scope:

This standard specifies safety requirements and their verification for the design and construction of front loaders designed to be mounted on agricultural and forestry wheeled tractors (as defined in the Directive 74/150/EEC).

Hazards related to mounting the lifting arms to the frame mounted on the tractor, and also hazards related to devices for mounting attachments to the arm are covered.

Hazards related to mounting the frame to the tractor (carried out by the dealer of the loader and/or of the tractor), the mounted attachments and hazards due to loss of mechanical strength of the structure are excluded.

Hazards related to operations and/or attachments requiring the presence of any person near to the front loader whilst moving are also excluded.

Hazards related to the transport of passengers are not covered.

This standard describes methods and requirements for the elimination or reduction of risks which need specific requirements to front loaders. In addition, it specifies the type of information on safe working practices to be provided by the manufacturer.

The list of significant hazards dealt with in this standard is given in annex A. Annex A also indicates the hazards which have not been dealt with.

This standard applies primarily to machines which are manufactured after the date of issue of the standard.