Commission Implementing Regulation (EU) 2015/504Show full title

Explanatory notes relating to the information document U.K. (Footnote markers, footnotes and explanatory notes not to be stated on the data entries) U.K.

(¹) For tyres type-approved in accordance with the requirements laid down in section 2 of Annex XXX to Commission Delegated Regulation (EU) 2015/208 or approved in accordance with UNECE Regulation No 106, indicate the ‘Rolling radius, expressed by the speed radius index’; for tyres approved under UNECE Regulation No 54 or UNECE Regulation No 75 indicate the ‘Nominal Rolling Circumference’. U.K.

(²) Classified according to Article 4 of Regulation (EU) No 167/2013, the coding shall be indicated, e.g. ‘T4.3a’ for a low-clearance tractor with a maximum design speed below or equal to 40 km/h. U.K.

(³) Delete the entry if not applicable. U.K.

(⁴) Delete where not applicable (no deletion required when more than one value is applicable). U.K.

(⁵) Indicate the configuration by following codes: U.K.

— R

:

right side of the vehicle

— L

:

left side of the vehicle

— F

:

front side of the vehicle

— RE

:

rear side of the vehicle

Example for a vehicle with 2 left-side doors and 1 right-side door:

2 L, 1R

(⁶) This value shall be calculated (p = 3,1416) and rounded off to the nearest cm³. For rotary piston engines, double the nominal engine swept volume. U.K.

(⁷) Specify the tolerance. U.K.

(⁸) Indicate the position by the following codes: U.K.

— Rx

:

row number

— R

:

right side of the vehicle

— C

:

centre of the vehicle

— L

:

left side of the vehicle

Example for a vehicle with a second row with 1 passenger seat on the left side of the vehicle:

r2: 1L

[F1 ( ⁹ ) Indicate fuel type by the following codes: U.K.

P: petrol

B5: diesel

E5: petrol E5

M: mixture (for two stroke engines)

O: other.]

Textual Amendments

F1 Substituted by Commission Implementing Regulation (EU) 2016/1789 of 7 September 2016 amending Implementing Regulation (EU) 2015/504 with regard to the administrative requirements for the approval and market surveillance of agricultural and forestry vehicles (Text with EEA relevance).

(¹⁰) For EU whole-vehicle type-approval, describe the manifold installed on the vehicle; for EU type-approval of an engine/engine family as a component/STU, describe one of the possible manifolds that can be installed on the engine. U.K.

[F2 ( ¹¹ ) Excluding SLI batteries that supply electric energy for starting, lighting and ignition.] U.K.

Textual Amendments

F2 Inserted by Commission Implementing Regulation (EU) 2016/1789 of 7 September 2016 amending Implementing Regulation (EU) 2015/504 with regard to the administrative requirements for the approval and market surveillance of agricultural and forestry vehicles (Text with EEA relevance).

(¹²) This figure shall be rounded off to the nearest tenth of a millimetre. U.K.

(¹³) The specified particulars are to be given for any proposed variants. U.K.

[F1 ( ¹⁴ ) ‘A’: for a three-point belt; U.K.

‘ B ’ : for a lap belt;

‘ S ’ : for special types of belt (in this case provide specific information on the nature of these types under observation in entry 53.4.1.);

‘ Ar ’ , ‘ Br ’ or‘Sr’: for a belt incorporating an inertia reel retractor;

‘ Are ’ , ‘ Bre ’ and ‘ Sre ’ : for a belt equipped with an inertia reel retractor and an energy-absorption device on at least one anchorage.]

[F2 ( ¹⁵ ) Only applicable to T- and C-category vehicles authorized to tow R- or S-category vehicles if fitted with a hydraulic energy storage device. U.K.

( ¹⁶ ) Indicate the maximum towable mass on the lower link arms of the rear three-point lifting mechanism or the rear three-point lifting mechanism itself, as declared by the manufacturer.] U.K.

(¹⁷) Indicate the alphanumeric code Type-Variant-Version or ‘TVV’ allocated to each type, variant and version as set out in point 2.3 of Part B of Annex I to this Regulation. For the identification of variant and versions it may be employed the matrix set out in point 2.2 of Part B of Annex I to this Regulation. U.K.

(¹⁸) In case of multi-stage approval, supply this information for each stage. U.K.

(¹⁹) Provide this information for each component and separate technical unit installed in the vehicle or system. U.K.

(²¹) Provide this information for each vehicle type/system. U.K.

(²²) Powered and braked track rollers: U.K.

F

:

front

R

:

rear

F & R

:

front and rear

C

:

continuous track

Examples:

— rear powered track rollers

:

R

— Continuous track braked

:

C

(²³) Axles with twinned wheels/steered/powered/braked: U.K.

F

:

front

R

:

rear

A

:

articulated vehicles

F & R

:

front and rear

F & A

:

front and articulated

A & R

:

articulated and rear

F & A & R

:

front, articulated and rear

Examples:

— front twinned wheels

:

F

— front and articulated steering

:

F & A

— rear powered axles

:

R

— front and rear braked axles

:

F & R

[F1 ( ²⁴ ) Indicate the type of gear shift system(s) by the following codes: U.K.

A: automatic

M1: manual

M2: manual automated

C: continuous variable transmission (CVT)

W: wheel-hub engine

O: other (indicate…)]

[F1 ( ²⁶ ) Indicate the layout of the cylinders by following codes: U.K.

LI: in line

V: in V

O: opposed-cylinder engine

S: single-cylinder engine

R: rotatory piston engine.]

(²⁹) For compression ignition engines only. U.K.

(³⁰) Serving as a reference point for the various delegated acts. Including the roll-over protection structure, excluding optional accessories, but with coolant, lubricants, fuel, tools and driver The mass of the driver shall be assumed to be 75 kg. U.K.

(³¹) Standard ISO 612/-6.1:1978 (Road vehicles — Dimensions of motor vehicles and towed vehicles — Terms and definitions). U.K.

(³²) Standard ISO 612/-6.2:1978 (Road vehicles — Dimensions of motor vehicles and towed vehicles — Terms and definitions). U.K.

(³³) Standard ISO 612/-6.3:1978 (Road vehicles — Dimensions of motor vehicles and towed vehicles — Terms and definitions). For vehicles with height adjustable suspension, state the normal running position. U.K.

(³⁴) Standard ISO 612/-6.6:1978 (Road vehicles — Dimensions of motor vehicles and towed vehicles — Terms and definitions). U.K.

(³⁵) Standard ISO 612/-6.7:1978 (Road vehicles — Dimensions of motor vehicles and towed vehicles — Terms and definitions). U.K.

(³⁶) Standard ISO 612/-6.8:1978 (Road vehicles — Dimensions of motor vehicles and towed vehicles — Terms and definitions). U.K.

(³⁷) for tractors and drawbar R- or S-category vehicles, wheelbase is the distance from first to last axle; for rigid drawbar and centre-axle R- or S-category vehicles, is the distance from centre of front coupling point to last axle. U.K.

(³⁸) Standard ISO 4004:1983 (Agricultural tractors and machinery — Track widths). U.K.

(³⁹) If a part has been type-approved that part need not be described if reference is made to such approval. Likewise the description is not needed for all components whose structural characteristics are clearly illustrated by the diagrams or sketches attached to the document. State the numbers of the corresponding annexes for each heading where photographs or drawings must be attached. U.K.

(⁴⁰) In the case of applications involving more than one parent engine, a separate form should be submitted for each one. U.K.

(⁴¹) A measured speed exceeding the value for the maximum design speed by 3 km/h shall be acceptable. An additional 5 % tolerance shall be permitted in order to take into account variations due to tyre size. U.K.

(⁴²) Standard ISO 789-3:1993 (Agricultural tractors — Test procedures — Part 3: Turning and clearance diameters). U.K.

(⁴⁴) Values in respect of the mechanical strength of the coupling device. U.K.

(⁴⁵) Not applicable to types of vehicles, systems, components and separate technical units falling under the requirements of Article 37 or Article 53(13) of Regulation (EU) No 167/2013. U.K.

(⁴⁶) Also applicable to R- or S-category vehicles with a rear coupling device. U.K.

(⁴⁷) For R- and S-category vehicles indicate the height without optional side/rear panels. U.K.

[F1 ( ⁴⁸ ) For R- and S-category vehicles indicate the overhang of the front coupling point.] U.K.

[F1 ( ⁴⁹ ) For engines indicate the information relative to the engine type or the engine family type, as applicable without the type-approval extension number.] U.K.

[F1 ( ⁵² ) When the tractor is fitted with different optional seats or has a reversible driver’s position (reversible seat and steering wheel), the dimensions in relation to the seat index points (SIP 1, SIP 2, etc.) shall be measured for each case.] U.K.

(⁵³) Steel specifications shall be in accordance with ISO 630:1995 (Structural steels — Plates, wide flats, bars, sections and profiles), Amd 1: 2003. U.K.

(⁵⁴) Indicate in case that the maximum design speed in the rearward direction of travel is higher than in the forward direction of travel. U.K.

(⁵⁵) Provide the requested information for: Service braking system; Parking braking system; for vehicles of categories T and C, Secondary braking system; for any additional braking device(s) (and especially retarders) and; for anti-lock braking systems. U.K.

(⁵⁶) To be completed in conjunction with the specifications given in sections 9.1 and 9.2 of Annex I to Commission Delegated Regulation (EU) 2015/96 U.K.

(⁵⁷) OECD standard code for the official testing of agricultural and forestry tractor performance, OECD Code 2, Edition 2015 of July 2014. U.K.

(⁵⁹) As defined in point 1.1 of Annex VIII to Commission Delegated Regulation (EU) 2015/208. U.K.

(⁶⁰) Relevant vehicle electrical/electronic systems or ESAs are those which may emit significant broadband or narrowband radiation and/or those which are involved in the driver's direct control (see point 3.4.2.3 of Part 2 of Annex XV to Commission Delegated Regulation (EU) 2015/208) of the vehicle U.K.

(⁶¹) Applicable only for small volume manufacturers as regards section 6 of Annex V to Commission Delegated Regulation (EU) No 1322/2014. U.K.

(⁶²) Alternatively, provide a dimensioned drawing showing the position of the coupling point. U.K.

(⁶³) Machinery, as defined in Article 2(a) of Directive 2006/42/EC of the European Parliament and of the Council. U.K.