Performance Criteria for Rollover Protective Structures (ROPS) for Construction, Earthmoving, Forestry, and Mining Machines


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The following off-highway machines commonly used in earthmoving, construction, logging, and mining applications are included (pneumatic-tired agricultural machines and machines whose use is predominantly, or entirely, in manufacturing plants and/or warehouses are specifically excluded): (a)Track-type tractors of mass greater than 700 kg (1540 lb). (b)Pneumatic-tired, self-propelled motor graders of mass greater than 700 kg (1540 lb). (c)Pneumatic-tired front-end loaders, dozers, and their modifications used for rolling or compacting, and log skidders of mass greater than 700 kg (1540 lb). (d)Pneumatic-tired prime movers of mass greater than 700 kg (1540 lb). (e)Pneumatic-tired, off-highway, nontrailed hauling units, with rear or side dump bodies, of mass greater than 700 kg (1540 lb). (f)Four-wheel drive, skid steer, front-end loaders of mass greater than 700 kg (1540 lb). (g)Industrial-type, wheeled front-end loaders and dozers of mass greater than 700 kg (1540 lb). (h)Rollers and compactors of mass greater than 2700 kg (5950 lb).