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EN 17968:2026

Rough-terrain variable-reach tractors - Safety requirements and verification for permanently mounted equipment

Edition date: 2026-10-28
In Force
Available languages: English
Summary: This document specifies the safety requirements relevant to load-handling functions for rough-terrain variable reach tractors (RTVR tractors). This includes the safety requirements for their permanently mounted equipment (PME). Fork arms are considered to be part of the PME. RTVR tractors can also be equipped with a variety of attachments (e.g. bale spikes, mowers, sweepers). This document deals with all the significant hazards, hazardous situations and events relevant to the operation of the PME of RTVR tractors when they are used as intended and under conditions of misuse which are reasonably foreseeable by the manufacturer (see Annex A). This document does not apply to: — rough-terrain variable-reach trucks covered by EN 1459 1:2025; — slewing rough-terrain variable-reach trucks covered by EN 1459 2:2015+A1:2018; — industrial variable reach trucks covered by EN ISO 3691 2:2023; — lorry-mounted variable-reach trucks covered by ISO 20297 1:2017; — RTVR tractors fitted with tilting or elevating operator position; — mobile cranes covered by EN 13000:2010+A1:2014; — machines designed primarily for earth moving, even if their buckets and blades are replaced with forks (see the EN 474 series); — RTVR tractors designed primarily with variable length load suspension elements (e.g. chain, ropes) from which the load can swing freely in all directions; — RTVR tractors designed primarily for container handling; — RTVR tractors on tracks; — RTVR tractors with articulated chassis; — front loaders covered by EN 12525:2000+A2:2010; — attachments. Determination and declaration of sound power level is not addressed by this document. This document does not cover sales literature. Consistency of single lever (if fitted) and movement of the RTVR tractor when travelling in the forward direction is not covered by this document. This document does not address hazards linked to: — operation of the RTVR tractor from a position other than the normal operating position or the remote control; — gas power systems; — gasoline engine systems. This document does not address hazards which can occur: a) when handling suspended loads which can swing freely (additional requirements are given in EN 1459 4:2020+A1:2025); b) when using RTVR tractors on public roads; c) when operating in potentially explosive atmospheres (additional requirements are given in EN 1755:2024); d) when operating underground; e) when towing trailers; f) when fitted with a personnel work platform (additional requirements are given in EN 1459 3:2015 and EN 1459 9:2021); g) when using system capable of controlling the speed of the RTVR tractor as set by the operator (cruise-control). This document does not provide a method of calculation for fatigue and strength of material. This document is not applicable to RTVR tractors manufactured before the date of its publication.

Le présent document spécifie les exigences de sécurité relatives aux fonctions de manutention de la charge pour les tracteurs tout-terrain à portée variable (tracteurs RTVR). Cela inclut les exigences de sécurité pour leurs équipements montés en permanence (PME). Les bras de fourche sont considérés comme partie des PME. Les tracteurs RTVR peuvent être également équipés d'une grande variété d'accessoires (par exemple, fourche à ballots, faucheuse, balayeuse). Le présent document traite de tous les phénomènes dangereux significatifs, des situations et évènements dangereux pertinents pour le fonctionnement des PME des tracteurs RTVR lorsqu'ils sont utilisés comme prévu et dans les conditions de mauvaise utilisation qui sont raisonnablement prévisibles par le fabricant (voir Annexe A). Le présent document ne s’applique pas aux : — chariots tout-terrain à portée variable couverts par l’EN 1459-1:2025 ; — chariots tout-terrain rotatifs à portée variable couverts par l’EN 1459-2:2015+A1:2018 ; — aux chariots industriels à portée variable traités dans l’EN ISO 3691-2:2023 ; — chariots à portée variable embarqués sur porteurs routiers par l’EN 1459-1:2025 ; — aux tracteurs RTVR avec poste de conduite inclinable ou élevable ; — aux grues mobiles couvertes par l’EN 13000:2010+A1:2014 ; — aux machines conçues principalement pour le terrassement, même si leurs godets et leurs lames sont remplacés par des fourches (voir la série EN 474) ; — aux tracteurs RTVR conçus principalement avec des éléments de suspension de la charge à longueur variable (tels que chaînes, câbles) et permettant à la charge d'osciller librement dans toutes les directions ; — aux tracteurs RTVR conçus principalement pour la manutention de conteneurs ; — aux tracteurs RTVR sur chenilles ; — aux tracteurs RTVR à châssis articulé ; — chargeurs frontaux couverts par l’EN 12525:2000+A2:2010 ; — aux accessoires. La détermination et la déclaration du niveau de puissance acoustique ne sont pas abordées dans le présent document. Le présent document ne couvre pas la documentation commerciale. La correspondance entre le levier unique (si monté) et le mouvement du tracteur RTVR lors du déplacement en marche avant n'est pas couverte par le présent document. Le présent document ne traite pas des phénomènes dangereux liés aux : — fonctionnement du tracteur RTVR à partir d’une position autre que la position normale de conduite ou à distance ; — systèmes à source d’énergie gaz ; — systèmes à moteur à essence. Le présent document ne traite pas des phénomènes dangereux qui peuvent apparaître : a) lors de la manutention de charges suspendues qui peuvent se balancer librement (les exigences supplémentaires sont données dans l’EN 1459-4:2020+A1:2025) ; b) lors de l'utilisation des tracteurs RTVR sur les voies publiques ; c) en cas de fonctionnement dans des atmosphères potentiellement explosives (des exigences supplémentaires sont données dans l’EN 1755:2024) ; d) lors de travaux souterrains ; d) lors de la traction de remorques ; f) lorsqu’ils sont équipés d’une plate-forme de personnel/travail (des exigences supplémentaires sont données dans les EN 1459-3:2015 et EN 1459-9:2021) ; g) en cas d'utilisation d'un système capable de contrôler la vitesse du tracteur RTVR telle qu'elle a été réglée par l'opérateur (régulateur de vitesse). Le présent document ne fournit pas de méthode de calcul de la fatigue et de la résistance du matériau. Le présent document n'est pas applicable aux tracteurs RTVR fabriqués avant la date de sa publication.

Dieses Dokument legt die Sicherheitsanforderungen fest, die für Funktionen zur Handhabung der Last für geländegängige Traktoren mit veränderlicher Reichweite (RTVR Traktoren) relevant sind. Dabei sind die Sicherheitsanforderungen an die entsprechende permanent montierte Ausrüstung (PME) eingeschlossen. Gabelzinken werden als Teil der PME betrachtet. RTVR Traktoren können auch mit einer Vielzahl von Zusatzeinrichtungen (z. B. Ballenspießen, Mähern, Räumgeräten) ausgestattet sein. Dieses Dokument behandelt die für den Betrieb der PME des RTVR Traktors zutreffenden signifikanten Gefährdungen, Gefährdungssituationen und ereignisse, wenn die Maschine bestimmungsgemäß genutzt wird und unter Bedingungen der fehlerhaften Nutzung, die vom Hersteller vernünftigerweise vorhersehbar sind (siehe Anhang A). Dieses Dokument ist nicht anwendbar für:  geländegängige Stapler mit veränderlicher Reichweite, die in EN 1459 1:2025 behandelt werden;  geländegängige schwenkbare Stapler mit veränderlicher Reichweite, die in EN 1459 2:2015+A1:2018 behandelt werden;  motorkraftbetriebene Flurförderzeuge mit veränderlicher Reichweite, die in EN ISO 3691 2:2023 behandelt werden;  Mitnahmestapler mit veränderlicher Reichweite, die in ISO 20297 1:2017 behandelt werden;  RVTR-Traktoren, die mit neigbarem oder hebbarem Bedienerplatz ausgestattet sind;  Fahrzeugkrane, die in EN 13000:2010+A1:2014 behandelt werden;  primär für Erdarbeiten entwickelte Maschinen, selbst wenn deren Ladeschaufeln und Schilde durch Gabeln ersetzt werden (siehe Normenreihe EN 474);  RVTR-Traktoren, die in erster Linie mit Lastaufnahmeelementen veränderlicher Länge (z. B. Ketten, Seilen) ausgestattet sind, bei denen die Last in alle Richtungen frei pendeln kann;  RVTR-Traktoren, die in erster Linie für die Handhabung von Containern ausgelegt sind;  schienengebundene RVTR-Traktoren;  RVTR-Traktoren mit Knicklenkung;  Frontlader, die in EN 12525:2000+A2:2010 behandelt werden;  Zusatzeinrichtungen. Die Bestimmung und Angabe von Schallleistungspegeln werden in diesem Dokument nicht behandelt. Dieses Dokument ist nicht anwendbar für Verkaufsunterlagen. Die Konsistenz des einzigen Hebels (falls vorhanden) und die Bewegung des RVTR-Zugfahrzeugs in Vorwärtsrichtung werden in diesem Dokument nicht behandelt. Dieses Dokument behandelt keine Gefährdungen in Verbindung mit Folgendem:  Betrieb des RTVR Traktors aus einer anderen Position als der normalen Fahrposition oder durch Fernsteuerung;  gasbetriebenen Systemen;  benzinbetriebenen Systemen. Dieses Dokument behandelt keine Gefahren, die in folgenden Situationen auftreten können: a) beim Befördern hängender Lasten, die frei pendeln können (zusätzliche Anforderungen sind in EN 1459 4:2020+A1:2025 angegeben); b) beim Einsatz der RTVR Traktoren auf öffentlichen Straßen; c) beim Betrieb in möglicherweise explosionsfähigen Atmosphären (weitere Anforderungen sind in EN 1755:2024 angegeben); d) beim Betrieb unter Tage; e) beim Schleppen von Anhängern; f) beim Anbringen einer Arbeitsbühne (zusätzliche Anforderungen sind in EN 1459 3:2015 und EN 1459 9:2021 angegeben); g) bei Verwendung eines Systems, das in der Lage ist, die Geschwindigkeit des RTVR Traktors nach den Vorgaben des Bedieners zu steuern (Geschwindigkeitsregelung). Dieses Dokument enthält kein Verfahren zur Berechnung von Ermüdung und Festigkeit von Material. Dieses Dokument ist nicht anwendbar für RTVR Traktoren, die vor dem Veröffentlichungsdatum dieses Dokuments hergestellt wurden.

ICS: 65.060.10-Agricultural tractors and trailed vehicles
CTN: CEN/TC 150 - 6132

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