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Commission Delegated Regulation (EU) 2016/1788 of 14 July 2016 amending Regulation (EU) No 167/2013 of the European Parliament and of the Council as regards the list of requirements for vehicle EU type-approval, and amending and correcting Commission Delegated Regulations (EU) No 1322/2014, (EU) 2015/96, (EU) 2015/68 and (EU) 2015/208 with regard to vehicle construction and general requirements, to environmental and propulsion unit performance requirements, to vehicle braking requirements and to vehicle functional safety requirements (Text with EEA relevance)

Type Delegated Regulation
Publication 2016-10-13
State In force
Text As published
Department European Commission
Source EUR-Lex
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13.10.2016 EN Official Journal of the European Union L 277/1

THE EUROPEAN COMMISSION,

Having regard to the Treaty on the Functioning of the European Union,

Having regard to Regulation (EU) No 167/2013 of the European Parliament and of the Council of 5 February 2013 on the approval and market surveillance of agricultural and forestry vehicles [^ntr1-L_2016277EN.01000101-E0001], and in particular Articles 17(5), 18(4), 19(6), 20(8), 27(6), 28(6), 49(3), 53(12), 60(1) and Articles 61 and 70 thereto,

Whereas:

HAS ADOPTED THIS REGULATION:

Article 1

Amendments to Regulation (EU) No 167/2013 on the approval and market surveillance of agricultural and forestry vehicles

Annex I to Regulation (EU) No 167/2013 is amended in accordance with Annex I to this Regulation.

Article 2

Amendments to Delegated Regulation (EU) No 1322/2014

Delegated Regulation (EU) No 1322/2014 is amended in accordance with Annex II to this Regulation.

Article 3

Amendments to Delegated Regulation (EU) 2015/96

Delegated Regulation (EU) 2015/96 is amended as follows:

‘For the purposes of this Regulation, the definitions in Annex XXXIII to Commission Delegated Regulation (EU) 2015/208[^ntr*1-L_2016277EN.01000101-E0007] shall apply. The following definitions shall also apply:

[^ntr*1-L_2016277EN.01000101-E0007]: Commission Delegated Regulation (EU) 2015/208 of 8 December 2014 supplementing Regulation (EU) No 167/2013 of the European Parliament and of the Council with regard to vehicle functional safety requirements for the approval of agricultural and forestry vehicles (OJ L 42, 17.2.2015, p. 1).’ "

  • (b) point (2) is replaced by the following:
  • ‘(2) “pollutant exhaust emissions after-treatment system” means the passage of exhaust gases through a device or system whose purpose is to chemically or physically alter the emitted pollutants prior to their release to the atmosphere, including catalysts, particulate traps or any other component, system or separate technical unit for the reduction or treatment of the engine gaseous and particulate matter exhaust pollutant emissions;’
  • ‘(4) “pollution control device” means a component, system or separate technical unit which is part of the pollutant exhaust emissions after-treatment system;
  • (5) “replacement pollution control device” means a component, system or separate technical unit intended to replace, partially or fully, a pollutant exhaust emissions after-treatment system on a vehicle type-approved in accordance with Regulation (EU) No 167/2013 and this Regulation;’
  • ‘(12) “net power” means the engine power obtained on a test bench at the end of the crankshaft or its equivalent at the corresponding engine speed with the auxiliaries, listed in Table 1 of Annex 4 to UNECE Regulation No 120, 01 series of amendments[^ntr*2-L_2016277EN.01000101-E0008], determined under reference atmospheric conditions.

[^ntr*2-L_2016277EN.01000101-E0008]: OJ L 166, 30.6.2015, p. 170 ’;"

  • (2) Article 4 is amended as follows:
  • (a) paragraph 2 is replaced by the following:

‘2.   The type-approval regarding exhaust pollutant emissions and external sound level requirements may be extended by the type-approval authorities to different vehicle variants, versions and engine types and families, provided that the vehicle variant, version, propulsion unit and pollution control system parameters have an identical performance or remain within the levels specified in Article 19(3) and (4) of Regulation (EU) No 167/2013.’

  • ‘(a) the parameters of the engine type or engine family, as set out in Annex II to Directive 97/68/EC and in point 9.1 of Annex I to this Regulation;
  • (b) the engine’s pollutant exhaust emissions after-treatment system, as described in point 6.10 of Annex I to Directive 97/68/EC and point 9.1.10 of Annex I to this Regulation and point 3.3 of Annex II to this Regulation;’
  • ‘(a) as regards the reference fuels, the requirements set out in Annex 7 to UNECE Regulation No 120, 01 series of amendments or Annex V to Directive 97/68/EC;
  • (b) as regards pollution control devices and replacement pollution control devices, the requirements set out in Appendix 5 of Annex III to Directive 97/68/EC;
  • (c) as regards test equipment, the requirements set out in Annex III to Directive 97/68/EC.’

‘2.   In addition to the requirements referred to in the first paragraph, for an alternative type-approval to be recognised as equivalent to an approval under this Regulation, the manufacturer shall provide non-discriminatory access to vehicle repair and maintenance information as required by Chapter XV of Regulation (EU) No 167/2013 and Article 8 of Commission Delegated Regulation (EU) No 1322/2014[^ntr*3-L_2016277EN.01000101-E0009].

[^ntr*3-L_2016277EN.01000101-E0009]: Commission Delegated Regulation (EU) No 1322/2014 of 19 September 2014 supplementing and amending Regulation (EU) No 167/2013 of the European Parliament and of the Council with regard to vehicle construction and general requirements for the approval of agricultural and forestry vehicles (OJ L 364, 18.12.2014, p. 1).’ "

  • (4) Article 9 is replaced by the following:

‘Article 9

Measurement of the external sound level

  1. The technical services shall measure the external sound level of agricultural and forestry vehicles of category T equipped with pneumatic tyres and of category C equipped with track belts in motion, for type-approval purposes, in accordance with the test conditions and methods set out in point 1.3.1 of Annex III.
  1. The test conditions and methods set out in point 1.3.2 of Annex III shall also be carried out for stationary agricultural and forestry vehicles of categories T and C equipped with track belts and the results shall be recorded by the technical services in accordance to the provisions of point 1.3.2.4 of Annex III.
  1. The technical services shall measure the external sound level of agricultural and forestry vehicles of category C equipped with track chains, for type-approval purposes, in accordance with the stationary test conditions and methods set out in point 1.3.2 of Annex III.
  1. The test conditions and methods set out in point 1.3.3 of Annex III shall be carried out for agricultural and forestry vehicles of category C equipped with track chains and the results shall be recorded by the technical services.’

‘Article 10

Requirements on propulsion unit performance

For the evaluation of propulsion unit performance of agricultural and forestry vehicles, measurements of net power, engine torque and specific fuel consumption shall be carried out in accordance with UNECE Regulation No 120, 01 series of amendments.’

‘For the purposes of type-approval, the dates set out in Articles 9(3c), 9(3d) and 9(4a) of Directive 97/68/EC shall, for agricultural and forestry vehicles of categories T2, T4.1 and C2, as defined in Article 4(3), (6) and (9) of Regulation (EU) No 167/2013 and equipped with engines of categories L to R, be postponed for 3 years.’

‘Article 12

EU type-approval procedures

Without prejudice to Article 11, if a manufacturer so requests, national authorities may not, on grounds relating to emissions of vehicles, refuse to grant EU type-approval or national type-approval for a new type of vehicle or engine, or prohibit the registration, sale or entry into service of a new vehicle and the sale or use of new engines, where the vehicle or engines concerned comply with Regulation (EU) No 167/2013 and Commission Implementing Regulation (EU) 2015/504[^ntr*4-L_2016277EN.01000101-E0010].

[^ntr*4-L_2016277EN.01000101-E0010]: Commission Implementing Regulation (EU) 2015/504 of 11 March 2015 implementing Regulation (EU) No 167/2013 of the European Parliament and of the Council with regard to the administrative requirements for the approval and market surveillance of agricultural and forestry vehicles (OJ L 85, 28.3.2015, p. 1).’ "

  • (8) in Article 14, paragraph 1 is replaced by the following:

‘1.   By way of derogation from Article 4(1), concerning the pollutant emissions, Member States shall allow the placing on the market of a limited number of vehicles fitted with engines meeting the requirements of Article 9 of Directive 97/68/EC under a flexibility scheme, in accordance to the provisions of Annex V to this Regulation, at the request of the manufacturer, and on condition that an approval authority has granted the relevant permit for entry into service.’

Article 4

Amendments to Delegated Regulation (EU) 2015/68

Delegated Regulation (EU) 2015/68 is amended as follows:

‘For the purposes of this Regulation, the definitions in Article 2 and Annexes XII and XXXIII to Commission Delegated Regulation (EU) 2015/208[^ntr*5-L_2016277EN.01000101-E0011] shall apply. The following definitions shall also apply:

[^ntr*5-L_2016277EN.01000101-E0011]: Commission Delegated Regulation (EU) 2015/208 of 8 December 2014 supplementing Regulation (EU) No 167/2013 of the European Parliament and of the Council with regard to vehicle functional safety requirements for the approval of agricultural and forestry vehicles (OJ L 42, 17.2.2015, p. 1).’ "

  • (b) point (5) is replaced by the following:
  • ‘(5) “transmission” means the combination of components comprised between the control device and the brake, excluding the control lines, supply lines and supplementary lines between tractors and towed vehicles, and linking them functionally through mechanical, hydraulic, pneumatic or electric means or through the use of a combination of those means; where the braking power is derived from or assisted by a source of energy independent of the driver, the reserve of energy in the system is likewise part of the transmission;’
  • ‘(37) “energy source” means a device that provides the energy required to actuate the brakes, either directly or indirectly through an energy storage device;
  • (38) “energy storage device” means a device that stores the energy provided by the energy source to apply or release the brakes.’

Article 5

Amendments to Delegated Regulation (EU) 2015/208

Delegated Regulation (EU) 2015/208 is amended as follows:

  • ‘(5) “Tyres normally fitted” means the type or types of tyre provided by the manufacturer on the vehicle type in question and specified in the information document the template of which is set out in Article 2 of Commission Implementing Regulation (EU) 2015/504[^ntr*6-L_2016277EN.01000101-E0012];

[^ntr*6-L_2016277EN.01000101-E0012]: Commission Implementing Regulation (EU) 2015/504 of 11 March 2015 implementing Regulation (EU) No 167/2013 of the European Parliament and of the Council with regard to the administrative requirements for the approval and market surveillance of agricultural and forestry vehicles (OJ L 85, 28.3.2015, p. 1).’ "

  • (b) point (6) is replaced by the following:
  • ‘(6) “Tracks normally fitted” means the type or types of track provided by the manufacturer on the vehicle type in question and specified in the information document the template of which is set out in Article 2 of Implementing Regulation (EU) 2015/504;’
  • ‘(12) “Laden vehicle” means a vehicle loaded at its technically permissible maximum laden mass;’
  • ‘(13) “cab” means the operator enclosure which surrounds the operator by means of a physical barrier and prevents the free passage of external air into the area of the operator.’

‘3.   The measurement methods and test results shall be reported to the approval authority in the test report format set out in Article 9 of Implementing Regulation (EU) 2015/504.’

Article 6

Entry into force

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

This Regulation shall be binding in its entirety and directly applicable in all Member States.

Done at Brussels, 14 July 2016.

For the Commission

The President

Jean-Claude JUNCKER

[^ntr1-L_2016277EN.01000101-E0001]: OJ L 60, 2.3.2013, p. 1.

[^ntr2-L_2016277EN.01000101-E0002]: Commission Delegated Regulation (EU) No 1322/2014 of 19 September 2014 supplementing and amending Regulation (EU) No 167/2013 of the European Parliament and of the Council with regard to vehicle construction and general requirements for the approval of agricultural and forestry vehicles (OJ L 364, 18.12.2014, p. 1).

[^ntr3-L_2016277EN.01000101-E0003]: Commission Delegated Regulation (EU) 2015/208 of 8 December 2014 supplementing Regulation (EU) No 167/2013 of the European Parliament and of the Council with regard to vehicle functional safety requirements for the approval of agricultural and forestry vehicles (OJ L 42, 17.2.2015, p. 1).

[^ntr4-L_2016277EN.01000101-E0004]: Commission Delegated Regulation (EU) 2015/68 of 15 October 2014 supplementing Regulation (EU) No 167/2013 of the European Parliament and of the Council with regard to vehicle braking requirements for the approval of agricultural and forestry vehicles (OJ L 17, 23.1.2015, p. 1).

[^ntr5-L_2016277EN.01000101-E0005]: Commission Delegated Regulation (EU) 2015/96 of 1 October 2014 supplementing Regulation (EU) No 167/2013 of the European Parliament and of the Council as regards environmental and propulsion unit performance requirements of agricultural and forestry vehicles (OJ L 16, 23.1.2015, p. 1).

[^ntr6-L_2016277EN.01000101-E0006]: Directive 97/68/EC of the European Parliament and of the Council of 16 December 1997 on the approximation of the laws of the Member States relating to measures against the emission of gaseous and particulate pollutants from internal combustion engines to be installed in non-road mobile machinery (OJ L 59, 27.2.1998, p. 1).

ANNEX I

Annex I to Regulation (EU) No 167/2013 is amended as follows:

‘RVFSR’;

‘X’.

ANNEX II

Annexes III, V, VIII, IX, X, XIII to XVIII, XXI to XXIV, XXVI and XXIX to Delegated Regulation (EU) No 1322/2014 are amended as follows:

‘Table 1

List of requirements which may be subject to virtual testing

Delegated act reference Annex No Requirements Restrictions/comments
Regulation (EU) No 1322/2014 IX continuous or interrupted roll over behaviour in case of a laterally overturning narrow track tractor with a protective frame mounted in front of the driver’s seat Section B4
Regulation (EU) No 1322/2014 XV Requirements applying to operating space and to access to the driving position Only requirements related to dimensions and positioning
Regulation (EU) 2015/208 VII Requirements on the field of vision and windscreen wipers Only requirements related to dimensions, positioning and visibility
Regulation (EU) 2015/208 IX Requirements on rear view mirrors Only requirements related to dimensions, positioning and visibility
Regulation (EU) 2015/208 XII Requirements on lighting installation Only requirements related to dimensions, positioning and visibility in point 5 and 6 (with the exception of colorimetric or photometric requirements)
Regulation (EU) 2015/208 XIII Requirements on vehicle occupant protection, including interior fittings, head restraints, seat belts, vehicle doors Part 2 Only requirements related to dimensions, including detailed shape, and positioning
Regulation (EU) 2015/208 XIV Requirements on vehicle exterior and accessories Only requirements related to dimensions, including detailed shape, and positioning’
  • (b) point 6.2.2 is replaced by the following:
  • ‘6.2.2. Validation process of the mathematical model

The mathematical model shall be validated in comparison with the actual test conditions. A physical test shall be conducted for the purposes of comparing the results obtained when using the mathematical model with the results of a physical test. Comparability of the test results shall be proven. For that purpose, manufacturers shall provide the technical service with a correlation report containing the information on the mathematical model and the correlation between the results obtained with such model and those obtained in the physical tests in accordance with the scheme set out in point 6.1. A validation report, confirming the compliance of the mathematical model, shall be drafted by the manufacturer or by the technical service and submitted to the approval authority. Any change made to the mathematical model or to the software likely to invalidate the validation report shall be brought to the attention of the approval authority, which may require that a new validation process is conducted. The flow chart of the validation process is shown in Figure 1 of point 7.’

  • ‘6.2.7. Approval process when using virtual testing

The compliance with the requirements set out in Table 1 of point 5.2. may be demonstrated by virtual testing procedures only if these are carried out in accordance with a mathematical model validated in accordance with the requirements set out in point 6.2.2. The applicability and restrictions of the model shall be agreed with the technical services and shall be subject to the approval of the approval authority.

  • 6.2.8. Virtual testing test report

A test report of the virtual testing results shall be provided by the technical service. The test report should be coherent with the correlation report and the validation report and shall include at least the following elements: the building of a virtual prototype, the simulation inputs and the simulation results related to the technical requirements.’

  • ‘4.4. Point 4.1.2 shall apply from 1.7.2021.

However, manufacturers of vehicles of R- and S-category that do not employ diagnostic tools or a physical or wireless communication with the on-board electronic control unit(s) for the purposes of diagnostics or reprogramming of their vehicles are exempted from the obligations set out in point 4.1.2.’

  • ‘6.2. Vehicles, systems, components and separate technical units covered by point 6.1 shall be listed on the manufacturer’s repair and maintenance information website.’
  • ‘2.5. Reprogramming and diagnostics of control units for the purposes of recalibration after a repair or loading software to a replacement ECU or recoding or reinitialising replacement parts or components, must allow the use of non-proprietary hardware.
  • 2.5.1. Reprogramming and diagnostics (PC-VCI communication interface) shall be conducted in accordance with either ISO 22900-2, SAE J2534 or TMC RP1210 from 1.7.2021;

However, the first paragraph shall apply from 1.7.2023 to the following manufacturers:

  • (a) manufacturers of vehicles of R- and S-category;
  • (b) manufacturers of vehicles of T- and C-category whose production is below the limits set out in point 6.1 of this Annex;
  • (c) manufacturers of systems, components or separate technical units whose production is below the limits set out in point 6.1 of this Annex.
  • 2.5.2. Ethernet, serial cable or Local Area Network (LAN) interface and alternative media like Compact Disc (CD), Digital Versatile Disc (DVD) or solid state memory device may also be used, but on the condition that no proprietary communication software (e.g. drivers or plug-ins) and hardware is required. For the validation of the compatibility of the manufacturer-specific application and the vehicle communication interfaces (VCI) complying to ISO 22900-2, SAE J2534 or TMC RP1210, the manufacturer shall offer either a validation of independently developed VCIs or the information, and loan of any special hardware, required for a VCI manufacturer to conduct such validation himself. The conditions set out in Article 55 of Regulation (EU) No 167/2013 shall apply to fees for such validation or information and hardware.
  • 2.5.3. Co-existence of vehicle manufacturers’ software shall be ensured from 1.7.2021;

However, the first paragraph shall apply from 1.7.2023 to the following manufacturers:

  • (a) manufacturers of vehicles of R- and S-category;
  • (b) manufacturers of vehicles of T- and C-category whose production is below the limits set out in point 6.1 of this Annex;
  • (c) manufacturers of systems, components or separate technical units whose production is below the limits set out in point 6.1 of this Annex.
  • 2.5.4. To ensure communication between the vehicle and diagnostic tools, the following standards shall apply for the physical diagnostic connectors between VCI and vehicle: SAE J1939-13, ISO 11783-2, ISO 15031-3 and ISO 13400-4.’

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  • (4) in section B1 of Annex IX, point 3.1.4.3.3 is replaced by the following:
  • ‘3.1.4.3.3. The computer programme (BASIC) for determining the continuous or interrupted roll-over behaviour of a laterally overturning narrow-track tractor with a front-mounted roll-over protective structure is described in section B4, with examples 6.1 to 6.11.’
  • ‘4.2.1.6. 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:

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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):

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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.’

  • ‘1.3. Measuring apparatus

A precision quality sound level meter shall be used meeting the requirements of the International Electrotechnical Commission Standards IEC 61672-1:2013 Electroacoustics - Sound level meters - Part 1: Specifications. Measurement shall be carried out with a frequency weighting network in conformity with curve A and set to give slow response as is described in the IEC publication.’

  • ‘1.3.1. The equipment shall be calibrated frequently and, if possible, before each measuring session.
  • 1.3.2. An adequate technical description of measuring equipment shall be given in the test report.
  • 1.3.3. In the case of variable readings, the average of the maximum values shall be taken.’

‘The microphone diaphragm must face forward and the centre of the microphone must be 790 mm above and 150 mm forward of the Seat Reference Point (S) described in Appendix 8 to Annex XIV. Excessive vibration of the microphone must be avoided.’

‘The microphone diaphragm must face forward and the centre of the microphone must be 790 mm above and 150 mm forward of the Seat Reference Point (S) described in Appendix 8 to Annex XIV. Excessive vibration of the microphone must be avoided.’
‘Class I tractors having an unladen mass of up to 3 600  kg;’
  • ‘— for length measurements: ± 0,5 %,’;
  • ‘3.5.3.2.7. The measurements at the point of seat attachment and on the seat itself shall be made during the same run.

For measuring and recording the vibrations, an accelerometer, a measuring amplifier and a magnetic tape recorder, electronic system for data acquisition or direct-reading vibration meter shall be used. The specifications laid down in points 3.5.3.3.2 to 3.5.3.3.6 shall apply to those instruments.’

  • ‘3.5.3.3.4. Magnetic tape recorder or electronic data acquisition system

If a tape recorder or electronic system for data acquisition is used, it must have a maximum reproduction error of ± 3,5 % in a frequency range of 1 to 80 Hz, including change of tape speed during replay for analysis.’

‘4.   Additional conditions for EU component type-approval of a seat

To be granted EU component type-approval, a seat shall, in addition to fulfilling the requirements set out in sections 2 and 3, satisfy the following conditions:

  • (a) the range of adjustment as a function of the driver's mass extends from at least 50 to 120 kg;
  • (b) the change in the angle of inclination measured during the lateral stability test does not exceed 5o;
  • (c) neither of the two values set in point 3.5.3.3.7.2 exceed 1,25 m/s2;
  • (d) the ratio referred to in points 3.5.7.4 and 3.5.7.5 does not exceed the value of 2.’
  • ‘(2) The rearward inclination of the surface of the fitted seat cushion must be 3o to 12o in relation to the horizontal when measured with the loading device in accordance with Appendix 8. The choice of the angle of inclination within this class depends on the position when seated.’
  • ‘2.1. Positioning of the seat

For the purposes of Annex XV, the seat reference point (S) shall be obtained with the seat set in the rearmost longitudinal position and at the mid-point of the height adjustment range. Seats having a suspension system, whether or not adjustable according to the driver's weight, must be set at the mid-point of the suspension travel.’
‘height clearance: 125 mm minimum,’

‘The vertical and horizontal distance between consecutive steps shall not be less than 150 mm; however, a tolerance of 20 mm between stages is allowed.’

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  • ‘2.6. The following securing devices shall be firmly attached either to the tractor mounting or to the protective device:
  • (a) devices to secure quick-release mounting components;
  • (b) components of protective devices which open without the aid of tools.’
  • ‘3.4. Test result

Condition of acceptance

Permanent deformation of any system component and anchorage area is acceptable under the action of the forces specified in points 3.1 and 3.2. However, there shall be no failure allowing release of the seat belt system, seat assembly, or the seat adjustment locking mechanism.

The seat adjuster or locking device need not be operable after application of the test load.’

  • ‘2.2. The parts of the exhaust pipe which can be reached by the operator during normal operation of the tractor, as described in point 6.1 of Annex XVII, must be protected by means of segregation, guards or grids, so as to avoid the possibility of accidental contact with hot surfaces.’
  • ‘(ag) information about the location of the greasing points, the safe greasing process and greasing intervals (daily/monthly/yearly);’
  • ‘(g) information about the maximum lift capacity of the three-point lifting mechanism and information on how to fix the three-point lifting mechanism laterally and vertically for road travel;’
  • ‘(l) information about using implements with power take-off drive shafts and that the technically possible inclination of the shafts depend on the shape and size of the master shield and clearance zone, including instructions and specific warnings relating to:
  • (i) coupling and releasing the power take-offs,
  • (ii) use of tools or machines coupled to the rear power take-off,
  • (iii) if applicable, use of PTO type 3 with reduced dimensions and the consequences and risks caused by the reduced dimension of the protective guard;’

‘Control devices must satisfy the corresponding applicable requirements set out in points 1.2.1 to 1.2.4 as regards the installation, location, operation and identification of control devices.’

‘In order to avoid confusing the driver, the clutch, brake and accelerator pedals shall have the same function and arrangement as those of a motor vehicle, except for:

  • (a) vehicles equipped with a straddle seat and handlebars, which are deemed to comply with the requirements of EN 15997:2011 for throttle control and manual clutch control,
  • (b) vehicles of category T or C requiring a sustained activation of the right pedal to keep them in motion (e.g. vehicles fitted with a throttle pedal and a continuous variable transmission, or vehicles fitted with two pedals for forward and reverse direction and a hydrostatic transmission),
  • (c) vehicles of category C with a maximum design speed of less than 15 km/h and fitted with hand-operated levers for controlling differential steering.’
  • ‘2.1. The symbols used for identification of control devices shall comply with the requirements set out in section 1 of Annex XXVI.’
  • ‘3.1.1. In the case of a vehicle fitted with hydrostatic transmission or a transmission with a hydrostatic component, the requirement laid down in point 3.1 that the engine cannot be started unless the clutch mechanism is disengaged shall be construed as that the engine cannot be started unless the transmission control is in neutral position or depressurized.’
  • ‘3.2. In case that an operator standing on the ground (e.g. tractor's side), can start the engine and fulfil simultaneously the requirements guaranteeing the safe start of the engine in accordance with point 3.1, one additional control device shall be activated to start the engine.’
  • ‘3.3. The terminals of the starter motor shall be protected in order to prevent shunting its solenoid by means of simple tools (e.g. a screwdriver).’
  • ‘7.3. It shall always be possible to shut off the PTO from the driving position. This requirement shall also apply to the associated PTO external control device(s), if fitted. The shut off shall be always an override control device.’
  • ‘7.4. Additional requirements for the PTO external control device(s), if fitted’;

‘12.   Virtual terminals

Control devices related to virtual terminals shall meet the requirements set out in Annex B of ISO 15077:2008.’

  • ‘1.3. Flexible hydraulic hoses must be clearly identifiable and indelibly marked in accordance with the requirements set out in paragraph 13 of ISO 17165-1:2007.’
  • ‘4.2. Greasing points shall be clearly identified on the vehicle with symbols, pictorials, pictograms or colour coding and its location and instructions of use shall be indicated in the operator's manual.’

‘3.   Hydraulic couplings

Hydraulic valves and the couplers on the hydraulic valves at the rear, front or sides of tractors, as well as the flow direction and the mode of operation, shall be identified by colour coding and/or numerals to be stated on durable labels resistant to oil, fuel, wear and chemical agents, such as fertilizers; its location, identification and instructions of use shall be indicated in the operator's manual.’

‘5.   Additional warning signals with regard to braking

Tractors shall be equipped with optical brake failure and defect warning signals, in accordance with points 2.2.1.29.1.1 to 2.2.1.29.2.1 of Annex I to Commission Delegated Regulation (EU) 2015/68[^ntr*1-L_2016277EN.01001001-E0001]

[^ntr*1-L_2016277EN.01001001-E0001]: Commission Delegated Regulation (EU) 2015/68 of 15 October 2014 supplementing Regulation (EU) No 167/2013 of the European Parliament and of the Council with regard to vehicle braking requirements for the approval of agricultural and forestry vehicles (OJ L 17, 23.1.2015, p. 1).’ "

  • (17) in Annex XXIX, section 2 is replaced by the following:

‘2.   Requirements for the cabin
2.1. Vehicles of categories T and C fitted with a cab shall comply with the standard EN 15695-1:2009.
2.2. Vehicles of categories T and C, declared by the manufacturer to provide protection against hazardous substances shall be fitted with a cab of level 2, 3 or 4 according to the definition and complying with the requirements set out in the standard EN 15695-1:2009 (e.g. for a vehicle providing protection against plant protection products that produce vapours which can expose the operator to a risk or harm, the cabin shall be of level 4).’

[^ntc*1-L_2016277EN.01001001-E0001]  Commission Delegated Regulation (EU) 2015/68 of 15 October 2014 supplementing Regulation (EU) No 167/2013 of the European Parliament and of the Council with regard to vehicle braking requirements for the approval of agricultural and forestry vehicles (OJ L 17, 23.1.2015, p. 1).’ ’

ANNEX III

Annexes I to IV to Delegated Regulation (EU) 2015/96 are amended as follows:

  • ‘2.2. The application for type-approval shall be accompanied by the information folder in accordance with Articles 2 and 6 of Implementing Regulation (EU) 2015/504.
  • 2.3. An engine conforming to the engine type or parent engine characteristics described in Annexes I and II to Directive 97/68/EC shall be submitted to the technical service responsible for conducting the approval tests.’

‘Type-approval information documents shall be in accordance with Article 2 of Implementing Regulation (EU) 2015/504.’

‘6.   Conformity of production

In addition to the provisions in Article 28 of Regulation (EU) No 167/2013, Article 7 of Delegated Regulation (EU) No 1322/2014 and Annex IV to Delegated Regulation (EU) No 1322/2014 the conformity of production of engines shall be checked in accordance with the provisions of section 5 of Annex I to Directive 97/68/EC.’

‘8.   Market surveillance

Having regard to Article 7 of Regulation (EU) No 167/2013, market surveillance shall be performed in accordance with Articles 4, 6 and 10 of Implementing Regulation (EU) 2015/504 and Annexes III, V and IX to Implementing Regulation (EU) 2015/504.’

  • ‘(c) the EU type-approval mark in accordance with Article 5 of Implementing Regulation (EU) 2015/504.’
  • ‘6. The exact location of the engine marks shall be declared in the information document, in accordance with Article 2 of Implementing Regulation (EU) 2015/504.’
  • ‘2.1.2. It shall be accompanied by the information document, in accordance with Article 2 of Implementing Regulation (EU) 2015/504.
  • 2.1.3. The manufacturer shall submit an agricultural and forestry vehicle engine conforming to the engine type or parent engine characteristics in accordance with Annex I to this Regulation and Annex II to Directive 97/68/EC to the technical service responsible for conducting the approval tests.’
  • ‘2.2.2. It shall be accompanied by the information document in accordance with Article 2 of Implementing Regulation (EU) 2015/504 and a copy of the EU type-approval certificate for the engine or engine family and, if applicable, for systems, components and separate technical units which are installed in the agricultural and forestry vehicle type.’
  • ‘3.2.1. intake depression shall not exceed the maximum allowable intake depression specified for the type-approved engine;
  • 3.2.2. exhaust back pressure shall not exceed the maximum allowable back pressure specified for the type-approved engine;’
  • ‘3.2.3. particular conditions for the installation of the engine in the vehicle according to the type-approval certificate of the engine.’

‘4.   Approval

Any agricultural and forestry vehicle type fitted with an engine for which an EU type-approval certificate has been issued in accordance with Annex I to this Regulation or an equivalent type-approval certificate, in accordance with Annex IV to this Regulation, shall be issued with an EU type-approval certificate in accordance with Annex V of Implementing Regulation (EU) 2015/504.’

  • ‘1.3.1.1. The steady speed before approaching line AA’shall be three-quarters of the maximum design speed (vmax) as declared by the manufacturer which can be attained in the highest gear used for road movement.’

‘Should that result exceed the maximum permissible sound level for the category of agricultural and forestry vehicle tested by at least 1 dB(A), two further measurements shall be made.’

‘The engine speed shall be recorded in accordance with the provisions of Article 9. The state of loading of the agricultural and forestry vehicle shall also be recorded.’

1.3.3.   External sound testing provisions for C-category vehicles with track chains in motion

For agricultural and forestry vehicles of C category equipped with track chains, the noise in motion shall be measured with vehicles with their unladen mass in running order travelling at a constant speed of 5 km/h (+/– 0,5 km/h), with the engine at rated speed over a layer of humid sand as specified by paragraph 5.3.2 of ISO 6395:2008. The microphone shall be situated in accordance with the provisions of point 1.3.1. The measured noise value shall be recorded in the test report.’

‘ANNEX IV

Recognition of alternative type-approvals

The following type-approvals and, where applicable, the approval marks are recognised as being equivalent to an approval under this Regulation:

    1. for engine categories H, I, J and K (stage IIIA) specified in Article 9(3a) and (3b) of Directive 97/68/EC,
  • 1.1. type-approvals in accordance with points 3.1, 3.2 and 3.3 of Annex XII to Directive 97/68/EC;
  • 1.2. Stage IIIA type-approvals in accordance with Directive 97/68/EC;
    1. for engine categories L, M, N and P (stage IIIB) specified in Article 9(3c) of Directive 97/68/EC,
  • 2.1. type-approvals in accordance with points 4.1, 4.2 and 4.3 of Annex XII to Directive 97/68/EC;
  • 2.2. Stage IIIB type-approvals in accordance with Directive 97/68/EC;
    1. for engine categories Q and R (stage IV) specified in Article 9(3d) of Directive 97/68/EC,
  • 3.1. type-approvals in accordance with points 5.1 and 5.2 of Annex XII to Directive 97/68/EC.
  • 3.2. Stage IV type-approvals in accordance with Directive 97/68/EC;
  • 3.3. type-approvals in accordance with the 04 series of amendments of UNECE Regulation No 96 for power bands Q and R of paragraph 5.2.1 in that UN Regulation.’

ANNEX IV

Annexes I to V, VII, VIII, IX, XI, XII and XIII to Delegated Regulation (EU) 2015/68 are amended as follows:

  • ‘2.1.1. Braking components and parts’
  • ‘2.1.1.1. The braking components and parts shall be so designed, constructed and fitted as to enable the vehicle in normal use, despite the vibration to which it may be subjected, to comply with the requirements set out in this Annex.
  • 2.1.1.2. In particular, the braking components and parts shall be so designed, constructed and fitted as to be able to resist the corrosion and ageing phenomena to which it is exposed.’
  • ‘2.1.1.4. It is not permitted to fit any adjustable valves that would allow the performance of the braking system to be changed by the user of the vehicle such that, in service, it is not subject to the requirements of this Regulation. An adjustable valve that can only be operated by the manufacturer through the use of special tools or the provision of a tamper proof seal shall be permitted provided that the user of the vehicle is not able to adjust this valve or that any user adjustment is readily identifiable by enforcement authorities.’
  • ‘2.1.1.5.1. If vehicles of category Ra with a maximum design speed not exceeding 30 km/h and vehicles of category Sa cannot be equipped for technical reasons with an automatic load sensing device, they may be equipped with a device having at least three discrete settings for the control of the braking forces.
  • 2.1.1.5.2. In the special case that a towed vehicle of category Ra with a maximum design speed not exceeding 30 km/h and vehicles of category Sa allows by design that only two discrete loading conditions ‘unladen’ and ‘laden’ can be realized then the vehicle may have only two discrete settings for the control of the braking forces.
  • 2.1.1.5.3. S-category vehicles which do not contain any other load, except a payload from consumable material of maximum 10 % of the sum of technically permissible masses per axle.’
  • ‘2.1.2.3. Parking braking system

The parking braking system shall enable the vehicle to be held stationary on an up or down gradient even in the absence of the driver, the working parts of the braking system being then held in the locked position by a purely mechanical device. The driver shall be able to achieve this braking action from his driving seat, subject, in the case of a towed vehicle, to the requirements of point 2.2.2.10.

The towed vehicle service braking system (pneumatic or hydraulic) and the parking braking system of the tractor may be operated simultaneously, provided that the driver is able to check, at any time, that the parking braking system performance of the vehicle combination, obtained by the purely mechanical action of the tractor’s parking braking system, is sufficient.’

  • ‘2.1.8.1.2. In a braking system which incorporates a device that modulates the air pressure in the brake transmission as referred to in point 6.2 of Appendix I to Annex II, located in the pressure line upstream and downstream of this device at the closest accessible position. If this device is pneumatically controlled an additional test connection is required to simulate the laden condition. Where no such device is fitted, a single pressure test connection, equivalent to the downstream connector mentioned in point 2.1.5.1 of this Annex, shall be provided. These test connections shall be so located as to be easily accessible from the ground or within the vehicle.’

‘For category Tb tractors: if the differential braking function is activated, it shall not be possible to travel at speeds exceeding 40 km/h or at speeds in excess of 40 km/h the differential braking function shall be disabled. These two operations shall be ensured by automatic means.’

  • ‘2.2.1.2.6.1. where the service braking system is actuated by the muscular energy of the driver assisted by an energy source or one or more energy reserves, the secondary braking performance shall, in the event of failure of that assistance, be capable of being ensured by the muscular energy of the driver assisted by the energy reserves, if any, which are unaffected by the failure, the force applied to the control device not exceeding the prescribed maxima.’
  • ‘2.2.1.6.1. Performance of hydraulic lines and hose assemblies in case of vehicles with one braked axle and an automatic engagement of the drive to all other axles during braking

The hydraulic lines of hydraulic transmission shall be capable of a burst pressure at least four times the maximum normal service pressure (T) specified by the vehicle manufacturer. Hose assemblies shall comply with ISO Standards 1402:2009, 6605:2002 and 7751: 1997+A1:2011.’

‘It shall be possible for the wear of the service brakes to be compensated by means of a system of manual or automatic adjustment.’

‘Automatic wear adjustment devices, if fitted, shall, after heating followed by cooling, be capable of free running as laid down in point 2.3.4 of Annex II following the Type-I test specified in point 2.3 of that Annex.’

‘In hydraulic braking systems, where the type of fluid used for hydraulic transmission is common with the fluid used in other appliances of the vehicle in a common tank, it is also permitted to detect the correct level of fluid with a device which needs the container to be opened.’

‘In hydraulic braking systems, where the type of fluid used for hydraulic transmission is common with the fluid used in other appliances of the vehicle in a common tank, detection of a pressure drop in the hydraulic transmission to a certain value as specified by the manufacturer is also permitted.’

‘The symbol shall be affixed within 100 mm of the filling ports of the fluid reservoirs, in accordance with the requirements laid down in Article 24 of Delegated Regulation (EU) 2015/208.’

  • ‘2.2.1.13. Tractors of category Tb with maximum design speed exceeding 60 km/h

Without prejudice to the requirements of point 2.1.2.3, where the use of an auxiliary energy source is essential for the operation of a braking system, the energy reserve shall be such as to ensure that, should the engine stop, or in the event of a failure of the means by which the energy source is driven, the braking performance remains sufficient to bring the vehicle to a halt in the prescribed conditions. In addition, if the muscular energy applied by the driver to the parking braking system is reinforced by some aid, the actuation of the parking braking system shall be ensured in the event of failure of that aid, if necessary by using a reserve of energy independent of that normally supplying such aid. This reserve of energy may be that intended for the service braking system.’

  • ‘2.2.1.17.3. In the event of a failure in one of the control lines connecting two vehicles equipped according to point 2.1.4.1.2 of this Annex, the control line not affected by the failure shall automatically ensure the braking performance prescribed for the towed vehicle in point 3.2.1 of Annex II.’
  • ‘2.2.1.18.6. In the case of a failure (e.g. fracture or leak) in the control line, the pressure in the supplementary line shall fall to 1 000 kPa within the following two seconds after the service brake control device has been fully actuated. In addition, when the service brake control device is released, the supplementary line shall be re-pressurised (see also point 2.2.2.15.2).’

‘Tractors towing vehicles of categories R or S which can only comply with the braking performance requirements of the service braking system, parking braking system or automatic braking system with the assistance of energy stored in a hydraulic energy storage device shall be equipped with an ISO 7638:2003 connector in order to be able to indicate the low level of stored energy on the towed vehicle, received by the latter, as laid down in point 2.2.2.15.1.1 by the separate warning signal via pin 5 of the electrical connector conforming to ISO 7638:2003 specified in point 2.2.1.29.2.2. (see also point 2.2.2.15.1).’

  • ‘2.2.1.20. If point 3.1.3.4 of Annex II can only be fulfilled by complying with the conditions specified in point 3.1.3.4.1.1 of Annex II then:’
  • ‘2.2.1.26.1.2. In the case of an electrical failure in the control device or a break in the wiring within the electric control transmission external to the electronic control unit(s), excluding the energy supply, it shall remain possible to apply the parking braking system from the driver's seat and thereby be capable of holding the laden vehicle stationary on an 8 % up or down gradient.’
  • ‘2.2.1.26.3. Alternatively to the parking brake performance requirements according to points 2.2.1.26.1.2 and 2.2.1.26.2.1.2, the alternatives set out in points 2.2.1.26.3.1 and 2.2.1.26.3.2 are also allowed.
  • 2.2.1.26.3.1 an automatic actuation of the parking braking system is allowed when the vehicle is stationary, provided that the performance referred to in points 2.2.1.26.1.2 and 2.2.1.26.2.1.2 is achieved and, once applied, the parking braking system remains engaged independently of the status of the ignition (start) switch. In this alternative, the parking braking system shall be automatically released as soon as the driver starts to set the vehicle in motion again.
  • 2.2.1.26.3.2 applying the brakes of the parking braking system from the driver's seat by an auxiliary control device and thereby be capable of holding the laden vehicle stationary on an 8 % up or down gradient. In this case, also the requirements of point 2.2.1.26.7 shall be met.’

‘Where actuation of the parking braking system is normally indicated by a separate warning signal, satisfying all the requirements of 2.2.1.29.4 this signal shall be used to satisfy the requirement for a red signal set out in the first and the second paragraphs of this point.’

  • ‘2.2.1.29.1.1. A red warning signal, in accordance with the requirements laid down in Annex XXVI of Delegated Regulation (EU) No 1322/2014 indicating failures within the vehicle braking equipment, as specified in other points of this Annex and in Annexes V, VII, IX and XIII, which preclude achievement of the prescribed service braking performance or the functioning of at least one of two independent service braking circuits.
  • 2.2.1.29.1.2. Where applicable, a yellow warning signal, in accordance with the requirements laid down in Article 29 of Delegated Regulation (EU) No 1322/2014 indicating an electrically detected defect within the vehicle braking equipment, which is not indicated by the warning signal mentioned in point 2.2.1.29.1.1.’

‘Tractors equipped with an electric control line and/or authorized to tow a vehicle equipped with an electric control transmission, shall be capable of providing a separate warning signal, in accordance with the requirements laid down in Article 29 of Delegated Regulation (EU) No 1322/2014 to indicate a defect within the electric control transmission of the braking equipment of the towed vehicle.’

‘Alternatively, instead of utilizing the warning signal specified in point 2.2.1.29.1.1 of this Annex and the accompanying warning signal referred to in this point, a separate red warning signal, in accordance with the requirements laid down in Article 29 of Delegated Regulation (EU) No 1322/2014, may be provided in the tractor to indicate such a failure within the braking equipment of the towed vehicle.’

‘Vehicles of categories R1a, S1a do not need to be fitted with a service braking system. Vehicles of categories R1b and S1b, where the sum of the technically permissible masses per axle does not exceed 750 kg, do not need to be fitted with a service braking system.’

‘Vehicles of categories R1b and S1b, where the sum of the technically permissible masses per axle exceeds 750 kg, and R2 shall be equipped with a service braking system either of the continuous or semi-continuous or of the inertia type.’

‘When the pressure in the hydraulic energy storage devices falls below a pressure declared by the vehicle manufacturer in the information folder where the prescribed braking performance(s) is (are) not ensured this low pressure shall be indicated to the driver by the separate warning signal specified in point 2.2.1.29.2.2 via pin 5 of the electrical connector conforming to ISO 7638:2003.’

‘Those vehicles shall be marked in indelible form, in accordance with the requirements laid down in Article 24 of Delegated Regulation (EU) 2015/208, to indicate the functionality of the braking system when the ISO 7638:2003 connector is connected and disconnected.’

  • ‘1.2. ‘adhesion utilization curve’ means the characteristic curve of the braking force ratio without rolling resistance and normal reaction of road surface on a given axle under braking plotted against the braking rate of the vehicle.’

‘The behaviour of vehicles of categories Tb, R2b, R3b, R4b and S2b on a road on which adhesion is reduced, shall meet the relevant requirements of Appendix 1 of this Annex or, if the vehicle is equipped with ABS, the requirements of Annex XI.’

  • ‘2.2.2.2. To check compliance with the requirements of point 2.2.1.2.4 of Annex I, a Type-0 test shall be carried out with the engine disconnected at the initial speed of 30 km/h.

On application of the control of the parking brake system, the mean fully developed deceleration and the deceleration immediately before the vehicle stops shall not be less than 1,5 m/s2. The same requirement applies in case of auxiliary control mentioned in point 2.2.1.2.4 of Annex I.

The test shall be carried out with the laden vehicle. The force exerted on the braking control device shall not exceed the specified values.’

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