SIST EN 13740-1:2004

Agricultural machinery - Solid fertilizer line-distributors - Environmental protection - Part 1: Requirements

This Standard specifies requirements for the environmental safety for design and construction of mounted, trailed and self-propelled solid fertilizer distributors in lines, including such machines attached to a basic machine, used in agriculture and horticulture. It also gives the requirements for the minimum content of the instruction handbook. NOTE The standard is also applicable to drilling machines if it is stated by the machine manufacturer that the machine is suitable for fertilizer application.

Landmaschinen - Reihen-Mineraldüngerstreuer - Teil 1: Anforderungen

Diese Norm legt Anforderungen an den Umweltschutz bei der Auslegung und dem Bau von angebauten, gezogenen und selbstfahrenden Reihen Mineraldüngerstreuern, einschließlich an einer Grundmaschine angebrachte Maschinen, fest, die in Landwirtschaft und Gartenbau eingesetzt werden. Sie enthält auch Anforderungen an den Mindestinhalt der Betriebsanleitung.
ANMERKUNG   Die Norm gilt auch für Drillmaschinen, wenn der Maschinenhersteller erklärt, dass die Maschine für die Ausbringung von Dünger geeignet ist.
Die Norm gilt nicht für folgende Maschinen:
   Verteiler von Flüssigdünger;
   oder Verteiler von flüssigen oder granulierten Schädlingsbekämpfungsmitteln;
   oder Ausleger  und Wurf Mineraldüngerstreuer (die in EN 13739-1 und EN 13739-2 behandelt werden).
Aspekte der Sicherheit von Personen werden nicht in dieser Norm, sondern in prEN 14017 behandelt.
Wenn sowohl Reihen-Drillstreuer als auch Reihen-Düngerstreuer gemeint sind, deckt der Begriff "Maschine" beide ab, ausgenommen in den Definitionen.

Matériel agricole - Distributeurs d'engrais solides en lignes - Protection de l'environnement - Partie 1: Prescriptions

La présente Norme européenne spécifie les prescriptions relatives à la conception et à la construction des distributeurs d'engrais solides en lignes portés, traînés et automoteurs, y compris les distributeurs d'engrais solides en lignes associés à une machine de base, utilisés en agriculture et en horticulture, dans un objectif de protection de l'environnement. Elle contient également les prescriptions concernant le contenu minimal de la notice d'instructions.
NOTE   Cette norme s'applique également aux semoirs, s'il est indiqué par le fabricant que la machine est adaptée à l'épandage d'engrais.
Cette norme ne s'applique pas :
   au matériel de distribution d'engrais liquides ; ou
   au matériel de distribution de pesticides en granulés ou liquides ; ou
   distributeurs d'engrais solides en nappe et des distributeurs centrifuges (qui sont traités dans l'EN 13739-1 et dans l'EN 13739-2).
Les aspects liés à la protection de l'opérateur n'ont pas été pris en compte dans cette norme ; ils sont traités dans le prEN 14017.
Dès lors que le terme "machine" est utilisé, il concerne à la fois les localisateurs d'engrais en surface et les localisateurs-enfouisseurs, sauf dans les définitions.

Kmetijski stroji – Vrstni trosilniki mineralnih gnojil – Varovanje okolja – 1. del: Zahteve

General Information

• Status: Published
• Publication Date: 31-Dec-2003
• ICS: 13.020.99 - Other standards related to environmental protection
• ICS: 65.060.25 - Equipment for storage, preparation and distribution of fertilizers
• Technical Committee: IMKG - Machinery for agriculture and forestry
• Current Stage: 6060 - National Implementation/Publication (Adopted Project)
• Start Date: 01-Jan-2004
• Due Date: 01-Jan-2004
• Completion Date: 01-Jan-2004
• Ref Project: EN 13740-1:2003 - Agricultural machinery - Solid fertilizer line-distributors - Environmental protection - Part 1: Requirements

Overview

EN 13740-1:2003 - Agricultural machinery: Solid fertilizer line‑distributors - Environmental protection - Part 1: Requirements (CEN) specifies environmental and performance requirements for the design, construction and user information of mounted, trailed and self‑propelled solid fertilizer line‑distributors. It covers machines used in agriculture and horticulture (including drills when the manufacturer states suitability for fertilizer application) and defines minimum content for the instruction handbook. The standard aims to avoid unintentional spreading and to ensure even, controlled application rates.

Key topics and technical requirements

• Scope & applicability
  • Applies to line‑distributors (spreading or drilling) attached to a base machine; excludes liquid fertilizer equipment, pesticide applicators and full‑width broadcasters (see EN 13739 series).
• Hopper design and filling
  • Hopper openings must minimise blockages (e.g., grids). Hoppers ≥1 000 L must permit filling from 1.5 m wide buckets or 1 000 kg big bags.
  • Basic hopper must have litre scales covering 10–80% capacity with ±10% accuracy.
• Cleaning, emptying and spillage
  • Hopper emptying/cleaning must be possible without unintentional release to the ground; tools supplied and stowage provided if needed. No spillage allowed during transport with feed closed.
• Flow rate control and calibration
  • Machines with hopper ≥600 L require calibration aids (chute/collector) or automatic mass/flow control.
  • Manual flow adjustment must cover ±20% of intended flow and be stepless or in ≤10% increments.
  • Allowed deviation of obtained vs intended flow rate depends on magnitude (e.g., <25 kg/min: ±15%; 25–150 kg/min: ±10%; >150 kg/min: ±7.5%).
• Evenness and performance
  • Transversal distribution deviation limits: max ±10% on level ground, ±15% on 10° slope; machines with >12 outlets require CV ≤8% (level) or ≤12% (10° slope).
  • Speed proportionality: land‑driven machines must keep obtained flow proportional to speed within 10% when speed changes from 4 to 8 km/h.
  • Hopper level effect: maximum deviations specified by flow bands (e.g., >150 kg/min: max 5% deviation).
• Mechanical protections
  • Boom sections (>10 m working width) must fold back on obstacle contact and auto‑return; coulters on drills must have overload protection and adjustable depth.
• Instruction handbook
  • Must accompany the machine, include uses, safe handling, maintenance, suitable fertilizer types, band widths, and calibration guidance (annex A checklist available).

Applications & who uses this standard

• Machine manufacturers & designers - to design compliant line‑distributors and prepare instruction handbooks.
• Test laboratories & certification bodies - use in conjunction with EN 13740‑2:2003 (Test methods) for verification.
• Dealers, fleet managers and large farms - to select equipment that ensures environmental protection and accurate fertilizer application.
• Regulatory authorities & consultants - for procurement specification and environmental compliance.

Related standards

• EN 13740-2:2003 - Test methods (companion document)
• EN 13739-1 / EN 13739-2 - Full‑width/fan broadcasters (related equipment)
• prEN 14017 - Personal safety of agricultural machinery

Keywords: EN 13740-1:2003, solid fertilizer line-distributors, agricultural machinery, environmental protection, flow rate, hopper, calibration, transversal distribution, instruction handbook.

Standards Content (Sample)

2003-01.Slovenski inštitut za standardizacijo. Razmnoževanje celote ali delov tega standarda ni dovoljeno.Kmetijski stroji – Vrstni trosilniki mineralnih gnojil – Varovanje okolja – 1. del: ZahteveLandmaschinen - Reihen-Mineraldüngerstreuer - Teil 1: AnforderungenMatériel agricole - Distributeurs d'engrais solides en lignes - Protection de l'environnement - Partie 1: PrescriptionsAgricultural machinery - Solid fertilizer line-distributors - Environmental protection - Part 1: Requirements65.060.25JQRMLYEquipment for storage, preparation and distribution of fertilizers13.020.99Drugi standardi v zvezi z varstvom okoljaOther standards related to environmental protectionICS:Ta slovenski standard je istoveten z:EN 13740-1:2003SIST EN 13740-1:2004en01-januar-2004SIST EN 13740-1:2004SLOVENSKI
STANDARD
EUROPEAN STANDARDNORME EUROPÉENNEEUROPÄISCHE NORMEN 13740-1April 2003ICS 65.060.25English versionAgricultural machinery - Solid fertilizer line-distributors -Environmental protection - Part 1: RequirementsMatériel agricole - Distributeurs d'engrais solides en lignes -Protection de l'environnement - Partie 1: PrescriptionsLandmaschinen - Reihen-Mineraldüngerstreuer -Umweltschutz - Teil 1: AnforderungenThis European Standard was approved by CEN on 28 February 2003.CEN members are bound to comply with the CEN/CENELEC Internal Regulations which stipulate the conditions for giving this EuropeanStandard the status of a national standard without any alteration. Up-to-date lists and bibliographical references concerning such nationalstandards may be obtained on application to the Management Centre or to any CEN member.This European Standard exists in three official versions (English, French, German). A version in any other language made by translationunder the responsibility of a CEN member into its own language and notified to the Management Centre has the same status as the officialversions.CEN members are the national standards bodies of Austria, Belgium, Czech Republic, Denmark, Finland, France, Germany, Greece,Hungary, Iceland, Ireland, Italy, Luxembourg, Malta, Netherlands, Norway, Portugal, Slovakia, Spain, Sweden, Switzerland and UnitedKingdom.EUROPEAN COMMITTEE FOR STANDARDIZATIONCOMITÉ EUROPÉEN DE NORMALISATIONEUROPÄISCHES KOMITEE FÜR NORMUNGManagement Centre: rue de Stassart, 36
B-1050 Brussels© 2003 CENAll rights of exploitation in any form and by any means reservedworldwide for CEN national Members.Ref. No. EN 13740-1:2003 ESIST EN 13740-1:2004

Checklist for the instruction handbook for solid fertilizer line-distributors.12Bibliography.14SIST EN 13740-1:2004
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