CEN/TS 1459-8:2018

This document specifies requirements related to permanent mounted equipment for rough-terrain variable-reach tractors (here-after referred to as “RTVR tractors”) and additional requirements for the combination.This document does not apply to:- machines designed primarily for earth moving, even if their buckets and blades are replaced with forks (see EN 474 series);- attachments.This document does not address hazards which may occura) when handling suspended loads which may swing freely;b) when using RTVR tractors on public roads;c) when operating in potentially explosive atmospheres;d) when operating underground;e) when towing trailers;f) when fitted with a personnel work platform (additional requirements are given in EN 1459-3);g) when using cruise-control.This document does not provide a method of calculation for fatigue and strength of material.This document is not applicable to RTVR tractors manufactured before the date of its publication.