Proposal for a DIRECTIVE OF THE EUROPEAN PARLIAMENT AND OF THE COUNCIL on roll-over protection structures mounted in front of the driver's seat on narrow-track wheeled agricultural and forestry tractors
Date: 2010-10-27
Institutions: European Commission
Subjects: agricultural machinery, harmonisation of standards, safety device, safety standard, technical regulations, technical standard, tractor

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EUROPEAN COMMISSION 

Brussels, 27.10.2010 
COM(2010) 610 final 

2010/0302 (COD) 

Proposal for a 

DIRECTIVE OF THE EUROPEAN PARLIAMENT AND OF THE COUNCIL 

on roll-over protection structures mounted in front of the driver's seat on narrow-track 
wheeled agricultural and forestry tractors 

(Codification) 

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EXPLANATORY MEMORANDUM 

In  the  context  of  a  people’s  Europe,  the  Commission  attaches  great  importance  to 
simplifying  and  clarifying  the  law  of  the  Union  so  as  to  make  it  clearer  and  more 
accessible  to  citizens,  thus  giving  them  new  opportunities  and  the  chance  to  make 
use of the specific rights it gives them. 

This aim cannot be achieved so long as numerous provisions that have been amended 
several times, often quite substantially, remain scattered, so that they must be sought 
partly  in  the  original  instrument  and  partly  in  later  amending  ones.  Considerable 
research work, comparing many different instruments, is thus needed to identify the 
current rules. 

For  this  reason  a  codification  of  rules  that  have  frequently  been  amended  is  also 
essential if the law is to be clear and transparent. 

On 1 April 1987 the Commission decided1 to instruct its staff that all acts should be 
codified  after  no  more  than  ten  amendments,  stressing  that  this  is  a  minimum 
requirement  and  that  departments  should  endeavour  to  codify  at  even  shorter 
intervals the texts for which they are responsible, to ensure that their provisions are 
clear and readily understandable. 

The  Conclusions  of 
the  Edinburgh  European  Council 
(December 1992) confirmed this2, stressing the importance of codification as it offers 
certainty as to the law applicable to a given matter at a given time. 

the  Presidency  of 

Codification  must  be  undertaken  in  full  compliance  with  the  normal  procedure  for 
the adoption of acts of the Union. 

Given  that  no  changes  of  substance  may  be  made  to  the  instruments  affected  by 
codification, the European Parliament, the Council and the Commission have agreed, 
by  an  interinstitutional  agreement  dated  20  December  1994,  that  an  accelerated 
procedure may be used for the fast-track adoption of codification instruments. 

to  undertake 

this  proposal 

codification  of 
is 
The  purpose  of 
Council Directive 87/402/EEC  of  25  June  1987  on  roll-over  protection  structures 
mounted  in  front  of  the  driver's  seat  on  narrow-track  wheeled  agricultural  and 
forestry tractors3. The new Directive will supersede the various acts incorporated in 
it4; this proposal fully preserves the content of the acts being codified and hence does 
no more than bring them together with only such formal amendments as are required 
by the codification exercise itself. 

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COM(87) 868 PV. 
See Annex 3 to Part A of the Conclusions. 
Carried out pursuant to the Communication from the Commission to the European Parliament and the 
Council – Codification of the Acquis communautaire, COM(2001) 645 final. 
See Annex VIII, Part A of this proposal. 

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5. 

The codification proposal was drawn up on the basis of a preliminary consolidation, 
in 22 official languages, of Directive 87/402/EEC and the instruments amending it, 
carried  out  by  the  Publications  Office  of  the  European  Union,  by  means  of  a 
data-processing  system.  Where  the  Articles  have  been  given  new  numbers,  the 
correlation  between  the  old  and  the  new  numbers  is  shown  in  a  table  contained  in 
Annex IX to the codified Directive. 

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(cid:208) 87/402/EEC (adapted) 

2010/0302 (COD) 

Proposal for a 

DIRECTIVE OF THE EUROPEAN PARLIAMENT AND OF THE COUNCIL 

on roll-over protection structures mounted in front of the driver's seat on narrow-track 
wheeled agricultural and forestry tractors 

(Codification) 

(Text with EEA relevance) 

THE EUROPEAN PARLIAMENT AND THE COUNCIL OF THE EUROPEAN UNION, 

Having  regard  to  the  Treaty  on  the  Functioning  of  the  European  Union,  and  in  particular 
Article ⌦ 114 ⌫ thereof, 

Having regard to the proposal from the European Commission, 

After transmission of the draft legislative act to the national Parliaments, 

Having regard to the opinion of the European Economic and Social Committee5, 

Acting in accordance with the ordinary legislative procedure, 

Whereas: 

(1) 

Council  Directive  87/402/EEC  of  25  June  1987  on  roll-over  protection  structures 
mounted in front of the driver's seat on narrow-track wheeled agricultural and forestry 
tractors6 has been substantially amended several times7. In the interests of clarity and 
rationality the said Directive should be codified. 

(cid:208)  

(cid:208) 87/402/EEC Recital 3 (adapted) 

(2)  ⌦ Directive  87/402/EEC  is  one  of  the  separate  Directives  of  the  EC  type-approval 
replaced  by 

in  Council  Directive  74/150/EEC,  as 

system  provided 

for 

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OJ C […], […], p. […]. 
OJ L 220, 8.8.1987, p. 1. 
See Annex VIII, Part A. 

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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/EEC8,  and  lays  down  technical  prescriptions 
concerning  the  design  and  construction  of  agricultural  or  forestry  tractors  as  regards 
the roll-over protection structures mounted in front of the driver's seat. Those technical 
prescriptions  concern  the  approximation  of  the  laws  of  the  Member  States  to  enable 
the EC type-approval procedure provided for in Directive 2003/37/EC to be applied in 
respect  of  each  type  of  tractor.  Consequently  the  provisions  laid  down  in 
Directive 2003/37/EC  relating  to  agricultural  and  forestry  tractors,  their  trailers  and 
interchangeable  towed  machinery,  together  with  their  systems,  components  and 
separate technical units, apply to this Directive. ⌫ 

(3) 

This  Directive  should  be  without  prejudice  to  the  obligations  of  the  Member  States 
relating  to  the  time-limits  for  transposition  into  national  law  and  application  of  the 
Directives set out in Annex VIII, Part B, 

(cid:208)  

HAVE ADOPTED THIS DIRECTIVE: 

(cid:208) 87/402/EEC 

Article 1 

(cid:208) 87/402/EEC (adapted) 

This  Directive 
apply 
as  defined 
Directive 2003/37/EC ⌫ having the following characteristics: 

tractors 

shall 

to 

in  ⌦ Article  2(j)  of 

(cid:208) 87/402/EEC 

(a) 

(b) 

ground clearance of not more than 600 mm beneath the lowest points of the front and 
rear axles, allowing for the differential; 

fixed or  adjustable  minimum track width with one of the axles less than 1 150 mm 
fitted with tyres of a larger size. It is assumed that the axle mounted with the wider 
tyres is set at a track width of not more than 1 150 mm. It must be possible to set the 
track width of the other axle in such a way that the outer edges of the narrower tyres 
do not go beyond the outer edges of the tyres of the other axle; where the two axles 
are fitted with rims and tyres of the same size, the fixed or adjustable track width of 
the two axles must be less than 1 150 mm; 

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OJ L 171, 9.7.2003, p. 1. 

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(cid:208) 87/402/EEC (adapted) 

(c) 

mass  ⌦ greater  than ⌫  600  ⌦ and  not  more 
than ⌫  3 000  kilograms, 
corresponding to the unladen ⌦ mass ⌫ of the tractor as defined in ⌦ point 2.1 of 
Model A in Annex I to Directive 2003/37/EC ⌫ , including the roll-over protection 
structure  fitted  in  compliance  with  this  Directive  and  tyres  of  the  largest  size 
recommended by the manufacturer. 

(cid:208) 87/402/EEC 

Article 2 

1.  Each  Member  State  shall  grant  EC  component  type-approval  for  any  type  of  roll-over 
protection  structure  and  its  tractor  attachment  which  satisfies  the  construction  and  testing 
requirements laid down in Annexes I and II. 

2. A Member State which has granted EC component type-approval shall take the measures 
required to verify, in so far as is necessary and if need be in cooperation with the competent 
authorities in the other Member States, that production models conform to the approved type. 
Such verification shall be limited to spot checks. 

Article 3 

Member States shall, for each type of roll-over protection structure and its tractor attachment 
which  they  approve  pursuant  to  Article  2,  issue  to  the  manufacturer  of  the  tractor  or  of  the 
roll-over  protection  structure,  or  to  his  authorised  representative,  an  EC  component  type-
approval mark conforming to the ⌦ example ⌫ shown in Annex IV. 

(cid:208) 87/402/EEC (adapted) 

Member States shall take all appropriate measures to prevent the use of marks liable to create 
confusion between roll-over protection structures which have been component type-approved 
pursuant to Article 2 and other devices. 

(cid:208) 87/402/EEC 

(cid:208) 87/402/EEC (adapted) 

Article 4 

A  Member  State ⌦ shall  not ⌫  prohibit  the  placing  on  the  market  of  roll-over  protection 
structures or their tractor attachments on grounds relating to their construction if they bear the 
EC component type-approval mark. 

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⌦ However ⌫,  a  Member  State  may  prohibit  the  placing  on  the  market  of  roll-over 
protection structures bearing the EC component type-approval mark which fail to conform to 
the approved type. 

That  Member  State  shall  forthwith  inform  the  other  Member  States  and  the  Commission  of 
the measures taken, specifying the reasons for its decision. 

(cid:208) 87/402/EEC 

Article 5 

The  competent  authorities  of  each  Member  State  shall  within  one  month  send  to  the 
competent authorities of the other Member States copies of the EC component type-approval 
certificate, ⌦ the model ⌫ of which is given in Annex V, completed for each type of roll-
over protection structure which they approve or refuse to approve. 

(cid:208) 87/402/EEC (adapted) 

(cid:208) 87/402/EEC 

Article 6 

1. If the Member State which has granted EC component type-approval finds that a number of 
roll-over protection structures and their tractor attachments bearing the same EC component 
type-approval  mark  do  not  conform  to  the  type  which  it  has  approved,  it  shall  take  the 
necessary measures to ensure that production models conform to the approved type. 

The competent authorities of that Member State shall advise those of the other Member States 
of the measures taken which may, where there is a serious and repeated failure to conform, 
extend to the withdrawal of EC component type-approval. 

Those  authorities  shall  take  the  same  measures  if  they  are  informed  by  the  competent 
authorities of another Member State of such failure to conform. 

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

Article 7 

Any decision taken pursuant to the provisions adopted in implementation of this Directive to 
refuse or withdraw EC component type-approval for roll-over protection structures and their 
tractor  attachments,  or  to  prohibit  their  placing  on  the  market  or  their  use,  shall  set  out  in 
detail the reasons on which it is based. 

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Such decision 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. 

(cid:208) 87/402/EEC (adapted) 

Article 8 

(cid:208) 2000/22/EC (adapted) 

 ⌦ With  respect  to  tractors  which  comply  with  the  requirements  laid  down  in  this 

1. 
Directive, ⌫ Member States may not: 

(a) 

refuse,  for  a  type  of  tractor,  to  grant  EC  type-approval  or  to  grant  national  type-
approval;  

(b) 

prohibit the first entry into service of tractors. 

2. 

 Member States 

may refuse to grant national type-approval for a type of tractor if it does not comply with the 
requirements ⌦ laid down in ⌫ this Directive 

(cid:208) 87/402/EEC (adapted) 

Article 9 

1.  No  Member  State  may  refuse  ⌦ the  registration ⌫  or  prohibit  the  sale  or  use  of  any 
tractor  on  grounds  relating  to  the  roll-over  protection  structure  and  its  tractor  attachment  if 
these bear the EC component type-approval mark and if the requirements laid down in Annex 
VI have been met. 

However, Member States may, in compliance with the Treaty, impose restrictions on the use 
of tractors referred to in ⌦ Article 1 ⌫ in certain areas where safety so dictates, owing to 
the specific nature of certain terrains or crops. Member States shall inform the Commission of 
any such restrictions before they are implemented and of the reasons for their adoption. 

2.  This  Directive  shall  not  affect  the  right  of  Member  States  to  specify,  in  due  compliance 
with  the  Treaty,  the  requirements  they  deem  necessary  to  ensure  that  workers  are  protected 
when using the tractors in question, provided this does not mean that the protection structures 
are modified in a way unspecified in this Directive. 

(cid:208) 87/402/EEC 

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Article 10 

(cid:208) 87/402/EEC (adapted) 

1. In connection with EC type-approval, any tractor to which Article 1 refers ⌦ shall ⌫ be 
fitted with a roll-over protection structure. 

2.  The  structure  referred  to  in  paragraph  1,  unless  it  is  a  rear-mounted  protection  structure, 
⌦ shall ⌫ comply with the requirements laid down in Annexes I and II to this Directive or 
in  ⌦ Annexes  I  to  IV  to ⌫  Directives  2009/57/EC9  or  2009/75/EC10  of  the  European 
Parliament and of the Council. 

Article 11 

⌦ The ⌫ amendments necessary to adapt the requirements of Annexes I to VII ⌦ to take 
account  of ⌫  technical  progress  shall  be  adopted  in  accordance  with  the  procedure 
⌦ referred to ⌫ in Article ⌦ 20(3) ⌫ of Directive ⌦ 2003/37/EC ⌫ . 

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

Article 12 

(cid:208)  

Article 13 

Directive  87/402/EEC,  as  amended  by  the  Acts  listed  in  Annex  VIII,  Part  A  is  repealed 
without  prejudice  to  the  obligations  of  the  Member  States  relating  to  the  time-limits  for 
transposition into national law and application of the Directives set out in Annex VIII, Part B. 

References  to  the  repealed  Directive  shall  be  construed  as  references  to  this  Directive  and 
shall be read in accordance with the correlation table in Annex IX. 

This Directive shall enter into force on 1 May 2011. 

Article 14 

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OJ L 261, 3.10.2009, p. 1. 
OJ L 261, 3.10.2009, p. 40. 

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Article 15 

This Directive is addressed to the Member States. 

Done at […] 

For the European Parliament 
The President 

For the Council 
The President 

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ANNEX I 

CONDITIONS FOR EC COMPONENT TYPE-APPROVAL 

(cid:208) 2010/22/EU Art. 4 and 
Annex IV pt. 1 (adapted) 

definitions 

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The 
OECD Decision C(2008) 128  of  October  2008,  with  the  exception  of  point  1.1 
(Agricultural and forestry tractors), shall apply, reading as follows: 

requirements 

of  Code 

point 

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Definitions 

[not applicable] 

Rolling Over Protective Structure (ROPS) 

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1.2 

Roll-over  protective  structure  (safety  cab  or  frame),  hereinafter  called  “protective 
structure”, means the structure on a tractor the essential purpose of which is to avoid 
or limit risks to the driver resulting from roll-over of the tractor during normal use. 

The  roll-over  protective  structure  is  characterised  by  the  provision  of  space  for  a 
clearance  zone  large  enough  to  protect  the  driver  when  seated  either  inside  the 
envelope of the structure or within a space bounded by a series of straight lines from 
the outer edges of the structure to any part of the tractor that might come into contact 
with  flat  ground  and  that  is  capable  of  supporting  the  tractor  in  that  position  if  the 
tractor overturns. 

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Track 

1.3.1 

Preliminary definition: median plane of the wheel 

The  median  plane  of  the  wheel  is  equidistant  from  the  two  planes  containing  the 
periphery of the rims at their outer edges. 

1.3.2  Definition of track 

The vertical plane through the wheel axis intersects its median plane along a straight 
line which meets the supporting surface at one point. If A and B are the two points 
thus defined for the wheels on the same axle of the tractor, then the track width is the 
distance between points A and B. The track may be thus defined for both front and 
rear  wheels.  Where  there  are  twin  wheels,  the  track  is  the  distance  between  two 
planes each being the median plane of the pairs of wheels. 

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1.3.3  Additional definition: median plane of the tractor 

Take the extreme positions of points A and B for the tractor rear axle, which gives 
the  maximum  possible  value  for  the  track.  The  vertical  plane  at  right  angles  to  the 
line AB at its centre point is the median plane of the tractor. 

1.4 

Wheelbase 

The distance between the vertical planes passing through the two lines AB as defined 
in point 1.3, one for the front wheels and one for the rear-wheels. 

1.5 

Determination of seat index point; seat location and adjustment for test 

1.5.1 

Seat index point (SIP)12 

The seat index point shall be determined in accordance with ISO 5353:1995 

1.5.2 

Seat location and adjustment for test 

1.5.2.1  where  the  inclination  of  the  backrest  and  seat  pan  is  adjustable,  these  must  be 

adjusted so that the seat index point is in its rear uppermost position; 

1.5.2.2  where the seat is equipped with suspension, the latter must be blocked at mid-travel, 

unless this is contrary to the instructions clearly laid down by the seat manufacturer; 

1.5.2.3  where  the  position  of  the  seat  is  adjustable  only  lengthwise  and  vertically,  the 
longitudinal  axis  passing  through  the  seat  index  point  shall  be  parallel  with  the 
vertical  longitudinal  plane  of  the  tractor  passing  through  the  centre  of  the  steering 
wheel and not more than 100 mm from that plane. 

1.6 

Clearance zone 

1.6.1  Reference vertical plane and line 

The  clearance  zone  (Figure  6.1  in  Annex  II)  is  defined  on  the  basis  of  a  vertical 
reference plane and a reference line: 

1.6.1.1  The  reference  plane  is  a  vertical  plane,  generally  longitudinal  to  the  tractor  and 
passing through the seat index point and the centre of the steering wheel. Normally 
the reference plane coincides with the longitudinal median plane of the tractor. This 
reference  plane  shall  be  assumed  to  move  horizontally  with  the  seat  and  steering 
wheel  during  loading  but  to  remain  perpendicular  to  the  tractor  or  the  floor  of  the 
roll-over protective structure. 

1.6.1.2  The reference line is the line contained in the reference plane that passes through a 
point located 140 + ah rearward and 90 – av below the seat index point and the first 
point on the steering wheel rim that it intersects when brought to the horizontal. 

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For  extension  tests  to  test  reports  that  originally  used  seat  reference  point  (SRP),  the  required 
measurements shall be made with reference to SRP instead of SIP and the use of SRP shall be clearly 
indicated (see Annex 1). 

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1.6.2  Determination of the clearance zone for tractors with a non-reversible seat 

The clearance zone for tractors with a non-reversible seat is defined in points 1.6.2.1 
to 1.6.2.11 and is bounded by the following planes, the tractor being on a horizontal 
surface, the seat, where adjustable, adjusted to its rear uppermost position13, and the 
steering wheel, where adjustable, adjusted to the mid position for seated driving: 

1.6.2.1  two  vertical  planes  250 mm  on  either  side  of  the  reference  plane,  these  vertical 
planes  extending  300 mm  upwards  from  the  plane  defined  in  point  1.6.2.8  and 
longitudinally  at  least  550  mm  in  front  of  the  vertical  plane  perpendicular  to  the 
reference plane passing (210 – ah) mm in front of the seat index point; 

1.6.2.2  two  vertical  planes  200 mm  on  either  side  of  the  reference  plane,  these  vertical 
planes  extending  300 mm  upwards  from  the  plane  defined  in  point  1.6.2.8  and 
longitudinally  from  the  surface  defined  in  point  1.6.2.11  to  the  vertical  plane 
perpendicular to the reference plane passing (210 – ah ) mm in front of the seat index 
point; 

1.6.2.3  an  inclined  plane  perpendicular  to  the  reference  plane,  parallel  with  and  400 mm 
above  the  reference  line,  extending  backwards  to  the  point  where  it  intersects  the 
vertical plane which is perpendicular to the reference plane and which passes through 
a point (140 + ah) mm rearward of the seat index point; 

1.6.2.4  an inclined plane, perpendicular to the reference plane which meets the plane defined 
in point 1.6.2.3 at its rearmost edge and rests on the top of the seat back rest; 

1.6.2.5  a vertical plane perpendicular to the reference plane, passing at least 40 mm forward 

of the steering wheel and at least 760 – ah forward of the seat index point; 

1.6.2.6  a  cylindrical  surface  with  its  axis  perpendicular  to  the  reference  plane,  having  a 

radius of 150 mm and tangential to the planes defined in points 1.6.2.3 and 1.6.2.5; 

1.6.2.7  two parallel inclined planes passing through the upper edges of the planes defined in 
point 1.6.2.1 with the inclined plane on the side where the impact is applied no closer 
than 100 mm to the reference plane above the zone of clearance; 

1.6.2.8  a horizontal plane passing through a point 90 – av below the seat index point; 

1.6.2.9  two  portions  of  the  vertical  plane  perpendicular  to  the  reference  plane  passing 
210 - ah  forward  of  the  seat  index  point,  both  these  part  planes  joining  respectively 
the rearmost limits of the planes defined in point 1.6.2.1 to the foremost limits of the 
planes defined in point 1.6.2.2 ; 

1.6.2.10 two  portions  of  the  horizontal  plane  passing  300 mm  above  the  plane  defined  in 
point 1.6.2.8 , both these part planes joining respectively the uppermost limits of the 
vertical planes defined in point 1.6.2.2 to the lowermost limits of the oblique planes 
defined in point 1.6.2.7 ; 

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with respect to the tractor that does not move as the seat is adjusted away from the mid-position. For 
purposes of determining the clearance zone, the seat shall be placed in the rear and uppermost position. 

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Annex IV pt. 1 

1.6.2.11 a surface, curved if necessary, whose generating line is perpendicular to the reference 

plane and rests on the back of the seat backrest. 

1.6.3  Determination of the clearance zone for tractors with a reversible driver’s position 

For  tractors  with  a  reversible  driver’s  position  (reversible  seat  and  steering  wheel), 
the  clearance  zone  is  the  envelope  of  the  two  clearance  zones  defined  by  the 
two different positions of the steering wheel and the seat. 

1.6.4  Optional seats 

1.6.4.1  In case of tractors that could be fitted with optional seats, the envelope comprising 
the  seat  index  points  of  all  options  offered  shall  be  used  during  the  tests.  The 
protective structure shall not enter the larger clearance zone which takes account of 
these different seat index points. 

1.6.4.2  In  the  case  where  a  new  seat  option  is  offered  after  the  test  has  been  performed,  a 
determination shall be made to see whether the clearance zone around the new SIP 
falls  within  the  envelope  previously  established.  If  it  does  not,  a  new  test  must  be 
performed. 

1.7 

Permissible measurement tolerances 

Linear dimensions: 

except for: 

-- tyre deflection: 

± 3 mm 

± 1 mm 

-- structure deflection during horizontal loadings: 

± 1 mm 

-- height of fall of the pendulum block: 

± 1 mm 

Masses: 

Forces: 

Angles: 

1.8 

Symbols 

± 1 % 

± 2 % 

± 2 ° 

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Bb 

(mm) 

(mm) 

(mm) 

(mm) 

Half of the horizontal seat adjustment; 

Half of the vertical seat adjustment; 

Minimum overall width of the tractor; 

Maximum outer width of the protective structure; 

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(mm) 

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Deflection  of  the  structure  at  the  point  of  impact 
(dynamic tests) or at the point of, and in line with, 
the load application (static tests); 

Deflection of the structure for the calculated energy 
required; 

Strain  energy  absorbed  at  point  when  load  is 
removed. Area contained within F-D curve; 

Strain energy absorbed. Area under F-D curve; 

Strain  energy  absorbed  after  additional  loading 
following a crack or tear; 

Strain energy absorbed in overload test in the event 
of  the  load  having  been  removed  before  starting 
this overload test. Area under F-D curve; 

Energy  input  to  be  absorbed  during  longitudinal 
loading; 

Energy input to be absorbed during side loading; 

Static load force; 

Loading  force  for  calculated  energy  required, 
corresponding to E'i; 

Force/deflection diagram; 

Force applied to rear hard fixture; 

Maximum  static 
loading, with the exception of the overload; 

load  force  occurring  during 

Vertical crushing force; 

Falling  height  of  the  pendulum  block  (dynamic 
tests); 

Falling height of the pendulum block for additional 
test (dynamic tests); 

Tractor  reference  moment  of  inertia  about  the 
centre line of the rear wheels, whatever the mass of 
these rear wheels may be; 

Tractor reference wheelbase; 

Tractor  reference  mass  during  strength  tests,  as 
defined in point 3.2.1.4 of Annex II." 

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(cid:208) 87/402/EEC (adapted) 

2. 

GENERAL REQUIREMENTS 

2.1. 

2.2. 

Every  protection  structure  and  its  attachment  to  a  tractor  must  be  so  designed  and 
constructed as to fulfil the essential purpose laid down in point 1. 

This condition is considered to be fulfilled if the requirements of Annex ⌦ II ⌫ are 
complied with. 

(cid:208) 87/402/EEC 

3. 

APPLICATION FOR EC COMPONENT TYPE-APPROVAL 

3.1. 

The  application  for  EC  component  type-approval  with  regard  to  the  strength  of  a 
protection structure and the strength of its attachment to a tractor must be submitted 
by the tractor manufacturer or by the manufacturer of the protection structure or by 
their authorised representatives. 

3.2. 

The  application  ⌦ for  EC  component  type-approval  shall ⌫  be  accompanied  by 
the ⌦ following ⌫ documents in triplicate and by the following particulars: 

(cid:208) 87/402/EEC (adapted) 

(cid:208) 87/402/EEC 

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a  drawing,  either  to  scale  or  with  an  indication  of  the  principal  dimensions, 
showing  the  general  arrangement  of  the  protection  structure.  This  drawing 
must, in particular, show details of the mounting components, 

photographs from side and front showing mounting details, 

a  brief  description  of  the  protection  structure,  including  type  of  construction, 
method  of  mounting  on  the  tractor  and,  where  necessary,  details  of  cladding 
and interior padding, 

details  of  materials  used  in  the  structure  and  in  the  roll-over  protection 
structure mountings (see Annex III). 

3.3. 

A  tractor  representative  of  the  tractor  type  for  which  the  protection  structure  to  be 
approved  is  intended  must  be  submitted  to  the  technical  service  responsible  for 
conducting  the  EC  component  type-approval  tests.  This  tractor  must  be  equipped 
with the protection structure. 

Furthermore, the manufacturer must indicate the sizes of tyres fitting or able to fit the 
front and rear axles. 

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3.4. 

The holder of EC component type-approval may request its extension to other tractor 
types. The competent authority which has granted the original EC component type-
approval must grant the extension if the approved protection structure and the type(s) 
of tractor for which the extension is requested comply with the following conditions: 

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the mass of the unballasted tractor, as defined in ⌦ point 2.1 of Model A of 
Annex  I  to  Directive  2003/37/EC ⌫  ,  does  not  exceed  by  more  than  5%  the 
reference mass used in the test,  

(cid:208) 87/402/EEC (adapted) 

(cid:208) 87/402/EEC 

the  method  of  attachment  and  the  points  of  attachment  to  the  tractor  are 
identical, 

any components such as mudguards and bonnet which may provide support for 
the protection structure have identical strength and are identically situated with 
respect to the protection structure, 

the critical dimensions and the position of the seat and steering wheel relative 
to the protection structure, and the position relative to the protection structure 
of  the  points  deemed  rigid  and  taken  into  consideration  for  the  purpose  of 
verifying  that  the  zone  of  clearance  is  protected,  are  such  that  the  zone  of 
clearance  continues  to  be  protected  by  the  structure  after  the  latter  has 
undergone the deformation resulting from the various tests. 

4. 

MARKINGS 

4.1. 

Every protection structure conforming to the approved type must bear the following 
markings: 

4.1.1.  The trade mark or name; 

4.1.2.  An EC component type-approval mark conforming to the example in Annex IV; 

4.1.3.  Serial number of the protection structure; 

4.1.4.  Make and type(s) of tractor(s) for which the protection structure is intended. 

4.2. 

All these particulars must appear on a small plate. 

4.3. 

These markings must be visible, legible and indelible. 

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Annex IV, pt. 2 (adapted) 

ANNEX II 

Technical requirements 

The  technical  requirements  for  the  EC  type-approval  of  roll-over  protection  structures 
mounted in front of the driver’s seat on narrow-track wheeled agricultural or forestry tractors 
shall be those set out in point 3 of Code 614 of the OECD Decision C(2008) 128 of October 2008, 
with 
report),  3.4.1 (Administrative  extension), 
3.5 (Labeling) and 3.7 (Seat belt anchorage performance ), reading as follows: 

the  exception  of  points  3.2.4 (Test 

"3. 

3.1 

RULES AND DIRECTIONS 

Prior conditions for the strength tests 

3.1.1  Completion of two preliminary tests 

The protective structure may only be subjected to the strength tests if both the Lateral 
Stability  Test  and  the  Non-Continuous  Rolling  Test  have  been  satisfactorily 
completed (see flow diagram as Figure 6.3). 

3.1.2 

Preparation for the preliminary tests 

3.1.2.1  The tractor must be equipped with the protective structure in its safety position. 

3.1.2.2  The  tractor  must  be  fitted  with  tyres  having  the  greatest  diameter  indicated  by  the 
manufacturer and the smallest cross-section for tyres of that diameter. The tyres must 
not  be  liquid-ballasted  and  must  be  inflated  to  the  pressure  recommended  for  field 
work. 

3.1.2.3  The rear wheels must be set to the narrowest track width; the front wheels must be 
set as closely as possible to the same track width. If it is possible to have two front 
track settings which differ equally from the narrowest rear track setting, the wider of 
these two front track settings must be selected. 

3.1.2.4  All the tractor's tanks must be filled or the liquids must be replaced by an equivalent 

mass in the corresponding position. 

3.1.2.5  All  attachments  used  in  the  series  production  shall  be  fixed  to  the  tractor  in  the 

normal position. 

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3.1.3 

Lateral stability test 

3.1.3.1  The tractor, prepared as specified above, is placed on a horizontal plane so that the 
tractor  front-axle  pivot  point  or,  in  the  case  of  an  articulated  tractor,  the  horizontal 
pivot point between the two axles can move freely. 

3.1.3.2  Using a jack or a hoist, tilt the part of the tractor which is rigidly connected to the 
axle  that  bears  more  than  50 percent  of  the  tractor's  weight,  while  constantly 
measuring  the  angle  of  inclination.  This  angle  must  be  at  least  38°  at  the  moment 
when the tractor is resting in a state of unstable equilibrium on the wheels touching 
the ground. Perform the test once with the steering wheel turned to full right lock and 
once with the steering wheel turned to full left lock. 

3.1.4  Non-continuous rolling test 

3.1.4.1  General remarks 

This  test  is  intended  to  check  whether  a  structure  fitted  to  the  tractor  for  the 
protection of the driver can satisfactorily prevent continuous roll-over of the tractor 
in  the  event  of  its  overturning  laterally  on  a  slope  with  a  gradient  of  1  in  1,5 
(Figure 6.4). 

Evidence  of  non-continuous  rolling  can  be  provided  in  accordance  with  one  of  the 
two methods described in points 3.1.4.2 and 3.1.4.3. 

3.1.4.2  Demonstration of non-continuous rolling behaviour by means of the overturning test 

3.1.4.2.1 The  overturning  test  must  be  carried  out  on  a  test  slope  at  least  four  metres  long 
(see Figure 6.4). The surface must be covered with an 18-cm layer of a material that, 
as  measured  in  accordance  with  Standards  ASAE  S313.3  FEB1999  and  ASAE 
EP542 FEB1999 relating to soil cone penetrometer, has a cone penetration index of: 

A = 235 ± 20 

or 

B = 335 ± 20 

3.1.4.2.2 The  tractor  (prepared  as  described  in  point 3.1.2)  is  tilted  laterally  with  zero  initial 
speed. For this purpose, it is placed at the start of the test slope in such a way that the 
wheels  on  the  downhill  side  rest  on  the  slope  and  the  tractor's  median  plane  is 
parallel with the contour lines. After striking the surface of the test slope, the tractor 
may lift itself from the surface by pivoting about the upper corner of the protective 
structure, but it must not roll over. It must fall back on the side which it first struck. 

3.1.4.3  Demonstration of non-continuous rolling behaviour by calculation 

3.1.4.3.1 For  the  purpose  of  verifying  non-continuous  rolling  behaviour  by  calculation,  the 

following characteristic tractor data must be ascertained (see Figure 6.5): 

B0 

(m) 

Rear tyre width; 

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B6 

(m) 

Width  of  protective  structure  between  the  right  and  left  points  of 
impact; 

B7 

(m) 

Width of engine bonnet; 

D0 

(rad) 

Front-axle swing angle from zero position to end of travel; 

D2 

(m) 

Height of front tyres under full axle load; 

D3 

(m) 

Height of rear tyres under full axle load; 

H0 

(m) 

Height of the front-axle pivot point; 

H1 

(m) 

Height of centre of gravity; 

H6 

(m) 

Height at the point of impact; 

H7 

(m) 

Height of engine bonnet; 

L2 

(m) 

Horizontal distance between the centre of gravity and front axle; 

L3 

(m) 

Horizontal distance between the centre of gravity and rear axle; 

L6 

(m) 

Horizontal  distance  between  the  centre  of  gravity  and  the  leading 
point of intersection of the protective structure (to be preceded by a 
minus  sign  if  this  point  lies  in  front  of  the  plane  of  the  centre  of 
gravity); 

L7 

(m) 

Horizontal  distance  between  the  centre  of  gravity  and  the  front 
corner of the engine bonnet; 

Mc  (kg) 

Tractor mass used for calculation; 

Q 

(kgm2) Moment of inertia about the longitudinal axis through the centre of 

gravity; 

S 

(m) 

Rear track width. 

The sum of the track (S) and tyre (B0) widths must be greater than the width B6 of 
the protective structure. 

3.1.4.3.2 For the purposes of calculation, the following simplifying assumptions can be made: 

3.1.4.3.2.1 

the stationary tractor overturns on a slope with a 1/1,5 gradient with a balanced 

front axle, as soon as the centre of gravity is vertically above the axis of rotation; 

3.1.4.3.2.2 

the  axis  of  rotation  is  parallel  to  the  tractor's  longitudinal  axis  and  passes 

through the centre of the contact surfaces of the downhill front and rear wheel; 

3.1.4.3.2.3 

the tractor does not slide downhill; 

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3.1.4.3.2.4 

impact on the slope is partly elastic, with a coefficient of elasticity of: 

U = 0,2 

3.1.4.3.2.5 

the  depth  of  penetration  into  the  slope  and  the  deformation  of  the  protective 

structure together amount to: 

T = 0,2 m 

3.1.4.3.2.6 

no other components of the tractor penetrate into the slope. 

3.1.4.3.3 The  computer  programme  (BASIC15)  for  determining  the  continuous  or  interrupted 
roll-over  behaviour  of  a 
tractor  with  a 
front-mounted  roll-over  protective  structure  is  part  of  the  present  Code,  with 
examples 6.1 to 6.11. 

laterally  overturning  narrow-track 

3.1.5  Measurement methods 

3.1.5.1  Horizontal distances between the centre of gravity and rear (L3) or front (L2) axles 

The  distance  between  the  rear  and  front  axles  on  both  sides  of  the  tractor  shall  be 
measured in order to verify there is no steering angle. 

The distances between the centre of gravity and the rear axle (L3) or the front axle 
(L2) shall be calculated from the mass distribution of the tractor between the rear and 
the front wheels. 

3.1.5.2  Heights of rear (D3) and front (D2) tyres 

The distance from the highest point of the tyre to the ground plane shall be measured 
(Figure 6.5), and the same method shall be used for the front and rear tyres. 

3.1.5.3  Horizontal  distance  between  the  centre  of  gravity  and  the  leading  point  of 

intersection of the protective structure (L6). 

The distance between the centre of gravity and the leading point of intersection of the 
protective  structure  shall  be  measured  (Figures 6.6.a,  6.6.b  and  6.6.c).  If  the 
protective  structure  is  in  front  of  the  plane  of  the  centre  of  gravity,  the  recorded 
measure will be preceded by a minus sign (-L6). 

3.1.5.4  Width of the protective structure (B6) 

The distance between the right and left points of impact of the two vertical posts of 
the structure shall be measured. 

The point of impact is defined by the plane tangent to the protective structure passing 
through the line made by the top outer points of the front and rear tyres (Figure 6.7). 

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3.1.5.5  Height of the protective structure (H6) 

The  vertical  distance  from  the  point  of  impact  of  the  structure  to  the  ground  plane 
shall be measured. 

3.1.5.6  Height of the engine bonnet (H7) 

The  vertical  distance  from  the  point  of  impact  of  the  engine  bonnet  to  the  ground 
plane shall be measured. 

The  point  of  impact  is  defined  by  the  plane  tangent  to  the  engine  bonnet  and  the 
protective structure passing through the top outer points of the front tyre (Figure 6.7). 
The measurement shall be made on both sides of the engine bonnet. 

3.1.5.7  Width of the engine bonnet (B7) 

The  distance  between  the  two  points  of  impact  of  the  engine  bonnet  as  defined 
previously shall be measured. 

3.1.5.8  Horizontal distance between the centre of gravity and the front corner of the engine 

bonnet (L7) 

The distance from the point of impact of the engine bonnet, as defined previously, to 
the centre of gravity shall be measured. 

3.1.5.9  Height of the front-axle pivot point (H0) 

The vertical distance between the centre of the front-axle pivot point to the centre of 
axle of the front tyres (H01) shall be included in the manufacturer’s technical report 
and shall be checked. 

The vertical distance from the centre of the front tyres axle to the ground plane (H02) 
shall be measured (Figure 6.8). 

The height of the front-axle pivot (H0) is the sum of both previous values. 

3.1.5.10 Rear track width (S) 

The minimum rear track width fitted with tyres of the largest size, as specified by the 
manufacturer, shall be measured (Figure 6.9). 

3.1.5.11 Rear tyre width (B0) 

The distance between the outer and the inner vertical planes of a rear tyre in its upper 
part shall be measured (Figure 6.9). 

3.1.5.12 Front axle swinging angle (D0) 

The  largest  angle  defined  by  the  swinging  of  the  front  axle  from  the  horizontal 
position  to  the  maximum  deflection  shall  be  measured  on  both  sides  of  the  axle, 
taking  into  account  any  end-stroke  shock  absorber.  The  maximum  angle  measured 
shall be used. 

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3.1.5.13 Tractor Mass (M) 

The  tractor  mass  shall  be  determined  according  to  the  conditions  specified  in 
point 3.2.1.4. 

3.2 

Conditions  for  testing  the  strength  of  protective  structures  and  of  their 
attachment to tractors 

3.2.1  General requirements 

3.2.1.1  Test purposes 

Tests made using special rigs are intended to simulate such loads as are imposed on a 
protective structure, when the tractor overturns. These tests enable observations to be 
made on the strength of the protective structure and any brackets attaching it to the 
tractor and any parts of the tractor which transmit the test load. 

3.2.1.2  Test methods 

Tests  may  be  performed  in  accordance  with  the  dynamic  procedure  or  the  static 
procedure. The two methods are deemed equivalent. 

3.2.1.3  General rules governing preparation for tests 

3.2.1.3.1 The protective structure must conform to the series production specifications. It shall 
be  attached  in  accordance  with  the  manufacturer's  recommended  method  to  one  of 
the tractors for which it is designed. 

Note:  A  complete  tractor  is  not  required  for  the  static  strength  test;  however,  the 
protective  structure  and  parts  of  the  tractor  to  which  it  is  attached  represent  an 
operating installation, hereinafter referred to as 'the assembly'. 

3.2.1.3.2 For  both  the  static  test  and  the  dynamic  test  the  tractor  as  assembled  (or  the 
assembly) must be fitted with all series production components which may affect the 
strength of the protective structure or which may be necessary for the strength test. 

Components which may create a hazard in the clearance zone must also be fitted on 
the  tractor  (or  the  assembly)  so  that  they  may  be  examined  to  see  whether  the 
requirements of the Acceptance Conditions in point 3.2.3 have been fulfilled. 

All components of the tractor or the protective structure including weather protective 
must be supplied or described on drawings. 

3.2.1.3.3 For the strength tests, all panels and detachable non-structural components must be 
removed  so  that  they  may  not  contribute  to  the  strengthening  of  the  protective 
structure. 

3.2.1.3.4 The  track  width  must  be  adjusted  so  that  the  protective  structure  will,  as  far  as 
possible,  not  be  supported  by  the  tyres  during  the  strength  tests.  If  these  tests  are 
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3.2.1.4  Tractor reference mass during strength tests 

The reference mass M, used in the formulae to calculate the height of the fall of the 
pendulum  block,  the  loading  energies  and  the  crushing  forces,  must  be  at  least  the 
mass  of  the  tractor,  excluding  optional  accessories but including  coolant,  oils, fuel, 
tools  plus  the  protective  structure.  Not  included  are  optional  front  or  rear  weights, 
tyre  ballast,  mounted 
implements,  mounted  equipment  or  any  specialised 
components. 

3.2.2 

Tests 

3.2.2.1  Sequence of tests 

The sequence of tests, without prejudice to the additional tests mentioned in points 
3.3.1.1.6, 3.3.1.1.7, 3.3.2.1.6 and 3.3.2.1.7, is as follows: 

1. 

impact (dynamic test) or loading (static test) at the rear of the structure 

(see points 3.3.1.1.1 and 3.3.2.1.1); 

2. 

rear crushing test (dynamic or static test) 

(see points 3.3.1.1.4 and 3.3.2.1.4); 

3. 

impact (dynamic test) or loading (static test) at the front of the structure  

(see points 3.3.1.1.2 and 3.3.2.1.2); 

4. 

impact (dynamic test) or loading (static test) at the side of the structure  

(see points 3.3.1.1.3 and 3.3.2.1.3); 

5. 

crushing at the front of the structure (dynamic or static test)  

(see points 3.3.1.1.5 and 3.3.2.1.5). 

3.2.2.2  General requirements 

3.2.2.2.1 If, during the test, any part of the tractor restraining equipment breaks or moves, the 

test shall be restarted. 

3.2.2.2.2 No  repairs  or  adjustments  of  the  tractor  or  protective  structure  may  be  carried  out 

during the tests. 

3.2.2.2.3 The tractor gear box shall be in neutral and the brakes off during the tests. 

3.2.2.2.4 If  the  tractor  is  fitted  with  a  suspension  system  between  the  tractor  body  and  the 

wheels, it shall be blocked during the tests. 

3.2.2.2.5 The  side  chosen  for  application  of  the  first  impact  (dynamic  test)  or  the  first  load 
(static  test)  on  the  rear  of  the  structure  shall  be  that  which,  in  the  opinion  of  the 
testing  authorities,  will  result  in  the  application  of  the  series  of  impacts  or  loads 
under the most unfavourable conditions for the structure. The lateral impact or load 

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and the rear impact or load shall be applied on both sides of the longitudinal median 
plane  of  the  protective  structure.  The  front  impact  or  load  shall  be  applied  on  the 
same side of the longitudinal median plane of the protective structure as the lateral 
impact or load. 

3.2.3 

Acceptance conditions 

3.2.3.1  A protective structure is regarded as having satisfied the strength requirements if it 

fulfils the following conditions: 

3.2.3.1.1 after  each  part-test  it  must  be  free  from  cracks  or  tears  within  the  meaning  of 
points 3.3.1.2.1  or  3.2.3.1.2.  If,  during  one  of  the  tests,  significant  cracks  or  tears 
appear,  an  additional  test,  in  accordance  with  dynamic  tests  or  static  tests,  must  be 
applied immediately after the impact or the crushing which caused cracks or tears to 
appear; 

3.2.3.1.2 during the tests other than the overload test, no part of the protective structure must 

enter the clearance zone as defined in point 1.6 ⌦ of ⌫ Annex I; 

3.2.3.1.3 during the tests other than the overload test, all parts of the clearance zone shall be 
secured by the structure, in accordance with points 3.3.1.2.2 and 3.3.2.2.2; 

3.2.3.1.4 during the tests the protective structure must not impose any constraints on the seat 

structure; 

3.2.3.1.5 the  elastic  deflection,  measured  in  accordance  with  points  3.3.1.2.3  and  3.3.2.2.3 

shall be less than 250 mm. 

3.2.3.2  There  shall  be  no  accessories  presenting  a  hazard  for  the  driver.  There  shall  be  no 
projecting  part  or  accessory  which  is  liable  to  injure  the  driver  should  the  tractor 
overturn, or any accessory or part which is liable to trap him – for example by the leg 
or the foot – as a result of the deflections of the structure. 

3.2.4 

[not applicable] 

3.2.5 

Apparatus and equipment for dynamic tests 

3.2.5.1  Pendulum block 

3.2.5.1.1 A block acting as a pendulum must be suspended by two chains or wire ropes from 
pivot  points  not  less  than  6 m  above  the  ground.  Means  must  be  provided  for 
adjusting independently the suspended height of the block and the angle between the 
block and the supporting chains or wire ropes. 

3.2.5.1.2 The  mass  of  the  pendulum  block  must  be 2 000 ± 20 kg excluding the  mass  of  the 
chains  or  wire  ropes  which  themselves  must  not  exceed  100 kg.  The  length  of  the 
sides of the impact face must be 680 ± 20 mm (see Figure 6.10). The block must be 
filled in such a way that the position of its centre of gravity is constant and coincides 
with the geometrical centre of the parallelepiped. 

3.2.5.1.3 The parallelepiped must be connected to the system which pulls it backwards by an 
instantaneous release mechanism which is so designed and located as to enable the 

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pendulum block to be released without causing the parallelepiped to oscillate about 
its horizontal axis perpendicular to the pendulum's plane of oscillation. 

3.2.5.2  Pendulum supports 

The  pendulum  pivot  points  must  be  rigidly  fixed  so  that  their  displacement  in  any 
direction does not exceed 1 per cent of the height of fall. 

3.2.5.3  Lashings 

3.2.5.3.1 Anchoring  rails  with  the  requisite  track  width  and  covering  the  necessary  area  for 
lashing the tractor in all the cases illustrated (see Figures 6.11, 6.12 and 6.13) must 
be rigidly attached to a non-yielding base beneath the pendulum. 

3.2.5.3.2 The tractor shall be lashed to the rails by means of wire rope with round strand, fibre 
core, construction 6 x 19 in accordance with ISO 2408:2004 and a nominal diameter 
of 13 mm. The metal strands must have an ultimate tensile strength of 1 770 MPa. 

3.2.5.3.3 The  central  pivot  of  an  articulated  tractor  shall  be  supported  and  lashed  down  as 
appropriate  for  all  tests.  For  the  lateral  impact  test,  the  pivot  shall  also  be  propped 
from  the  side  opposite  the  impact.  The  front  and  rear  wheels  need  not  be  in  line  if 
this facilitates the attachment of the wire ropes in the appropriate manner. 

3.2.5.4  Wheel prop and beam 

3.2.5.4.1 A softwood beam of 150 mm square shall be used as a prop for the wheels during the 

impact tests (see Figures 6.11, 6.12 and 6.13). 

3.2.5.4.2 During  the  lateral  impact  tests,  a  softwood  beam  shall  be  clamped  to  the  floor  to 

brace the rim of the wheel opposite the side of impact (see Figure 6.13). 

3.2.5.5  Props and lashings for articulated tractors 

3.2.5.5.1 Additional props and lashings must be used for articulated tractors. Their purpose is 
to ensure that the section of the tractor on which the protective structure is fitted is as 
rigid as that of a non-articulated tractor. 

3.2.5.5.2 Additional specific details are given in the point 3.3.1.1 for the impact and crushing 

tests. 

3.2.5.6  Tyre pressures and deflections 

3.2.5.6.1 The  tractor  tyres  shall  not  be  liquid-ballasted  and  shall  be  inflated  to  the  pressures 

prescribed by the tractor manufacturer for field work. 

3.2.5.6.2 The lashings shall be tensioned in each particular case such that the tyres undergo a 
deflection equal to 12 per cent of the tyre wall height (distance between the ground 
and the lowest point of the rim) before tensioning. 

3.2.5.7  Crushing rig 

A  rig  as  shown  in  Figure 6.14  shall  be  capable  of  exerting  a  downward  force  on  a 
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the load-applying mechanism by means of universal joints. Suitable axle stands shall 
be provided so that the tractor tyres do not bear the crushing force. 

3.2.5.8  Measuring apparatus 

The following measuring apparatus is needed: 

3.2.5.8.1 device  for  measuring  the  elastic  deflection  (the  difference  between  the  maximum 

momentary deflection and the permanent deflection, see Figure 6.15). 

3.2.5.8.2 device  for checking that  the protective structure  has not  entered  the clearance zone 
and that the latter has remained within the structure's protective during the test (see 
 point 3.3.2.2.2). 

3.2.6 

Apparatus and equipment for static tests 

3.2.6.1  Static testing rig 

3.2.6.1.1 The static testing rig must be designed in such a way as to permit thrusts or loads to 

be applied to the protective structure. 

3.2.6.1.2 Provision must be made so that the load can be uniformly distributed normal to the 
direction of loading and along a flange having a length of one of the exact multiples 
of 50 between 250 and 700 mm. The stiff beam shall have a vertical face dimension 
of 150 mm. The edges of the beam in contact with the protective structure shall be 
curved with a maximum radius of 50 mm. 

3.2.6.1.3 The  pad  shall  be  capable  of  being  adjusted  to  any  angle  in  relation  to  the  load 
direction, in order to be able to follow the angular variations of the structure's load-
bearing surface as the structure deflects. 

3.2.6.1.4 Direction of the force (deviation from horizontal and vertical): 

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at start of test, under zero load: ± 2°; 

during  test,  under  load:  10°  above  and  20°  below  the  horizontal.  These 
variations must be kept to a minimum. 

3.2.6.1.5 The deflection rate shall be sufficiently slow, less than 5 mm/s so that the load may 

at all moments be considered as static. 

3.2.6.2  Apparatus for measuring the energy absorbed by the structure 

3.2.6.2.1 The  force  versus  deflection  curve  shall  be  plotted  in  order  to  determine  the  energy 
absorbed by the structure. There is no need to measure the force and deflection at the 
point where the load is applied to the structure; however, force and deflection shall 
be measured simultaneously and co-linearly. 

3.2.6.2.2 The point of origin of deflection measurements shall be selected so as to take account 
only of the energy absorbed by the structure and/or by the deflection of certain parts 
of  the  tractor.  The  energy  absorbed  by  the  deflection  and/or  the  slipping  of  the 
anchoring must be ignored. 

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3.2.6.3  Means of anchoring the tractor to the ground 

3.2.6.3.1 Anchoring  rails  with  the  requisite  track  width  and  covering  the  necessary  area  for 
anchoring  the  tractor  in  all  the  cases  illustrated  must  be  rigidly  attached  to  a  non-
yielding base near the testing rig. 

3.2.6.3.2 The tractor must be anchored to the rails by any suitable means (plates, wedges, wire 
ropes, jacks, etc.) so that it cannot move during the tests. This requirement shall be 
checked during the test, by means of the usual devices for measuring length. 

If the tractor moves, the entire test shall be repeated, unless the system for measuring 
the  deflections  taken  into  account  for  plotting  the  force  versus  deflection  curve  is 
connected to the tractor. 

3.2.6.4  Crushing rig 

A  rig  as  shown  in  Figure 6.14  shall  be  capable  of  exerting  a  downward  force  on  a 
protective structure through a rigid beam approximately 250 mm wide, connected to 
the load-applying mechanism by means of universal joints. Suitable axle stands must 
be provided so that the tractor tyres do not bear the crushing force. 

3.2.6.5  Other measuring apparatus 

The following measuring devices are also needed: 

3.2.6.5.1 device  for  measuring  the  elastic  deflection  (the  difference  between  the  maximum 

momentary deflection and the permanent deflection, see Figure 6.15). 

3.2.6.5.2 device  for checking that  the protective structure  has not  entered  the clearance zone 
and  that  the  latter  has  remained  within  the  structure's  protection  during  the  test 
( point 3.3.2.2.2). 

3.3 

Test procedures 

3.3.1  Dynamic Tests 

3.3.1.1  Impact and crushing tests 

3.3.1.1.1 Impact at the rear 

3.3.1.1.1.1 

The tractor shall be so placed in relation to the pendulum block that the block 
will  strike  the  protective  structure  when  the  impact  face  of  the  block  and  the 
supporting  chains  or  wire  ropes  are  at  an  angle  with  the  vertical  plane  A  equal  to 
M/100 with a 20° maximum, unless, during deflection, the protective structure at the 
point of contact forms a greater angle to the vertical. In this case the impact face of 
the block shall be adjusted by means of an additional support so that it is parallel to 
the protective structure at the point of impact at the moment of maximum deflection, 
the supporting chains or wire ropes remaining at the angle defined above. 

The suspended height of the block shall be adjusted and necessary steps taken so as 
to prevent the block from turning about the point of impact. 

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The point of impact is that part of the protective structure likely to hit the ground first 
in  a  rearward  overturning  accident,  normally  the  upper  edge.  The  position  of  the 
centre of gravity of the block is 1/ 6 of the width of the top of the protective structure 
inwards from a vertical plan parallel to the median plane of the tractor touching the 
outside extremity of the top of the protective structure. 

If the structure is curved or protruding at this point, wedges enabling the impact to be 
applied thereon must be added, without thereby reinforcing the structure. 

3.3.1.1.1.2 

The tractor must be lashed to the ground by means of four wire ropes, one at 
each end of both axles, arranged as indicated in Figure 6.11. The spacing between the 
front and rear lashing points must be such that the wire ropes make an angle of less 
than 30° with the ground. The rear lashings must in addition be so arranged that the 
point of convergence of the two wire ropes is located in the vertical plane in which 
the centre of gravity of the pendulum block travels. 

The wire ropes must be tensioned so that the tyres undergo the deflections given in 
point 3.2.5.6.2. With the wire ropes tensioned, the wedging beam shall be placed in 
front of and tight against the rear wheels and then fixed to the ground. 

3.3.1.1.1.3 

If  the  tractor  is  of  the  articulated  type,  the  point  of  articulation  shall,  in 
addition, be supported by a wooden block at least 100 mm square and firmly lashed 
to the ground. 

3.3.1.1.1.4 

The  pendulum  block  shall  be  pulled  back  so  that  the  height  of  its  centre  of 
gravity  above  that  at  the  point  of  impact  is  given  by  one  of  the  following  two 
formulae, to be chosen according to the reference mass of the assembly subjected to 
the tests: 

H = 25 + 0.07 M 

for tractor with a reference mass of less than 2 000 kg; 

H = 125 + 0.02 M 

for tractor with a reference mass of more than 2 000 kg. 

The pendulum block is then released and strikes the protective structure. 

3.3.1.1.1.5 

For  tractors  with  a  reversible  driver’s  position  (reversible  seat  and  steering 

wheel), the same formulae shall apply. 

3.3.1.1.2 Impact at the front 

3.3.1.1.2.1 

The tractor shall be so placed in relation to the pendulum block that the block 
will  strike  the  protective  structure  when  the  impact  face  of  the  block  and  the 
supporting  chains  or  wire  ropes  are  at  an  angle  with  the  vertical  plane  A  equal  to 
M/100 with a 20° maximum, unless, during deflection, the protective structure at the 
point of contact forms a greater angle to the vertical. In this case the impact face of 
the block shall be adjusted by means of an additional support so that it is parallel to 
the protective structure at the point of impact at the moment of maximum deflection, 
the supporting chains or wire ropes remaining at the angle defined above. 

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The  suspended  height  of  the  pendulum  block  shall  be  adjusted  and  the  necessary 
steps taken so as to prevent the block from turning about the point of impact. 

The point of impact is that part of the protective structure likely to hit the ground first 
if the tractor overturned sideways while travelling forward, normally the upper edge. 
The position of the centre of gravity of the block is 1/6 of the width of the top of the 
protective structure inwards from a vertical plane parallel to the median plane of the 
tractor touching the outside extremity of the top of the protective structure. 

If the structure is curved or protruding at this point, wedges enabling the impact to be 
applied thereon must be added, without thereby reinforcing the structure. 

3.3.1.1.2.2 

The tractor must be lashed to the ground by means of four wire ropes, one at 
each end of both axles, arranged as indicated in Figure 6.12. The spacing between the 
front and rear lashing points must be such that the wire ropes make an angle of less 
than 30° with the ground. The rear lashings shall in addition be so arranged that the 
point of convergence of the two wire ropes is located in the vertical plane in which 
the centre of gravity of the pendulum block travels. 

The wire ropes must be tensioned so that the tyres undergo the deflections given in 
point  3.2.5.6.2.  With  the  wire  ropes  tensioned,  the  wedging  beam  shall  be  placed 
behind and tight against the rear wheels and then fixed to the ground. 

3.3.1.1.2.3 

If  the  tractor  is  of  the  articulated  type,  the  point  of  articulation  shall,  in 
addition, be supported by a wooden block at least 100 mm square and firmly lashed 
to the ground. 

3.3.1.1.2.4 

The  pendulum  block  shall  be  pulled  back  so  that  the  height  of  its  centre  of 
gravity  above  that  at  the  point  of  impact  is  given  by  one  of  the  following  two 
formulae, to be chosen according to the reference mass of the assembly subjected to 
the tests: 

H = 25 + 0.07 M 

for tractor with a reference mass of less than 2 000 kg; 

H = 125 + 0.02 M 

for tractor with a reference mass of more than 2 000 kg. 

The pendulum block is then released and strikes the protective structure. 

3.3.1.1.2.5 

For  tractors  with  a  reversible  driver’s  position  (reversible  seat  and  steering 
wheel), the height shall be whichever is greater from the formula applied above and 
that selected below: 

H = 2.165 x 10- 8 M x L2 

or 

H = 5.73 x 10- 2I 

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3.3.1.1.3 Impact from the side 

3.3.1.1.3.1 

The tractor shall be so placed in relation to the pendulum block that the block 
will  strike  the  protective  structure  when  the  impact  face  of  the  block  and  the 
supporting chains or wire ropes are vertical unless, during deflection, the protective 
structure at the point of contact forms an angle of less than 20° to the vertical. In this 
case the impact face of the block shall be adjusted by means of an additional support 
so that it is parallel to the protective structure at the point of impact at the moment of 
maximum  deflection,  the  supporting  chains  or  wire  ropes  remaining  vertical  on 
impact. 

The  suspended  height  of  the  pendulum  block  shall  be  adjusted  and  necessary  steps 
taken so as to prevent the block from turning about the point of impact. 

The  point  of  impact  shall  be  that  part  of  the  protective  structure  likely  to  hit  the 
ground first in a sideways overturning accident. 

3.3.1.1.3.2 

The tractor wheels on the side which is to receive the impact must be lashed to 
the ground by means of wire ropes passing over the corresponding ends of the front 
and  rear  axles.  The  wire  ropes  must  be  tensioned  to  produce  the  tyre  deflection 
values given in point 3.2.5.6.2. 

With  the  wire  ropes  tensioned,  the  wedging  beam  shall  be  placed  on  the  ground, 
pushed tight against the tyres on the side opposite that which is to receive the impact 
and then fixed to the ground. It may be necessary to use two beams or wedges if the 
outer  sides  of  the  front  and  rear  tyres  are  not  in  the  same  vertical  plane.  The  prop 
shall then be placed as indicated in Figure 6.13 against the rim of the most heavily 
loaded wheel opposite to the point of impact, pushed firmly against the rim and then 
fixed at its base. The length of the prop shall be such that it makes an angle of 30 ± 3° 
with the ground when in position against the rim. In addition, its thickness shall, if 
possible, be between 20 and 25 times less than its length and between 2 and 3 times 
less than its width. The props shall be shaped at both ends as shown in the details on 
Figure 6.13. 

3.3.1.1.3.3 

If the tractor is of the articulated type, the point of articulation shall in addition 
be supported by a wooden block at least 100 mm square and laterally supported by a 
device similar to the prop pushed against the rear wheel as in point 3.3.1.1.3.2. The 
point of articulation shall then be lashed firmly to the ground. 

3.3.1.1.3.4 

The  pendulum  block  shall  be  pulled  back  so  that  the  height  of  its  centre  of 
gravity  above  that  at  the  point  of  impact  is  given  by  one  of  the  following  two 
formulae, to be chosen according to the reference mass of the assembly subjected to 
the tests: 

H = (25 + 0.20 M) (B6+B) / 2B 

for tractor with a reference mass of less than 2 000 kg; 

H = (125 + 0.15 M) (B6+B) / 2B 

for tractor with a reference mass of more than 2 000 kg. 

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3.3.1.1.3.5 

For  reversible  tractors,  the  height  shall  be  whichever  is  greater  of  the  results 

obtained from the formulae applicable above and below: 

H = 25 + 0.2 M 

for tractor with a reference mass of less than 2 000 kg;  

H = 125 + 0.15 M 

for tractor with a reference mass of more than 2 000 kg. 

The pendulum block is then released and strikes the protective structure. 

3.3.1.1.4 Crushing at the rear 

The beam shall be positioned over the rear uppermost structural member(s) and the 
resultant of crushing forces shall be located in the tractor's median plane. A force Fv 
shall be applied where: 

Fv = 20 M 

The  force  Fv  shall  be  maintained  for  five seconds  after  cessation  of  any  visually 
detectable movement of the protective structure. 

Where the rear part of the protective structure roof will not sustain the full crushing 
force, the force shall be applied until the roof is deflected to coincide with the plane 
joining  the  upper  part  of  the  protective  structure  with  that  part  of  the  rear  of  the 
tractor capable of supporting the tractor when overturned. 

The force shall then be removed, and the crushing beam repositioned over that part 
of  the  protective  structure  which  would  support  the  tractor  when  completely 
overturned. The crushing force Fv shall then be applied again. 

3.3.1.1.5 Crushing at the front 

The  beam  shall  be  positioned  across  the  front  uppermost  structural  member(s)  and 
the resultant of crushing forces shall be located in the tractor's median plane. A force 
Fv shall be applied where: 

Fv = 20 M 

The force Fv shall be maintained for five seconds after the cessation of any visually 
detectable movement of the protective structure. 

Where the front part of the protective structure roof will not sustain the full crushing 
force, the force shall be applied until the roof is deflected to coincide with the plane 
joining  the  upper  part  of  the  protective  structure  with  that  part  of  the  front  of  the 
tractor capable of supporting the tractor when overturned.  

The force shall then be removed, and the crushing beam repositioned over that part 
of  the  protective  structure  which  would  support  the  tractor  when  completely 
overturned. The crushing force Fv shall then be applied again. 

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3.3.1.1.6 Additional impact tests 

If cracks or tears which cannot be considered negligible appear during an impact test, 
a second, similar test, but with a height of fall of: 

H’ = (H x 10-1) (12 + 4a) (1 + 2a )-1 

shall be performed immediately after the impact tests causing these tears or cracks to 
appear,  'a'  being  the  ratio  of  the  permanent  deformation  (Dp)  to  the  elastic 
deformation (De): 

a = Dp / De 

as measured at the point of impact. The additional permanent deformation due to the 
second impact shall not exceed 30 per cent of the permanent deformation due to the 
first impact. 

In  order  to  be  able  to  carry  out  the  additional  test,  it  is  necessary  to  measure  the 
elastic deformation during all the impact tests. 

3.3.1.1.7 Additional crushing tests 

If  during  a  crushing  test,  significant  cracks  or  tears  appear,  a  second,  similar, 
crushing test, but with a force equal to 1.2 Fv shall be performed immediately after 
the crushing tests which caused these tears or cracks to appear. 

3.3.1.2  Measurements to be made 

3.3.1.2.1 Fractures and cracks 

After each test all structural members, joints and fastening systems shall be visually 
examined  for  fractures  or  cracks,  any  small  cracks  in  unimportant  parts  being 
ignored. 

Any tears caused by the edges of the pendulum weight are to be ignored. 

3.3.1.2.2 Clearance zone 

3.3.1.2.2.1 

Entry into the clearance zone 

During each test the protective structure shall be examined to see whether any part of 
it has entered the clearance zone round the driving seat as defined in point 1.6. 

Furthermore, the clearance zone shall not be outside the protection of the protective 
structure. For this purpose, it shall be considered to be outside the protection of the 
structure  if  any  part  of  it  would  come  in  contact  with  flat  ground  if  the  tractor 
overturned towards the direction from which the test load is applied. For estimating 
this,  the  front  and  rear  tyres  and  track  width  setting  shall  be  the  smallest  standard 
fitting specified by the manufacturer. 

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3.3.1.2.2.2 

Rear hard fixture tests 

If  the  tractor  is  fitted  with  a  rigid  section,  a  housing  or  other  hard  fixture  placed 
behind  the  driver's  seat,  this  fixture  shall  be  regarded  as  a  protective  point,  in  the 
event  of  sideways  or  rear  overturning.  This  hard  fixture  placed  behind  the  driver’s 
seat  shall  be  capable  of  withstanding,  without  breaking  or  entering  the  clearance 
zone, a downward force Fi where: 

Fi = 15 M 

applied perpendicularly to the top of the frame in the central plane of the tractor. The 
initial  angle  of  application  of  force  shall  be  40°  calculated  from  a  parallel  to  the 
ground  as  shown  in  Figure 6.16.  The  minimum  width  of  this  rigid  section  shall  be 
500 mm (see Figure 6.17). 

In addition, it shall be sufficiently rigid and firmly attached to the rear of the tractor. 

3.3.1.2.3 Elastic deflection (under side impact) 

The  elastic  deflection  is  measured  (810  +  av) mm  above  the  index  point,  in  the 
vertical plane passing through the point of impact. For this measurement, apparatus 
similar to that illustrated in Figure 6.15 shall be used. 

3.3.1.2.4 Permanent deflection 

After the final crushing test, the permanent deflection of the protective structure shall 
be  recorded.  For  this  purpose,  before  the  start  of  the  test,  the  position  of  the  main 
roll-over  protective  structure  members  in  relation  to  the  seat  index  point  shall  be 
used. 

3.3.2 

Static Tests 

3.3.2.1  Loading and crushing tests 

3.3.2.1.1 Loading at the rear 

3.3.2.1.1.1 

The load shall be applied horizontally in a vertical plane parallel to the tractor's 

median plane. 

The load application point shall be that part of the roll-over protective structure likely 
to hit the ground first in a rearward overturning accident, normally the upper edge. 
The vertical plane in which the load is applied shall be located at a distance of 1/3 of 
the external width of the upper part of the structure from the median plane. 

If the structure is curved or protruding at this point, wedges enabling the load to be 
applied thereon shall be added, without thereby reinforcing the structure. 

3.3.2.1.1.2 

The assembly shall be lashed to the ground as described in point 3.2.6.3. 

3.3.2.1.1.3 

The energy absorbed by the protective structure during the test shall be at least: 

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3.3.2.1.1.4 

For  tractors  with  a  reversible  driver’s  position  (reversible  seat  and  steering 

wheel), the same formula shall apply. 

3.3.2.1.2 Loading at the front 

3.3.2.1.2.1 

The  load  shall  be  applied  horizontally,  in  a  vertical  plane  parallel  to  the 
tractor's  median  plane  and  located  at  a  distance  of  1/3  of  the  external  width  of  the 
upper part of the structure. 

The load application point shall be that part of the roll-over protective structure likely 
to  hit  the  ground  first  if  the  tractor  overturned  sideways  while  travelling  forward, 
normally the upper edge. 

If the structure is curved or protruding at this point, wedges enabling the load to be 
applied thereon shall be added, without thereby reinforcing the structure. 

3.3.2.1.2.2 

The assembly shall be lashed to the ground as described in point 3.2.6.3. 

3.3.2.1.2.3 

The energy absorbed by the protective structure during the test shall be at least: 

Eil = 500 + 0.5 M 

3.3.2.1.2.4 

For  tractors  with  a  reversible  driver’s  position  (reversible  seat  and  steering 
wheel),  the  energy  shall  be  whichever  is  the  higher  of  the  above  or  either  of  the 
following as selected: 

Eil = 2.165 x 10-7M x L2 

or 

Eil = 0.574 I 

3.3.2.1.3 Loading from the side 

3.3.2.1.3.1 

The side loading shall be applied horizontally, in a vertical plane perpendicular 
to the tractor's median plane. The load application point shall be that part of the roll-
over  protective  structure  likely  to  hit  the  ground  first  in  a  sideways  overturning 
accident, normally the upper edge. 

3.3.2.1.3.2 

The assembly shall be lashed to the ground as described in point 3.2.6.3. 

3.3.2.1.3.3 

The energy absorbed by the protective structure during the test shall be at least: 

Eis = 1.75 M(B6+B) / 2B 

3.3.2.1.3.4 

For  tractors  with  a  reversible  driver’s  position  (reversible  seat  and  steering 

wheel), the energy shall be whichever is higher of the above or the following: 

Eis = 1.75 M 

3.3.2.1.4 Crushing at the rear 

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3.3.2.1.5 Crushing at the front 

All provisions are identical to those given in point 3.3.1.1.5. 

3.3.2.1.6 Additional overload test (Figures 6.18 to 6.20) 

An overload test shall be carried out in all cases where the force decreases by more 
than 3 per cent during the last 5 per cent of the deflection reached when the energy 
required is absorbed by the structure (see Figure 6.19). 

The overload test involves the gradual increase of the horizontal load by increments 
of  5 per cent  of  the  initial  energy  requirement  up  to  a  maximum  of  20 per cent  of 
energy added (see Figure 6.20). 

The overload test is satisfactory if, after each increase by 5, 10, or 15 per cent in the 
energy required, the force decreases by less than 3 per cent for a 5 per cent increment 
and remains greater than 0.8 Fmax. 

The overload test is satisfactory if, after the structure has absorbed 20 per cent of the 
added energy, the force exceeds 0.8 Fmax. 

Additional  cracks  or  tears  and/or  entry  into  or  lack  of  protective  of  the  clearance 
zone due to elastic deflection are permitted during the overload test. However, after 
the removal of the load, the structure shall not enter the clearance zone, which shall 
be completely protected. 

3.3.2.1.7 Additional crushing tests 

If cracks or tears which cannot be considered as negligible appear during a crushing 
test,  a  second,  similar  crushing,  but  with  a  force  of  1.2  Fv  shall  be  applied 
immediately after the crushing test which caused the cracks or tears to appear. 

3.3.2.2  Measurements to be made 

3.3.2.2.1 Fractures and cracks 

After each test all structural members, joints and attachment systems shall be visually 
examined  for  fractures  or  cracks,  any  small  cracks  in  unimportant  parts  being 
ignored. 

3.3.2.2.2 Clearance zone 

3.3.2.2.2.1 

Entry into the clearance zone 

During each test the protective structure shall be examined to see whether any part of 
it has entered the clearance zone as defined in 1.6 in Annex I. 

Furthermore, the clearance zone shall not be outside the protection of the protective 
structure. For this purpose, it shall be considered to be outside the protection of the 
structure  if  any  part  of  it  would  come  in  contact  with  flat  ground  if  the  tractor 
overturned towards the direction from which the test load is applied. For estimating 
this,  the  front  and  rear  tyres  and  track  width  setting  shall  be  the  smallest  standard 
fitting specified by the manufacturer. 

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3.3.2.2.2.2 

Rear hard fixture tests 

If  the  tractor  is  fitted  with  a  rigid  section,  a  housing  or  other  hard  fixture  placed 
behind  the  driver's  seat,  this  fixture  shall  be  regarded  as  a  protective  point,  in  the 
event  of  sideways  or  rear  overturning.  This  hard  fixture  placed  behind  the  driver’s 
seat  shall  be  capable  of  withstanding,  without  breaking  or  entering  the  clearance 
zone, a downward force Fi, where: 

Fi = 15 M 

applied perpendicularly to the top of the frame in the central plane of the tractor. The 
initial  angle  of  application  of  force  shall  be  40°  calculated  from  a  parallel  to  the 
ground  as  shown  in  Figure 6.16.  The  minimum  width  of  this  rigid  section  shall  be 
500 mm (see Figure 6.17). 

In addition, it shall be sufficiently rigid and firmly attached to the rear of the tractor. 

3.3.2.2.3 Elastic deflection under side loading 

The elastic deflection shall be measured (810+av) mm above the seat index point, in 
the vertical plane in which the load is applied. For this measurement, any apparatus 
similar to that illustrated in Figure 6.15 shall be used. 

3.3.2.2.4 Permanent deflection 

After the final crushing test the permanent deflection of the protective structure shall 
be  recorded.  For  this  purpose,  before  the  start  of  the  test,  the  position  of  the  main 
roll-over  protective  structure  members  in  relation  to  the  seat  index  point  shall  be 
recorded. 

3.4 

Extension to other tractor models 

3.4.1 

[not applicable] 

3.4.2 

Technical extension 

When  technical  modifications  occur  on  the  tractor,  the  protective  structure  or  the 
method of attachment of the protective structure to the tractor, the testing station that 
has carried out the original test can issue a “technical extension report” if the tractor 
and  protective  structure  satisfied  preliminary  tests  of  lateral  stability  and  non-
continuous rolling as defined in points 3.1.3 and 3.1.4 and if the rear hard fixture as 
described  in  point  3.3.1.2.2.2,  when  fitted,  has  been  tested  in  accordance  with  the 
procedure described in this point (except point 3.4.2.2.4) in the following cases: 

3.4.2.1  Extension of the structural test results to other models of tractors 

The impact or loading and crushing tests need not be carried out on each model of 
tractor, provided that the protective structure and tractor comply with the conditions 
referred to ⌦ in points ⌫ 3.4.2.1.1 to 3.4.2.1.5. 

3.4.2.1.1 The structure (including rear hard fixture) shall be identical to the one tested; 

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3.4.2.1.2 The  required  energy  shall  not  exceed  the  energy  calculated  for  the  original  test  by 

more than 5 per cent; 

3.4.2.1.3 The  method  of  attachment  and  the  tractor  components  to  which  the  attachment  is 

made shall be identical; 

3.4.2.1.4 Any  components  such  as  mudguards  and  bonnet  that  may  provide  support  for  the 

protective structure shall be identical; 

3.4.2.1.5 The  position  and  critical  dimensions  of  the  seat  in  the  protective  structure  and  the 
relative  position  of  the  protective  structure  on  the  tractor  shall  be  such  that  the 
clearance zone would have remained within the protection of the deflected structure 
throughout all tests (this shall be checked by using the same reference of clearance 
zone  as  in  the  original  test  report,  respectively  Seat  Reference  Point  [SRP]  or  Seat 
Index Point [SIP]). 

3.4.2.2  Extension of the structural test results to modified models of the protective structure 

This  procedure  has  to  be  followed  when  the  provisions  of  point  3.4.2.1  are  not 
fulfilled.  It  may  not  be  used  when  the  method  of  attachment  of  the  protective 
structure  to  the  tractor  does  not  remain  of  the  same  principle  (e.g.  rubber  supports 
replaced by a suspension device): 

3.4.2.2.1 Modifications having no impact on the results of the initial test (e.g. weld attachment 
of  the  mounting  plate  of  an  accessory  in  a  non-critical  location  on  the  structure), 
addition  of  seats  with  different  SIP  location  in  the  protective  structure  (subject  to 
checking  that  the  new  clearance  zone(s)  remain(s)  within  the  protection  of  the 
deflected structure throughout all tests). 

3.4.2.2.2 Modifications  having  a  possible  impact  on  the  results  of  the  original  test  without 
calling into question the acceptability of the protective structure (e.g. modification of 
a  structural  component,  modification  of  the  method  of  attachment  of  the  protective 
structure to the tractor). A validation test can be carried out and the test results will 
be drafted in the extension report. 

The following limits for this type extension are fixed: 

3.4.2.2.2.1 

no more than 5 extensions may be accepted without a validation test; 

3.4.2.2.2.2 

the  results  of  the  validation  test  will  be  accepted  for  extension  if  all  the 

acceptance conditions of the Code are fulfilled and: 

– 

– 

if  the  deflection  measured  after  each  impact  test  does  not  deviate  from  the 
deflection  measured  after  each  impact  test  in  the  original  test  report  by  more 
than ± 7% (in the case of dynamic tests); 

if the force measured when the required energy level has been reached in the 
various  horizontal  load  tests  does  not  deviate  from  the  force  measured  when 
the  required  energy  has  been  reached  in  the  original  test  by  more  than  ±  7% 

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and the deflection measured16 when the required energy level has been reached 
in  the  various  horizontal  load  tests  does  not  deviate  from  the  deflection 
measured when the required energy has been reached in the original test report 
by more than ± 7% (in the case of static tests). 

3.4.2.2.2.3  more than one protective structure modifications  may  be included in a single 
extension report if the represent different options of the same protective structure, but 
only one validation test can be accepted in a single extension report. The options not 
tested shall be described in a specific section of the extension report. 

3.4.2.2.3 Increase of the reference mass declared by the manufacturer for a protective structure 
already  tested.  If  the  manufacturer  wants  to  keep  the  same  approval  number  it  is 
possible  to  issue  an  extension  report  after  having  carried  out  a  validation  test  (the 
limits of ± 7% specified in point 3.4.2.2.2.2 are not applicable in such a case). 

3.4.2.2.4 Modification of the rear hard fixture or addition of a new rear hard fixture. It has to 
be  checked  that  the  clearance  zone  remains  within  the  protection  of  the  deflected 
structure  throughout  all  test  taking  into  account  the  new  or  modified  rear  hard 
fixture.  A  validation  of  the  rear  hard  fixture  consisting  in  the  test  described  in 
points 3.3.1.2.2.2  or  3.3.2.2.2.2  has  to  be  carried  out  and  the  test  results  will  be 
drafted in the extension report. 

3.5 

3.6 

3.6.1 

3.6.2 

[not applicable] 

Cold weather performance of protective structures 

If  the  protective  structure  is  claimed  to  have  properties  resistant  to  cold  weather 
embrittlement, the manufacturer shall give details that shall be included in the report. 

The  following  requirements  and  procedures  are  intended  to  provide  strength  and 
resistance  to  brittle  fracture  at  reduced  temperatures.  It  is  suggested  that  the 
following  minimum  material  requirements  shall  be  met  in  judging  the  protective 
structure's suitability at reduced operating temperatures  in those countries requiring 
this additional operating protection. 

3.6.2.1  Bolts  and  nuts  used  to  attach  the  protective  structure  to  the  tractor  and  used  to 
connect  structural  parts  of  the  protective  structure  shall  exhibit  suitable  controlled 
reduced temperature toughness properties. 

3.6.2.2  All  welding  electrodes  used  in  the  fabrication  of  structural  members  and  mounts 

shall be compatible with the protective structure material as given in point 3.6.2.3 . 

3.6.2.3  Steel  materials  for  structural  members  of  the  protective  structure  shall  be  of 
controlled  toughness  material  exhibiting  minimum  Charpy  V-Notch  impact  energy 
requirements  as  shown  in  Table 6.1.  Steel  grade  and  quality  shall  be  specified  in 
accordance with ISO 630:1995. 

Steel  with  an  as-rolled  thickness  less  than  2.5  mm  and  with  a  carbon  content  less 
than 0.2 per cent is considered to meet this requirement. 

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Permanent + elastic deflection measured at the point when the required energy level is obtained. 

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Structural members of the protective structure made from materials other than steel 
shall have equivalent low temperature impact resistance. 

3.6.2.4  When  testing  the  Charpy  V-Notch  impact  energy  requirements,  the  specimen  size 
shall be no less than the largest of the sizes stated in Table 6.1 that the material will 
permit. 

3.6.2.5  The  Charpy  V-Notch  tests  shall  be  made  in  accordance  with  the  procedure  in  
ASTM  A 370-1979, except for specimen  sizes  that shall  be in accordance  with the 
dimensions given in Table 6.1. 

3.6.2.6  Alternatives to this procedure are the use of killed or semi-killed steel for which an 
adequate specification shall be provided. Steel grade and quality shall be specified in 
accordance with ISO 630:1995, Amd 1:2003. 

3.6.2.7  Specimens  are  to  be  longitudinal  and  taken  from  flat  stock,  tubular  or  structural 
sections  before  forming  or  welding  for  use  in  the  protective  structure.  Specimens 
from  tubular  or  structural  sections  are  to  be  taken  from  the  middle  of  the  side  of 
greatest dimension and shall not include welds. 

Table 6.1 

Minimum Charpy V-notch impact energies 

Specimen size 

Energy at 

Energy at 

-30 °C 

-20 °C 

mm 

10 x 10a) 

10 x 9 

10 x 8 

10 x 7,5a) 

10 x 7 

10 x 6.7 

10 x 6 

10 x 5a) 

10 x 4 

J 

11 

10 

9,5 

9,5 

9 

8,5 

8 

7,5 

7 

40 

Jb) 

27,5 

25 

24 

24 

22,5 

21 

20 

19 

17,5 

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10 x 3.5 

10 x 3 

10 x 2.5a) 

6 

6 

5,5 

15 

15 

14 

(a) 

(b) 

Indicates  preferred  size.  Specimen  size  shall  be  no  less  than  largest 
preferred size that the material permits. 

The  energy  requirement  at  –20  °C  is  2,5  times  the  value  specified 
for –30  °C.  Other factors affect  impact energy strength, i.e. direction 
of rolling, yield strength, grain orientation and welding. These factors 
shall be considered when selecting and using steel. 

3.7 

[not applicable] 

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Figure 6.1 

Clearance zone 

Figure 6.1.a 

Side view 

Figure 6.1.b 

Rear view 

Cross-section through the reference plane 

Dimensions in mm 

Figure 6.1.c 

View from above 

1 – Reference line 

2 – Seat index point 

3 – Reference plane 

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Figure 6.2 

Clearance zone for tractors with reversible seat and steering wheel 

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Figure 6.3 

Flow diagram for determining the continuous roll-over behaviour of a laterally 
overturning tractor with a front mounted roll-over protective structure (ROPS) 

Version B1: Point of impact of ROPS behind longitudinally unstable equilibrium point 

Version B2: Point of impact of ROPS near longitudinally unstable equilibrium point 

Version B3: Point of impact of ROPS in front of longitudinally unstable equilibrium point 

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Figure 6.4 

Rig for testing anti-roll properties on 1/ 1,5 gradient 

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Figure 6.5 

Data required for calculating the overturn of a tractor  
with triaxial rolling behaviour 

Note: D2 and D3 should be measured under full axle load. 

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Figures 6.6.a, 6.6.b, 6.6.c 

Horizontal distance between the centre of gravity  
and the leading point of intersection of the protective structure (L6) 

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Figure 6.7 

Determination of points of impact  
for measurement of width of protective structure (B6)  
and height of engine bonnet (H7) 

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Figure 6.8 

Height of the front-axle pivot point (H0) 

Figure 6.9 

Rear track width (S) and rear tyre width (B0) 

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Figure 6.10 

Pendulum block and its suspending chains or wire ropes 

Impact face 

Pin marking position  
of  centre of gravity 

Dimensions in millimetres 

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Figure 6.11 

Example of tractor lashing (rear impact) 

Figure 6.12 

Example of tractor lashing (front impact) 

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Figure 6.13 

Example of tractor lashing (side impact) 

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Figure 6.14 

Example of crushing rig of the tractor 

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Figure 6.15 

Example of apparatus for measuring elastic deflection 

1 – Permanent deflection 

2 – Elastic deflection 

3 – Total deflection (permanent plus elastic) 

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Figure 6.16 

Simulated ground line 

Figure 6.17 

Minimum width of the rear hard fixture 

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Figure 6.18 

Force / deflection curve 

Overload test not necessary 

Notes: 

1. Locate Fa in relation to 0,95 D'. 

2. Overload test not necessary as Fa ≤ 1,03 F'. 

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Figure 6.19 

Force / deflection curve 

Overload test necessary 

Notes: 

1. Locate Fa in relation to 0,95 D'. 

2. Overload test necessary as Fa > 1,03 F'. 

3. Overload test performance satisfactory as Fb > 0,97F' and Fb > 0,8Fmax. 

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Figure 6.20 

Force / deflection curve 

Overload test to be continued 

Notes: 

1. Locate Fa in relation to 0,95 D'. 

2. Overload test necessary as Fa > 1,03 F'. 

3. Fb < 0,97 F' therefore further overload necessary. 

4. Fc < 0,97 Fb therefore further overload necessary. 

5. Fd < 0,97 Fc therefore further overload necessary. 

6. Overload test performance satisfactory, if Fe > 0,8 Fmax. 

7. Failure at any stage when load drops below 0,8 Fmax." 

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(cid:208) 87/402/EEC 
(cid:206)1 89/681/EEC Art. 1 pt. 2 

ANNEX III 

MODEL 

REPORT RELATING TO THE EC COMPONENT TYPE-APPROVAL TEST OF A 
PROTECTION STRUCTURE (FRONT-MOUNTED BAR) WITH REGARD TO ITS 
STRENGTH AS WELL AS TO THE STRENGTH OF ITS ATTACHMENT TO THE 
TRACTOR 

EC-component type-approval No: 

5. 

Extension of EC component type-approval to other tractor types 

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(cid:206)1

(1) 

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ANNEX IV 

MARKS 

The EC component type-approval mark consists of: 

(cid:208) 2000/22/EC Art. 1 and Annex 
pt. 4 (adapted) 
(cid:206)1 2003 Act of Accession Art. 20 
and Annex I, pt. (1)(A)(31), p. 62 
(cid:206)2 2006/96/EC Art. 1 and Annex, 
Part A, pt. 30 

– 

a  rectangle  surrounding  the  lower  case  letter  “e”  followed  by  the  distinguishing 
number of the Member State which has granted the EC component type-approval: 

1  for  Germany,  2  for  France,  3  for  Italy,  4  for  the  Netherlands,  5  for  Sweden, 
6 for Belgium,  (cid:206)1 7  for  Hungary,  8  for  the  Czech  Republic,   9  for  Spain, 
11 for the  United  Kingdom,  12  for  Austria,  13  for  Luxembourg,  17  for  Finland, 
18 for  Denmark,  (cid:206)2 19  for  Romania,   (cid:206)1 20  for  Poland,   21  for  Portugal, 
23 for  Greece,  24  for  Ireland, (cid:206)1 26  for  Slovenia,  27  for  Slovakia,  29  for  Estonia, 
32 for  Latvia,  (cid:206)2 34  for  Bulgaria,   36  for  Lithuania,  ⌦ 49 ⌫  for  Cyprus, 
⌦ 50 ⌫ for Malta,  

(cid:208) 87/402/EEC (adapted) 

– 

– 

the EC component type-approval number which corresponds to the number of the EC 
component type-approval certificate issued with regard to the strength of the type of 
protection structure and its attachment to the tractor placed under and in the vicinity 
of the rectangle, 

the  letters  V  or  SV,  depending  on  whether  a  dynamic  (V)  or  static  (SV)  test  was 
conducted,  followed  by  the  number  2,  indicating  that  this  is  a  protection  structure 
within the meaning of the Directive. 

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EXAMPLE OF AN EC COMPONENT TYPE-APPROVAL MARK 

Legend: The protection structure bearing the EC component type-approval mark shown above 
is  a  structure  of  the  bar  type  subjected  to  a  dynamic  test  with  two  front-mounted 
uprights  intended  for  a  narrow-track  tractor  (V2),  for  which  EC  component  type-
approval was granted in Belgium (e6) under the number 43. 

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ANNEX V 

MODEL EC COMPONENT TYPE-APPROVAL CERTIFICATE 

Name of competent authority 

notification  concerning  the  granting,  refusal,  withdrawal  or  extension  of  EC  component  type-approval  with 
regard to the strength of a protection structure (front-mounted bar) and to the strength of its attachment to the 
tractor 

EC component type-approval No: .............................................................................. 
...................................................................................................................extension(1) 

1. 

2. 

3. 

4. 

5. 

5.1. 

5.2. 

5.3. 

6. 

7. 

8. 

9. 

10. 

11. 

12. 

13. 

Trade name or mark and type of protection structure: .............................................. 
.................................................................................................................................... 

Name and address of manufacturer of protection structure: ...................................... 
..................................................................................................................................... 

If applicable, name and address of authorised representative of manufacturer of protection structure: 
.................................................................................................... 
..................................................................................................................................... 

Trade mark or name and type of tractor for which protection structure is intended: 
................................................................................. 
..................................................................................................................................... 

Extension of EC component type-approval for the following tractors type(s): ............. 
.................................................................................................................................. 

The mass of the unballasted tractor, as defined in ⌦ point 2.1 of Model A of Annex I to 
Directive 2003/37/EC ⌫ , exceeds/does not exceed(2) the reference mass used for the test by more 
than 5 %. 

The method of attachment and points of attachment are/are not (2) identical. 

All the components likely to serve as supports for the protection structure are/are not (2) identical. 

Date of submission for EC component type-approval: ....................................................  

Test station: ............................................................................................................... 

Date and number of the report of the test station: ....................................................... 

Date of granting/refusal/withdrawal of EC component type-approval(2): .............. 

Date of granting/refusal/withdrawal of the extension of EC component type-approval(2): .............. 

Place: ........................................................................................................................ 

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

The following documents, bearing the component EC type-approval number shown above, are 
annexed to this certificate (e.g. report of the test station): .............................................. 

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14. 

15. 

(1) 

(2) 

Remarks, if any: ...................................................................................................... 

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

If applicable, state whether this is the first, second, etc. extension of the original EC component type-
approval. 
Delete where inapplicable. 

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ANNEX VI 

CONDITIONS FOR EC TYPE-APPROVAL 

1. 

2. 

3. 

4. 

5. 

5.1. 

5.2. 

5.3. 

6. 

7. 

The  application  for  EC  type-approval  of  a  tractor  with  regard  to  the  strength  of  a 
protection structure and the strength of its attachment to the tractor is submitted by 
the tractor manufacturer or by his authorised representative. 

A  tractor  representative  of  the  tractor  type  to  be  approved,  on  which  a  protection 
structure  and its  attachment, duly approved, are mounted, must be submitted to the 
technical services responsible for conducting the EC type-approval tests. 

The  technical  service  responsible  for  conducting  the  EC  type-approval  test  checks 
whether the approved type of protection structure is intended to be mounted on the 
type  of  tractor  for  which  the  EC  type-approval  is  requested.  In  particular,  it  must 
ascertain  that  the  attachment  of  the  protection  structure  corresponds  to  that  which 
was used when the EC component type-approval was granted. 

The  holder  of  the  EC  type-approval  may  ask  for  its  extension  for  other  types  of 
protection structures. 

The competent authorities grant such extension on the following conditions: 

The  new  type  of  protection  structure  and  its  tractor  attachment  must  have  received 
EC component type-approval. 

It is designed to be mounted on the type of tractor for which the extension of the EC 
type-approval is requested. 

The  attachment  of  the  protection  structure  to  the  tractor  must  correspond  to  that 
which was tested when EC component type-approval was granted. 

A certificate, of which a model is shown in Annex VII, is annexed to the EC type-
approval  certificate  for  each  type-approval  or  type-approval  extension  which  has 
been granted or refused. 

If the application for EC type-approval for a type of tractor is introduced at the same 
time as the request for EC component type-approval for a type of roll-over protection 
structure intended to be mounted on the type of tractor for which EC type-approval is 
requested, the checks laid down in points 2 and 3 are not applicable. 

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ANNEX VII 

MODEL 

Name of competent authority 

ANNEX TO THE EC TYPE-APPROVAL CERTIFICATE FOR A TRACTOR TYPE WITH REGARD TO 
THE STRENGTH OF PROTECTION STRUCTURES (FRONT-MOUNTED BAR) AND THE STRENGTH 
OF THEIR ATTACHMENT TO THE TRACTOR 

(Article 4(1) of 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) 

EC component type-approval No: .............................................................................. 
...................................................................................................................extension(1) 

1. 

2. 

3. 

4. 

5. 

6. 

7. 

8. 

9. 

10. 

11. 

12. 

13. 

14. 

15. 

(1) 
(2) 

Trade name or mark of tractor: ................................................................................. 
.................................................................................................................................... 

Tractor type: ................................................................................................... 

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

If applicable, name and address of manufacturer’s authorised representative: ........... 
..................................................................................................................................... 

Trade name or mark of protection structure: ................................................ 
..................................................................................................................................... 

Extension of EC type-approval for the following type(s) of protection structure: .... 
.................................................................................................................................. 

Date tractor submitted for EC type-approval: .................................................... 
.................................................................................................................................... 

Technical service responsible for EC type-approval conformity control: ................... 
........................................................................................................................................ 

Date of report issued by that service:....................... ....................................................... 

Number of report issued by that service:....................... ....................................................... 

EC type-approval with regard to the strength of the protection structures and the strength of their 
attachment to the tractor has been granted/refused(2): 

The extension of EC type-approval with regard to the strength of the protection structures and the 
strength of their attachment to the tractor has been granted/refused(2): 

Place: ........................................................................................................................ 

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

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

If applicable, state whether this is the first, second, etc. extension of the original EC type-approval. 
Delete where inapplicable. 

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(cid:207) 

ANNEX VIII 

Part A 

Repealed Directive with list of its successive amendments 
(referred to in Article 13) 

Council Directive 87/402/EEC 
(OJ L 220, 8.8.1987, p. 1) 

Council Directive 89/681/EEC 
(OJ L 398, 30.12.1989, p. 27) 

Point XI.C.II.6 of Annex I to the 1994 Act of 
Accession 
(OJ C 241, 29.8.1994, p. 205) 

Commission Directive 2000/22/EC 
(OJ L 107, 4.5.2000, p. 26) 

Point I.A.31 of Annex II to the 2003 Act of Accession 
(OJ L 236, 23.9.2003, p. 53) 

Commission Directive 2005/67/EC 
(OJ L 273, 19.10.2005, p. 17) 

Council Directive 2006/96/CE 
(OJ L 363, 20.12.2006, p. 81) 

Commission Directive 2010/22/EU 
(OJ L 91, 10.4.2010, p. 1) 

Only Article 3 and Annex III 

Only as regards the reference to 
Directive 87/402/EEC in Article 1 
and point 30 of Part A of the Annex

Only Article 4 and Annex IV 

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Part B 

List of time-limits for transposition into national law and application 
(referred to in Article 13) 

Directive 

Time-limit for transposition 

Date of application 

87/402/EEC 

89/681/EEC 

2000/22/EC 

2005/67/EC 

2006/96/EC 

2010/22/EU 

26 June 1989 

3 January 1991 

30 June 2001(*) 

31 December 2005 

1 January 2007 

30 April 2011 

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(*) 

In accordance with Article 2 of Directive 2000/22/EC: 

"1. 

From 1 July 2001, Member States may not: 

1 May 2011 

– 

refuse, for a type of tractor, to grant EC type-approval or issue the document provided 
for  in  the  third  indent  of  Article  10(1)  of  Directive 74/150/EEC,  or  to  grant  national 
type-approval, or 

– 

prohibit the first entry into service of tractors, 

if  those  tractors  comply  with  the  requirements  of  Directive  87/402/EEC,  as  amended  by  this 
Directive. 

2. 

From 1 January 2002, Member States: 

– 

– 

may  no  longer  issue  the document  provided for  in  the  third  indent of Article  10(1)  of 
Directive 74/150/EEC for a type of tractor if it does not comply with the requirements 
of Directive 87/402/EEC, as amended by this Directive, 

may  refuse  to  grant  national  type-approval  for  a  type  of  tractor  if  it  does  not  comply 
with the requirements of Directive 87/402/EEC, as amended by this Directive." 

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ANNEX IX 

CORRELATION TABLE 

Directive 87/402/EEC 

Directive 2000/22/EC 

This Directive 

Article 1, introductory 
sentence 

Article 1, first indent 

Article 1, second indent 

Article 1, third indent 

Articles 2 and 3 

Article 4(1) 

Article 4(2) 

Article 5 

Article 1, introductory sentence 

Article 1, point (a) 

Article 1, point (b) 

Article 1, point (c) 

Articles 2 and 3 

Article 4, first paragraph 

Article 4, second and 
third paragraphs 

Article 5 

Article 6(1), first sentence 

Article 6(1), first subparagraph 

Article 6(1), 
second sentence 

Article 6(1), 
second subparagraph 

Article 6(1), third sentence 

Article 6(1), third subparagraph 

Article 6(2) 

Article 7, first sentence 

Article 7, second sentence 

Article 8 

– 

– 

– 

– 

Articles 9 to 11 

Article 12 

Article 6(2) 

Article 7, first paragraph 

Article 7, second paragraph 

– 

Article 2(1), 
introductory wording 

Article 8(1), 
introductory wording 

Article 2(1), first indent 

Article 8(1)(a) 

Article 2(1), second indent  Article 8(1)(b) 

Article 2(2) 

Article 8(2) 

Articles 9 to 11 

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Article 13(1) 

Article 13(2) 

– 

Article 14 

Annexes I and II 

Annex VI 

Annex VII 

Annex VIII 

Annex IX 

Annex X 

– 

– 

– 

Article 12 

Articles 13 and 14 

Article 15 

Annexes I and II 

Annex III 

Annex IV 

Annex V 

Annex VI 

Annex VII 

Annex VIII 

Annex IX 

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