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)

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(1), 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:

(1) As Article 27(3) of Regulation (EU) No 167/2013 allows for the use of virtual testing methods as an alternative to the physical tests performed by designated technical services, and considering that such virtual testing methods reduce considerably the burden on manufacturers and are particularly easy to apply with regard to dimensional checking, further requirements should be added to the list of requirements which may be subject to virtual testing set out in Annex III to Commission Delegated Regulation (EU) No 1322/2014(2).

(2) In order to improve the accuracy, the technical requirements related to the measuring apparatus for the driver-perceived noise level set out in Annex XIII to Delegated Regulation (EU) No 1322/2014 should be updated to technical progress.

(3) To ensure consistency it is necessary to provide further conditions for EU component type-approval of a seat in Annex XIV to Delegated Regulation (EU) No 1322/2014.

(4) For the purposes of clarity and accuracy, further requirements on the information to be included in the operator’s manual in accordance with Annex XXII to Delegated Regulation (EU) No 1322/2014 should be added, in particular with regard to the information on how to fix the three-point hitch laterally and vertically for road travel, on instructions and specific warnings on the reduced dimensions of the protective device for a power take-off Type 3 and on the greasing intervals.

(5) Due to their technical design, vehicles of category T or C with a hydrostatic drive controlled by the right foot and vehicles of category C with a maximum design speed of less than 15 km/h referred to in Annex XXIII to Delegated Regulation (EU) No 1322/2014 regarding control devices should be exempted from the requirement of having clutch, brake and accelerator pedals with the same function and arrangement as those of a motor vehicle.

(6) To improve the accuracy, the requirements for the safe start of the engine set out in Annex XXIII to Delegated Regulation (EU) No 1322/2014 should be improved and adapted to the particularities of certain vehicle designs.

(7) To ensure consistency with Delegated Regulation (EU) No 1322/2014, requirements for control devices related to virtual terminals, set out in Annex X to Commission Delegated Regulation (EU) 2015/208(3) regarding requirements on driver information systems, should be moved to Annex XXIII to Delegated Regulation (EU) No 1322/2014 regarding requirements on control devices.

(8) For the purposes of consistency and simplification, the marking requirements for the flexible hydraulic hoses set out in Annex XXIV to Delegated Regulation (EU) No 1322/2014 regarding protection against other mechanical hazards should be harmonised with standard ISO 17165-1:2007 currently used by hose manufacturers.

(9) To ensure consistency it is necessary to include in the scope of Annex XXIX to Delegated Regulation (EU) No 1322/2014 regarding protection against hazardous substances, any tractor fitted with a cab, including those fitted with cabs of level 1, even if they do not provide any protection.

(10) In order to ensure that the meaning of the term ‘cab’ is understood in the same way, a definition for ‘cab’ should be introduced in Delegated Regulation (EU) 2015/208. The definition should be based on the internationally recognised standard EN 15695-1:2009.

(11) The calculation of tractors’ maximum theoretical speed set out in Annex III to Delegated Regulation (EU) 2015/208 should take into account the latest technical developments regarding engine control.

(12) The conditions for fulfilment of ISO requirements set out in Annex VII to Delegated Regulation (EU) 2015/208 regarding field of vision and windscreen wipers do not expressly include conditions regarding direct and indirect vision. Conditions regarding direct and indirect vision should be expressly stated in that Annex to ensure that the ISO requirements are fulfilled uniformly.

(13) Lighting installations referred to in Annex XII to Delegated Regulation (EU) 2015/208 should comply with certain stricter requirements for fast tractors, to increase their safety.

(14) Control devices, providing the driver with haptic information, have protruding edges. In order to protect vehicle occupants while retaining the possibility to provide haptic information, it is necessary to introduce specific requirements for those devices in Annex XIII to Delegated Regulation (EU) 2015/208.

(15) Specific requirements should be introduced in Annex XIV to Delegated Regulation (EU) 2015/208 for the exterior and accessories of agricultural and forestry vehicles, due to the particular purpose of certain exterior configurations.

(16) The requirements for cab heating and cooling in Annex XVII to Delegated Regulation (EU) 2015/208 should be compatible with the requirements of Annex XXIX to Delegated Regulation (EU) No 1322/2014 regarding the pressure level and the air flow.

(17) It is necessary to improve the visibility of the registration plates referred to in Annex XIX to Delegated Regulation (EU) 2015/208.

(18) Certain requirements for the fuel tanks in Annex XXV to Delegated Regulation (EU) 2015/208 should be aligned with the latest technical developments set out in the United Nations Economic Commission for Europe (UNECE) Regulation No 34.

(19) Due to particular dimensions of T2 tractors, it is necessary to adapt the length of platform specified in Annex XXVIII to Delegated Regulation (EU) 2015/208.

(20) The towing device requirements in Annex XXIX to Delegated Regulation (EU) 2015/208 need to be adapted to take into account the latest technical developments.

(21) Additional definitions are necessary in relation to tracks in Annex XXXIII to Delegated Regulation (EU) 2015/208. It is also necessary to update a number of the existing definitions to take into account the latest technical developments.

(22) Additional terms and requirements are necessary in relation to mechanical couplings in Annex XXXIV to Delegated Regulation (EU) 2015/208, to ensure the consistency of tests on both towing vehicle (tractor) and towed vehicle (trailer or interchangeable towed equipment). Number of the terms and requirements in relation to mechanical couplings need to be adapted to avoid the use of the same terms in different contexts.

(23) Certain terms and requirements related to braking of agricultural and forestry vehicles in Annex I to Commission Delegated Regulation (EU) 2015/68(4) should be aligned with the latest technical developments regarding construction and fitting of brakes.

(24) Braking tests set out in Annex II to Delegated Regulation (EU) 2015/68 should be aligned with the latest technical developments regarding the braking behaviour and performance and with corresponding requirements of UNECE Regulation No 13.

(25) Additional definitions in relation to alternative braking tests are necessary and certain terms and requirements concerning alternative braking tests set out in Annex VII to Delegated Regulation (EU) 2015/68 should be clarified to fully align with the requirements laid down in UNECE Regulation No 13.

(26) Certain terms and requirements related to braking of agricultural and forestry vehicles with hydrostatic drive set out in Annex IX to Delegated Regulation (EU) 2015/68 should be aligned with the latest technical developments regarding the performance of brakes installed in such vehicles.

(27) The requirements in Annex XII to Delegated Regulation (EU) 2015/68 for electronically controlled braking systems on certain tractors should be adapted to avoid failures to the greatest possible degree and to increase braking performance.

(28) The definitions regarding engine pollutant emissions set out in Commission Delegated Regulation (EU) 2015/96(5) should be aligned with the corresponding definitions used in relation to non-road mobile machinery. It is also necessary to fully align the requirements in relation to non-road mobile machinery set out in that Regulation with the requirements set out in Directive 97/68/EC of the European Parliament and of the Council(6) and with UNECE Regulation No 96.

(29) In order to improve the readability and clarity of Delegated Regulation (EU) No 1322/2014, Delegated Regulation (EU) 2015/96, Delegated Regulation (EU) 2015/68 and Delegated Regulation (EU) 2015/208, it is necessary to correct some editorial mistakes, contradictions and wrong references.

(30) Annex I to Regulation (EU) No 167/2013 regarding requirements for vehicle EU type-approval should allow laying down functional safety requirements for additional vehicle categories where that is necessary.

(31) Regulation (EU) No 167/2013 should therefore be amended accordingly.

(32) Delegated Regulation (EU) No 1322/2014, Delegated Regulation (EU) 2015/96, Delegated Regulation (EU) 2015/68 and Delegated Regulation (EU) 2015/208 should therefore be amended and corrected accordingly.

(33) Given that Regulation (EU) No 167/2013, Delegated Regulation (EU) No 1322/2014, Delegated Regulation (EU) 2015/96, Delegated Regulation (EU) 2015/68 and Delegated Regulation (EU) 2015/208 are already applicable and that the amendments to those acts include number of corrections, this Regulation should enter into force as soon as possible,

HAS ADOPTED THIS REGULATION:

Article 1Amendments 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 2Amendments to Delegated Regulation (EU) No 1322/2014

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

Article 3Amendments to Delegated Regulation (EU) 2015/96

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

(1)

Article 2 is amended as follows:

(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;

(c)

points (4) and (5) are replaced by the following:

‘(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;

(d)

point (12) is replaced by the following:

‘(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(8), determined under reference atmospheric conditions.;

(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.

(b)

in paragraph 3, points (a) and (b) are replaced by the following:

‘(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;

(c)

in paragraph 4, points (d), (e) and (f) are replaced by the following:

‘(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.

(3)

in Article 7, paragraph 2 is replaced by the following:

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(9).

(4)

Article 9 is replaced by the following:

Article 9Measurement 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.

2.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.

3.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.

4.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.

(5)

Article 10 is replaced by the following:

Article 10Requirements 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.

(6)

in Article 11(4), the first sentence is replaced by the following:

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.

(7)

Article 12 is replaced by the following:

Article 12EU 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(10).

(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.

(9)

Annexes I to IV are amended in accordance with Annex III to this Regulation.

Article 4Amendments to Delegated Regulation (EU) 2015/68

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

(1)

Article 2 is amended as follows:

(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;

(c)

point (17) is deleted;

(d)

the following points (37) and (38) are added:

‘(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.

(2)

Annexes I to V, VII, VIII, IX, XI, XII and XIII are amended in accordance with Annex IV to this Regulation.

Article 5Amendments to Delegated Regulation (EU) 2015/208

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

Article 6Entry 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

ANNEX I

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

(1)

in row ‘Nr 6’, in the cell corresponding to the column ‘Regulatory act reference’, the following abbreviation is inserted:

‘RVFSR’;

(2)

in row ‘Nr 9’, the entry corresponding to vehicle category T3a is replaced by ‘X’;

(3)

in row ‘Nr 17’, the entry corresponding to vehicle category T3b is replaced by ‘X’;

(4)

in row ‘Nr 23’, the entries corresponding to vehicle categories T3a and T3b are replaced by ‘X’;

(5)

in row ‘Nr 30’, the entries corresponding to vehicle categories Ca and Cb are replaced by ‘X’;

(6)

in row ‘Nr 34’, in the cell corresponding to vehicle category T3b, the following letter is inserted:

‘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:

(1)

Annex III is amended as follows:

(a)

in point 5.2, Table 1 is replaced by the following:

Table 1

List of requirements which may be subject to virtual testing

Delegated act referenceAnnex NoRequirementsRestrictions/comments
Regulation (EU) No 1322/2014IXcontinuous 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 seatSection B4
Regulation (EU) No 1322/2014XVRequirements applying to operating space and to access to the driving positionOnly requirements related to dimensions and positioning
Regulation (EU) 2015/208VIIRequirements on the field of vision and windscreen wipersOnly requirements related to dimensions, positioning and visibility
Regulation (EU) 2015/208IXRequirements on rear view mirrorsOnly requirements related to dimensions, positioning and visibility
Regulation (EU) 2015/208XIIRequirements on lighting installationOnly requirements related to dimensions, positioning and visibility in point 5 and 6 (with the exception of colorimetric or photometric requirements)
Regulation (EU) 2015/208XIIIRequirements 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) 2015/208XIVRequirements on vehicle exterior and accessoriesOnly requirements related to dimensions, including detailed shape, and positioning
(b)

point 6.2.2 is replaced by the following:

Annex V is amended as follows:

the following point 4.4 is inserted:

point 6.2 is replaced by the following:

in Appendix 1, point 2.5 and points 2.5.1 to 2.5.4 are replaced by the following:

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.

in Annex VIII, figure 4.3.b is replaced by the following:

(4)

in section B1 of Annex IX, point 3.1.4.3.3 is replaced by the following:

in section B2 of Annex X, point 4.2.1.6 is replaced by the following:

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:

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):

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.

(6)

Annex XIII is amended as follows:

Annex XIV is amended as follows:

in the table of point 1.14, the first row is replaced by the following:

Class Itractors having an unladen mass of up to 3 600 kg;

in point 2.6.2, the first indent is replaced by the following:

point 3.5.3.2.7 is replaced by the following:

point 3.5.3.3.4 is replaced by the following:

Annex XV is amended as follows:

(9)

in Annex XVI, in point 1, Table 1 is amended as follows:

(a)

the second row is replaced by the following:

ISO 500-1:2014(*)XX1)X1)X1)X
(b)

footnote (***) is deleted;

(10)

in Annex XVII, point 2.6 is replaced by the following:

in Annex XVIII, point 3.4 is replaced by the following:

in Annex XXI, point 2.2 is replaced by the following:

Annex XXII is amended as follows:

Annex XXIII is amended as follows:

point 2.1 is replaced by the following:

point 3.1.1 is replaced by the following:

point 3.2 is replaced by the following:

the following point 3.3 is inserted:

Annex XXIV is amended as follows:

Annex XXVI is amended as follows:

(17)

in Annex XXIX, section 2 is replaced by the following:

ANNEX III

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

(1)

Annex I is amended as follows:

(a)

points 2.2 and 2.3 are replaced by the following:

‘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.

(b)

in section 4, the third paragraph is replaced by the following:

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

Annex II is amended as follows:

Annex III is amended as follows:

ANNEX IV

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

(1)

Annex I is amended as follows:

(a)

points 1.3, 1.4 and 1.5 are deleted;

(b)

point 2.1.1 is replaced by the following:

point 2.1.1.4 is replaced by the following:

point 2.1.2.3 is replaced by the following:

point 2.1.8.1.2 is replaced by the following:

point 2.2.1.2.6.1 is replaced by the following:

point 2.2.1.6.1 is replaced by the following:

point 2.2.1.13 is replaced by the following:

point 2.2.1.17.3 is replaced by the following:

point 2.2.1.18.6 is replaced by the following:

point 2.2.1.20 is replaced by the following:

point 2.2.1.26.1.2 is replaced by the following:

point 2.2.1.26.3 is replaced by the following:

Annex II is amended as follows:

point 1.2 is replaced by the following:

point 2.2.2.2 is replaced by the following:

point 2.3.2.1 is replaced by the following:

point 2.3.4.2 is replaced by the following:

point 2.5.3 is replaced by the following:

in the second paragraph of point 3.1.3.3, the following indent is added:

points 3.1.3.4.1, 3.1.3.4.1.1 and 3.1.3.4.1.2 are replaced by the following:

3.1.3.4.1.The requirement of point 3.1.3.4 is considered to be fulfilled when the conditions set out in point 3.1.3.4.1.1 are met in the case of a towed vehicle with service brake, or when the conditions set out in point 3.1.3.4.1.2 are met in the case of an unbraked or inertia-braked towed vehicle.

3.1.3.4.1.1.Even with the tractor engine not rotating, the combination at the maximum permissible mass remains stationary on the prescribed gradient when the activation of a single control device by the driver, from his driving seat, has applied the tractor parking braking system and the towed vehicle service braking system or only the tractor parking braking system.

point 3.2.3 is replaced by the following:

Appendix 1 is amended as follows:

point 1.1.3 is replaced by the following:

section 3 is replaced by the following:

3. Requirements for tractors of category T

3.1.Two-axle tractors

3.1.1.For k values between 0,2 and 0,8:

The provisions laid down in this point do not affect the requirements of Annex II relating to the braking performance. However, if, in tests made under the provisions of this point, braking performances are obtained which are higher than those prescribed in Annex II, the provisions relating to the adhesion utilization curves shall be applied within the areas of diagram 1 defined by the straight lines k = 0,8 and z = 0,8.

3.1.2.For all braking rates between 0,15 and 0,30:
3.1.2.1.The adhesion utilization curves for each axle are situated between two lines parallel to the line of ideal adhesion utilization given by the equation k = z +/–0,08 as shown in diagram 1 and the adhesion utilization curve for the rear axle for braking rates z > 0,3 complies with the relation:
3.1.3.For tractors authorised to tow vehicles of category R3b, R4b and S2b fitted with compressed-air braking systems:
3.1.3.1.When tested with the energy source stopped, the supply line blocked off, a reservoir of 0,5 litre capacity connected to the pneumatic control line and the system at cut-in and cut-out pressures, the pressure at full application of the braking control device shall be between 650 and 850 kPa at the coupling heads of the supply line and the pneumatic control line, irrespective of the load condition of the vehicle.
3.1.3.2.For vehicles equipped with an electric control line, a full application of the control device of the service braking system shall provide a digital demand value corresponding to a pressure between 650 and 850 kPa (see ISO 11992:2003 including ISO 11992-2:2003 and its Amd.1:2007).
3.1.3.3.These values shall be demonstrably present in the tractor when the latter is uncoupled from the towed vehicle. The compatibility bands in the diagrams specified in points 3.1.6, 4.1 and 4.2, should not be extended beyond 750 kPa and/or the corresponding digital demand value (see ISO 11992:2003 including ISO 11992-2:2003 and its Amd.1:2007).
3.1.3.4.It shall be ensured that at the coupling head of the supply line, a pressure of at least 700 kPa is available when the system is at cut-in pressure. This pressure shall be demonstrated without applying the service brakes.
3.1.4.For tractors authorised to tow vehicles of category R3b, R4b and S2b fitted with hydraulic braking systems:
3.1.4.1.When tested with the energy source at idling speed and of 2/3 of maximum engine speed, a control line of the towed vehicle simulator (point 3.6 of Annex III) connected to the hydraulic control line. At full application of the braking control device the pressures shall be between 11 500 and 15 000 kPa at the hydraulic control and shall be between 1 500 and 3 500 kPa at the supplementary line, irrespective of the load condition of the vehicle.
3.1.4.2.These values shall be demonstrably present in the tractor when uncoupled from the towed vehicle. The compatibility bands in the diagrams specified in points 3.1.6, 4.1 and 4.2, should not be extended beyond 13 300 kPa.
3.1.5.Verification of the requirements of points 3.1.1 and 3.1.2
3.1.5.1.In order to verify the requirements of points 3.1.1 and 3.1.2, the manufacturer shall provide the adhesion utilisation curves for the front and rear axles calculated by the formulae:

The curves shall be plotted for both the following load conditions:

3.1.5.1.1.Unladen, not exceeding the minimum mass declared by the manufacturer in the information document;
3.1.5.1.2.Laden; where provision is made for several possibilities of load distribution, the one whereby the front axle is the most heavily laden shall be the one considered.
3.1.5.2.Special requirements in the case of tractors where all axles are permanently rigidly connected (100 % locking rate) by the all-wheel drive or are automatically connected during braking by the all-wheel drive (100 % locking rate)
3.1.5.2.1.The mathematical verification pursuant to point 3.1.5.1 is not required.
3.1.5.3.Tractors with permanent all-wheel drive other than covered by point 3.1.5.2.
3.1.5.3.1.If it is not possible, for vehicles with permanent all-wheel drive or in the condition when the all-wheel drive is connected during braking, to carry out the mathematical verification pursuant to point 3.1.5.1, the manufacturer may instead verify by means of a wheel lock sequence test that, lockup of the front wheels occurs either simultaneously with or before the lockup of the rear wheels.
3.1.5.4.However, for tractors which automatically apply the all-wheel drive when the braking is initiated above a vehicle speed of 20 km/h but not automatically connect the all-wheel drive when the service braking system is applied at speeds not exceeding 20 km/h, then it is not required to show compliance with point 3.1.5.1 for the condition when the all-wheel drive is not connected during braking.
3.1.5.5.Procedure to verify the requirements set out in point 3.1.5.3
3.1.5.5.1.The wheel lock sequence test shall be conducted with the laden and the unladen vehicle on road surfaces having an adhesion level such that wheel locking on the first axle occurs at braking rates between 0,55 and 0,8 from the initial test speed specified in point 3.1.5.5.2.
3.1.5.5.2.Test speed:

0,9 vmax, but not exceeding 60 km/h.

3.1.5.5.3.The pedal force applied may exceed the permissible actuation forces pursuant to point 3.1.1 of Annex II.
3.1.5.5.4.Pedal force is applied and increased such that the second wheel on the vehicle shall reach lockup between 0,5 and 1 s after initiating the brake application, until lockup of both wheels on one axle occurs (additional wheels may also lock during the test, e.g. in the case of simultaneous lockup).
3.1.5.5.4.1.If it is not possible during the laden test to reach lockup of the second wheel within a period of 1 s, this test may be omitted under the condition that wheel-locking under the conditions as prescribed in point 3.1.5.5.4 can be demonstrated during the unladen test.

If also in the unladen test it is not possible to reach lockup of the second wheel within a period of 1 s, a third, decisive test shall be carried out on road surfaces with a coefficient of adhesion of not more than 0,3 from a test speed of 0,8 vmax km/h, but not exceeding 60 km/h.

3.1.5.5.4.2.For the purpose of the tests according to point 3.1.5.5, a simultaneous lockup of the front and rear wheels refers to the conditions when the time interval between the first occurrence of lockup of the last (second) wheel on the rear axle and the first occurrence of lockup of the last (second) wheel on the front axle does not exceed 0,3 second.
3.1.6.Tractors authorized to draw towed vehicles
3.1.6.1.The permissible relationship between the braking rate TM/FM and the pressure pm shall lie within the areas shown on diagram 2 for all pressures between 20 and 750 kPa (in the case of compressed air braking system) and 350 and 13 300 kPa (in the case of hydraulic braking system).
(3)

Annex III is amended as follows:

(a)

point 3.6.2.1.2.1 is deleted;

(b)

in point 1.1 of Appendix 2, the description of symbol A is replaced by the following:

A = hydraulic accumulator (pre-charge pressure: 1 000 kPa)

(4)

Annex IV is amended as follows:

(a)

in point 1.2.2.1 of part A, the third sentence is replaced by the following:

The initial pressure shall be stated in the information folder.

(b)

part B is amended as follows:

(i)

in point 1.2.2.1, the third sentence is replaced by the following:

The initial energy level shall be stated in the information folder.

(ii)

in point 1.3.2.1, the third sentence is replaced by the following:

The initial energy level shall be stated in the information folder.

(c)

part C is amended as follows:

(i)

in point 1.1.1, the following paragraph is added:

Energy storage devices used as pulsation dampers in hydraulic braking systems where the prescribed service braking performance is achieved by an energy source, are not considered as energy accumulation devices in the sense of this Annex.

in Annex V, point 2.2.1 is replaced by the following:

Annex VII is amended as follows:

sections 1 and 2 are replaced by the following:

1. Definitions

For the purposes of this Annex:

1.1.

‘subject towed vehicle’ means a towed vehicle representative of the towed vehicle type for which type-approval is sought;

1.2.

‘identical’ means parts having identical geometric and mechanical characteristics and the materials used for the components of the vehicles;

1.3.

‘reference axle’ means an axle for which there is a test report;

1.4.

‘reference brake’ means a brake for which there is a test report;

1.5.

‘nominal test mass’ means the mass of a disc or drum which the manufacturer specifies for the disc or drum, respectively, with which the relevant test is carried out by the Technical Service;

1.6.

‘actual test mass’ means the mass measured by the Technical Service prior to the test;

1.7.

‘brake input threshold torque’ means the input torque necessary to produce a measurable brake torque;

1.8.

‘declared brake input threshold torque’ means the brake input threshold torque declared by the manufacturer and which is representative for the brake;

1.9.

‘declared external diameter’ means the external diameter of a disc declared by the manufacturer which is representative external diameter for the disc;

1.10.

‘nominal external diameter’ means the external diameter which the manufacturer specifies for the disc on which the relevant test is carried out by the Technical Service;

1.11.

‘actual external diameter’ means the external diameter of a disc measured by the Technical Service prior to the test;

1.12.

‘effective length of the cam shaft’ means the distance from the centre line of the S-cam to the centre line of the operating lever;

1.13.

‘brake factor’ means the input to output amplification ratio of the brake.

2. General requirements

Type-I and/or Type-II or Type-III tests, set out in Annex II, need not be performed on a vehicle and its systems submitted for approval in the following cases:

2.1.

The vehicle concerned is a tractor or a towed vehicle which, as regards tyres, braking energy absorbed per axle, and mode of tyre fitting and brake assembly, is identical with respect to braking with a tractor or a towed vehicle which:

2.1.1.

Has passed the Type-I and/or Type-II or Type-III test; and

2.1.2.

Has been approved, with regard to the braking energy absorbed, for mass per axle not lower than that of the vehicle concerned.

2.2.

The vehicle concerned is a tractor or a towed vehicle whose axle or axles are, as regards tyres, braking energy absorbed per axle, and mode of tyre fitting and brake assembly, identical with respect to braking with an axle or axles which have individually passed the Type-I and/or Type-II or Type-III test for masses per axle not lower than that of the vehicle concerned, provided that the braking energy absorbed per axle does not exceed the energy absorbed per axle in the reference test or tests carried out on the individual axle.

2.3.

The vehicle concerned is a tractor equipped with an endurance braking system, other than the engine brake, identical with an endurance braking system already tested under the following conditions:

2.3.1.

The endurance braking system shall, by itself, in a test carried out on a gradient of at least 6 per cent (Type-II test), have stabilised a vehicle whose maximum mass at the time of the test was not less than the maximum mass of the vehicle submitted for approval;

2.3.2.

It shall be verified in the above test that the rotational speed of the rotating parts of the endurance braking system, when the vehicle submitted for approval reaches a road speed of 30 km/h, is such that the retarding torque is not less than that corresponding to the test referred to in point 2.3.1.

2.4.

The vehicle concerned is a towed vehicle equipped with air operated S-cam or disc brakes which satisfy the verification requirements of Appendix 1 relative to the control of characteristics compared to the characteristics given in a report for a reference axle as shown in the test report. Other brake designs from air operated S-cam or disc brakes may be approved upon presentation of equivalent information.

section 4 is replaced by the following:

Appendix 1 is amended as follows:

section 2 is replaced by the following:

2. Symbols used in this Annex are explained in the following table:

2.1.Symbols

P

=

part of the vehicle mass borne by the axle under static conditions

F

=

normal reaction of road surface on the axle under static conditions = P·g

FR

=

total normal static reaction of road surface on all wheels of towed vehicle

Fe

=

test axle load

Pe

=

Fe / g

g

=

acceleration due to gravity: g = 9.81 m/s2

C

=

brake input torque

C0

=

brake input threshold torque. This torque may be determined by extrapolation of measurements within a range not exceeding 15 per cent braking rate or other equivalent methods

C0,dec

=

declared brake input threshold torque

Cmax

=

maximum brake input torque

R

=

dynamic tyre rolling radius. As an alternative for vehicles of categories Ra and Sa, the static loaded radius, as specified by the tyre manufacturer, may be used instead of the dynamic tyre rolling radius

T

=

brake force at tyre/road interface

TR

=

total brake force at tyre/road interface of the towed vehicle

M

=

brake torque = T.R

z

=

braking rate = T/F or M/(R·F)

s

=

actuator stroke (working stroke plus free stroke)

ThA

=

average thrust (the average thrust is determined by integrating the values between 1/3 and 2/3 of the total stroke Smax)

l

=

lever length

r

=

internal radius of brake drums or effective radius of brake discs

p

=

brake actuation pressure

point 3.1.2 is replaced by the following:

point 3.7 is replaced by the following:

3.7.Identification

3.7.1.The axle shall carry in a visible position at least the following identification information grouped together, in any order, in a legible and indelible manner:

3.7.1.1.Axle manufacturer and/or make;

3.7.1.2.Axle identifier;

3.7.1.3.Brake identifier

3.7.1.4.Fe identifier;

3.7.1.5.Base part of test report number;

3.7.1.6.Example of the identifiers:

Axle Manufacturer and/or make ABC

ID1-XXXXXX

ID2-YYYYYY

ID3-11111

ID4-ZZZZZZZ

3.7.2.A non-integrated automatic brake adjustment device shall carry in a visible position at least the following identification information grouped together, in a legible and indelible manner:

3.7.2.1.Manufacturer and make or one of the two, as applicable

3.7.2.2.Type

3.7.2.3.Version

3.7.3.The make and type of each brake lining or pad shall be visible when the lining or pad is mounted on the brake shoe or back plate in a legible and indelible manner.

3.7.4.Identifiers

3.7.4.1.Axle identifier

The axle identifier categorizes an axle in terms of its braking force/torque capability as stated by the axle manufacturer.

The axle identifier shall be an alphanumeric number consisting of the four characters ‘ID1-’ followed by a maximum of 20 characters.

3.7.4.2.Brake identifier

The brake identifier shall be an alphanumeric number consisting of the four characters ‘ID2-’ followed by a maximum of 20 characters.

A brake with the same identifier is a brake which does not differ with regard to the following criteria:

(a)

type of brake;

(b)

base material with respect to calliper housing, brake carrier, brake disc and brake drum;

(c)

dimensions with the suffix ‘e’ according to the test report;

(d)

the basic method used within the brake to generate the braking force;

(e)

in the case of disc brakes, the friction ring mounting method: fixed or floating;

(f)

brake factor BF;

(g)

different brake characteristics with respect to the requirements of Annex VII which are not covered by point 3.7.4.2.1 of this Appendix.

3.7.4.2.1.Differences allowed within the same brake identifier

The same brake identifier may include different brake characteristics with regard to the following criteria:

(a)

increase in maximum declared brake input torque Cmax;

(b)

deviation of declared brake disc and brake drum mass mdec: ± 20 per cent;

(c)

method of attachment of the lining / pad on the brake shoe / back plate;

(d)

in the case of disc brakes, increase of maximum stroke capability of the brake;

(e)

effective length of the cam shaft;

(f)

declared threshold torque C0,dec;

(g)

± 5 mm from the declared external diameter of the disc;

(h)

type of cooling of the disc (ventilated/non-ventilated);

(i)

hub (with or without integrated hub);

(j)

disc with integrated drum – with or without parking brake function;

(k)

geometric relationship between disc friction surfaces and disc mounting;

(l)

brake lining type;

(m)

material variations (excluding changes in base material referred to in point 3.7.4.2.) for which the manufacturer confirms that such a material variation does not change the performance with respect to the required tests;

(n)

back plate and shoes.

3.7.4.3.Fe identifier

The Fe identifier indicates the test axle load. It shall be an alphanumeric number consisting of the four characters ‘ID3-’ followed by the Fe value in daN, without the daN unit identifier.

3.7.4.4.Test report identifier

The test report identifier shall be an alphanumeric number consisting of the four characters ‘ID4-’ followed by the base part of the test report number.

3.7.5.Automatic brake adjustment device (integrated and non-integrated)

3.7.5.1.Types of automatic brake adjustment device

The same type of automatic brake adjustment device does not differ with regard to the following criteria:

(a)

body: base material ;

(b)

maximal permitted brake shaft moment;

(c)

adjustment operating principle.

point 3.8 is replaced by the following:

3.8.Test criteria

In the case that a new test report, or a test report extension, is required for a modified axle or brake within the limits specified in the information document the following criteria are used to determine the necessity for further testing taking into account worst case configurations agreed with the Technical Service.

a

If applicable

Abbreviations used in the subsequent table
CT (complete test)

Test:

3.5.1.

:

Supplementary cold performance test

3.5.2.

:

Fade test (Type-I test)a

3.5.3.

:

Fade test (Type-III test)a

FT (fade test)

Test:

3.5.1.

Supplementary cold performance test

3.5.2.

Fade test (Type-I test)a

3.5.3.

Fade test (Type-III test)a

a

No test is required if the manufacturer can demonstrate that a change does not affect the stiffness.

Differences according to point 3.7.4.2.1Test criteria
(a)Increase in maximum declared brake input torque Cmax
Change allowed without additional testing
(b)Deviation of declared brake disc and brake drum mass mdec: ± 20 per cent

CT: The lightest variant shall be tested; if the nominal test mass for a new variant deviates less than 5 per cent from a previously tested variant with a higher nominal value then the test of the lighter version may be dispensed with.

The actual test mass of the test specimen may vary ± 5 per cent from the nominal test mass.

(c)Method of attachment of the lining / pad on the brake shoe / back plate
The worst case specified by the manufacturer and agreed by the Technical Services conducting the test
(d)In the case of disc brakes, increase of maximum stroke capability of the brake
Change allowed without additional testing
(e)Effective length of the cam shaft

The worst case is considered to be the lowest cam shaft torsional stiffness and shall be verified by either:

(i)

FT; or

(ii)

Change allowed without additional testing if by calculation the influence with respect to stroke and braking force can be shown. In this case the test report shall indicate the following extrapolated values: se, Ce, Te, Te/Fe.

(f)Declared threshold torque C0,dec
It shall be checked that the brake performance remains within the corridors of Diagram 1
(g)± 5 mm from the declared external diameter of the disc

The worst case test is considered the smallest diameter

The actual external diameter of the test specimen may vary ± 1 mm from the nominal external diameter specified by the axle manufacturer.

(h)Type of cooling of the disc (ventilated/non-ventilated)
Each type shall be tested
(i)Hub (with or without integrated hub)
Each type shall be tested
(j)Disc with integrated drum – with or without parking brake function
Testing is not required for this feature
(k)Geometric relationship between disc friction surfaces and disc mounting
Testing is not required for this feature
(l)Brake lining type
Each type of brake lining
(m)Material variations (excluding changes in base material referred to in point 3.7.4.2.) for which the manufacturer confirms that such a material variation does not change the performance with respect to the required tests
Test not required for this condition
(n)Back plate and shoes

Worst case test conditionsa:

Back plate

:

minimum thickness

Shoe

:

lightest brake shoe

Annex VIII is amended as follows:

point 2.2.18 is replaced by the following:

point 2.2.23 is replaced by the following:

point 2.2.24 is replaced by the following:

point 5.5 is replaced by the following:

section 9 is replaced by the following:

point 10.3.1.1 is replaced by the following:

(h)

point 10.3.1.2 is replaced by the following:

(i)

point 10.4.3.2 is replaced by the following:

(j)

the following points 10.4.4, 10.4.4.1, 10.4.4.1.1, 10.4.4.1.2, 10.4.4.2, 10.4.4.2.1, 10.4.4.2.2, 10.4.5, 10.4.5.1, 10.4.5.2, 10.4.5.3 and 10.4.5.4 are inserted:

10.4.4.When the towed vehicle moves rearward the following inequalities shall be applied:

10.4.4.1.In mechanical-transmission inertia braking systems:

10.4.4.1.1.

10.4.4.1.2.

10.4.4.2.In hydraulic-transmission inertia braking systems:

10.4.4.2.1.

10.4.4.2.2.

10.4.5.Checks when an overload protector within the meaning of point 3.6. is fitted

The following inequalities shall be applied:

10.4.5.1.where the overload protector is mechanical on the inertia control device:

(8)

Annex IX is amended as follows:

(a)

point 5.2.2.2 is deleted;

(b)

the following point 5.2.3.1 is inserted:

Annex XI is amended as follows:

Annex XII is amended as follows:

point 3.3.3 is replaced by the following:

ANNEX V

Annexes I, III, V, VII, X, XII to XV, XVII, XIX, XX, XXII, XXV to XXXI, XXXIII and XXXIV to Delegated Regulation (EU) 2015/208 are amended as follows:

(1)

Annex I is amended as follows:

(a)

above the row with Regulation Number 3, the following row is inserted:

1Lighting installationIncorporating all valid text up to 02 series of amendments OJ L 177, 10.7.2010, p. 1T and C;
(b)

above the row with Regulation Number 7, the following row is inserted:

6Lighting, light signalling devices and their light sources

Supplement 18 to the 01 series of amendments

Corrigendum 1 to Supplement 18

Supplement 19 to the 01 series of amendments

OJ L 177, 10.7.2010, p. 40T, C, R and S;
(c)

above the row with Regulation Number 10, the following row is inserted:

8Lighting installation

Incorporating all valid text up to 05 series of amendments

Corrigendum 1 to Revision 4 of the Regulation

OJ L 177, 10.7.2010, p. 71T and C;
(d)

above the row with Regulation Number 21, the following row is inserted:

20Lighting installationIncorporating all valid text up to 03 series of amendments OJ L 177, 10.7.2010, p. 170T and C;
(e)

above the row with Regulation Number 25, the following row is inserted:

23Lighting, light signalling devices and their light sourcesSupplement 17 to the original version of the Regulation OJ L 4, 7.1.2012, p. 18T, C, R and S
(f)

above the row with Regulation Number 79, the following row is inserted:

77Lighting installationSupplement 14 to the original version of the Regulation OJ L 4, 7.1.2012, p. 21T, C, R and S;
(2)

in Annex III, point 2.6 is replaced by the following:

Annex V is amended as follows:

section 1 is replaced by the following:

(c)

in point 3.4.1.1 the fourth sentence is replaced by the following:

Without prejudice to the requirements laid down in Delegated Regulation (EU) 2015/68, if there is a hydraulic connection between the hydraulic steering equipment and the hydraulic braking equipment, and if both are supplied from the same energy source, the force required to activate the steering equipment shall not exceed 40 daN if either of the systems should fail.

(4)

in Annex VII, point 2 is replaced by the following:

Annex X is replaced by the following:

ANNEX X Requirements on driver information systems

1. Definitions

“Virtual terminals” means electronic on-board information systems with display screens that provide an operator with visual information on the performance of the vehicle and its systems, and that allow the operator to monitor and control various functions via a touch screen or keypad.

2. Requirements

2.1Driver information systems shall be designed so as to minimize distraction of the driver whilst conveying the necessary information

Annex XII is amended as follows:

section 3 is replaced by the following:

section 4 is replaced by the following:

points 6.1 and 6.1.1 are replaced by the following:

6.1.Main-beam headlamps (UNECE Regulations Nos 1, 8, 20, 98, 112 and 113, as referenced in Annex I to this Regulation)

Annex XIII is amended as follows:

Annex XIV is replaced by the following:

ANNEX XIV Requirements on vehicle exterior and accessories

1. Definitions

For the purposes of this Annex, the definitions in section 1 of Annex XII and in section 1 of Annex XXXIII shall apply. The following definitions shall also apply:

1.1.

“External surface” means the outside of the vehicle including wheels, tracks, doors, bumpers, bonnet, access means, tanks, mudguards, exhaust system.

1.2.

“Radius of curvature” means the radius of the arc of a circle which comes closest to the rounded form of the component under consideration.

1.3.

“Extreme outer edge“ of the vehicle means, in relation to the sides of the vehicle, the plane parallel to the median longitudinal plane of the vehicle coinciding with its outer lateral edge, account not being taken of the projection:

(a)

of tyres near their point of contact with the ground, and connections for tyre pressure gauges and tyre inflating/deflating devices/ducts;

(b)

of any anti-skid devices which may be mounted on the wheels;

(c)

of rear-view mirrors, including their support;

(d)

of side direction indicator lamps, end outline marker lamps, front and rear position (side) lamps, parking lamps, retro-reflectors, signalling panels and SMV rear marking plates;

(e)

of articulation structures on foldable ROPS of T2, C2, T3 and C3 category tractors;

(f)

of mechanical, electrical, pneumatic or hydraulic connections, and their supports on the sides of tractors.

2. Scope

2.1.This Annex shall apply to those parts of the external surface which, with the vehicle in the laden condition, equipped with tyres of the highest diameter or set of tracks of the highest vertical dimension, for which it is approved, with all doors, windows and access lids etc., in the closed position, are:
2.1.1.

at a height of less than 0,75 m, the parts forming only at the sides of the vehicle the extreme outer edge in each vertical plane perpendicular to the length axis of the vehicle, with the exemption of those parts with distance greater than 80 mm from the side extreme outer edge of the vehicle and towards its median longitudinal plane, when the vehicle is equipped with the tyres or set of tracks, described in point 2.1, giving the least track width; if more than one tyre or set of tracks, described in point 2.1, exist, the one giving the minimum vehicle width shall be considered;

2.1.2.

at the sides and at a height between 0,75 and 2 m, all parts, except:

2.1.2.1.

the parts that cannot be contacted by a sphere with a diameter of 100 mm, when approaching horizontally in each vertical plane perpendicular to the length axis of the vehicle; the displacement of the sphere shall not exceed 80 mm, starting from the extreme outer edge of each of the left and right side of the vehicle and towards its median longitudinal plane, when the vehicle is equipped with the tyres or set of tracks, described in point 2.1, giving the least track width; if more than one tyre or set of tracks, described in point 2.1, exist, the one giving the minimum vehicle width shall be considered;

2.2.The purpose of these provisions is to reduce the risk or seriousness of bodily injury to a person hit by the exterior of the vehicle or brushing against it in the event of a collision. This is valid both when the vehicle is stationary and in motion.
2.3.This annex does not apply to exterior rear-view mirrors, including their support.
2.4.This Annex does not apply neither to the track chains nor to the parts of the tracks that are inside of the vertical plane formed by the extreme outer edge of the track belt or track chain of vehicles of category C.
2.5.This Annex does not apply to the parts of the wheels and of the wheel guards that are inside of the vertical plane formed by the exterior lateral wall of the tyres.
2.6.This Annex does not apply to steps and rungs, including their support, mentioned in points 3.3. and 4.2. of Annex XV to Delegated Regulation (EU) No 1322/2014.
2.7.This annex does not apply to mechanical, electrical, pneumatic or hydraulic connections, including their supports, mounted on the sides of tractors.
2.8.This annex does not apply to articulation structures on foldable ROPS of T2, C2, T3 and C3 category tractors.

3. Requirements

3.1.The external surface of the vehicle shall not exhibit, directed outwards, any pointed or sharp parts, rough surfaces, or any projections of such shape, dimensions, direction or hardness as to be likely to increase the risk or seriousness of bodily injury to a person hit by the external surface or brushing against it in the event of a collision.
3.2.The external surfaces on each side of the vehicle shall not exhibit, directed outwards, any parts likely to catch on pedestrians, cyclists or motor cyclists.
3.3.No protruding part of the external surface shall have a radius of curvature less than 2,5 mm or each external part with edges shall be positioned with respect to the longitudinal axis so that the outside face of such part shall be flat and without edges and on a plane parallel with the vertical plane containing the longitudinal axis. This requirement shall not apply to parts of the external surface which protrude less than 5 mm, but the outward facing angles of such parts shall be blunted, save where such parts protrude less than 1,5 mm.
3.4.Protruding parts of the external surface, made of a material of hardness not exceeding 60 shore A, may have a radius of curvature less than 2,5 mm. The hardness measurement by the Shore A procedure may be replaced by a hardness value declaration from the manufacturer of the component.
3.5.Vehicles equipped with hydro-pneumatic, hydraulic or pneumatic suspension or a device for automatic levelling according to load shall be tested with the vehicle in the laden condition.
3.6.For connecting structures on ROPS of T2, C2, T3 and C3 category tractors only point 3.1 shall apply.
3.7.For side direction indicator lamps, end outline marker lamps, front and rear position (side) lamps, parking lamps, retro-reflectors, signalling panels, working lamps, SMV rear marking plates, including their supports, only points 3.1 and 3.2 shall apply.

in Annex XV, Part 2 is amended as follows:

point 1.2.2 is replaced by the following:

Annex XIX is amended as follows:

Annex XX is amended as follows:

Annex XXII is amended as follows:

in Annex XXVI, section 1 is replaced by the following:

1. General

Vehicles of category R covered by this Regulation shall be designed so as to provide effective protection against underrunning from the rear by vehicles of categories M1 and N1 (17). They shall comply with the requirements set out in sections 2 and 3 of this Annex, shall be granted a type-approval certificate set out in Annex V to Implementing Regulation (EU) 2015/504 and the EU type-approval mark, set out in point 5.2 of Annex IV to that Regulation, shall be affixed to the rear protective structure.

(16)

in Annex XXVII, points 2.4.1.1 and 2.4.1.2 are replaced by the following:

‘2.4.1.1.

on a drawbar trailer: not more than 500 mm to the rear of the transverse vertical plane tangential to the rearmost part of the tyre on the wheel immediately forward of the guard;

2.4.1.2.

on a rigid drawbar trailer or centre-axle trailer: in the area forward of the transverse plane passing through the centre of the front axle but not more than the front of the bodywork, if any, to ensure the normal manoeuvrability of the trailer.

(17)

in Annex XXVIII, section 7 is replaced by the following:

7. Length of the platform for tractors of categories T4.3 and T2

7.1.For tractors of category T4.3, the length of the platform shall not exceed 2,5 times the maximum front or rear track of the tractor, whichever is the larger.

Annex XXIX is amended as follows:

Annex XXX is amended as follows:

in Annex XXXI, point 1.1 is replaced by the following:

Annex XXXIII is amended as follows:

(c)

points 2.1.1, 2.1.2 and 2.1.3 are replaced by the following:

‘2.1.1.

Vehicles with maximum design speed not exceeding 15 km/h shall be equipped either with track chains or with track belts.

2.1.2.

Vehicles with a maximum design speed exceeding 15 km/h and not exceeding 40 km/h shall be equipped with track belts only.

2.1.3.

Vehicles with a maximum design speed exceeding 40 km/h shall be equipped with track belts only.

(d)

points 3.1 and 3.2 are replaced by the following:

‘3.1.

Vehicles with a maximum design speed of not less than 15 km/h shall be equipped with track belts.

3.2.

Track undercarriages shall be non-damaging to roads. Vehicles with track undercarriages are non-damaging to roads if the limits set out in points 3.3 to 3.5 are not exceeded and the contact surface of the track undercarriage with the road pavement is composed of an elastomeric material (such as rubber, etc.).

(e)

point 3.3.1 is replaced by the following:

point 3.3.1.2 is replaced by the following:

Annex XXXIV is amended as follows:

point 1.3 is replaced by the following:

the following point 1.3.a is inserted:

point 1.4 is replaced by the following:

point 2.2 is replaced by the following:

in point 4.3, the second indent is replaced by the following:

point 4.6 is replaced by the following:

point 4.7 is replaced by the following:

point 5.1.2 is replaced by the following:

Appendix 1 is amended as follows:

the parts entitled ‘Mechanical coupling types on tractors’ and ‘Mechanical coupling types on towed vehicles’ are replaced by the following:

Mechanical couplings on agricultural and forestry vehicles

Mechanical couplings on tractors

“Clevis mechanical coupling”: see Figures 1 and 2.

“No-swivel clevis mechanical coupling”: see Figure 1d.

“Towing hook”: see Figure 1 – “Hitch-hook dimensions” in ISO 6489-1:2001.

“Tractor drawbar”: see Figure 3.

“Ball mechanical coupling”: see Figure 4.

“Pin (piton) mechanical coupling”: see Figure 5.

Tractor drawbar dimensions shall comply with those of the following categories of ISO 6489-3:2004:

Category (0) (pin 18); compatible with ISO 5692-3, shape W (22 mm hole).

Category (1) (pin 30); compatible with ISO 5692-3, shape X (35 mm ring); ISO 5692-2:2002 (40 mm hole); ISO 8755:2001 (40 mm hole).

Category (2) (pin 30); compatible with ISO 5692-3, shape X (35 mm ring); ISO 5692-2:2002 (40 mm hole); ISO 8755:2001 (40 mm hole).

Category (3) (pin 38); compatible with ISO 5692-1:2004 (50 mm ring); ISO 5692-3:2011 shape Y (50 mm hole); ISO 20019:2001.

Category (4) (pin 50); compatible with ISO 5692-3:2011 shape Z (68 mm hole).

Mechanical couplings on towed vehicles

“Hitch rings” according to ISO 5692-1:2004 (50 mm hole, 30 mm ring diameter).

“Hitch rings” according to ISO 20019:2001 (50 mm hole centre, 30 to 41 mm ring diameter).

“Swivel hitch rings” according to ISO 5692-3:2011.

“Coupling rings” according to ISO 5692-2:2002 (40 mm socket).

“Drawbar eye” according to ISO 8755:2001 (40 mm hole).

“Drawbar eye” according to ISO 1102:2001 (50 mm hole).

“Coupling device” according to ISO 24347:2005 (80 mm ball diameter).

Table 2 is replaced by the following:

Table 2

Coupling component on the tractorCoupling component on the towed vehicle
Corresponding to ISO 6489-1:2001 (towing hook)

Corresponding to ISO 5692-1:2004 (hitch ring, 50 mm hole centre, 30 mm ring diameter)

or to ISO 20019:2001 (hitch ring, 50 mm hole centre, 30 to 41 mm ring diameter)

or to ISO 5692-3:2011 (swivel hitch rings; compatible only with shape Y, 50 mm hole)

Corresponding to ISO 6489-5:2011 (no-swivel clevis coupling)Corresponding to ISO 5692-3:2011 (swivel hitch rings)
Corresponding to ISO 6489-2:2002 (clevis coupling)

Corresponding to ISO 5692-2:2002 (coupling ring, 40 mm socket)

or to ISO 8755:2001 (40 mm drawbar eye)

or to ISO 1102:2001 (50 mm drawbar eye, compatible only with ISO 6489-2:2002, shape A – non-automatic)

Corresponding to ISO 6489-3:2004 (drawbar)Appropriate coupling mentioned in this column that fits the drawbar dimensions of the tractor mentioned in this Appendix or corresponding to Sa vehicles’ hitch rings and attachment to tractor drawbars according to ISO 21244:2008.
Corresponding to ISO 24347:2005 (ball mechanical coupling)Corresponding to ISO 24347:2005 (80 mm ball diameter)
Corresponding to ISO 6489-4:2004 (piton coupling)

Corresponding to ISO 5692-1:2004 (hitch ring, 50 mm hole centre, 30 mm ring diameter)

or to ISO 5692-3:2011 (swivel hitch rings; compatible only with shape Y, 50 mm hole);

Appendix 2 is amended as follows:

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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).

(3)

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).

(4)

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).

(5)

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).

(6)

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).

(7)

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).’

(9)

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).’

(10)

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).’

(11)

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).’

(12)

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).’

(13)

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).’

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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.).’

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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).’

(16)

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).’

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As defined in Part A of Annex II to Directive 2007/46/EC.’