ASABE Initiates Adoption of Rollover Standards

The American Society of Agricultural and Biological Engineers (ASABE) has initiated the adoption of the following ISO standards.

ISO 3463:2006, Tractors for agriculture and forestry—Roll-over protective structures (ROPS)—Dynamic test method and acceptance conditions

ISO 5700:2013, Tractors for agriculture and forestry—Roll-over protective structures—Static test method and acceptance conditions

ISO 12003-1:2008, Agricultural and forestry tractors—Roll-over protective structures on narrow-track wheeled tractors—Part 1: Front-mounted ROPS

ISO 12003-2:2008, Agricultural and forestry tractors—Roll-over protective structures on narrow-track wheeled tractors—Part 2: Rear-mounted ROPS

These documents were developed with U.S. participation and are being used by U.S. tractor manufacturers. The adoptions will further harmonize national and international standardization, a goal that facilitates manufacturing, safety advancements and product marketing worldwide.

For information on these or any other ASABE standard, contact Scott Cedarquist at cedarq@asabe.org or (269) 932-7031.