)

77/311/EEC

105, 28.4.1977, p. 1

X X X (X)

I — —

10.1. ROPS

77/536/EEC

220, 29.8.1977, p. 1

X — — (X) (X) — —

12.1. Driving seat

78/764/EEC

255, 18.9.1978, p. 1

X X X (X) (X) — —

13.1. Lighting installation

78/933/EEC

325, 20.11.1978, p. 16

X X X (X)

I

(X) (X)

14.1. Lighting and lightsignalling devices 79/532/EEC

145, 13.6.1979, p. 16

X X X X X (X) (X)

15.1. Coupling and reversing devices

79/533/EEC

145, 13.6.1979, p. 20

X X X (X)

I — —

16.1. ROPS (static testing)

79/622/EEC

179, 17.7.1979, p. 1

X — — (X)

I — —

17.1. Operating space, access to the driv- 80/720/EEC

194, 28.7.1980, p. 1

X — X (X)

I — —

ing position

18.1. Power take-offs

86/297/EEC

186, 8.7.1986, p. 19

X X X (X)

I — —

19.1. Rear-mounted ROPS (narrow-track 86/298/EEC

186, 8.7.1986, p. 26

— X — (X)

I — —

tractors)

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Base Directives
and Annexes

OJ L

Applicability
(for T4 and C4
see Appendix 1)

T1 T2 T3 T5 C R S

20.1.

Installation of the controls

86/415/EEC

240, 26.8.1986, p. 1

X X X (X)

I — —

21.1.

Front-mounted ROPS
track tractors)

(narrow- 87/402/EEC

220, 8.8.1987, p. 1

— X — (X)

I — —

22.1. Dimensions and trailer mass

89/173/EEC I

67, 10.3.1989, p. 1

X X X (X)

I

(X) (X)

22.2. Glazing

89/173/EEC III

—

X X X — I — —

92/22/EEC

129, 14.5.1992, p. 11 — — — X — — —

22.3. Speed governor

22.4. Protection of drive components

89/173/EEC II,
1

89/173/EEC II,
2

22.5. Mechanical couplings

89/173/EEC IV

22.6. Statutory plate

89/173/EEC V

22.7. Trailer-brake coupling

89/173/EEC VI

—

—

—

—

—

X X X (X)

I — —

X X X (X)

I — —

X X X (X)

I

(X) (X)

X X X (X)

I

(X) (X)

X X X (X)

I

(X) (X)

23.1. Pollutant emissions

2000/25/EC

173, 12.7.2000, p. 1

X X X X X — —

24.1. Tyres (1)

25.1. Stability( 1)

[..../../EC]

[..../../EC]

—

—

X X X X — (X) (X)

— — — SD — — —

26.1. Seat-belt attachment points

76/115/EEC

24, 30.1.1976, p. 6

X X X X X — —

27.1. Safety belts

77/541/EEC

220, 29.8.1977, p. 95 — — — X — — —

28.1. Reverse and speedometer

75/443/EEC

196, 26.7.1975, p. 1

— — — X — — —

29.1. Spray-suppression systems

91/226/EEC

103, 23.4.1991, p. 5

— — — X — (X) —

30.1. Speed limitation devices

92/24/EEC

129, 14.5.1992, p. 154 — — — X — — —

31.1. Rear protective structures (1)

[../../EC]

—

— — — — — SD —

32.1. Lateral protection

89/297/EEC

124, 5.5.1989

— — — X — (X) —

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Legend:

X = applicable as is

(X) = applicable in amended form (2)

SD = separate directive

— = not applicable

I

= same as T according to the category

(1) Pending the adoption of directives on tyres, stability and rear protective structures, the absence of a separate directive on this

does not prevent the granting of the whole vehicle type-approval.
(2) For EC type-approval to be granted, the brackets must be removed.

Part II. A

In the following table, the separate directives relating to ‘motor vehicles’ (in the latest version in force on the date of
EC type-approval) may be applied in place of the corresponding separate directives relating to ‘agricultural and
forestry tractors’.

Number given in the table in Part I
(separate directives)

Number of the base
‘motor vehicles’
Directive

OJ L

1.5.

Audible warning device

70/388/EEC

176, 10.8.1970, p. 12

1.6.

(External) sound levels

70/157/EEC

42, 23.2.1970, p. 16

4.1.

Field of vision and windscreen wipers

77/649/EEC

284, 10.10.1978, p. 11

5.1.

Steering

70/311/EEC

133, 18.6.1970, p. 10

6.1.

Suppression of radio interference

72/245/EEC

152, 6.7.1972, p. 15

7.1.

Braking devices

71/320/EEC

202, 6.9.1971, p. 37

14.1.

Rear reflex reflectors

76/757/EEC

262, 27.9.1976, p. 32

14.1.

Rear lamps

76/758/EEC

262, 27.9.1976, p. 54

14.1.

Direction indicator

76/759/EEC

262, 27.9.1976, p. 71

14.1.

Number plate illumination

76/760/EEC

262, 27.9.1976, p. 85

14.1.

Headlamps

76/761/EEC

262, 27.9.1976, p. 96

14.1.

Dipped-beam headlamps

76/761/EEC

—

14.1.

Front fog lamps

76/762/EEC

262, 27.9.1976, p. 122

14.1.

Rear fog lamps

77/538/EEC

220, 29.8.1977, p. 60

14.1.

Reversing lamps

77/539/EEC

220, 29.8.1977, p. 72

22.2.

Safety glazing

92/22/EEC

129, 14.5.1992, p. 11

23.1.

Pollutant emissions

88/77/EEC

36, 9.2.1988, p. 33

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Part II. B

The following regulations, taken from the Annex to the Revised 1958 Agreement and recognised in their latest
versions by the Community in its capacity as a contracting party to the said Agreement on the date of EC type-
approval according to the corresponding separate directive, may be applied in place of the corresponding separate
directives on ‘agricultural tractors’ and those on ‘motor vehicles’ in the table of Part II.A.

Number given in the table in Part I
(separate directive)

Number of the UN/ECE regulation

1.5.

Audible warning device

1.6.

(External) sound levels

4.1.

Field of vision and windscreen wipers

5.1.

Steering

6.1.

Suppression of radio interference

7.1.

Braking devices

R 28

R 51

R 71

R 79

R 10

R 13

13.1.

Lighting installation

R 86 (*)

14.1.

Rear reflex reflectors

14.1.

Rear lamps

14.1.

Direction indicator

14.1.

Number plate illumination

R 3

R 7

R 6

R 4

14.1.

Headlamps

R 1 — R 8 — R 20 — R 98

14.1.

Dipped-beam headlamps

R 1 — R 8 — R 20 — R 98

14.1.

Front fog lamps

14.1.

Rear fog lamps

14.1.

Reversing lamps

22.2.

Safety glazing

23.1.

Pollutant emissions

(*) Only for the devices referred to in the corresponding directive.
(**) Except for glazed windscreens.
(***) Only with regard to the stages referred to in the corresponding directive.

R 19

R 38

R 23

R 43 (**)

R 49/R 96 (***)

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Part II. C

Correspondence with the OECD standardised codes

The test bulletins (complete) which conform to the OECD codes given below may be used in place of the test reports
drawn up in compliance with the corresponding separate directives.

Number given in the table
in Part I
(separate directives)

Subject

OECD codes (*)

10.1.

77/536/EEC

Official tests on the protection structures of agricultural or
forestry tractors (dynamic testing)

16.1.

79/622/EEC

Official tests on protective structures for agricultural or forestry
tractors (static test)

19.1.

86/298/EEC

tests on the rear-mounted protection structures of

Official
narrow-track wheeled agricultural or forestry tractors

21.1.

87/402/EEC

Official tests on protection structures mounted on the front of
narrow-track wheeled agricultural or forestry tractors

SD

Official tests on the protection structures of agricultural or
forestry track-laying tractors

(*) Decision C(2000) 59/final, amended by C(2001) 15, C(2001) 267 and C(2002) 17

SD: to be covered by a separate directive

Code 3

Code 4

Code 7

Code 6

Code 8

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Appendix 1

PART I

DEFINITION OF SPECIAL-PURPOSE VEHICLES AND LIST OF REQUIREMENTS FOR THE PURPOSES OF
VEHICLE EC TYPE-APPROVAL

Owing to the need to operate in specific situations, the following special-purpose vehicles exist:

1.

T4 tractors

1.1. T 4 . 1 H i g h - c l e a r a n c e t r a c t o r s

Tractors designed for working with high-growing crops, such as vines. They feature a raised chassis or section
of chassis, enabling them to advance in parallel with the crop with left and right wheels on either side of one
or more rows of the crop. They are intended for carrying or operating tools which may be fitted at the front,
between the axles, at the rear or on a platform. When the tractor is in working position the ground clearance
perpendicular to the crop rows exceeds 1 000 mm. Where the height of the centre of gravity of the tractor (*)
(measured in relation to the ground, using the tyres normally fitted) divided by the average minimum track of
all of the axles exceeds 0,90, the maximum design speed must not exceed 30 km/h.

1.2. T 4 . 2 E x t r a - w i d e t r a c t o r s

Tractors characterised by their large dimensions, primarily intended for working large areas of farmland.

1.3. T 4 . 3 L o w - c l e a r a n c e t r a c t o r s

Four-wheel drive agricultural or forestry tractors whose interchangeable equipment is intended for agricultural
or forestry use and which are characterised by a supporting frame, equipped with one or more power take-offs,
having a technically permissible mass no greater than 10 tonnes, and for which the ratio of this mass to the
maximum unladen mass in running order is less than 2,5. Moreover, the centre of gravity of these tractors (*)
(measured in relation to the ground, using the tyres normally fitted) is less than 850 mm.

2.

Category C4

C4.1: Tracked high-clearance tractors: defined by analogy with category T4.1.

APPLICABILITY OF THE SEPARATE DIRECTIVES TO SPECIAL-PURPOSE VEHICLES

PART II

No

Subject

Base Directives
and Annexes

Applicability

T4.1

T4.2

T4.3

C4.1

1.1.

Maximum laden mass

74/151/EEC I

X

X

1.2.

Registration plate

74/151/EEC II

(X)

(X)

1.3.

Fuel tank

74/151/EEC III

X

X

X

X

X

X

(X)

X

(*) in accordance with ISO standard 789-6:1982.

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Subject

Base Directives
and Annexes

Applicability

T4.1

T4.2

T4.3

C4.1

X

X

X

X

X

X

(X)

X

1.4.

Ballast masses

74/151/EEC IV

1.5.

Audible warning device

74/151/EEC V

X

X

X

X

1.6.

Sound level (external)

74/151/EEC VI

(X)

(X)

2.1.

Maximum speed

2.2.

Load platforms

74/152/EEC Annex,
paragraph 1

X

X

74/152/EEC Annex,
paragraph 2

(X)

X

(X)

(X)

3.1.

Rear-view mirrors

74/346/EEC

(X)

X

4.1.

Field of vision and windscreen wipers

74/347/EEC

(X)

(X)

5.1.

Steering

6.1.

Electromagnetic interference

7.1.

Braking devices

8.1.

Passenger seats

9.1.

Sound levels (internal)

10.1.

ROPS

12.1.

Driving seat

75/321/EEC

75/322/EEC

76/432/EEC

76/763/EEC

77/311/EEC

77/536/EEC

78/764/EEC

X

X

(X)

X

(X)

SD

(X)

X

X

X

X

X

X

X

13.1.

Lighting installation

78/933/EEC

(X)

(X)

14.1.

Lighting and light-signalling devices

79/532/EEC

15.1.

Coupling and reversing devices

79/533/EEC

16.1.

ROPS (static testing)

79/622/EEC

X

(X)

SD

X

X

X

X

X

X

X

X

X

X

X

X

X

X

X

X

(X)

(X)

SD

X

(X)

X

(X)

SD

(X)

(X)

X

(X)

SD

17.1.

Operating space, access to the driving position

80/720/EEC

(X)

(X)

(X)

(X)

18.1.

Power take-offs

86/297/EEC

X

X

X

X

19.1.

Rear-mounted ROPS (narrow-track tractors)

86/298/EEC

— — — —

20.1.

Installation of the controls

86/415/EEC

X

X

X

X

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Subject

Base Directives
and Annexes

Applicability

T4.1

T4.2

T4.3

C4.1

21.1.

Front-mounted ROPS (narrow-track tractors)

87/402/EEC

— — — —

22.1.

Dimensions and trailer mass

89/173/EEC I

22.2.

Glazing

22.3.

Speed governor

89/173/EEC III

89/173/EEC II, 1

(X)

X

X

22.4.

Protection of drive components

89/173/EEC II, 2

(X)

X

X

X

X

(X)

X

(X)

X

X

X

X

X

X

X

X

X

(X)

X

X

(X)

X

X

X

X

89/173/EEC IV

89/173/EEC V

89/173/EEC VI

2000/25/EC

X

X

X

X

[.../.../EC]

SD

SD

SD —

[.../.../EC]

SD — — SD

22.5.

Mechanical couplings

22.6.

Registration plate

22.7.

Trailer-brake coupling

23.1.

Pollutant emissions

24.1.

Tyres (1)

25.1.

Stability (1)

Legend:

X = applicable as is

(X) = applicable in amended form (2)

SD = requires separate directive

— = not applicable

(1) Pending the adoption of Directives on tyres and stability, the absence of a separate directive on this does not prevent the

granting of the whole vehicle type-approval.

(2) For EC type-approval, the brackets must be removed.

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Appendix 2

PROCEDURES TO BE FOLLOWED DURING VEHICLE EC TYPE-APPROVAL

1.

In the case of an application made pursuant to Article 3 (in accordance with Annex I, model B), the EC type-
approval authority shall:

(a)

check that the component EC type-approvals and EC type-approvals issued pursuant to the separate
directives are applicable, and shall arrange for any tests and checks required by any of the separate
directives not covered by such approvals to be carried out;

(b) make sure, by reference to the documentation, that the vehicle specification(s) and data contained in Part I
of the vehicle information document are included in the data in the information packages or the approval
reports for the relevant separate directive approvals and, when an item number in Part I of the information
document is not included in the information package for any of the separate directives, confirm that the
relevant part or characteristic conforms to the particulars in the information folder;

(c)

carry out or arrange to have carried out, on a selected sample of vehicles from the type to be approved,
inspections of vehicle parts and systems to verify that the vehicle(s) is/are built in accordance with the
relevant data contained in the authenticated information package in respect of all separate directive
approvals;

(d)

carry out or arrange to have carried out relevant installation checks in respect of separate technical units
where applicable.

2.

The number of vehicles to be inspected for the purposes of paragraph 1(c) shall be sufficient to permit the
proper examination of the various combinations to be approved in accordance with the following criteria:

— engine

— gearbox

— powered axles (number, position, interconnection)

— steered axles (number and position)

— braked axles (number)

— roll-over protection structure.

3.

In the case of an application made pursuant to Article 3 (in accordance with Annex I, model A), the EC type-
approval authority shall:

(a)

arrange for the necessary tests and checks as required by each of the relevant separate directives;

(b)

(c)

verify that the vehicle conforms to the particulars in the information folder and that it meets the technical
requirements of each of the relevant separate directives;

carry out or arrange to have carried out relevant installation checks in respect of separate technical units,
where applicable.

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CHAPTER C

VEHICLE EC TYPE-APPROVAL CERTIFICATE

SPECIMEN: (maximum format: A4 (210 mm × 297 mm) or a folder of A4 format)

Page 1

PART I

Communication concerning:

— approval (1)

— extension of approval (1)

— refusal to grant approval (1)

—

withdrawal of approval (1)

EC type-approval authority stamp

— complete (1)

— completed (1)

— incomplete (1)

of a type of vehicle

—

with complete and incomplete vari-
ants (1)

— with completed and incomplete vari-

ants (1)

pursuant to Directive 2003/37/EC, as last amended by Directive .../.../EC

EC type-approval number: .................................................................................................................................................................

Reason for extension: ..........................................................................................................................................................................

0.

0.1.

0.2.

0.2.1.

0.3.

0.3.1.

0.3.2.

0.4.

GENERAL

Make(s) (registered by the manufacturer):

.............................................................................................................

Type (specify any variants and versions): ..............................................................................................................

Trade name(s) (2) (where appropriate): ...................................................................................................................

Means of identification of type, if marked on the vehicle: .................................................................................

Manufacturer’s plate (location and method of affixing):

....................................................................................

Chassis identification number (location): ..............................................................................................................

Category of vehicle (3):

..............................................................................................................................................

(1) Delete whichever does not apply.
(2) If this component is not known during reception, it must be completed during the last stage prior to the vehicle being placed

on the market.

(3) As defined in Annex II, Chapter A, of Directive 2003/37/EC.

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0.5.

Name and address of manufacturer of complete vehicle (1):

.............................................................................

Name and address of manufacturer of base vehicle (1): ......................................................................................

Name and address of manufacturer of the last stage of the incomplete vehicle (1): ......................................

........................................................................................................................................................................................

Name and address of manufacturer of completed vehicle (1):

...........................................................................

0.8.

Name(s) and address(es) of assembly plant(s): ......................................................................................................

I the undersigned hereby certify that the manufacturer’s description in the attached information
document of the vehicle(s) described above (a sample of each vehicle having been selected by the EC
type-approval authority and submitted by the manufacturer as prototype of the vehicle type) is accurate
and that the attached test results are applicable to the vehicle type.

1.

For complete and completed vehicles/variants (1)

The type of vehicle meets/does not meet (1) the requirements of all of the relevant separate
directives.

2.

For incomplete vehicles (1)

The type of vehicle meets/does not meet (1) the requirements of all of the relevant separate
directives listed in the table on page 3.

3.

4.

EC type-approval is granted/refused/withdrawn. (1)

EC type-approval is granted under Article 11 of Directive 2003/37/EC and shall be valid until
......................................................................................................................................................... dd/mm/yy.

..............................................................................................................

..............................................................................................................

(Place)

(Date)

...............................................................................................................

(Signature)

Annexes: Information file (including Parts II and III (where appropriate) of the information document model B).

Test results

Name(s) and specimen(s) of the signature of the person(s) authorised to sign the certificates of conformity, and a statement as to
his/their function within the organisation.

NB: If this model is used for EC type-approval pursuant to Articles 9 to 11 of Directive 2003/37/EC, it may not bear the heading
‘Vehicle EC type-approval certificate’ except in the case referred to in Article 11 where the Commission has approved the
report.

(1) Delete whichever does not apply.

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Where incomplete or completed vehicles or variants are concerned, this EC type-approval is based on the EC type-
approval(s) of incomplete vehicles referred to below:

S t a g e 1 :

Manufacturer of base vehicle:

—

—

—

EC type-approval number: ...........................................................................................................................

Date:

.................................................................................................................................................................

Variants concerned: .......................................................................................................................................

S t a g e 2 :

Manufacturer:

—

—

—

EC type-approval number: ...........................................................................................................................

Date:

.................................................................................................................................................................

Variants concerned: .......................................................................................................................................

S t a g e 3 :

Manufacturer:

—

—

—

EC type-approval number: ...........................................................................................................................

Date:

.................................................................................................................................................................

Variants concerned: .......................................................................................................................................

Where the EC type-approval covers one or more incomplete variants, a list of the variants which are complete or
completed: .............................................................................................................................................................................................

List of requirements applying to types of type-approved incomplete vehicle or variants

(Where appropriate, account being taken of the scope and most recent amendment of each of the separate directives
referred to below).

Heading

Subject

Directive

Last amended

Variant(s) concerned

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In the case of EC type-approval of a special-purpose vehicle, or of EC type-approval granted under Article 11 of
Directive 2003/37/EC, a list of exemptions granted or special measures taken.

Heading

Subject

Kind of EC type-approval
and nature of exemptions

Variant(s) concerned

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PART II

TEST RESULTS

(to be completed by the EC type-approval authority and attached to the tractor EC type-approval certificate)

1.

Results of the sound-level tests (external)

Number of base directive and most recent amendment applicable for EC type-approval. For a directive with
two or more application phases, indicate which phase: ....................................................................................................

Variant/version:

............

............

............

Moving:

............ dB(A)

............ dB(A)

............ dB(A)

Stationary:

............ dB(A)

............ dB(A)

............ dB(A)

Engine speed:

............ min-1

............ min-1

............ min-1

2.

Results of the exhaust emission tests

Number of base directive and most recent amendment applicable for EC type-approval. For a directive with
two or more application phases, indicate which phase: ....................................................................................................

Variant/version: ..........................................................................................................................................................................

a. R e s u l t s

CO

HC

NOx

............ g/kWh

............ g/kWh

............ g/kWh

............ g/kWh

............ g/kWh

............ g/kWh

............ g/kWh

............ g/kWh

............ g/kWh

Particulates

............ g/kWh

............ g/kWh

............ g/kWh

Smoke

............ m-1

............ m-1

............ m-1

b. R e s u l t s (*)

CO

NOx

NMHC

CH4

............ g/kWh

............ g/kWh

............ g/kWh

............ g/kWh

............ g/kWh

............ g/kWh

............ g/kWh

............ g/kWh

............ g/kWh

............ g/kWh

............ g/kWh

............ g/kWh

Particulates

............ g/kWh

............ g/kWh

............ g/kWh

(*) If applicable.

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3.

Driver-perceived sound level

Number of base directive and most recent amendment applicable for EC type-approval. For a directive with
two or more application phases, indicate which phase: ....................................................................................................

Variant/version:

............

............

............

............ dB(A)

............ dB(A)

............ dB(A)

Test method used (Annex I
or II to Council Directive
77/311/EEC)

—

—

—

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NUMBERING SYSTEM FOR EC TYPE-APPROVAL CERTIFICATES

EC type-approval certificates shall be numbered in accordance with the method described below.

1.

The approval number consists of four parts where complete vehicles are approved and of five parts where
systems, components and separate technical units are approved, in accordance with the requirements set out
below. Components and separate technical units should be marked in accordance with the relevant separate
directives. In all cases the sections are to be separated by an asterisk.

— Section 1: a lower-case letter ‘e’ followed by the distinguishing number of the Member State which has

granted the approval:

1 for Germany; 2 for France; 3 for Italy; 4 for the Netherlands; 5 for Sweden; 6 for Belgium; 9 for Spain;
11 for the United Kingdom; 12 for Austria; 13 for Luxembourg; 17 for Finland; 18 for Denmark; 21 for
Portugal; 23 for Greece; 24 for Ireland.

— Section 2: number of the base Directive: ....................................................................................................................

— Section 3: number of the latest amending Directive that is applicable to the approval: ...................................

.............................................................................................................................................................................................

In the case of vehicles approvals, this is the most recent directive that amends an (some) article(s) of
Directive 2003/37/EC.

In the case of approvals under separate directives, this is the most recent directive containing specific
provisions to which the system, component or separate technical unit is to conform.

Where a directive includes different dates of entry into force which refer to different technical standards a
letter of the alphabet is to be added. This letter will identify the specific technical requirement on the basis
of which approval has been granted.

— Section 4: four-digit sequential number (with leading zeros as applicable) to denote the base approval

number. The sequence shall start from 0001 for each base directive.

— Section 5: two-digit sequential number (with leading zero if applicable) to denote the extension. The

sequence shall start from 00 for each base approval number.

2. Where a vehicle is approved, section 2 shall be omitted.

3.

4.

5.

Section 5 is to be omitted solely from the statutory plate(s).

Example of a third system approval (that has so far received no extension) issued by France in respect of
Directive 80/720/EEC: e 2*80/720*88/414*0003*00

in the case of a directive involving two implementation stages, namely A and B.

Example of a second extension to a fourth vehicle approval
54*0004*02

issued by the United Kingdom: e 11*97/

in which case Directive 97/54/EC would be the most recent directive so far amending the Articles of the
framework Directive.

6.

Example of the approval number stamped on the vehicles statutory plate(s): e 11*97/54*0004.

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ANNEX III

EC CERTIFICATE OF CONFORMITY

PART I

Specimens

(maximum format: A4 (210 mm × 297 mm) or a folder of A4 format)

(The certificate must be drawn up using the manufacturer’s letterhead and in such a way as to exclude any possibility
of falsification. To that end it shall be printed on paper protected either by means of colour graphics or by means of
a watermark corresponding to the manufacturer’s identification mark.)

EC CERTIFICATE OF CONFORMITY

for complete/completed vehicles (1)

Page 1

I, the undersigned: ...............................................................................................................................................................................

(Full name)

hereby certify that the following vehicle:

0.1.

0.2.

0.2.1.

0.3.

0.3.1.

0.3.2.

0.4.

0.5.

0.6.

Make(s) (registered by the manufacturer): ..................................................................................................

Type (specify any variants and versions): ...................................................................................................

Trade name(s) (where appropriate):

............................................................................................................

Means of identification of type, if marked on the vehicle: ......................................................................

Manufacturer’s plate (location and method of affixing):

.........................................................................

Chassis identification number (location): ...................................................................................................

Category of vehicle: ........................................................................................................................................

Name and address of manufacturer:

...........................................................................................................

Location of the statutory plates:

..................................................................................................................

Stage 1: Base vehicle:

— Manufacturer: ........................................................................................................................................

— EC type-approval number: ..................................................................................................................

— Date: ........................................................................................................................................................

Stage 2:

— Manufacturer: ........................................................................................................................................

— EC type-approval number: ..................................................................................................................

— Date: ........................................................................................................................................................

(1) Delete whichever does not apply.

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Vehicle identification number: ..........................................................................................................................................................

Numeric or alphanumeric identification code:

..............................................................................................................................

according to the type(s) of vehicle described in the approval(s) corresponds in every respect to the type described in

— EC type-approval number: .......................................................................................................................................................

— Date: ............

The vehicle may be registered permanently, without requiring any further approvals, for driving on the right/left (1).

..................................................................................................
(Place)

..................................................................................................
(Date)

..................................................................................................
(Signature)

..................................................................................................
(Position)

Attachment: (only in the case of multi-stage vehicle types): certificates of conformity for each stage.

(1) Delete whichever does not apply.

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1.

1.1.

1.1.3.

1.1.4.

1.4.

1.6.

2.

A — Complete/completed tractors (1)

General construction characteristics of the tractor

Number of axles and wheels (1): ...................................................................................................................

of which:

Powered axles:

.................................................................................................................................................

Braked axles: ....................................................................................................................................................

Reversible driving position: yes/no (1)

Tractor designed for driving on the: right/left (1)

Masses and dimensions

2.1.1.

Unladen mass(es) in running order:

— maximum: ..............................................................................................................................................

— minimum:

..............................................................................................................................................

2.2.1.

2.2.2.

Maximum laden mass(es) of the tractor according to the tyre specification:

Distribution of that mass (those masses) among the axles: ....................................................................

2.2.3.1.

Mass(es) and tyre(s):

Axle
No

Tyres
(dimensions)

Load capacity

Technically permissible
maximum mass per axle

Maximum permissible vertical
load on the coupling point

1

2

3

2.3.

2.4.

2.4.1.

2.4.2.

Ballast masses (total mass, material, number of components): ..............................................................

Technically permissible towable masses:

Drawbar trailer/interchangeable towed machinery: ......... kg

Semi-trailer/interchangeable towed machinery: ......... kg

(1) Delete whichever does not apply.

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2.4.3.

2.4.4.

2.4.5.

2.4.6.

2.4.6.1.

2.4.6.1.1.

2.4.6.1.2.

2.4.6.2.

2.5.

2.6.

2.7.1.

2.7.2.

2.7.3.

3.

3.1.1.

3.1.3.

3.1.6.

Centre-axle trailer/interchangeable towed machinery: ......... kg

Total technically permissible mass(es) of the tractor-trailer combination for each configuration
of trailer braking: ......... kg

Maximum mass of the trailer/interchangeable towed machinery which may be towed: ......... kg

Position of coupling point

Height of the coupling point above the ground:

Maximum: ......... mm

Minimum: ......... mm

Distance from the vertical plane passing through the axis of the rear axle: ......... mm

Wheelbase: ......... mm (1)

Minimum and maximum track: ........./......... mm (1)

Length: ......... mm (1)

Width: ......... mm (1)

Height: ......... mm (1)

Engine

Make: .................................................................................................................................................................

Means of identification of type, location and method of affixing: ........................................................

Operating principle:

— spark/compression ignition (2): ..........................................................................................................

— direct/indirect injection (2):

.................................................................................................................

— wo/four-stroke (2):

................................................................................................................................

3.1.7.

Fuel:

diesel/petrol/LPG/other( 2)

3.2.1.2.

Type: ..................................................................................................................................................................

3.2.1.6.

3.2.1.7.

3.6.

3.6.1.

EC type-approval number: ............................................................................................................................

Number of cylinders: ......................................................................................................................................

Cylinder capacity: ......... cm3

Nominal engine power: ......... kw at ......... min-1 (3)

Optional: power at the power take-off ......... kW (3) at ......... min-1 (rated speed PTO) (in
accordance with OECD Codes 1 or 2 or ISO 789-1: 1990)

(1) State the minimum values.
(2) Delete whichever does not apply.
(3) State the test method used.

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4.

4.5.

4.7.

4.7.1.

7.

7.1.

8.

8.11.4.1.

8.11.4.2.

10.

10.1.

Transmission

Gearbox

Number of ratios:

— front: ............

— rear: ............

Calculated maximum design speed: ......... km/h

Measured maximum speed: ......... km/h

Steering

Steering category: manual/power/servo steering (1)

Braking (brief description of the braking system):

...................................................................................

Overpressure at coupling: (single-line): ......... kPa

Overpressure at coupling: (two-line): ......... kPa

Roll-over protective structures, weather protection, seat, load platforms.

Frame/cab (1):

— Make(s):

.................................................

.................................................

— EC type-approval mark(s):

.................................................

.................................................

10.1.3.

Roll-over hoop:

— front/rear (1)

— fold-down/fixed (1)

— Make(s):

.................................................

.................................................

— EC type-approval mark(s):

.................................................

.................................................

10.3.2.

Passenger seat(s):

Number: ............................................................................................................................................................

(1) Delete whichever does not apply.

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10.4.

10.4.1.

10.4.3.

11.

11.2.

12.

12.2.

12.2.1.

12.2.2.

12.2.3.

12.2.4.

12.3.

13.

13.1.

13.2.

14.

Load platform:

Dimensions: ......... mm

Technically permissible load: ......... kg

Lighting and light-signalling devices

Optional devices .............................................................................................................................................

Miscellaneous

Mechanical coupling between the tractor and the trailer:

Type(s):

Make(s):

.................................................

.................................................

.................................................

.................................................

EC type-approval mark(s):

.................................................

.................................................

Maximum horizontal load (kg)

.................................................

.................................................

Maximum vertical load (kg)
(where appropriate)

.................................................

.................................................

Hydraulic lift — three-point coupling: yes/no ( 1)

Exterior sound level

Number of base directive and most recent amendment applicable for EC type-approval. For a
directive with two or more application phases, indicate which phase: ................................................

stationary: ......... dB(A)

moving: ......... dB(A)

Driver-perceived sound level (2)

Number of base directive and most recent amendment applicable for EC type-approval. For a
directive with two or more application phases, indicate which phase: ......... dB(A)

15.

Exhaust emissions (3)

Number of base directive and most recent amendment applicable for EC type-approval. For a
directive with two or more application phases, indicate which phase: ................................................

15.1.

Results of tests

CO: ......... g/kWh

HC: ......... g/kWh

NOx: ......... g/kWh

Particulates: ......... g/kWh

Smoke (x): ......... m-1

(1) Delete whichever does not apply.
(2) State the test method used.
(3) State the minimum values.

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15.2.

Results of tests (*)

CO: ......... g/kWh

NOx: ......... g/kWh

NMHC: ......... g/kWh

CH4: ......... g/kWh

Particulates: ......... g/kWh

16.

Fiscal horsepower(s) or class(es)

— Italy:

...................................... — France: .................................. — Spain: .....................................

— Belgium: ............................... — Germany:

............................. — Luxembourg: ........................

— Denmark: ............................. — Netherlands:

........................ — Greece: ...................................

— United Kingdom: ................ — Ireland:

................................. — Portugal: ................................

— Austria: ................................. — Finland: ................................. — Sweden:

.................................

17.

Comments( 1) .....................................................................................................................................................

(*) If applicable.
(1) Inter alia, any information required with regard to the various optional areas or values and mutually dependent relationships

(where appropriate, in the form of a table).

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1.

1.1.

1.1.4.

2.

2.1.1.

2.2.1.

2.2.2.

B — Agricultural or forestry trailers — complete / completed (1)

General construction characteristics of the trailer

Number of axles and wheels: ........................................................................................................................

of which:

Braked axles: ....................................................................................................................................................

Masses and dimensions

Unladen mass(es) in running order:

— maximum: ..............................................................................................................................................

— minimum:

..............................................................................................................................................

Technically permissible maximum laden mass(es) of the trailer according to the tyre specification:

Distribution of this (these) mass(es) among the axles and, in the case of a semi-trailer or a centre-
..............................................................................................
axle trailer, the load on the coupling point:

2.2.3.1.

Mass(es) and tyre(s):

Axle
No

Tyres
(dimensions)

Load capacity

Technically permissible
maximum mass per axle

Maximum permissible vertical
load on the coupling point

1

2

3

2.4.6.

2.4.6.1.

Position of coupling point

Height of the coupling point above the ground:

2.4.6.1.1.

Maximum: ......... mm

2.4.6.1.2.

Minimum: ......... mm

(1) Delete whichever does not apply.

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2.4.6.2.

2.5.

2.5.1.2.

2.6.

2.7.2.1.

Distance from the vertical plane passing through the axis of the rear axle: ......... mm

Wheelbase: ......... mm (1)

Distance between the coupling pin and the rear of the semi-trailer: ......... mm

Minimum and maximum track: ........./......... mm (1)

Length (1): ......... mm

2.7.2.1.1.

Length of the loading area: ......... mm

2.7.2.2.

Width (1): ......... mm

8.

Braking (brief description of the braking system):

...................................................................................

unbraked/independent braking system/inertia brakes/assisted braking (2)

8.11.4.1.

8.11.4.2.

11.

11.2.

12.

12.2.

12.2.1.

12.2.2.

12.2.3.

12.2.4.

Overpressure at coupling: (single-line): ......... kPa

Overpressure at coupling: (two-line): ......... kPa

Lighting and light-signalling devices

Additional optional devices: .........................................................................................................................

Miscellaneous

Mechanical coupling between the tractor and the trailer:

Type(s):

Make(s):

.................................................

.................................................

.................................................

.................................................

EC type-approval mark(s):

.................................................

.................................................

Maximum horizontal load (kg)

.................................................

.................................................

Maximum vertical load (kg)
(where appropriate)

.................................................

.................................................

(1) State the minimum values.
(2) Delete whichever does not apply.

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16.

Fiscal horsepower(s) or class(es) (if applicable)

— Italy:

...................................... — France: .................................. — Spain: .....................................

— Belgium: ............................... — Germany:

............................. — Luxembourg: ........................

— Denmark: ............................. — Netherlands:

........................ — Greece: ...................................

— United Kingdom:. ............... — Ireland:

................................. — Portugal: ................................

— Austria: ................................. — Finland: ................................. — Sweden:

.................................

17.

Comments( 1) .....................................................................................................................................................

(1) Inter alia, any information required with regard to the various optional areas or values and mutually dependent relationships

(where appropriate, in the form of a table).

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1.

1.1.

1.1.4.

2.

2.1.1.

2.2.1.

2.2.2.

2.2.3.1.

C — Interchangeable towed machinery — complete/completed (1)

General construction characteristics of the interchangeable towed machinery

Number of axles and wheels: ........................................................................................................................

of which:

Braked axles: ....................................................................................................................................................

Masses and dimensions

Unladen mass(es) in running order:

— maximum: ..............................................................................................................................................

— minimum:

..............................................................................................................................................

Maximum laden mass(es) of the interchangeable towed machinery according to the tyre
specification: ....................................................................................................................................................

Distribution of that mass (those masses) among the axles: ....................................................................

Mass(es) and tyre(s):

Axle
No

Tyres
(dimensions)

Load capacity

Technically permissible
maximum mass per axle

Maximum permissible vertical
load on the coupling point

1

2

3

2.4.6.

2.4.6.1.

Position of coupling point

Height of the coupling point above the ground:

2.4.6.1.1.

Maximum: ......... mm

2.4.6.1.2.

Minimum: ......... mm

(1) Delete whichever does not apply.

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2.4.6.2.

2.5.

2.6.

2.7.1.

2.7.2.

2.7.3.

8.

8.11.4.1.

8.11.4.2.

10.

10.4.

10.4.1.

10.4.3.

11.

11.2.

12.

12.2.

12.2.1.

12.2.2.

12.2.3.

12.2.4.

Distance from the vertical plane passing through the axis of the rear axle: ......... mm

Wheelbase: ......... mm (1)

Minimum and maximum track: ........./......... mm (1)

Length (1): ......... mm

Width (1): ......... mm

Height (1): ......... mm

Braking (brief description of the braking system):

...................................................................................

unbraked/independent braking system/inertia brakes/assisted braking (2)

Overpressure at coupling: (single-line): ......... kPa

Overpressure at coupling: (two-line): ......... kPa

Roll-over protective structures, weather protection, seat, load platforms

Load platform:

Dimensions: ......... mm

Technically permissible load: ......... kg

Lighting and light-signalling devices

Additional optional devices: .........................................................................................................................

Miscellaneous

Mechanical coupling between the tractor and the interchangeable towed machinery:

Type(s):

Make(s):

.................................................

.................................................

.................................................

.................................................

EC type-approval mark(s):

.................................................

.................................................

Maximum horizontal load (kg)

.................................................

.................................................

Maximum vertical load (kg)
(where appropriate)

.................................................

.................................................

(1) State the minimum values.
(2) Delete whichever does not apply.

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16.

Fiscal horsepower(s) or class(es) (if applicable)

— Italy:

...................................... — France: .................................. — Spain: .....................................

— Belgium: ............................... — Germany:

............................. — Luxembourg: ........................

— Denmark: ............................. — Netherlands:

........................ — Greece: ...................................

— United Kingdom:. ............... — Ireland:

................................. — Portugal: ................................

— Austria: ................................. — Finland: ................................. — Sweden:

.................................

17.

Comments( 1) .....................................................................................................................................................

(1) Inter alia, any information required with regard to the various optional areas or values and mutually dependent relationships

(where appropriate, in the form of a table).

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PART II

Specimens

(maximum format: A4 (210 mm × 297 mm) or a folder of A4 format)

(The certificate must be drawn up using the manufacturer’s letterhead and in such a way as to exclude any possibility
of falsification. To that end it shall be printed on paper protected either by means of colour graphics or by means of
a watermark corresponding to the manufacturer’s identification mark.)

EC CERTIFICATE OF CONFORMITY

for incomplete vehicles

Page 1

I, the undersigned, ...............................................................................................................................................................................

(Full name)

hereby certify that the following vehicle:

0.1.

0.2.

0.2.1.

0.3.

0.3.1.

0.3.2.

0.4.

0.5.

Make(s) (name of manufacturer): .................................................................................................................

Type (specify any variants and versions): ...................................................................................................

Trade name(s) (where appropriate):

............................................................................................................

Location of and method of affixing statutory plates and inscriptions (photographs or drawings):

Manufacturer’s plate (location and method of affixing):

.........................................................................

Chassis identification number (location): ...................................................................................................

Category of vehicle: ........................................................................................................................................

Name and address of manufacturer of base vehicle: ................................................................................

Name and address of manufacturer having carried out the final stage of manufacture of the
vehicle (1):
.........................................................................................................................................................

0.6.

Location of the statutory plates:

Vehicle identification number: .....................................................................................................................

Numeric or alphanumeric identification code:

.........................................................................................

according to the type(s) of vehicle described in the approval(s) (1)

Stage 1: Base vehicle:

— Manufacturer: ........................................................................................................................................

— EC type-approval number: ..................................................................................................................

— Date: ........................................................................................................................................................

(1) Delete whichever does not apply.

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Stage 2:

— Manufacturer: ........................................................................................................................................

— EC type-approval number: ..................................................................................................................

— Date: ........................................................................................................................................................

corresponds in every respect to the incomplete type described in

EC type-approval number: .................................................................................................................................................................

Date: .......................................................................................................................................................................................................

The vehicle may not be registered permanently without obtaining further approvals for driving on the right/left (1).

..................................................................................................
(Place)

..................................................................................................
(Date)

..................................................................................................
(Signature)

..................................................................................................
(Position)

Attachment: certificates of conformity for each stage.

(1) Delete whichever does not apply.

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1.

1.1.

1.1.4.

2.

2.1.1.

2.2.1.

2.2.2.

A — Agricultural or forestry trailers — incomplete

General construction characteristics of the trailer

Number of axles and wheels: ........................................................................................................................

of which: ...........................................................................................................................................................

Braked axles: ....................................................................................................................................................

Masses and dimensions

Mass(es) of the bare chassis:

— maximum: ..............................................................................................................................................

— minimum:

..............................................................................................................................................

Technically permissible maximum laden mass(es) of
the trailer according to the tyre
specification: ....................................................................................................................................................

Distribution of this (these) mass(es) among the axles and, in the case of a semi-trailer or a centre-
..............................................................................................
axle trailer, the load on the coupling point:

2.2.3.1.

Mass(es) and tyre(s):

Axle
No

Tyres
(dimensions)

Load capacity

Technically permissible
maximum mass per axle

Maximum permissible vertical
load on the coupling point

1

2

3

2.4.6.

2.4.6.1.

2.4.6.1.1.

2.4.6.1.2.

Position of coupling point

Height of the coupling point above the ground:

Maximum: ......... mm

Minimum: ......... mm

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2.4.6.2.

2.5.

2.5.1.2.

2.6.

2.7.1.1.

Distance from the vertical plane passing through the axis of the rear axle: ......... mm

Wheelbase: ......... mm (1)

Distance between the centre of coupling device and the rear of the semi-trailer: ......... mm

Minimum and maximum track: ........./......... mm (1)

Length (1): ......... mm

2.7.1.1.1.

Maximum permissible length for the completed trailer: ......... mm

2.7.1.2.

Width (1): ......... mm

2.7.1.2.1.

Maximum permissible width for the completed trailer: ......... mm

2.7.1.7.

Extreme permissible positions of the centre of gravity for the completed trailer: ......... mm

8.

Braking (brief description of the braking system):

unbraked/independent braking system/inertia brakes/assisted braking (2)

8.11.4.1.

8.11.4.2.

11.

11.2.

12.

12.2.

12.2.1.

12.2.2.

12.2.3.

12.2.4.

Overpressure at coupling: (single-line): ......... kPa

Overpressure at coupling: (two-line): ......... kPa

Lighting and light-signalling devices

Additional optional devices: .........................................................................................................................

Miscellaneous

Mechanical coupling between the tractor and the trailer:

Type(s):

Make(s):

.................................................

.................................................

.................................................

.................................................

EC type-approval mark(s):

.................................................

.................................................

Maximum horizontal load (kg)

.................................................

.................................................

Maximum vertical load (kg)
(where appropriate)

.................................................

.................................................

(1) State the minimum values.
(2) Delete whichever does not apply.

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16.

Fiscal horsepower(s) or class(es) (if applicable)

— Italy:

...................................... — France: .................................. — Spain: .....................................

— Belgium: ............................... — Germany:

............................. — Luxembourg: ........................

— Denmark: ............................. — Netherlands:

........................ — Greece: ...................................

— United Kingdom:. ............... — Ireland:

................................. — Portugal: ................................

— Austria: ................................. — Finland: ................................. — Sweden:

.................................

17.

Comments( 1) .....................................................................................................................................................

(1) Inter alia, any information required with regard to the various optional areas or values and mutually dependent relationships

(where appropriate, in the form of a table).

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1.

1.1.

1.1.4.

2.

2.1.1.

2.2.1.

2.2.2.

B — Interchangeable towed machinery — incomplete

General construction characteristics of the interchangeable towed machinery

Number of axles and wheels: ........................................................................................................................

of which:

Braked axles: ....................................................................................................................................................

Masses and dimensions

Mass(es) of the bare chassis:

— maximum: ..............................................................................................................................................

— minimum:

..............................................................................................................................................

Technically permissible maximum laden mass(es) of interchangeable towed machinery according
to the tyre specification: ................................................................................................................................

Distribution of this (these) mass(es) among the axles and, in the case of a semi-trailed or centre-
............................................................................................
axle vehicle, the load on the coupling point:

2.2.3.1.

Mass(es) and tyre(s):

Axle
No

Tyres
(dimensions)

Load capacity

Technically permissible
maximum mass per axle

Maximum permissible vertical
load on the coupling point

1

2

3

2.4.6.

2.4.6.1.

2.4.6.1.1.

2.4.6.1.2.

Position of coupling point:

Height of the coupling point above the ground:

Maximum: ......... mm

Minimum: ......... mm

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2.4.6.2.

2.5.

2.5.1.2.

2.6.

2.7.1.1.

Distance from the vertical plane passing through the axis of the rear axle: ......... mm

Wheelbase: ......... mm (1)

Distance between the centre of coupling device and the rear of the semi-trailed vehicle: ......... mm

Minimum and maximum track: ........./......... mm (1)

Length (1): ......... mm

2.7.1.1.1.

Maximum permissible length for the completed vehicle: ......... mm

2.7.1.2.

Width (1): ......... mm

2.7.1.2.1.

Maximum permissible width for the completed vehicle: ......... mm

2.7.1.7.

Extreme permissible positions of the centre of gravity for the completed vehicle: ......... mm

8.

Braking (brief description of the braking system):

unbraked/independent braking system/inertia brakes/assisted braking (2)

8.11.4.1.

8.11.4.2.

11.

11.2.

12.

12.2.

12.2.1.

12.2.2.

12.2.3.

12.2.4.

Overpressure at coupling: (single-line): ......... kPa

Overpressure at coupling: (two-line): ......... kPa

Lighting and light-signalling devices

Additional optional devices: .........................................................................................................................

Miscellaneous

Mechanical coupling between the tractor and the vehicle:

Type(s):

Make(s):

.................................................

.................................................

.................................................

.................................................

EC type-approval mark(s):

.................................................

.................................................

Maximum horizontal load (kg)

.................................................

.................................................

Maximum vertical load (kg)
(where appropriate)

.................................................

.................................................

(1) State the minimum values.
(2) Delete whichever does not apply.

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16.

Fiscal horsepower(s) or class(es) (if applicable)

— Italy:

...................................... — France: .................................. — Spain: .....................................

— Belgium: ............................... — Germany:

............................. — Luxembourg: ........................

— Denmark: ............................. — Netherlands:

........................ — Greece: ...................................

— United Kingdom:. ............... — Ireland:

................................. — Portugal: ................................

— Austria: ................................. — Finland: ................................. — Sweden:

.................................

17.

Comments( 1): ....................................................................................................................................................

(1) Inter alia, any information required with regard to the various optional areas or values and mutually dependent relationships

(where appropriate, in the form of a table).

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ANNEX IV

PROCEDURES TO ENSURE CONFORMITY OF PRODUCTION

1.

INITIAL ASSESSMENT

1.1.

1.2.

1.3.

Before granting EC type-approval, the EC type-approval authority in a Member State shall verify the existence
of satisfactory arrangements and procedures for ensuring effective checking that components, systems,
separate technical units or vehicles in production conform to the approved type.

The requirement in point 1.1 must be verified to the satisfaction of the authority granting EC type-approval.
This verification may be carried out on behalf of the authority granting EC type-approval by the EC type-
approval authority in another Member State. In this case, the latter authority shall prepare a statement of
compliance outlining the areas and production facilities it considers to be relevant to the product(s) to be
type-approved.

The EC type-approval authority shall accept the manufacturer’s certification to harmonised standard
EN ISO 9001:2000 with the permissible exclusion of the requirements related to the concepts of design and
development, point 7.3 ‘Customer satisfaction and continual improvement’ (the scope of which covers the
product(s) to be type-approved) or an equivalent accreditation standard as satisfying the requirements of
paragraph 1.1. The manufacturer shall provide details of the registration and undertake to inform the
approval authorities of any amendments to its validity or scope.

1.4.

On receiving a request from the authority of another Member State, the EC type-approval authority shall
forthwith send the statement of compliance referred to in paragraph 1.2 or advise that it is not in a position
to provide such a statement.

2.

CONFORMITY OF PRODUCTION

2.1.

2.2.

Every vehicle, system, component or separate technical unit type-approved pursuant to this Directive or a
separate directive must be so manufactured as to conform to the type approved by meeting the requirements
of this Directive or of a separate directive appearing in the exhaustive list set out in Annex II, Chapter B.

When granting EC type-approval, the EC type-approval authority in a Member State shall verify the existence
of adequate arrangements and documented control plans, to be agreed with the manufacturer for each EC
type-approval, for the carrying-out at specified intervals of the tests or associated checks that are needed to
verify continued conformity to the approved type, including, where applicable, tests required by the separate
directives.

2.3.

The holder of the EC type-approval must, in particular:

2.3.1.

ensure the existence of procedures for effectively monitoring that products (vehicles, systems, components
or separate technical units) conform to the EC type-approval;

2.3.2.

have access to the testing equipment necessary for checking conformity to each approved type;

2.3.3.

ensure that test results are recorded and that the attachments remain available for a period to be determined
in agreement with the EC type-approval authority; this period shall not be greater than 10 years;

2.3.4.

analyse the results of each type of test in order to verify and ensure the stability of the product characteristics,
subject to the tolerances inherent in industrial production;

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2.3.5.

ensure that for each type of product at least the checks prescribed in this Directive and the tests prescribed
in the applicable separate directives appearing in the exhaustive list set out in Annex II are carried out;

2.3.6.

ensure that if any set of samples or test pieces is found not to conform at the end of the test in question,
further samples are taken and the tests are repeated. All necessary steps shall be taken to restore conformity
of the corresponding production.

2.3.7.

In the case of EC vehicle type-approval, the checks referred to in point 2.3.5 shall be restricted to those
verifying compliance with the specifications set out in the EC type-approval.

2.4.

The authority which granted EC type-approval may at any time verify the conformity control methods
applied in each production facility. The normal frequency of these verifications shall be in line with the
arrangements (if any) accepted under paragraph 1.2 or 1.3 of this Annex and ensure that the relevant checks
are reviewed over a period appropriate to the confidence required by the competent authority.

2.4.1. At every inspection, the test records and production records shall be made available to the visiting inspector.

2.4.2. Where the nature of the test so permits, the inspector may select samples at random to be tested in the
manufacturer’s laboratory (or in the laboratories of the testing body where a separate directive so provides).
The minimum number of samples may be determined according to the results of the manufacturer’s own
verification.

2.4.3. Where the level of monitoring is unsatisfactory, or where it seems necessary to verify the validity of the tests
carried out under point 2.4.2, the inspector shall select samples to be sent to the testing body which
conducted the EC type-approval tests.

2.4.4.

The EC type-approval authority may carry out any check or test required by this Directive or in the relevant
separate directives appearing in the exhaustive list set out in Annex II, Chapter B.

2.4.5. Where unsatisfactory results are found during an inspection, the EC type-approval authority shall ensure

that all necessary steps are taken to restore conformity of production as rapidly as possible.

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A — SMALL SERIES LIMITS

The number of units within a type to be registered, placed on sale or put into service per year in each Member State
shall not exceed the value shown below for the vehicle category in question.

Category

Units (for each type)

T

C

R

S

150

50

75

50

B — LIMITS FOR END-OF-SERIES VEHICLES

The maximum number of vehicles of one or several types entering service in each Member State, in accordance with
the procedure provided for in Article 10, must not exceed 10 % of the number of vehicles of all the types concerned
which entered service in the two preceding years in the Member State in question; however, it may not be less
than 20.

Vehicles entering service in accordance with this procedure shall be identified by a specific reference on the certificate
of conformity.

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ANNEX VI

LIST OF EC TYPE-APPROVALS ISSUED UNDER SEPARATE DIRECTIVES

EC type-approval authority stamp

List number: ..........................................................................................................................................................................................

Covering the period ................................................................................... to ...................................................................................

The following information shall be provided in respect of each EC type-approval granted, refused or withdrawn
during the abovementioned period:

Manufacturer: .......................................................................................................................................................................................

EC type-approval number: .................................................................................................................................................................

Make: ......................................................................................................................................................................................................

Type: .......................................................................................................................................................................................................

Date of issue:

........................................................................................................................................................................................

First date of issue (in the case of extensions): .................................................................................................................................

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ANNEX VII

PROCEDURES TO BE FOLLOWED DURING MULTI-STAGE EC TYPE-APPROVAL

1.

GENERAL

1.1. The satisfactory operation of the multi-stage EC type-approval process requires concerted action by all the
manufacturers concerned. To this end, before granting an initial or subsequent stage EC type-approval, the EC
type-approval authority shall ensure that the relevant manufacturers have made suitable arrangements for the
supply and interchange of documents and information such that the completed vehicle meets the technical
requirements of all the relevant separate directives as set out in Annex II, Chapter B.

Such information must include details of relevant system, component and separate-technical-unit EC type-
approvals and of vehicle parts which form part of the incomplete vehicle but are not yet type-approved.

1.2. EC type-approvals in accordance with this Annex are granted on the basis of the current state of completion of

the vehicle type and incorporate all EC type-approvals granted at the previous stage.

1.3. Each manufacturer in a multi-stage EC type-approval process shall be responsible for the EC type-approval and
conformity of production of all systems, components and separate technical units manufactured by him or
added by him to the previously built stage. He shall not be responsible for aspects which have been type-
approved in an earlier stage unless he modifies vehicle parts to such an extent that the previously granted EC
type-approval becomes invalid.

2.

PROCEDURES

In the case of an application made in accordance with Article 4(2), the EC type-approval authorities must:

(a)

(b)

(c)

(d)

verify that all relevant separate-directive approvals can be applied to the appropriate standard in the
separate directive;

ensure that all the relevant data, taking account of the state of completion of the vehicle, are included in
the information folder;

by reference to the documentation make sure that the vehicle specification(s) and data contained in Part I
of the information folder are included in the data in the information packages or the EC type-approval
certificates issued under the relevant separate directives and, in the case of a completed vehicle, where an
item number in Part I of the information folder is not included in the information package of any of the
separate directives, confirm that the relevant part or characteristic conforms to the particulars in the
information folder;

on a sample of vehicles from the type to be approved, carry out inspections of vehicle parts and systems
to verify that the vehicle(s) is/are built in accordance with the relevant data contained in the information
package that has been authenticated in respect of all relevant separate-directive approvals, or arrange for
such inspections to be carried out;

(e) where appropriate, carry out checks on the installation of the separate technical units, or arrange for such

checks to be carried out.

3.

NUMBER OF VEHICLES TO BE INSPECTED

The number of vehicles to be inspected for the purposes of paragraph 2(d) shall be sufficient to permit proper
monitoring of the various combinations to be type-approved on the basis of the state of completion of the
vehicle and the following criteria:

— engine

— gearbox

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— powered axles (number, position, interconnection)

— steered axles (number and position)

— braked axles (number)

— roll-over protection structure.

4.

IDENTIFICATION OF THE VEHICLE

At the second and subsequent stages, each manufacturer shall affix to the vehicle a plate, in addition to the
statutory plate required by Council Directive 89/173/EEC of 21 December 1988 on the approximation of the
laws of the Member States relating to certain components and characteristics of wheeled agricultural or forestry
tractors (1).

This plate must be firmly attached, in a conspicuous and readily accessible position on a part not subject to
replacement in use. It must show clearly and indelibly the following information in the order listed:

— manufacturer’s name,

— sections 1, 3 and 4 of the EC type-approval number,

— stage of EC type-approval,

— vehicle serial number,

— maximum permitted laden mass of the vehicle,

— maximum towable mass,

— maximum permissible laden mass of the combination (where the vehicle is permitted to tow a trailer) (2),

— maximum permissible mass on each axle, listed in order from front to rear (2),

— maximum permissible vertical load on the coupling point (2).

(1) OJ L 67, 10.3.1989, p. 1. Directive as last amended by Commission Directive 2000/1/EC (OJ L 21, 26.1.2000, p. 16).
(2) Only where the value has changed during the current stage of EC type-approval.

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ANNEX VIII

CORRELATION TABLE

Directive 74/150/EEC

This Directive

Article 1(1)

Article 1(2)

Article 2

Article 3

Article 4

Article 5(1)

Articles 5(2) and 5(3)

Articles 6(1), 6(2) and 6(3)

Article 6(4)

Article 7(1)

Article 7(2) 1st subparagraph

Article 7(2) 2nd subparagraph

Article 8(1)

Article 8(2)

Article 8(3)

Article 9

Article 9(a)

Article 10

Article 11

Articles 12 and 13

Article 14

Article 15

Article 16

Annex I

Annex II

Annex III

Article2

Article 1

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Article 3

Article 4

Article 4(4)

Article 6

Article 5

Article 10

Article 7(1)

Article 15

Article 16(1)

Article 16(2)

Article 14

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Article 15

Article 4(1)

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Article 19

Article 20

Article 18

Article 22

Article 26

Annex I

Annex II

Annex III