Directive 2009/60/EC of the European Parliament and of the Council of 13 July 2009 on the maximum design speed of and load platforms for wheeled agricultural or forestry tractors (Codified version) (Text with EEA relevance )
Modified by
  • Commission Directive 2010/62/EUof 8 September 2010amending, for the purpose of adapting their technical provisions, Council Directives 80/720/EEC and 86/297/EEC and Directives 2003/37/EC, 2009/60/EC and 2009/144/EC of the European Parliament and of the Council relating to the type-approval of agricultural or forestry tractors(Text with EEA relevance), 32010L0062, September 9, 2010
Directive 2009/60/EC of the European Parliament and of the Councilof 13 July 2009on the maximum design speed of and load platforms for wheeled agricultural or forestry tractors(Codified version)(Text with EEA relevance) THE EUROPEAN PARLIAMENT AND THE COUNCIL OF THE EUROPEAN UNION,Having regard to the Treaty establishing the European Community, and in particular Article 95 thereof,Having regard to the proposal from the Commission,Having regard to the opinion of the European Economic and Social CommitteeOJ C 161, 13.7.2007, p. 37.,Acting in accordance with the procedure laid down in Article 251 of the TreatyOpinion of the European Parliament of 19 June 2007 (OJ C 146 E, 12.6.2008, p. 74) and Council Decision of 22 June 2009.,Whereas:(1)Council Directive 74/152/EEC of 4 March 1974 on the approximation of the laws of the Member States relating to the maximum design speed of and load platforms for wheeled agricultural or forestry tractorsOJ L 84, 28.3.1974, p. 33. has been substantially amended several timesSee Annex II, Part A.. In the interests of clarity and rationality the said Directive should be codified.(2)Directive 74/152/EEC is one of the separate Directives of the EC type-approval system provided for in Council Directive 74/150/EEC of 4 March 1974 on the approximation of the laws of the Member States relating to the type-approval of wheeled agricultural or forestry tractors, as replaced by Directive 2003/37/EC of the European Parliament and of the Council of 26 May 2003 on type-approval of agricultural or forestry tractors, their trailers and interchangeable towed machinery, together with their systems, components and separate technical unitsOJ L 171, 9.7.2003, p. 1. and lays down technical prescriptions concerning the design and construction of wheeled agricultural or forestry tractors as regards their maximum design speed and load platforms. Those technical prescriptions concern the approximation of the laws of the Member States to enable the EC type-approval procedure provided for in Directive 2003/37/EC to be applied in respect of each type of tractor. Consequently, the provisions laid down in Directive 2003/37/EC relating to agricultural or forestry tractors, their trailers and interchangeable towed machinery, together with their systems, components and separate technical units apply to this Directive.(3)This Directive should be without prejudice to the obligations of the Member States relating to the time-limits for transposition into national law and application of the Directives set out in Annex II, Part B,HAVE ADOPTED THIS DIRECTIVE:
Article 11.For the purposes of this Directive, "tractor" means a tractor as defined in Article 2(j) of Directive 2003/37/EC.2.For the purposes of this Directive, the tractor categories defined in Annex II to Directive 2003/37/EC shall apply.3.This Directive shall apply only to tractors which are equipped with pneumatic tyres and have a maximum design speed of not more than 40 km/h.
Article 21.No Member State may refuse to grant EC type-approval, to issue the document provided for in Article 2(u) of Directive 2003/37/EC, or to grant national type-approval in respect of a type of tractor on grounds relating to its maximum design speed or load platform, if these satisfy the requirements set out in Annex I.2.Member States may not issue the document provided for in Article 2(u) of Directive 2003/37/EC in respect of a type of tractor which does not meet the requirements of this Directive.Member States may refuse to grant national type-approval in respect of a type of tractor which does not meet the requirements of this Directive.
Article 3No Member State may refuse registration or prohibit the sale, initial entry into service or use of tractors on grounds relating to the maximum design speed or the load platforms if these satisfy the requirements set out in Annex I.
Article 41.No Member State may prohibit the fitting of load platforms or require that tractors be fitted with one or more such platforms.2.No Member State may prohibit the carriage on load platforms of products which they permit to be carried on trailers used for agriculture or forestry purposes. Within the limits laid down by the manufacturer, a maximum load of at least 80 % of the weight of the tractor in running order is authorised.
Article 5Any amendments necessary to adapt to technical progress the requirements of Annex I shall be adopted in accordance with the procedure referred to in Article 20(3) of Directive 2003/37/EC.
Article 6Member States shall communicate to the Commission the texts of the main provisions of national law which they adopt in the field covered by this Directive.
Article 7Directive 74/152/EEC, as amended by the Directives listed in Annex II, Part A, is repealed, without prejudice to the obligations of the Member States relating to the time-limits for transposition into national law and application of the Directives set out in Annex II, Part B.References to the repealed Directive shall be construed as references to this Directive and shall be read in accordance with the correlation table in Annex III.
Article 8This Directive shall enter into force on the 20th day following its publication in the Official Journal of the European Union.It shall apply from 1 January 2010.
Article 9This Directive is addressed to the Member States.
nullANNEX I1.Maximum design speed1.1.For the type-approval tests, the average speed shall be measured on a straight track, which the tractor shall traverse in both directions from a flying start. The soil of the track shall be stabilised; the track shall be flat and at least 100 metres long; however it may include slopes of not more than 1,5 %.1.2.During the test, the tractor shall be unladen and in running order without ballast weights or special equipment and the tyre pressures shall be those specified for road use.1.3.During the test the tractor shall be fitted with new pneumatic tyres having the greatest rolling radius intended by the manufacturer for the tractor.1.4.The gear ratio used during the test shall be that producing the maximum vehicle speed and the throttle shall be fully open.1.5.In order to take account of various unavoidable errors due, in particular, to the measuring technique and to the increase in running speed of the engine with a partial load, a measured speed exceeding the value for the maximum design speed by 3 km/h shall be acceptable for the type-approval test.1.6.So that the authorities competent for the type-approval of tractors may calculate their maximum theoretical speed, the manufacturer shall specify as a guide the gear ratio, the actual forward movement of the powered wheels corresponding to one complete revolution, and the rpm at maximum power output with the throttle fully open and the speed governor, if fitted, adjusted as laid down by the manufacturer.2.Load platforms2.1.The centre of gravity of the platform shall be situated between the axles.2.2.The dimensions of the platform shall be such that:the length does not exceed 1,4 times the front or rear track of the tractor, whichever is the larger,the width does not exceed the maximum overall width of the tractor without equipment,In the case of tractors of category T4.3, the length of the platform shall not exceed 2,5 times the maximum front or rear track of the tractor, whichever is the larger.2.3.The platform shall be laid out symmetrically in relation to the longitudinal median plane of the tractor.2.4.The height of the load platform above the ground shall be not more than 150 cm.2.5.The type of platform and the way it is fitted shall be such that, with a normal load, the driver’s field of vision remains adequate and the various compulsory lighting and light-signalling devices may continue to fulfil their proper function.2.6.The load platform shall be detachable; it shall be attached to the tractor in such a way as to avoid any risk of accidental detachment.ANNEX IIPart A
Repealed Directive with its successive amendments(referred to in Article 7)
Council Directive 74/152/EEC(OJ L 84, 28.3.1974, p. 33).
Council Directive 82/890/EEC(OJ L 378, 31.12.1982, p. 45).Only as regards the references to Directive 74/152/EEC in Article 1(1)
Commission Directive 88/412/EEC(OJ L 200, 26.7.1988, p. 31).
Directive 97/54/EC of the European Parliament and of the Council(OJ L 277, 10.10.1997, p. 24).Only as regards the references to Directive 74/152/EEC in Article 1, first indent.
Commission Directive 98/89/EC(OJ L 322, 1.12.1998, p. 40).
Part B
List of time-limits for transposition into national law and application(referred to in Article 7)In conformity with Article 2 of Directive 88/412/EEC:"1.From 1 October 1988 no Member State may:refuse, in respect of a type of tractor, to grant EEC type-approval, to issue the document referred to in Article 10(1), final indent, of Directive 74/150/EEC, or to grant national type approval; or,prohibit the entry into service of tractors,if the maximum design speed and load platforms of this type of tractor or tractors comply with the provisions of this Directive.2.From 1 October 1989 Member States:may no longer issue the document referred to in Article 10(1), final indent, of Directive 74/150/EEC for a type of tractor of which the maximum design speed and load platforms do not comply with the provisions of this Directive,may refuse to grant national type approval in respect of a type of tractor of which the maximum design speed and load platforms do not comply with the provisions of this Directive.",In conformity with Article 2 of Directive 98/89/EC:"1.From 1 January 2000 no Member State may:refuse, in respect of a type of tractor, to grant EC type approval, to issue the document referred to in Article 10(1), final indent of Directive 74/150/EEC, or to grant national type approval, or,prohibit the entry into service of tractors,if those tractors meet the requirements of Directive 74/152/EEC, as amended by this Directive.2.From 1 October 2004, Member States:may no longer issue the document referred to in Article 10(1), final indent, of Directive 74/150/EEC for a type of tractor if this does not meet the requirements of Directive 74/152/EEC, as amended by this Directive,may refuse to grant national type approval in respect of a type of tractor if this does not meet the requirements of Directive 74/152/EEC as amended by this Directive.",
DirectiveTime-limit for transpositionDate of application
74/152/EEC8 September 1975—
82/890/EEC22 June 1984—
88/412/EEC30 September 1988—
97/54/EC22 September 199823 September 1998
98/89/EC31 December 1999—
ANNEX III
CORRELATION TABLE
Directive 74/152/EECDirective 98/89/ECThis Directive
Article 1Article 1
Article 2Article 2
Articles 3 to 5Articles 3 to 5
Article 6(1)—
Article 6(2)Article 6
—Article 7
—Article 8
Article 7Article 9
AnnexAnnex I
—Annex II
—Annex III