Key Benefits:
Publics concerned: manufacturers and users of agricultural or forestry tractors of categories T4-1 and T4-2.
Purpose: Update of the provisions of the July 31, 2007 National Registration Order by type of certain categories of agricultural or forestry tractors.
Entry into force: the text comes into force on the day after its publication but organizes a delayed implementation schedule for some of its provisions: September 1, 2013 for new types of tractors and September 1, 2014 for new tractors.
Notice: this order introduces the modalities for the implementation of the complementary technical rules provided by the Decree No. 2011-455 of 22 April 2011 the use manual, the passenger's seat, the protection against falls and the penetration of objects, the prevention of contact with hazardous substances. In addition, some references to European standards, guidelines and test procedures set out in the decision of 31 July 2007 are being updated.
The decision takes into consideration the intervention of the Decree No. 2012-209 of 13 February 2012 on the establishment of the National Institute for Science and Technology Research for the Environment and Agriculture (IRSTEA), which replaced the National Centre for Agricultural Machinery, Rural Engineering, Water and Forests (CEMAGREF).
References: this order shall be taken in accordance with Decree No. 2011-455 of 22 April 2011 amending and supplementing the rules and requirements applicable to agricultural or forestry tractors and their devices as well as to the application of Decree No. 2012-209 of 13 February 2012 related to IRSSTEA. The text can be found on the website Légifrance (http://www.legifrance.gouv.fr).
Minister of Agriculture, Agri-Food and Forestry,
Having regard to Directive 98/34/EC of the European Parliament and of the Council of 22 June 1998 providing for an information procedure in the field of technical standards and regulations and rules relating to the services of the information society, including notification No. 2013/015/F;
Vu le Labour codeincluding articles R. 4312-1-1 and R. 4313-75;
Vu le Decree No. 2011-455 of 22 April 2011 amending and supplementing the rules and requirements for agricultural or forestry tractors and their devices, including Article 5;
Vu le Decree No. 2012-209 of 13 February 2012 relating to the National Institute of Science and Technology Research for the Environment and Agriculture (IRSTEA), including Article 2;
In view of the decision of 31 July 2007 on national registration by type of agricultural or forestry tractors belonging to one of the categories mentioned inArticle 8 of Decree No. 2005-1236 of 30 September 2005 ;
Having regard to the opinion of the Agriculture Specialized Commission of the Working Conditions Orientation Council dated 19 December 2012,
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The above decision of 31 July 2007 is amended to read:
1° In Article 3, the words: "The National Centre for Agricultural Machinism, Rural Engineering, Water and Forests (CEMAGREF)" are replaced by the words: "The National Institute for Research in Science and Technology for the Environment and Agriculture (IRSTEA)" and the words: "The CEMAGREF" are replaced by the words "IRSTEA";
2° In Article 4, the words "of the CEMAGREF, Parc de Tourvoie, 92163 Antony" are replaced by the words "of the IRSSTEA, 1, rue Pierre-Gilles-de-Gennes, CS 10030, 92761 Antony Cedex";
3° Appendix III is replaced by the schedule to this Order;
4° The A of Schedule IV is amended as follows:
(a) In 1.2 and 1.3, the words: "NFU 02-052-2 COMPIL: 2006" are replaced by the words: "NFU 02-052-2 COMPIL: 2010";
(b) In III, the words "Guideline 77/311/EEC" are replaced by the words "Guideline 2009/76/EC";
(c) In 4.1.2, after Figure 2, a sentence is inserted as follows:
"The manoeuvring space may have, on the area extending up to 450 mm at the front of the reference point, a total width of at least 700 mm at a height of 400 mm above the reference point and a total width of at least 600 mm at a height of 900 mm above that point. In this case, at least two auxiliary devices that improve rear visibility (retrovisors) are required. » ;
(d) In 4.2.3.4, the sentence: "A slim window is acceptable if a breeze hammer, immediately accessible to the operator, is planned and stored in the cabin. is replaced by the following sentence: "A sufficient size window may be designated as an emergency exit if it is made of brittle glass and may be broken using a tool provided for this purpose in the cabin. The glass referred to in Appendices 3, 4, 5, 6 and 7 to Schedule III B to Amended Directive 2009/144/EC is not considered to be unbreakable glass for the purposes of this requirement. » ;
(e) The V is replaced by the following:
"V. ― Forced
The force catches to which the cardans transmission shafts are connected shall be protected by a shield attached to the tractor or by any other element ensuring equivalent protection. They shall be designed, arranged and protected so as to allow easy and secure coupling.
5.1. Rear-tight arrangements
The specifications of ISO 500-1:2004, its technical Corrigendum Cor 1:2005 and ISO 500-2:2004 apply to tractors with a track width greater than 1,150 mm with the following details:
- in ISO 500-1:2004, the last sentence of point 6.2 is not applicable;
― for Type 3 grips, and when it is possible to reduce the size of the opening of the protective shield to adapt to the connection devices to be used, the user manual shall contain the following:
- warning of the consequences and risks associated with the reduced dimensions of the protective shield;
- specific instructions and warnings regarding the connection and disconnection of the force catches;
― specific instructions and warnings regarding the use of tools and machines connected to the rear power socket.
The specifications of ISO 500-2:2004 apply to tractors with a track width of less than or equal to 1,150 mm. For the purposes of this annex, this standard also applies to tractors with a power outlet whose power, measured in accordance with ISO 789-1:1990, is greater than 20 kW.
5.2. Arrangements for forward-force
The specifications of ISO 8759-1:1998, with the exception of clause 4.2, apply to tractors that are equipped with a front grip as defined in this standard.
5.3. Characteristics of protective shields
5.3.1. The protective shield must be designed so that the use and maintenance of the tractor is not embarrassed (or easy). Maintenance should be possible without removing the protector.
5.3.2. The materials used must be weather resistant, not lose their mechanical quality in case of cold and be sufficiently solid.
5.3.2.1. Gel temperature shock test for plastic protective shields
5.3.2.2. Maintain the protector at ―35 °C for at least one hour before starting the test.
Take steps to ensure that the protector's temperature does not rise above ―35 °C at the time of the test.
5.3.2.3. The protector being at ―35 °C, hitting a right-centered stroke of the end of the force grab shaft with a 98 J impact energy by means of a sheep-length, as shown in Figure 8. The contact face shall be flat and have a diameter of 50 mm, and the radius of the edge of the contact face shall conform to Figure 8.
Figure 8: shock test device
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It is considered that the protective shield of the force-taking shaft passes the test successfully if it does not present any holes or deformation leaving the tree without protection and if it does not present any fractures, cracks or separation of its constituent elements. The flaws caused by the ridge of the sheep-length are eligible.
5.3.3. The protective shield shall not present sharp tips or edges; it shall not have orifices exceeding 8 mm in diameter or in addition that which is necessary for the fixation of the chain of the protector of the transmission shaft to cardans (which shall be 16 mm in diameter) and shall be capable of supporting a weight of 120 daN, except in case it is designed not to be used as a step.
Deposition of the force socket: if the height of the force shaft relative to the ground is greater than 1,300 mm, a means of access in accordance with 4.2.2 shall be provided. This requirement does not apply to force catches intended to result in equipment whose assembly and dismantling require specific means such as lifting or access outside the tractor. » ;
(f) In VII and VIII, the words: "Guideline 89/173/EEC, last amended by Directive 2006/26/EC" are replaced by the words: "Guideline 2009/144/EC as amended";
(g) In the VII, it is added a paragraph to read:
"For the verification of the requirements of paragraph 2.3.2.15 concerning the clearance areas around the wheel drives, the tractors shall be considered narrow tractors. » ;
(h) The X is replaced by the following:
"X. - User Manual
Any tractor must be accompanied by a manual giving instructions in particular so that the commissioning, use, handling, installation, assembly, dismantling, adjustment, maintenance can be carried out safely. The manual also indicates the intended conditions of use. This manual must be written in French.
The requirements of item 4 of Schedule II to amended directive 2009/144/EC shall be met. The manual must also contain all the information required by NFU 02-052-3:2006. »
(i) After X, the following provisions are inserted:
« XI. - Passenger Headquarters
When there is one or more passenger seats, the requirements of amended guideline 76/763/EEC shall be met.
XII. – Protection against object drops
Where there is protection against fall of objects, the requirements of amended Directive 2009/144/EC Annex II, 3.1 shall be met as part of the tractor's use in accordance with the one mentioned in the user manual.
XIII. – Protection against penetration of objects
Where there is protection against the penetration of objects, the requirements of Amended Directive 2009/144/EC Annex II, 3.2 shall be complied with as part of a tractor's use in accordance with that specified in the User Manual.
XIV. - Prevention of contact with hazardous substances
If the tractor is intended to be used in an activity exhibiting contacts with hazardous substances, the requirements of amended Directive 2009/144/EC Annex II, 3.3 shall be met in accordance with the User Manual. »
5° The B of Schedule IV is replaced by the following:
The conformity assessment criteria for tractors in category T4.2 are as follows:
Table 1
| 1.1 | Protection in case of overturn (2) | OECD Directive 2009/57/EC or code 3 |
| 1.2 | Reversing protection (static tests) (2) | OECD Directive 2009/75/EC or code 4 |
| 2 | Driver ' s seat | Directive 78/764/EEC |
| 3 | Sound level (internal) | OECD Directive 2009/76/EC or code 5 |
| 4 | Manoeuvre space and access to the driving station | Directive 80/720/EEC and paragraph 4.2.2. of Annex IV A |
| 5 | Prises de force | Directive 86/297/EEC |
| 6 | Installation, location, operation and identification of controls | Directive 86/415/EEC Annex I and annex II points 1, 2.3 and 2.4 |
| 7 | Protection of motor elements | Directive 2009/144/EC Annex II,2 |
| 8 | Mechanical connections | Directive 2009/144/EC Annex IV |
| 9 | Freight (3) (4) | OECD Directive 76/432/EEC or code 2 or amended dated 18 August 1955 on the braking of motor vehicles |
| 10 (5) | Instructions | Documentation Paper FD ISO 3600:1997, with the exception of paragraph 4.3. and items 10.1 to 10.4 of Appendix IV A |
| 10 (5) | User manual | Amended Directive 2009/144/EC Annex II, 4 |
| 11 | Passenger Headquarters | Directive 76/763/EEC as amended |
| 12 | Protection against object drops | Amended Directive 2009/144/EC Annex II, 3.1 |
| 13 | Protection against penetration of objects | Amended Directive 2009/144/EC Annex II, 3.2 |
| 14 | Prevention of contact with hazardous substances | Amended Directive 2009/144/EC Annex II, 3.3 |
| (1) Only references to basic European directives are cited. The most recent version is applicable for national registration. (2) Test bulletins (complets) in accordance with the OECD codes may be used instead of the test reports conducted in accordance with the corresponding particular directives, in accordance with the provisions of Part II.C of Chapter B of Appendix II to Directive 2003/37/EC. (3) Specific guidance on "motor vehicles" (in their latest version in force on the date of receipt CE) may be applied instead of the corresponding specific guidelines for tractors, in accordance with the provisions of Part II.A of Chapter B of Appendix II to Directive 2003/37/EC. (4) The regulations reproduced in the Annex to the revised 1958 Agreement and recognized by the Community as a Contracting Party to the Agreement (in their last versions on the date of receipt CE) may be applied instead of the corresponding specific directives relating to the tractors and those relating to the "motor vehicles" referred to in the reference (2) above, in accordance with the provisions of Part II.B of Chapter B of Appendix II to Directive 2003/37/ (5) Line 10 of Table 1 is replaced by Line 10 of Table 2 on the effective date of the latter: September 1, 2013 for new tractor types and September 1, 2014 for all new tractors. | ||
The provisions of the h and i of the 4th of Article 1 above and those of Table 2 above come into force on September 1, 2013 for new types of tractors and on September 1, 2014 for all new tractors.
The present order will be issued in the Official Journal of the French Republic.
A N N E X E
A N N E X E I I
INFORMATION FUEL MODEL FOR
NATIONAL APPROVAL OF A TRACT TYPE
The information below is provided in triple copies, if any, and is accompanied by a list of elements included. The drawings are, if any, provided on an appropriate scale and with sufficient details, in A4 format or on a leaflet of this format. The photographs are, where appropriate, sufficiently detailed.
0. General:
0.1. Mark(s) (mark filed by the manufacturer):
0.2. Type (specify, if applicable, variants and versions):
0.2.1. Trade name(s):
0.3. Type identification means, if indicated on the tractor:
0.3.1. Manufacturer plate (location and fastening mode):
0.3.2. Chassis Identification Number (location):
0.4. Category of tractor (4):
0.5. Name and address of manufacturer:
0.6. Location and method of attaching plates and registrations (photographs or drawings):
0.8. Name(s) and address(s) of the assembly plant(s):
1. General Constitution of the tractor: (join 3/4 front and 3/4 back photos or drawings of a representative version as well as the plane side of the tractor) :
1.1. Number of axles and wheels:
1.1.1. Number and location of twin-wheeled axles (possibly):
1.1.2. Number and location of the guiding axles:
1.1.3. Engine axles (number, location, interconnection):
1.1.4. Brake axles (number, location):
1.2. Engine location and layout:
1.3. Steering wheel position: right/left/central (1)
1.4. Reversible driving station: yes/no (1)
1.5. Chassis: chassis-beam/seat with spars/separated frame/other (1)
1.6. Tractor designed for road traffic: right/left (1)
2. Masses and dimensions (5) (kg and mm) (possibly reference to sketches):
2.1. Unladen mass(s):
2.1.1. Vacuum mass(s) of the tractor in order to operate (16) (referred to as a reference for the various specific directives) (including the overturning protection structure, without optional accessories, but with cooling fluid, lubricants, fuels, equipment and driver) (6):
maximum:
minimum:
2.1.1.1. Distribution of this mass(s) between axles:
before:
rear:
2.2. Maximum mass(s) declared by the manufacturer:
2.2.1. Maximum mass(s) in charge, technically permissible, of the vehicle according to the intended types of tyres:
2.2.2. Distribution of this mass(s) between axles:
before:
rear:
2.2.3. Limits of the distribution of this mass(s) between axles (specify the minimum limits as a percentage on the front axle and the rear axle):
before:
rear:
2.2.3.1. Mass(s) and tyre(s):
| 1 | | | |
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| 2 | | | |
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| 3 | | | |
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| 1 — 540 | | |
| 2 ― 1000 | | |
| Maximum for variator (1) | | | | |
| 1 | | | | |
| 2 | | | | |
| 3 | | | | |
| Minimum for variator (1) | | | | |
| Rear march | | | | |
| 1 | | | | |
| ... | | | | |
| (1) Continuous change (TVC). | ||||
| Reference | Equipment A | | | | |
| Reference | Equipment B | | | | |
| Reference | Equipment C | | | | |
Done on 2 May 2013.
For the Minister and by delegation:
The Director of Financial Affairs,
and logistics,
C. Ligeard
