Need for supporting laboratory for testing agricultural and forestry tractors

Abstract

The paper describes the relevance of the creation of a supporting laboratory for testing compliance with the Organisation for Economic Co-operation and Development (OECD) Tractor Code for agricultural and forestry tractors in conditions of international integration. The paper provides the international requirements for tractor products according to the OECD Tractor Code regulations. A set of activities for the creation of a supporting laboratory is presented. The study lists which methodologies need to be developed for testing tractor units and assemblies. It shows the procedure for validating tests at the OECD. It is pointed out that the development and use of digital services is necessary to ensure a leap forward in the development of integration in the field of technical regulation.

Lateral Overturning and Backward Rollover of Agricultural Tractors: A Review

“…The center of gravity and overturning angle tests, which examine tractor safety under static conditions, require less time than safety evaluations under dynamic conditions, and position changes need not be considered [35]. Tests based on OECD guidelines can increase the export of agricultural tractors through the sale of verified products and enhance safety through improvements in product technology [36].…”