Abstract

Sets out the minimum performance criteria for service brake systems, secondary brake systems and parking brake systems for operator-controlled, self-propelled earth-moving machines. Applies to rubber-tyred backhoe loaders, dumpers, excavators, graders, loaders, and tractors or tractor scrapers. It includes an Appendix setting out requirements for in-service testing.

Scope

This Standard requires the provision of brakes and specifies requirements for brake systems for any self-propelled rubber-tyred vehicle that is defined in AS 2951.1 as a backhoe loader, dumper, excavator, grader, loader, tractor or tractor-scraper.
Other Standards relating to the safety of earth-moving machinery are AS 2294, AS 2958.0, AS 2958.2 and
AS 2958.3.

General Product Information

Published
Document Type	Standard
Status	Current
Publisher	Standards Australia
ProductNote	Pending Revision indicates that as a result of the Aged Standards review process, the document needs updating. If no project proposal, meeting the quality criteria, is received within the 12 month timeframe, the document shall be withdrawn.
Pages
ISBN
Committee	ME-063
Supersedes	DR 92167 AS 2958.1-1988