This document (EN 474‑1:2022/prA1:2025) 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 has been prepared under a standardization request addressed to CEN by the European Commission. The Standing Committee of the EFTA States subsequently approves these requests for its Member States.

For the relationship with EU Legislation, see informative Annex ZA, which is an integral part of EN 474‑1:2022 and Annex ZB, which is an integral part of this document.

1.0 Modification to Clause 1 Scope

Add the following sentence about what the document does not deal with:

“This document does not deal with autonomous mobile machinery.”

2.0 Modification to Clause 2 Normative references

Add the following footnote to EN ISO 3164:2013, Earth-moving machinery — Laboratory evaluations of protective structures — Specifications for deflection-limiting volume (ISO 3164:2013):

“As impacted by EN ISO 3164:2013/A1:2024.”

Delete the following normative reference and move it to the bibliography:

“EN ISO 6165:2012, Earth-moving machinery — Basic types — Identification and terms and definitions (ISO 6165:2012)”.

3.0 Modification to Clause 3 Terms and definitions

Move “Earth-moving machinery and their families are defined in EN ISO 6165:2012.” to a note.

Replace the wording “by the manufacturer” in the definition of term 3.6 with “the operator’s manual”.

4.0 Modification to Clause 4.3.1.5 Sharp edges

Move the parenthesis “(see also 4.14.3)” to a note to the clause.

5.0 Modification to Clause 4.3.2.1.2 Heating system

Replace “A” with “The” in the beginning of the paragraph.

6.0 Modification to Clause 4.3.2.1.4 Defrosting system

Add the word “shall” before “apply” at the very end of the third and last paragraph.

7.0 Modification to Clause 4.3.2.2 Pipes and hoses

Move the last sentence of the first paragraph “See also 4.18.” to a note to the first paragraph.

Replace the wording “are sufficient” in the second paragraph with “shall be considered”.

8.0 Modification to Clause 4.3.2.3 Alternative opening (emergency exit)

Delete the third and fourth sentence in the first paragraph.

Add the following text as a new second paragraph:

“Window panels or doors, including latched ones, to be opened or removed from the inside of the cab and without the use of keys or tools shall be considered as alternative opening.”

9.0 Modification to Clause 4.3.3 Roll-over protective structures (ROPS)

Modify the second paragraph to read:

“EN ISO 3164:2013 shall apply for deflection limiting volume (DLV).”

10.0 Modification to Clause 4.5.1 General bullet c)

Add the following text in the beginning of the parentheses:

“(in accordance with …)”.

Move the parenthesis “(see 6.3)” to a note to bullet c).

11.0 Modification to Clause 4.5.2 Starting/stopping system

Delete “at least” in the first paragraph/sentence.

12.0 Modification to Clause 4.5.4 Pedals

Modify the paragraph to read:

“Pedals shall be designed in accordance with ISO 10968:2020.”

13.0 Modification to Clause 4.5.7 Control panels

Delete the wording “the requirements as specified in” from the paragraph.

14.0 Modification to Clause 4.8.1 Operator’s field of view

Delete the word “sufficient” from the first paragraph.

15.0 Modification to Clause 4.10, Tyres and rims

Delete the abbreviation “, e.g.” from the second sentence.

Move the reference “see ISO 4250‑3:2011” to a note to the paragraph and add the text “for further guidance”:

“NOTE see ISO 4250‑3:2011 for further guidance.”

16.0 Modification to Clause 4.11 Stability

Delete the wording “…by the manufacturer…” at the end of the first paragraph.

17.0 Modification to Clause 4.12.1 Lifting device

Replace the current wording in the clause to read:

“If installed, lifting devices shall meet the requirements of Annex C.”

18.0 Modification to Clause 4.12.3 Overload warning device

Modify the last paragraph to read:

“This device may have a means to be deactivated while the machine is performing operations other than lifting operation. If such means is provided the activation shall be indicated and the location of the activation/deactivation control shall be within the operator's zone of comfort according to EN ISO 6682:2008.”

19.0 Modification to Clause 4.12.4 Load capacity indicator

Modify the last paragraph to read:

20.0 Modification to Clause 4.12.5 Rated capacity limiting device

Modify the last paragraph to read:

21.0 Modification to Clause 4.12.6 Rated lift capacity information

Delete “as intended by the manufacturer” from the first paragraph.

Delete “by the operator” from the second paragraph.

Move the second sentence in the second paragraph to a new third paragraph.

Make the original third paragraph into a note and change the word “may” into “can”.

22.0 Modification to Clause 4.12.7.1 General

Replace the first paragraph with:

“Static and dynamic tests shall be carried out in accordance with 4.12.7.2 and 4.12.7.3.”

Add a note at the end of the clause to read:

“NOTE As a general rule, static and dynamic tests are to be carried out on each machine after it has been assembled and before it is first put into service. For machinery produced in series, where the production techniques employed and the application of a duly documented quality control system make it possible to guarantee that every machine produced will have identical characteristics when fully assembled, static or dynamic tests on adequate samples of the machinery can be considered as fulfilling this requirement.”

23.0 Modification to Clause 4.12.7.2 Static tests

Move and make the first paragraph into a note at the end of the clause.

Modify the 2nd paragraph to read:

“Machines shall be tested on firm level ground at 100 % of Q1 and Q2 in the respective positions as defined in 4.12.7.1. above ground level.”

24.0 Modification to Clause 4.12.7.3 Dynamic tests

Move and make the first paragraph into a note at the end of the clause.

Modify the 2nd paragraph to read:

“Machines shall be tested at 100 % of Q2 in a range of lifting and reaching movements above ground level at an operating speed appropriate to intended use.”

25.0 Modification to Clause 4.13.1 Noise reduction

Modify the bullet list at the end of the clause into a note that reads:

“NOTE 3 Examples of noise reduction measures include but are not limited to:

— selection of low noise components;

— use of exhaust silencers for engine;

— use of sound insulating covers and enclosures around noisy components;

— use of a sound insulating enclosed cab;

— placement of noisy components away from the normal operator’s position.”

Delete the last sentence of the clause.

26.0 Modification to Clause 4.13.2.1 Sound power level

Make the last sentence into a note.

27.0 Modification to Clause 4.13.2.2 Emission sound pressure level at the …

Make the last sentence into a note.

28.0 Modification to Clause 4.14.1 Hot parts

Delete the word “may” in the beginning of the paragraph.

29.0 Modification to Clause 4.14.2.1 General

Modify the third paragraph from the bottom to read:

“Fixed guards should be incapable of remaining in place without their fixings.”

Replace the word “shall” into “should” in the second paragraph from the bottom.

Delete the wording “, as far as possible,” in the second paragraph from the bottom.

Make the last paragraph into a note.

30.0 Modification to Clause 4.14.2.2 Moving parts involved in the process

Modify the paragraph to read:

“Where access to moving parts directly involved in the earth-moving process is foreseeable during the working process (e.g. wheel of a trencher or other interchangeable equipment), the relevant safety requirements of parts 2 to 13 shall apply.”

31.0 Modification to Clause 4.14.3 Sharp edges and acute angels

Make the last sentence into a note.

32.0 Modification to Clause 4.15.2 Recovery

Replace the last sentence of the first paragraph with:

“This requirement shall not apply to crawler machines.”

Replace the wording “is not applicable” in the last paragraph with “shall not apply”.

33.0 Modification to Clause 4.15.6 Transportation

Replace the word “moveable” with “movable”.

Replace the wording “securely locked” with “retained”.

34.0 Modification to Clause 4.17.6 Over-current protection device

Replace the wording “as close as practical” in the first sentence of the second paragraph to “near or adjacent”.

Modify the last sentence of the second paragraph to read:

“If a harness is split (separated into multiple wires), then the protection device shall also be placed immediately after the point of the split, unless the amperage rating of a protection device positioned prior to the split is of a value that will protect against an overcurrent situation occurring in the wire sizes after the split.”

35.0 Modification to Clause 4.18.1. General

Modify the parentheses in the second sentence in the second paragraph to read:

“(this requirement shall not apply to pipes and hoses located inside frames).”

Make the last sentence in the third paragraph into a note. Number the two notes of the clause accordingly.

Replace the wording “, are sufficient” in the fourth paragraph with “shall be considered as”.

36.0 Modification to Clause 4.18.2 Hydraulic hoses

Make the second sentence into a new paragraph and modify it to read:

“Fittings which require dedicated tooling (such as a press) shall not be considered as reusable fittings.”

37.0 Modification to Clause 4.19.2 Filler openings

Replace “see” in the first bullet with “in compliance with”.

Modify the second bullet to read:

“have provisions for lockable filler caps. Filler caps located inside lockable compartments (e.g. engine compartment), or caps which cannot be opened with standard tools, do not need a lockable provision”;

Replace the wording “are not applicable” in last paragraph to “shall not apply”.

38.0 Modification to Clause 4.20.2 Fire extinguisher

Replace the word “defined” with “dedicated”.

39.0 Modification to Clause 4.22.1 General

Modify the first paragraph to read:

“Machines shall be designed and built so that the routine lubrication and maintenance operations can be carried out safely.”

40.0 Modification to Clause 4.22.1 Routine maintenance

Modify the second paragraph to read:

“Where tools and accessories are recommended in the operator’s manual a lockable compartment shall be provided on the machine to store them.”

41.0 Modification to Clause 6.2 Machinery safety label

Delete the wording “when appropriate” from the second paragraph.

42.0 Modification to Clause 6.3.1 General

Modify the clause to read:

“An operator's manual shall be provided in accordance with 6.4.5 of EN ISO 12100:2010, which shall in addition contain information in accordance with 6.3.2, 6.3.3 and 6.3.4.”

43.0 Modification to Clause 6.3.2 Information concerning airborne noise…

Delete “(see 4.13.2.2)” in the first and second bullet.

Replace “does” in the last sentence of the first and second bullet to “shall”.

44.0 Modification to Clause 6.3.3 information concerning hand-arm and whole…

Delete “declared by the manufacturer in accordance with this document” from the last sentence of NOTE 1.

Move the wording “in accordance with the directive 2002/44/EC” in NOTE 2 to the end of the sentence.

45.0 Modification to Clause 6.3.4 Instructions and information for use and…

Delete “manufacturer’s” from the sentence in the first bullet.

Add the wording “given in the operator’s manual” to the end of the sentence in the first bullet.

46.0 Modification to Annex B, B.7 ROPS

Replace “applies” with “shall apply” in the first sentence.

47.0 Modification to Annex C, C.1 General

Delete the wording “provided by the manufacturers of earthmoving machines” from the first paragraph.

48.0 Modification to Annex C, C.3.2 Design and strength of lifting device(s)

Make the second sentence of the first paragraph into a NOTE.

49.0 Modification to Annex C, C.4.4 Fitness for purpose

Replace the wording “the manufacturer applies a documented quality control system” with “a documented quality control system is applied”.

50.0 Modification to Annex D, D.3.2 Fuel system

Replace the wording “as close as possible” with “near or adjacent”.

51.0 Modification to Annex D, D.4.1 General

Replace “applies” with “shall apply”.

52.0 Modification to Annex D, D.4.2 Light assembly position

Replace “may” with “can”.

53.0 Modification to Annex D, D.4.3 Rear position lamp

Replace “applies” with “shall apply” in both sentences.

54.0 Modification to Annex D, D.5 Fire protection

Replace “applies” with “shall apply” in the first sentence.

55.0 Addition of informative Annex ZB

Add an informative Annex ZB for Regulation (EU) 2023/1230 to read: “

(informative)

Relationship between this European Standard and the essential requirements of Regulation (EU) 2023/1230 aimed to be covered

This European Standard has been prepared under a Commission’s standardization request C(2025)129 Commission Implementing Decision of 20 January 2025 to the European Committee for Standardization and to the European Committee for Electrotechnical Standardization as regards machinery in support of Regulation (EU) 2023/1230 of the European Parliament and of the Council (M/605) to provide one voluntary means of conforming to essential requirements of Regulation (EU) 2023/1230 of the European Parliament and of the Council of 14 June 2023 on machinery (OJ L 165, 29.6.2023).

Once this standard is cited in the Official Journal of the European Union under that Regulation, compliance with the normative clauses of this standard given in Table ZB.1 confers, within the limits of the scope of this standard, a presumption of conformity with the corresponding essential requirements of that Regulation, and associated EFTA regulations.

Table ZB.1 — Correspondence between this European Standard and Annex III of Regulation (EU) 2023/1230

The relevant Essential Requirements of Regulation (EU) 2023/1230	Clause(s)/sub-clause(s) of this EN	Remarks/Notes
1.1.2 (a)	4, 5, 6
1.1.2 (c)	4, 5, 6
1.1.2 (d)	4, 5, 6
1.1.2 (e)	4, 5, 6
1.1.3 Materials and products	4.3.2.2, 4.3.2.5, 4.18, 4.19, 5
1.1.4 Lighting	4.3.2.6, 4.8.2, 4.17.10, 5, D.4
1.1.5 Design of machinery to facilitate its handling	4.15.1, 4.15.2, 4.15.3, 4.15.4, 4.15.6, 4.17.7, 5
1.1.6 Ergonomics	4.2.1, 4.2.2, 4.3.1.2, 4.3.2.1, 4.3.2.5, 4.4.1.1, 4.4.1.2, 4.4.1.3, 4.5.1, 4.5.4, 4.8.1, 4.19.2, 4.17.7, 4.17.10, 4.20.2, 4.22.2, 5, D.2.1.1, D.3.2
1.1.7 Operating positions	4.3.1.1, 4.3.1.4, 4.3.2, 5
1.1.8 Seating	4.4, 5, D.2.1.2, D.2.1.3
1.1.9 Protection against corruption		Not covered
1.2.1 Safety and reliability of control systems		Not covered
1.2.2 Control devices	4.5, 4.6, 4.12.2, 4.24, 5, B.3, B.4
1.2.3 Starting	4.5.1, 4.5.2, 4.5.3, 5
1.2.4.1 Normal stop	4.5.1, 4.5.2, 5
1.2.6 Failure of the power supply or communication network connection	4.5.6, 4.5.7, 5	This document does not provide requirements for failure of the communication network connection.
1.3.1 Risk of loss of stability	4.10, 4.11, 4.15.3, 4.15.4, 4.15.6, 5, 6.3.4
1.3.2 Risk of break-up during operation	4.3.2.2, 4.3.2.5, 4.12.1, 4.17.3, 4.18.1, 4.19.3, 4.19.4, 5, 6.3.4, C.3.2, C.4.2
1.3.3 Risks due to falling or ejected objects	4.3.1.1, 4.3.2.5, 4.3.4, 4.21, 5, D.2.1
1.3.4 Risks due to surfaces, edges or angles	4.3.1.5, 4.14.3, 5
1.3.6 Risks related to variations in operating conditions	4.3.2.1, 4.4.1.1, 4.5.1, 4.11, 5
1.3.7 Risks related to moving parts	4.3.1.3, 4.14.2, 5
1.3.8 Choice of protection against risks arising from moving parts	4.14.2.1, 5
1.3.8.1 Moving transmission parts	4.14.2.1, 5
1.3.9 Risks of uncontrolled movements	4.5.6, 4.7, 4.11, 4.12.2, 5
1.4.1 General requirements	4.14.2, 4.14.4, 4.22.4, 5
1.4.2.1 Fixed guards	4.14.2, 5
1.4.2.2 Interlocking movable guards	4.14.2.1, 5
1.4.3 Special requirements for protective devices	4.14.2.1, 5
1.5.1 Electricity supply	4.17.1, 4.17.2, 4.17.3, 4.17.4, 4.17.5, 4.17.6, 4.17.7, 4.17.8, 4.17.9, 5
1.5.3 Energy supply other than electricity	4.3.1.4, 4.18, 4.19, 5, D.3.1
1.5.4 Errors of fitting	4.17.5, 4.17.10, 5
1.5.5 Extreme temperatures	4.14.1, 4.18.1, 4.3.2.2, 5
1.5.6 Fire	4.17.2, 4.17.3, 4.17.6, 4.17.7, 4.17.8, 4.19.3, 4.20, 5, D.5
1.5.7 Explosion	4.17.2, 4.17.3, 4.17.6, 4.17.7, 4.17.8, 4.20, 5, D.5
1.5.8 Noise	4.13, 5
1.5.9 Vibrations	4.4.1.4, 5, D.2.1.2
1.5.11 External radiation	4.16, 5
1.5.12 Laser radiation		Not covered
1.5.13 Emissions of hazardous materials and substances	4.3.1.4, 5
1.5.14 Risk of being trapped in a machine	4.3.2.3, 5, B.4
1.5.15 Risk of slipping, tripping or falling	4.2.1, 5, B.6
1.5.16 Lightning		Not covered
1.6.1 Machinery or related product maintenance	4.22, 4.17.10, 5
1.6.2 Access to operating positions and servicing points	4.2.1, 4.14.3, 4.17.7, 4.17.10, 4.19.2, 4.22, 5, B.2
1.6.3 Isolation of energy sources	4.17.8, 4.14.2.3, 4.5.5, 4.22.5, 5, B.2
1.6.4 Operator intervention	4.2.1, 4.22.1, 4.22.2, 4.22.3, 4.22.5, 5
1.7.1 Information and warnings on the machinery or related product	4.9, 4.12.6, 5
1.7.1.1 Information and information devices	4.5.8, 4.9, 5
1.7.1.2 Warning devices	4.9, 5
1.7.2 Warning of residual risks	6.2
1.7.3 Marking of machinery or related product	4.15.4, 5, 6.4
1.7.4 Instructions for use	4.12.1, 6.3, B.8, C.4.3, C.5
1.7.4.1 General principles for the drafting of instructions for use	6.3.4
1.7.4.2 Contents of the instructions	6.3.2, 6.3.3, 6.3.4
1.7.5 Sales literature		Not covered
2.2.1 General	4.5.10, 4.7.3, 4.24, 5
2.2.1.1 Instructions for use	6.3.3
3.2.1 Driving position	4.3.1.3, 4.3.2.1.4, 4.3.2.5, 4.3.1.1, 4.8.1, 5, 6.3.5, B.5
3.2.2 Seating		Not covered
3.2.3 Positions for other persons	4.4.2, 5
3.3 Control systems	4.5.7, 5
3.3.1 Control devices	4.5, 4.6, 5, B.3, B.4
3.3.2 Starting/moving	4.5.1, 4.5.9, 4.5.2, 4.15.6, 5
3.3.3 Travelling function	4.5.7, 4.7, 5
3.3.4 Movement of pedestrian-controlled machinery	4.5.10, 4.24, 5
3.3.5 Control circuit failure	4.6.2, 5
3.4.1 Uncontrolled movements	4.11, 5
3.4.2 Moving transmission parts	4.14.2.1, 4.14.2.2, 4.22.4, 5
3.4.3 Roll-over and tip-over	4.3.3, 4.4.2.2, 5, B.7
3.4.4 Falling objects	4.3.4, 4.4.2.2, 5
3.4.5 Means of access	4.2.1, 5
3.4.6 Towing devices	4.15.5, 5
3.4.7 Transmission of power between self-propelled machinery (or tractor) and recipient machinery		Not covered
3.5.1 Batteries	4.17.7, 4.17.8, 5
3.5.2 Fire	4.20.2, 5, D.5
3.5.4. Risk of contact with live overhead power lines		Not covered
3.6.1 Signs, signals and warnings	4.5.7, 4.8.2, 4.9, 5
3.6.2 Marking	6.4
3.6.3.1 Vibrations	6.3.3
3.6.3.1 Vibrations a)		Not covered
3.6.3.1 Vibrations b)		Not covered
3.6.3.1 Vibrations c)	6.3.3
3.6.3.1 Vibrations d)	6.3.3
3.6.3.2 Multiple uses	6.3.4
4.1.2.1 Risks due to lack of stability	4.11, 4.12.3, 4.12.4, 4.12.5, 4.12.6, 4.15.3, 4.15.4, 4.15.6, 5, 6.3.4
4.1.2.3 Mechanical strength	4.12.1, 4.12.7, 5, C.3.2, C.4.2, C.4.4
4.1.2.6 Control of movements		Not covered
4.1.2.7 Movements of loads during handling	C.3.1
4.1.3 Fitness for purpose	4.12.7, 5
4.2.1 Control of movements		Not covered
4.2.2 Loading control	4.12.3, 4.12.4, 4.12.5, 5
4.3.3 Lifting machinery or related products	4.12.6, 5
4.4.2 Lifting machinery or related products	4.12.1, 4.12.7, 5, 6.3.4, C.5
5.5 Fire	D.3.1, D.5
5.6 Exhaust emissions		Not covered
6.1.1 Mechanical strength		Not covered
6.2 Control devices	4.5.1, 5, B.3
6.3.1 Risks due to movements of the carrier	4.3.5, B.2, B.4, B.5
6.3.2 Risk of persons falling from the carrier	4.11, 5, B.6
6.3.3 Risk due to objects falling on the carrier	4.3.4, 5
6.5 Markings	B.9

WARNING 1 — Presumption of conformity stays valid only as long as a reference to this European Standard is maintained in the list published in the Official Journal of the European Union. Users of this standard should consult frequently the latest list published in the Official Journal of the European Union.

WARNING 2 — Other Union legislation may be applicable to the product(s) falling within the scope of this standard.”

Table of Contents

1.0 Modification to Clause 1 Scope

2.0 Modification to Clause 2 Normative references

3.0 Modification to Clause 3 Terms and definitions

4.0 Modification to Clause 4.3.1.5 Sharp edges

5.0 Modification to Clause 4.3.2.1.2 Heating system

6.0 Modification to Clause 4.3.2.1.4 Defrosting system

7.0 Modification to Clause 4.3.2.2 Pipes and hoses

8.0 Modification to Clause 4.3.2.3 Alternative opening (emergency exit)

9.0 Modification to Clause 4.3.3 Roll-over protective structures (ROPS)

10.0 Modification to Clause 4.5.1 General bullet c)

11.0 Modification to Clause 4.5.2 Starting/stopping system

12.0 Modification to Clause 4.5.4 Pedals

13.0 Modification to Clause 4.5.7 Control panels

14.0 Modification to Clause 4.8.1 Operator’s field of view

15.0 Modification to Clause 4.10, Tyres and rims

16.0 Modification to Clause 4.11 Stability

17.0 Modification to Clause 4.12.1 Lifting device

18.0 Modification to Clause 4.12.3 Overload warning device

19.0 Modification to Clause 4.12.4 Load capacity indicator

20.0 Modification to Clause 4.12.5 Rated capacity limiting device

21.0 Modification to Clause 4.12.6 Rated lift capacity information

22.0 Modification to Clause 4.12.7.1 General

23.0 Modification to Clause 4.12.7.2 Static tests

24.0 Modification to Clause 4.12.7.3 Dynamic tests

25.0 Modification to Clause 4.13.1 Noise reduction

26.0 Modification to Clause 4.13.2.1 Sound power level

27.0 Modification to Clause 4.13.2.2 Emission sound pressure level at the …

28.0 Modification to Clause 4.14.1 Hot parts

29.0 Modification to Clause 4.14.2.1 General

30.0 Modification to Clause 4.14.2.2 Moving parts involved in the process

31.0 Modification to Clause 4.14.3 Sharp edges and acute angels

32.0 Modification to Clause 4.15.2 Recovery

33.0 Modification to Clause 4.15.6 Transportation

34.0 Modification to Clause 4.17.6 Over-current protection device

35.0 Modification to Clause 4.18.1. General

36.0 Modification to Clause 4.18.2 Hydraulic hoses

37.0 Modification to Clause 4.19.2 Filler openings

38.0 Modification to Clause 4.20.2 Fire extinguisher

39.0 Modification to Clause 4.22.1 General

40.0 Modification to Clause 4.22.1 Routine maintenance

41.0 Modification to Clause 6.2 Machinery safety label

42.0 Modification to Clause 6.3.1 General

43.0 Modification to Clause 6.3.2 Information concerning airborne noise…

44.0 Modification to Clause 6.3.3 information concerning hand-arm and whole…

45.0 Modification to Clause 6.3.4 Instructions and information for use and…

46.0 Modification to Annex B, B.7 ROPS

47.0 Modification to Annex C, C.1 General

48.0 Modification to Annex C, C.3.2 Design and strength of lifting device(s)

49.0 Modification to Annex C, C.4.4 Fitness for purpose

50.0 Modification to Annex D, D.3.2 Fuel system

51.0 Modification to Annex D, D.4.1 General

52.0 Modification to Annex D, D.4.2 Light assembly position

53.0 Modification to Annex D, D.4.3 Rear position lamp

54.0 Modification to Annex D, D.5 Fire protection

55.0 Addition of informative Annex ZB