Earth-moving machinery - Safety - Part 4: Requirements for backhoe loaders

This document together with FprEN 474-1:2021 deals with all significant hazards, hazardous situations and events relevant to backhoe loaders when used as intended and under the conditions of misuse which are reasonably foreseeable by the manufacturer (see Annex A) associated with the whole lifetime of the machine as described in EN ISO 12100:2010, 5.4.
The requirements of this document are complementary to the common requirements formulated in FprEN 474-1:2021. This document does not repeat the requirements from FprEN 474-1:2021 but supplement or modify the requirements for backhoe loaders.
This document does not provide requirements for main electrical circuits and drives of machinery when the primary source of energy is an external electrical supply.
This document does not provide performance requirements for safety related functions of control system(s).
This document does not deal with demolition machinery.
This document also deals with fork application, log handling application and lifting operation application.
This document is not applicable to backhoe loaders which are manufactured before the date of publication of this document by CEN.

Erdbaumaschinen - Sicherheit - Teil 4: Anforderungen für Baggerlader

Dieser Teil der prEN 474 behandelt alle signifikante Gefährdungen, Gefährdungssituationen und Gefährdungsereignisse für Baggerlader auf Rädern oder Raupen, wie sie in EN ISO 6165:2012 definiert sind.
Dieser Teil behandelt auch den Einsatz mit Gabelzinken, den Hebebetrieb und den Einsatz mit Baumklammer.
Die Anforderungen dieses Teils gelten ergänzend zu den allgemeinen Anforderungen der prEN 474 1:2017.
Dieser Teil wiederholt nicht die Anforderungen der prEN 474 1:2017, sondern ergänzt oder ersetzt diese für den Einsatz von Baggerladern.
Diese Europäische Norm behandelt alle signifikanten Gefährdungen, Gefährdungssituationen und Gefährdungsereignisse, die auf Erdbaumaschinen zutreffen, wenn sie unter vorhersehbaren Bedingungen verwendet werden, aber auch unter Berücksichtigung einer vernünftigerweise vorhersehbaren Fehlanwendung (siehe Abschnitt 4). Die entsprechenden Maßnahmen, um die Risiken, die von den signifikanten Gefährdungen, Gefährdungssituationen und Gefährdungsereignissen während des gesamten vorhersehbaren Lebenszyklus der Maschinen ausgehen, zu minimieren, sind in dieser Europäischen Norm beschrieben.
Diese Europäische Norm ist nicht anzuwenden für Baggerlader, die vor der Veröffentlichung dieser Europäischen Norm durch CEN hergestellt wurden.
ANMERKUNG   Für das Fahren auf öffentlichen Straßen gelten die nationalen Straßenverkehrsordnungen (z. B. Bremsen, Lenken, Beleuchtung, Abschleppen usw.), bis harmonisierte Anforderungen verfügbar sind.

Engins de terrassement - Sécurité - Partie 4 : Prescriptions applicables aux chargeuses-pelleteuses

Le présent document associé au FprEN 474-1:2021 traite de tous les phénomènes dangereux significatifs, situations dangereuses et événements se rapportant aux chargeuses-pelleteuses, lorsqu'elles sont utilisées normalement et dans les conditions prévues, mais en tenant également compte des mauvais usages raisonnablement prévisibles (voir Annexe A), associés à toute la durée de vie de l'engin, comme décrit dans l'EN ISO 12100:2010, 5.4.
Les prescriptions du présent document viennent en complément des prescriptions communes présentées dans le FprEN 474-1:2021. Le présent document ne répète pas les prescriptions du FprEN 474-1:2021 mais complète ou modifie les prescriptions pour les chargeuses-pelleteuses.
Le présent document ne spécifie aucune prescription relative aux circuits électriques principaux et aux commandes des engins lorsque la principale source d'énergie est une alimentation électrique externe.
Le présent document ne spécifie aucune prescription de performance relative aux fonctions de sécurité du (des) système(s) de commande.
Le présent document ne traite pas des engins de démolition.
Le présent document traite également de l'utilisation avec fourches, en manutention de grumes et en opérations de levage.
Le présent document n'est pas applicable aux chargeuses-pelleteuses fabriquées avant la date de publication du présent document par le CEN.

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oSIST prEN 474-4:2017
01-junij-2017
Stroji za zemeljska dela - Varnost - 4. del: Zahteve za bagre
Earth-moving machinery - Safety - Part 4: Requirements for backhoe loaders

Engins de terrassement - Sécurité - Partie 4 : Prescriptions applicables aux chargeuses-

pelleteuses
Ta slovenski standard je istoveten z: prEN 474-4
ICS:
53.100 Stroji za zemeljska dela Earth-moving machinery
oSIST prEN 474-4:2017 en,fr,de

2003-01.Slovenski inštitut za standardizacijo. Razmnoževanje celote ali delov tega standarda ni dovoljeno.

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DRAFT
EUROPEAN STANDARD
prEN 474-4
NORME EUROPÉENNE
EUROPÄISCHE NORM
March 2017
ICS 53.100 Will supersede EN 474-4:2006+A2:2012
English Version
Earth-moving machinery - Safety - Part 4: Requirements
for backhoe loaders
Engins de terrassement - Sécurité - Partie 4 :
Prescriptions applicables aux chargeuses-pelleteuses

This draft European Standard is submitted to CEN members for enquiry. It has been drawn up by the Technical Committee

CEN/TC 151.

If this draft becomes a European Standard, CEN members are bound to comply with the CEN/CENELEC Internal Regulations

which stipulate the conditions for giving this European Standard the status of a national standard without any alteration.

This draft European Standard was established by CEN in three official versions (English, French, German). A version in any other

language made by translation under the responsibility of a CEN member into its own language and notified to the CEN-CENELEC

Management Centre has the same status as the official versions.

CEN members are the national standards bodies of Austria, Belgium, Bulgaria, Croatia, Cyprus, Czech Republic, Denmark, Estonia,

Finland, Former Yugoslav Republic of Macedonia, France, Germany, Greece, Hungary, Iceland, Ireland, Italy, Latvia, Lithuania,

Luxembourg, Malta, Netherlands, Norway, Poland, Portugal, Romania, Serbia, Slovakia, Slovenia, Spain, Sweden, Switzerland,

Turkey and United Kingdom.

Recipients of this draft are invited to submit, with their comments, notification of any relevant patent rights of which they are

aware and to provide supporting documentation.

Warning : This document is not a European Standard. It is distributed for review and comments. It is subject to change without

notice and shall not be referred to as a European Standard.
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© 2017 CEN All rights of exploitation in any form and by any means reserved Ref. No. prEN 474-4:2017 E

worldwide for CEN national Members.
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Contents Page

European foreword ....................................................................................................................................................... 4

Introduction .................................................................................................................................................................... 5

1 Scope .................................................................................................................................................................... 5

2 Normative references .................................................................................................................................... 5

3 Terms and definitions ................................................................................................................................... 6

4 List of significant hazards ............................................................................................................................ 7

5 Safety requirements and/or measures ................................................................................................... 7

5.1 General ................................................................................................................................................................ 7

5.2 Protection .......................................................................................................................................................... 7

5.2.1 Roll-over protective structures (ROPS) .................................................................................................. 7

5.3 Operator's station ........................................................................................................................................... 8

5.3.1 Minimum space envelope ............................................................................................................................. 8

5.3.2 Operator's controls......................................................................................................................................... 8

5.3.3 Operator's seat ................................................................................................................................................. 9

5.4 Forward and rearward horns ..................................................................................................................... 9

5.5 Stability ............................................................................................................................................................... 9

5.5.1 General ................................................................................................................................................................ 9

5.5.2 Loader portion ................................................................................................................................................. 9

5.5.3 Backhoe portion ........................................................................................................................................... 13

5.6 Travelling and transportation ................................................................................................................. 14

6 Verification ..................................................................................................................................................... 14

7 Information for use ..................................................................................................................................... 17

7.1 General ............................................................................................................................................................. 17

7.2 Other instructions for backhoe loader machinery .......................................................................... 17

Annex A (normative) List of additional significant hazards – Backhoe loaders ................................... 18

Annex B (normative) Test method for backhoe loader lift capacity at the backhoe portion .......... 20

B.1 Terms and definitions ................................................................................................................................ 20

B.2 Apparatus ........................................................................................................................................................ 20

B.3 Test site ............................................................................................................................................................ 21

B.4 Preparation for test ..................................................................................................................................... 21

B.4.1 General ............................................................................................................................................................. 21

B.4.2 Position ............................................................................................................................................................ 21

B.5 Capacity test ................................................................................................................................................... 21

B.5.1 Load cell ........................................................................................................................................................... 21

B.5.2 Position of boom/arm ................................................................................................................................ 21

B.5.3 Test procedure .............................................................................................................................................. 21

B.5.4 Verification ..................................................................................................................................................... 22

B.6 Rated lift capacity in bucket or shovel application .......................................................................... 22

B.7 Rated lift capacity in object handling.................................................................................................... 22

B.8 Rated lift capacity with attachment ....................................................................................................... 22

Annex C (informative) Illustrations ...................................................................................................................... 23

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Annex ZA (informative) Relationship between this European Standard and the essential

requirements of Directive 2006/42/EC machinery, and amending

Directive 95/16/EC (recast) [2006 L157] aimed to be covered .................................................. 25

Bibliography ................................................................................................................................................................. 26

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European foreword

This document (prEN 474-4:2017) has been prepared by Technical Committee CEN/TC 151

“Construction equipment and building material machines - Safety”, the secretariat of which is held by

DIN.
This document is currently submitted to the CEN Enquiry.
This document will supersede EN 474-4:2006+A2:2012.

This document has been prepared under a mandate given to CEN by the European Commission and the

European Free Trade Association, and supports essential requirements of EU Directive(s).

For relationship with EU Directive(s), see informative Annex ZA, which is an integral part of this

document.
For bibliographic references, see prEN 474-1:2017.
prEN 474 ”Earth-moving machinery — Safety” comprises the following parts:
— Part 1: General requirements
— Part 2: Requirements for tractor-dozers
— Part 3: Requirements for loaders
— Part 4: Requirements for backhoe-loaders
— Part 5: Requirements for hydraulic excavators
— Part 6: Requirements for dumpers
— Part 7: Requirements for scrapers
— Part 8: Requirements for graders
— Part 9: Requirements for pipelayers
— Part 10: Requirements for trenchers
— Part 11: Requirements for earth and landfill compactors
— Part 12: Requirements for cable excavators
— Part 13: Requirements for rollers

This European Standard is intended for use in combination with part 1 of the series.

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Introduction
This part of prEN 474 is a type C standard as stated in EN ISO 12100:2010.

The machinery concerned and the extent to which hazards, hazardous situations and events are covered

are indicated in the scope of this European Standard.

When provisions of this type C standard are different from those which are stated in type A or B

standards, the provisions of this type C standard take precedence over the provisions of the other

standards, for machines that have been designed and built according to the provisions of this type C

standard.
1 Scope

This part of prEN 474 deals with all significant hazards, hazardous situations and events relevant to

wheel and crawler backhoe loaders as defined in EN ISO 6165:2012.
This part also deals with fork application, lifting operations and log handling.

The requirements of this part are complementary to the common requirements formulated in prEN 474-

1:2017.

This does not repeat the requirements from prEN 474-1:2017, but adds or replaces the requirements for

application for backhoe loaders.

This European Standard deals with all significant hazards, hazardous situations and events relevant to

earth-moving machinery, when used under the conditions foreseen but also taking into account any

reasonable foreseeable misuse thereof (see Clause 4). This European Standard specifies the appropriate

technical measures to reduce risks arising from the significant hazards, hazardous situations and events

during the whole foreseeable lifecycle of the machinery.

This European Standard is not applicable to machinery manufactured before the date of publication of

this European Standard by CEN.

NOTE For travelling on public roads, national traffic regulations apply (e.g. braking, steering, lighting, towing,

etc.) until harmonized requirements are available.
2 Normative references

The following documents, in whole or in part, are normatively referenced in this document and are

indispensable for its application. For dated references, only the edition cited applies. For undated

references, the latest edition of the referenced document (including any amendments) applies.

prEN 474-1:2017, Earth-moving machinery — Safety — Part 1: General requirements

EN ISO 3164:2013, Earth-moving machinery — Laboratory evaluations of protective structures —

Specifications for deflection-limiting volume (ISO 3164:2013)

EN ISO 6165:2012, Earth-moving machinery — Basic types — Identification and terms and definitions

(ISO/DIS 6165:2012)

EN ISO 6682:2008, Earth-moving machinery — Zones of comfort and reach for controls (ISO 6682:1986,

including Amd 1:1989)

EN ISO 7096:2008, Earth-moving machinery — Laboratory evaluation of operator seat vibration (ISO

7096:2000)
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EN ISO 12100:2010, Safety of machinery — General principles for design - Risk assessment and risk

reduction (ISO 12100:2010)

ISO 2330:2002, Fork-lift trucks — Fork arms — Technical characteristics and testing

ISO 6016:2008, Earth-moving machinery — Methods of measuring the masses of whole machines, their

equipment and components

ISO 7451:2007, Earth-moving machinery — Volumetric ratings for hoe-type and grab-type buckets of

hydraulic excavators and backhoe loaders

ISO 7546:1983, Earth-moving machinery — Loader and front loading excavator buckets — Volumetric

ratings

ISO 9248:1992, Earth-moving machinery — Units for dimensions, performance and capacities, and their

measurement accuracies

ISO 9533:2010, Earth-moving machinery — Machine-mounted audible travel alarms and forward horns —

Test methods and performance criteria

ISO 14397-1:2007, Earth-moving machinery — Loaders and backhoe loaders — Part 1: Calculation of

rated operating capacity and test method for verifying calculated tipping load

ISO 14397-2:2007, Earth-moving machinery — Loaders and backhoe loaders — Part 2: Test method for

measuring breakout forces and lift capacity to maximum lift height
3 Terms and definitions

For the purposes of this document, the terms and definitions given in prEN 474-1:2017,

EN ISO 12100:2010 and the following apply.

Note 1 to entry: Terminology for backhoe loaders is specified in ISO 8812:2016 and most common backhoe

loaders are illustrated in Annex C of this European Standard.

Note 2 to entry: Definitions used in EN and ISO standards referred to in this European Standard are also valid for

this document.
3.1
backhoe loader

self-propelled crawler or wheeled machine having a main frame designed to carry both front-mounted

equipment and rear-mounted backhoe equipment, normally with stabilisers or outriggers (see

EN ISO 6165:2012)

Note 1 to entry: When used in backhoe mode, the machine is stationary and normally digs below ground level,

but when used in loader mode (bucket use), the machine loads through forward motion.

Note 2 to entry: A backhoe work cycle normally comprises excavating, elevating, swinging and discharging

material. A loader work cycle normally comprises filling, elevating, transporting and discharging material. Lifting

operations can be carried out by the loader and backhoe portion
3.2
compact backhoe loader

wheeled backhoe loader with an operating mass (see ISO 6016:2008) of ≤ 4 500 kg, or crawler backhoe

loader with an operating mass of ≤ 6000 kg designed to work in confined spaces with the associated

needs for greater manoeuvrability
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3.3
standard load centre distance

distance “D” in mm from the centre of gravity “G” of the load measured horizontally to the front face of

the fork shanks and vertically to the upper face of the fork blades as specified in Table 1

4 List of significant hazards
See Annex A.

NOTE Annex A (normative) contains all the significant hazards, hazardous situations and events, as far as they

are dealt with in this European Standard, identified by risk assessment as significant for this type of machinery and

which require action to eliminate or reduce the risk.
5 Safety requirements and/or measures
5.1 General

Backhoe loaders shall comply with the requirements of prEN 474-1:2017, as far as not modified or

replaced by the requirements of this part.
5.2 Protection
5.2.1 Roll-over protective structures (ROPS)

prEN 474-1:2017, 5.3.3 applies with the following addition for compact backhoe loaders:

The portion of deflection-limiting volume (DLV) above the LA (SIP) line according to EN ISO 3164:2013

is allowed to deviate (lean) up to 15° laterally as shown in Figure 1, when the minimum energy

requirement is met. Portion below the LA (SIP) line of DLV can be disregarded.
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Key
1 up to 15°
2 LA
3 Seat index point (SIP)
Figure 1 — Deflection-limiting volume (DLV), front view
5.3 Operator's station
5.3.1 Minimum space envelope
prEN 474-1:2017, 5.3.2.5 applies with the following additions:

On backhoe loaders with retractable rear window, the cab height above SIP shall not be less than 920 mm

measured with the window retracted into the cab.
5.3.2 Operator's controls
5.3.2.1 Outriggers

prEN 474-1:2017, 5.5 applies with the following additions on backhoe loaders equipped with outriggers,

an acoustic and visual warning device shall be installed to warn the operator when the travel motion is

engaged with lowered outriggers. The acoustic warning shall meet the requirements of ISO 9533:2010,

7.5.3.
5.3.2.2 Alternative operator position

If the backhoe loader is provided with an alternative operator position with alternative travel controls,

all controls in the alternative position shall meet the performance requirements for travel. For example,

steering, brakes, indicators, stopping/starting etc.
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5.3.2.3 Inadvertent activation of controls
prEN 474-1:2017, 5.5.3 applies with the following modifications:

Controls which can cause a hazard due to inadvertent activation shall be so arranged or deactivated or

guarded as to minimise the risk when the operator gets into or out of the operator's station and from the

operator’s movement in the cab from one operating position to another operating position, and the

movement of the operator’s seat. The deactivation device shall either be self-acting or acting by

compulsory actuation of the relevant device.
5.3.3 Operator's seat

prEN 474-1:2017, 5.4.1 applies with the addition that the seat shall meet the requirements of the

following input spectral class according to EN ISO 7096:2008:
Table 1 — Seat criteria for backhoe loaders
Wheeled backhoe loader EM5
Compact wheeled backhoe loader EM8
Crawler backhoe loader EM6
5.4 Forward and rearward horns

prEN 474-1:2017, 5.9, first indent, applies to the forward loader portion and an additional rearward

horn(s) shall be installed for the backhoe portion.

The backhoe warning device(s) sound level shall be greater than or equal to 93 dB (A) at 7 m distance to

the rear of the backhoe, with the backhoe moved to the least favourable position to provide maximum

masking at position 8 of ISO 9533:2010, 7.1, so that the swing frame, boom or an attachment provide

maximum masking to the warning device(s). The operator shall be able to activate the backhoe warning

device(s) from the backhoe operation position.
5.5 Stability
5.5.1 General
prEN 474-1:2017, 5.11 applies with the additions below:

All rated capacities as defined hereafter are based on tests and/or calculations of machines being on level

and firm supporting surface.

The mass of the load, its density and the location of its centre of gravity as well as the mass of the

attachment and the attachment bracket, if fitted, shall be included in the determination of the rated

operating capacity and the size/capacity of the attachment.

Loader portion of Backhoe Loaders do not need to meet prEN 474-1:2017, 5.12.3, 5.12.4, 5.12.5, 5.12.6

and 5.12.7.

To provide a sufficient stability the rated operating capacity/rated lift capacity in intended operations

shall be determined as specified in 5.5.2 and 5.5.3.
5.5.2 Loader portion
5.5.2.1 General

The rated capacities of the backhoe loader used in loader application shall be determined as follows with

the backhoe in its transport position as specified by the manufacturer.
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5.5.2.2 Loader bucket application
The rated operating capacity shall be determined according to ISO 14397-1:2007.
The volumetric rating of bucket shall be determined according to ISO 7546:1983.

The mass, volumetric rating of bucket and density of the material have to be taken into account when the

bucket capacity is selected for a specific application.
5.5.2.3 Loader fork application
5.5.2.3.1 General

The rated operating capacity is based on the use of forks and shall be determined by the criteria specified

in 5.5.2.3.2 to 5.5.2.3.5.
5.5.2.3.2 Rated load

The tipping load shall be determined according to ISO 14397-1:2007 (except for stability factor stated in

5.1) and with the fork in a horizontal position. The rated load as a percentage of tipping load shall not

exceed the applicable value specified in Table 2.
Table 2 — Stability factors in fork application
Rated load as a percentage of tipping load for loader portion
Ground condition Wheel loader
Rough terrain 60
Firm and level ground 80

Stability factors to determine rated load of crawler backhoe loader shall not exceed 35 % of the tipping

load.
5.5.2.3.3 Hydraulic lift capacity

It shall be possible to control the rated load in all positions foreseen by the manufacturer, considering all

relevant hydraulic circuits involved.

NOTE The hydraulic lift capacity is the maximum mass that can be lifted in any arm position with the fork in

horizontal position limited by the hydraulic circuit working pressure according to ISO 14397-2:2007.

5.5.2.3.4 Rated operating capacity
The rated operating capacity shall be determined either by:
— the rated load specified in 5.5.2.3.2, or
— the hydraulic lift capacity specified in 5.5.2.3.3
whichever is less.
5.5.2.3.5 Fork size

To select the fork arm size and to determine the load centre gravity distance (D) as shown in Figure 2, the

specifications in Table 3 shall be followed.
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Table 3 — Standard load centre distance
Load F Standard load centre distance D (mm)
400 500 600 900 1 200 1 500
< 1 000 X + +
≥ 1 000 < 5 000 X +
≥ 5 000 ≤ 10 000 X
> 10 000 < 20 000 X X X
≥ 20 000 < 25 000 X X
50 000 X X
NOTE The standard load centre distances D are designated by X. The load centre
distances designated by + are optional.
Fork arms shall meet the performance requirements stated in ISO 2330:2002.
Key
D distance in millimetres (see Table 3)
F load in Newton
G centre of gravity
Figure 2 — Load centre distance with fork arms
5.5.2.4 Loader log handling application
5.5.2.4.1 General

The rated operating load of a backhoe loader in log handling application shall be determined by the

criteria given in 5.5.2.4.2 and 5.5.2.4.3.
5.5.2.4.2 Rated load

Tipping load shall be determined according to ISO 14397-1:2007, (except for the stability factor stated in

5.1) with the log grapple fitted. The rated load as a percentage of tipping load shall not exceed the

applicable value specified in Table 4.
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Table 4 — Stability factors in log handling
Rated load as percentage of tipping load
Ground condition Wheel backhoe loaders Crawler backhoe
loaders
Rough terrain 75 50
Firm and level ground 85 60
5.5.2.4.3 Hydraulic lift capacity

It shall be possible to control the rated load in all positions foreseen by the manufacturer, considering all

relevant hydraulic circuits involved.

NOTE The hydraulic lift capacity is the maximum mass that can be lifted in any arm position with the log

grapple fitted limited by the hydraulic circuit working pressure according to ISO 14397-2:2007.

5.5.2.4.4 Rated operating capacity
The rated operating capacity shall be determined either by:
— the rated load specified in 5.5.2.4.2, or
— the hydraulic lift capacity specified in 5.5.2.4.3
whichever is less.
5.5.2.5 Loader lifting operation
5.5.2.5.1 General

The rated operating capacity is based on use of (a) lifting accessory(ies) and the attachment and shall be

determined by criteria given in 5.6.6.2 to 5.6.6.4.
5.5.2.5.2 Rated load

Tipping load shall be determined according to ISO 14397-1:2007 and with the load attached to the actual

load hooking points as specified by the manufacturer. The rated load, as a percentage of tipping load, shall

be determined according to ISO 14397-1:2007, Clause 5.
5.5.2.5.3 Hydraulic lift capacity

It shall be possible to control the rated load in all positions foreseen by the manufacturer, considering all

relevant hydraulic circuits involved.

NOTE Hydraulic lift capacity is the maximum mass that can be lifted in any arm position with the hooking

point(s) fitted, limited by the hydraulic circuit working pressure according to ISO 14397-1:2007.

5.5.2.5.4 Rated operating capacity
The rated operating capacity shall be determined either by:
— the rated load specified in 5.5.2.5.2, or
— the hydraulic lift capacity specified in 5.5.2.5.3
whichever is less.
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5.5.2.6 Other applications

The rated operating capacity of derivative machinery shall be determined by the manufacturer according

to the load specification given in 5.5.2.2 to 5.5.2.5 whereby the comparable hazard has to be considered

for the special application.
5.5.3 Backhoe portion
5.5.3.1 General

prEN 474-1:2016, 5.12 applies to all backhoe loaders with the exception of 5.12.5 and 5.12.6 even if the

intended use does not involve a lifting operation.
5.5.3.2 Backhoe bucket and shovel application

The rated lift capacity for a backhoe loader used in backhoe application with a bucket or shovel shall be

determined in accordance with Annex B as the value according to B.6.

The volumetric rating of the bucket shall be determined according to ISO 7451:2007 or ISO 7546:1983.

The mass, the volumetric rating of the bucket and the density of the material have to be taken into account

when a bucket is selected for a specific application.
5.5.3.3 Backhoe lifting application
5.5.3.3.1 General

The rated lift capacity of a backhoe portion used for lifting applications shall be determined according to

5.5.3.3.2 to 5.5.3.3.4.
5.5.3.3.2 Rated lift capacity
The rated lift capacity of the backhoe portion is defined in B.7.
5.5.3.3.3 Rated lift capacity table in lifting applications

A table of the rated lift capacity in lifting applications, established by the manufacturer, shall be provided.

The rated lift capacity table in lifting applications shall be generated with the rated lift capacity on

different lift point radii, minus the mass of the attachment if necessary (see B.8). There shall be at least

five different lift point radii. Minimum and maximum lift point radius shall always be included.

The table(s) shall be displayed at the operator's station for each lifting configuration specified in the

operation manual.
5.5.3.3.4 Overload warning devices

The backhoe portion used in lifting operations, with a maximum rated lift capacity,

(see prEN 474-1:2017, 3.6 of equal or greater than 1 000 kg, measured according to Annex B, or an

overturning moment equal or greater than 40 000 Nm shall be equipped with:

an acoustic or visual warning device which indicates to the operator when the rated lift capacity/

corresponding load moment is reached and continues as long as the lift capacity or load moment is

exceeded. The rated lift
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