REGULATION (EU) No 167/2013 OF THE EUROPEAN PARLIAMENT AND OF THE COUNCIL
of 5 February 2013
on the approval and market surveillance of agricultural and forestry vehicles
(Text with EEA relevance)
CHAPTER I
SUBJECT MATTER, SCOPE AND DEFINITIONS
Article 1
Subject matter
Article 2
Scope
Article 3
Definitions
Article 4
Vehicle categories
CHAPTER II
GENERAL OBLIGATIONS
Article 5
Obligations of Member States
Article 6
Obligations of approval authorities
Article 7
Market surveillance measures
Article 8
Obligations of manufacturers
Article 9
Obligations of manufacturers concerning their products that are not in conformity or that present a serious risk
Article 10
Obligations of manufacturer’s representatives concerning market surveillance
Article 11
Obligations of importers
Article 12
Obligations of importers concerning their products that are not in conformity or that present a serious risk
Article 13
Obligations of distributors
Article 14
Obligations of distributors concerning their products that are not in conformity or that present a serious risk
Article 15
Cases in which obligations of manufacturers apply to importers and distributors
Article 16
Identification of economic operators
CHAPTER III
SUBSTANTIVE REQUIREMENTS
Article 17
Requirements for the functional safety of vehicles
Article 18
Requirements for occupational safety
Article 19
Requirements for environmental performance
CHAPTER IV
EU TYPE-APPROVAL PROCEDURES
Article 20
Procedures for EU type-approval
Article 21
Application for type-approval
Article 22
Information folder
Article 23
Specific requirements for information to be provided in the application for type-approval under different procedures
CHAPTER V
CONDUCT OF EU TYPE-APPROVAL PROCEDURES
Article 24
General provisions
Article 25
Specific provisions concerning the EU type-approval certificate
Article 26
Specific provisions concerning systems, components or separate technical units
Article 27
Tests required for EU type-approval
Article 28
Conformity of production arrangements
CHAPTER VI
AMENDMENTS TO EU TYPE-APPROVALS
Article 29
General provisions
Article 30
Revisions and extensions of EU type-approvals
Article 31
Issue and notification of amendments
CHAPTER VII
VALIDITY OF EU TYPE-APPROVAL
Article 32
Termination of validity
CHAPTER VIII
CERTIFICATE OF CONFORMITY AND MARKINGS
Article 33
Certificate of conformity
Article 34
Statutory plate with the appropriate marking of vehicles and type-approval mark of components or separate technical units
CHAPTER IX
EXEMPTIONS FOR NEW TECHNOLOGIES OR NEW CONCEPTS
Article 35
Exemptions for new technologies or new concepts
Article 36
Subsequent adaptation of delegated and implementing acts
CHAPTER X
VEHICLES PRODUCED IN SMALL SERIES
Article 37
National type-approval of small series
CHAPTER XI
MAKING AVAILABLE ON THE MARKET, REGISTRATION OR ENTRY INTO SERVICE
Article 38
Making available on the market, registration or entry into service of vehicles
Article 39
Making available on the market registration or entry into service of end-of-series vehicles
Article 40
Making available on the market or entry into service of components and separate technical units
CHAPTER XII
SAFEGUARD CLAUSES
Article 41
Procedure for dealing with vehicles, systems, components or separate technical units presenting a serious risk at national level
Article 42
Union safeguard procedure
Article 43
Compliant vehicles, systems, components or separate technical units that present a serious risk
Article 44
Vehicles, systems, components or separate technical units not in conformity with the approved type
Article 45
Placing on the market and entry into service of parts or equipment that may pose a serious risk to the correct functioning of essential systems
Article 46
Parts or equipment that may pose a serious risk to the correct functioning of essential systems — related requirements
Article 47
Recall of vehicles, systems, components or separate technical units
Article 48
Notification of decisions and remedies available
CHAPTER XIII
INTERNATIONAL REGULATIONS
Article 49
UNECE regulations required for EU type-approval
Article 50
Recognition of OECD test reports for the purpose of EU type-approval
CHAPTER XIV
PROVISION OF TECHNICAL INFORMATION
Article 51
Information intended for users
Article 52
Information intended for manufacturers of components or separate technical units
CHAPTER XV
ACCESS TO REPAIR AND MAINTENANCE INFORMATION
Article 53
Manufacturers’ obligations
Article 54
Obligations with regard to several type-approval holders
Article 55
Fees for access to vehicle repair and maintenance information
Article 56
Forum on Access to Vehicle Information
CHAPTER XVI
DESIGNATION AND NOTIFICATION OF TECHNICAL SERVICES
Article 57
Requirements relating to technical services
Article 58
Subsidiaries of and subcontracting by technical services
Article 59
Designation of technical services
Article 60
Accredited in-house technical services of the manufacturer
Article 61
Procedures for performance standards and assessment of technical services
Article 62
Assessment of the skills of the technical services
Article 63
Procedures for notification
Article 64
Changes to designations
Article 65
Challenge to the competence of technical services
Article 66
Operational obligations of technical services
Article 67
Information obligations of technical services
CHAPTER XVII
IMPLEMENTING ACTS AND DELEGATED ACTS
Article 68
Implementing acts
Article 69
Committee procedure
Article 70
Amendment of the Annexes
Article 71
Exercise of the delegation
CHAPTER XVIII
FINAL PROVISIONS
Article 72
Penalties
Article 73
Transitional provisions
Article 74
Report
Article 75
Review
Article 76
Repeal
Article 77
Amendment to Directive 2006/42/EC
Article 78
Entry into force and application
ANNEX I
Nr. |
Article |
Subject |
Regulatory act reference |
Motor vehicles |
Vehicle categories |
|||||||||||||||||
T1a |
T1b |
T2a |
T2b |
T3a |
T3b |
T 4.1a |
T4.1b (+) |
T 4.2a |
T 4.2b (+) |
T 4.3a |
T4.3b |
Ca |
Cb (++) |
Ra |
Rb |
Sa |
Sb |
|||||
1 |
17(2)(a) |
Vehicle structure integrity |
RVFSR |
|
X |
X |
X |
X |
X |
X |
X |
X |
X |
X |
X |
X |
I |
I |
X |
X |
X |
X |
2 |
17(2)(b) |
Maximum design speed, speed governor and speed limitation devices |
RVFSR |
|
X |
X |
X |
X |
X |
X |
X |
X |
X |
X |
X |
X |
I |
I |
NA |
NA |
NA |
NA |
3 |
17(2)(b) |
Braking devices and trailer brake coupling |
RVBR |
|
X |
X |
X |
X |
X |
X |
X |
X |
X |
X |
X |
X |
X |
X |
X |
X |
X |
X |
4 |
17(2)(b) |
Steering for fast tractors |
RVFSR (based on ECE 79 REV [new number]) |
Y |
NA |
X |
NA |
X |
NA |
X |
NA |
X |
NA |
X |
NA |
X |
NA |
I |
NA |
NA |
NA |
NA |
5 |
17(2)(b) |
Steering |
RVFSR |
Y |
X |
NA |
X |
NA |
X |
NA |
X |
NA |
X |
NA |
X |
NA |
I |
NA |
NA |
NA |
NA |
NA |
6 |
17(2)(b) |
Speedometer |
|
|
X |
X |
X |
X |
X |
X |
X |
X |
X |
X |
X |
X |
X |
X |
NA |
NA |
NA |
NA |
7 |
17(2)(c) |
Field of vision and windscreen wipers |
RVFSR (based on ECE 71 REV. 1) |
Y |
X |
X |
X |
X |
X |
X |
X |
X |
X |
X |
X |
X |
I |
I |
NA |
NA |
NA |
NA |
8 |
17(2)(c) |
Glazing |
RVFSR (based on ECE 43 Rev2 Am3 Sup11) |
|
X |
X |
X |
X |
X |
X |
X |
X |
X |
X |
X |
X |
I |
I |
NA |
NA |
NA |
NA |
9 |
17(2)(c) |
Rear-view mirrors |
RVFSR |
Y |
X |
X |
X |
X |
NA |
X |
X |
X |
X |
X |
X |
X |
I |
I |
NA |
NA |
NA |
NA |
10 |
17(2)(c) |
Driver information systems |
RVFSR |
Y |
X |
X |
X |
X |
X |
X |
X |
X |
X |
X |
X |
X |
I |
I |
NA |
NA |
NA |
NA |
11 |
17(2)(d) |
Lighting, light signalling devices and their light sources |
RVFSR (based on ECE 3 Rev3 Am1 Sup11; ECE 4 Rev4 Sup14; ECE 5 Supplement 7 to the 02 series of amendments; ECE 6 Rev4 Sup17; ECE 7 Rev4 Sup15; ECE 19 Rev5 Sup1; ECE 23 Rev2 Sup15; ECE 31 Supplement 7 to the 02 series of amendments; ECE 37 Supplement 36 to the 03 series of amendments; ECE 38 Rev2 Sup14; ECE 98 Rev1 Sup11; ECE 99 Supplement 6 to the original version of the Regulation; ECE 112 01 series of amendments; ECE 113 Supplement 9 to the original version of the Regulation;) |
Y |
X |
X |
X |
X |
X |
X |
X |
X |
X |
X |
X |
X |
X |
X |
X |
X |
X |
X |
12 |
17(2)(d) |
Lighting installation |
RVFSR (based on ECE 86 Am [new number]) |
|
X |
X |
X |
X |
X |
X |
X |
X |
X |
X |
X |
X |
I |
I |
X |
X |
X |
X |
13 |
17(2)(e) |
Vehicle occupant protection, including interior fittings, head restraint, seat belts, vehicle doors |
RVFSR |
|
X |
X |
X |
X |
X |
X |
X |
X |
X |
X |
X |
X |
I |
I |
NA |
NA |
NA |
NA |
14 |
17(2)(f) |
Vehicle exterior and accessories |
RVFSR |
|
X |
X |
X |
X |
X |
X |
X |
X |
X |
X |
X |
X |
X |
X |
X |
X |
X |
X |
15 |
17(2)(g) |
Electro-magnetic compatibility |
RVFSR |
Y |
X |
X |
X |
X |
X |
X |
X |
X |
X |
X |
X |
X |
I |
I |
NA |
NA |
NA |
NA |
16 |
17(2)(h) |
Audible warning device |
RVFSR |
Y |
X |
X |
X |
X |
X |
X |
X |
X |
X |
X |
X |
X |
I |
I |
NA |
NA |
NA |
NA |
17 |
17(2)(i) |
Heating systems |
RVFSR |
Y |
X |
X |
X |
X |
X |
NA |
X |
X |
X |
X |
X |
X |
I |
I |
NA |
NA |
NA |
NA |
18 |
17(2)(j) |
Devices to prevent unauthorised use |
RVFSR |
Y (only for T- and C-categories) |
X |
X |
X |
X |
X |
X |
X |
X |
X |
X |
X |
X |
I |
I |
Z |
Z |
X |
X |
19 |
17(2)(k) |
Registration plate |
RVFSR |
|
X |
X |
X |
X |
X |
X |
X |
X |
X |
X |
X |
X |
I |
I |
X |
X |
X |
X |
20 |
17(2)(k) |
Statutory plate and marking |
RVFSR |
|
X |
X |
X |
X |
X |
X |
X |
X |
X |
X |
X |
X |
I |
I |
X |
X |
X |
X |
21 |
17(2)(l) |
Dimensions and trailer mass |
RVFSR |
|
X |
X |
X |
X |
X |
X |
X |
X |
X |
X |
X |
X |
I |
I |
X |
X |
X |
X |
22 |
17(2)(l) |
Maximum laden mass |
RVFSR |
|
X |
X |
X |
X |
X |
X |
X |
X |
X |
X |
X |
X |
X |
X |
X |
X |
X |
X |
23 |
17(2)(l) |
Ballast masses |
RVFSR |
|
X |
X |
X |
X |
NA |
NA |
X |
X |
X |
X |
X |
X |
I |
I |
NA |
NA |
NA |
NA |
24 |
17(2)(m) |
Safety of electrical systems |
RVFSR |
|
X |
X |
X |
X |
X |
X |
X |
X |
X |
X |
X |
X |
X |
X |
X |
X |
X |
X |
25 |
17(2)(a), 17(2)(m), 18(2)(l) |
Fuel tank |
RVFSR |
|
X |
X |
X |
X |
X |
X |
X |
X |
X |
X |
X |
X |
X |
X |
NA |
NA |
NA |
NA |
26 |
17(2)(n) |
Rear protective structures |
RVFSR |
|
NA |
NA |
NA |
NA |
NA |
NA |
NA |
NA |
NA |
NA |
NA |
NA |
NA |
NA |
X |
X |
NA |
NA |
27 |
17(2)(o) |
Lateral protection |
RVFSR |
|
NA |
NA |
NA |
NA |
NA |
NA |
NA |
NA |
NA |
NA |
NA |
NA |
NA |
NA |
NA |
X |
NA |
NA |
28 |
17(2)(p) |
Load platforms |
RVFSR |
|
X |
X |
X |
X |
X |
X |
X |
X |
X |
X |
X |
X |
I |
I |
NA |
NA |
NA |
NA |
29 |
17(2)(q) |
Towing devices |
RVFSR |
|
X |
X |
X |
X |
X |
X |
X |
X |
X |
X |
X |
X |
I |
I |
NA |
NA |
NA |
NA |
30 |
17(2)(r) |
Tyres |
RVFSR (based on ECE 106 Am5 Sup6) |
|
X |
X |
X |
X |
X |
X |
X |
X |
X |
X |
X |
X |
NA |
NA |
X |
X |
X |
X |
31 |
17(2)(s) |
Spray-suppression systems |
RVFSR |
Y |
NA |
X |
NA |
X |
NA |
X |
NA |
X |
NA |
X |
NA |
X |
NA |
NA |
NA |
X |
NA |
NA |
32 |
17(2)(t) |
Reverse gear |
RVFSR |
|
X |
X |
X |
X |
X |
X |
X |
X |
X |
X |
X |
X |
X |
X |
NA |
NA |
NA |
NA |
33 |
17(2)(u) |
Tracks |
RVFSR |
|
NA |
NA |
NA |
NA |
NA |
NA |
NA |
NA |
NA |
NA |
NA |
NA |
X |
X |
NA |
NA |
NA |
NA |
34 |
17(2)(v) |
Mechanical couplings |
RVFSR |
|
X |
X |
X |
X |
X |
|
X |
X |
X |
X |
X |
X |
I |
I |
X |
X |
X |
X |
35 |
18(2)(a) |
ROPS |
RVCR (test report alternative to the one within the application field of OECD Code 3, as amended) |
|
X |
X |
NA |
NA |
NA |
NA |
NA |
NA |
X |
X |
X |
X |
NA |
NA |
NA |
NA |
NA |
NA |
36 |
18(2)(a) |
ROPS (track laid) |
RVCR (test report alternative to the one within the application field of OECD Code 8, as amended) |
|
NA |
NA |
NA |
NA |
NA |
NA |
NA |
NA |
NA |
NA |
NA |
NA |
X |
X |
NA |
NA |
NA |
NA |
37 |
18(2)(a) |
ROPS (static testing) |
RVCR (test report alternative to the one within the application field of OECD Code 4, as amended) |
|
X |
X |
NA |
NA |
NA |
NA |
NA |
NA |
X |
X |
X |
X |
X |
X |
NA |
NA |
NA |
NA |
38 |
18(2)(a) |
ROPS, Front-mounted (narrow-track tractors) |
RVCR (test report alternative to the one within the application field of OECD Code 6, as amended) |
|
NA |
NA |
X |
X |
X |
X |
NA |
NA |
NA |
NA |
X |
X |
NA |
NA |
NA |
NA |
NA |
NA |
39 |
18(2)(a) |
ROPS, Rear-mounted (narrow-track tractors) |
RVCR (test report alternative to the one within the application field of OECD Code 7, as amended) |
|
NA |
NA |
X |
X |
X |
X |
NA |
NA |
NA |
NA |
X |
X |
NA |
NA |
NA |
NA |
NA |
NA |
40 |
18(2)(b) |
FOPS, Falling Objects Protection Structure |
RVCR (test report alternative to the one within the application field of OECD Code 10, as amended) |
|
X |
X |
X |
X |
X |
X |
X |
X |
X |
X |
X |
X |
I |
I |
NA |
NA |
NA |
NA |
41 |
18(2)(c) |
Passenger seats |
RVCR |
|
X |
X |
NA |
NA |
X |
X |
X |
X |
X |
X |
X |
X |
I |
I |
NA |
NA |
NA |
NA |
42 |
18(2)(d) |
Driver’s exposure to noise level |
RVCR |
|
X |
X |
X |
X |
X |
X |
X |
X |
X |
X |
X |
X |
X |
X |
NA |
NA |
NA |
NA |
43 |
18(2)(e) |
Driving seat and position |
RVCR |
|
X |
X |
X |
X |
X |
X |
X |
X |
X |
X |
X |
X |
I |
I |
NA |
NA |
NA |
NA |
44 |
18(2)(f) |
Operating space, access to the driving position |
RVCR |
|
X |
X |
X |
X |
X |
X |
X |
X |
X |
X |
X |
X |
I |
I |
NA |
NA |
NA |
NA |
45 |
18(2)(g) |
Power take-offs |
RVCR |
|
X |
X |
X |
X |
X |
X |
X |
X |
X |
X |
X |
X |
X |
X |
NA |
NA |
NA |
NA |
46 |
18(2)(h) |
Protection of drive components |
RVCR |
|
X |
X |
X |
X |
X |
X |
X |
X |
X |
X |
X |
X |
X |
X |
NA |
NA |
NA |
NA |
47 |
18(2)(i) |
Seat-belt anchorages |
RVCR (test report alternative to the one within the application field of OECD Codes 3, 4, 6, 7, 8, as amended) |
|
X |
X |
X |
X |
X |
X |
X |
X |
X |
X |
X |
X |
I |
I |
NA |
NA |
NA |
NA |
48 |
18(2)(j) |
Safety belts |
RVCR |
|
X |
X |
X |
X |
X |
X |
X |
X |
X |
X |
X |
X |
I |
I |
NA |
NA |
NA |
NA |
49 |
18(2)(k) |
OPS, Protection against penetrating objects |
RVCR |
|
X |
X |
X |
X |
X |
X |
X |
X |
X |
X |
X |
X |
I |
I |
NA |
NA |
NA |
NA |
50 |
18(2)(l) |
Exhaust system |
RVCR |
|
X |
X |
X |
X |
X |
X |
X |
X |
X |
X |
X |
X |
X |
X |
NA |
NA |
NA |
NA |
51 |
18(2)(l), 18(2)(n), 18(2)(q), 18(4) |
Operators manual |
RVCR |
|
X |
X |
X |
X |
X |
X |
X |
X |
X |
X |
X |
X |
X |
X |
X |
X |
X |
X |
52 |
18(2)(o) |
Controls, including in particular emergency and automatic stop devices |
RVCR |
|
X |
X |
X |
X |
X |
X |
X |
X |
X |
X |
X |
X |
I |
I |
NA |
NA |
NA |
NA |
53 |
18(2)(p) |
Protection against mechanical hazards other than the ones mentioned in Article 18(2)(a), (b), (g), (k), including protection against rupture of pipes carrying fluids and uncontrolled movement of the vehicle |
RVCR |
|
X |
X |
X |
X |
X |
X |
X |
X |
X |
X |
X |
X |
I |
I |
Z |
Z |
X |
X |
54 |
18(2)(r), 18(2)(p) |
Guards and protective devices |
RVCR |
|
X |
X |
X |
X |
X |
X |
X |
X |
X |
X |
X |
X |
I |
I |
Z |
Z |
X |
X |
55 |
18(2)(l), 18(2)(s), 18(2)(q), 18(4) |
Information, warnings and markings |
RVCR |
|
X |
X |
X |
X |
X |
X |
X |
X |
X |
X |
X |
X |
I |
I |
Z |
Z |
X |
X |
56 |
18(2)(t) |
Materials and products |
RVCR |
Y |
X |
X |
X |
X |
X |
X |
X |
X |
X |
X |
X |
X |
I |
I |
NA |
NA |
NA |
NA |
57 |
18(2)(u) |
Batteries |
RVCR |
Y |
X |
X |
X |
X |
X |
X |
X |
X |
X |
X |
X |
X |
I |
I |
NA |
NA |
NA |
NA |
58 |
18(4) |
Emergency exit |
RVCR |
|
X |
X |
X |
X |
X |
X |
X |
X |
X |
X |
X |
X |
I |
I |
NA |
NA |
NA |
|
59 |
18(2)(l), 18(4) |
Cab ventilation and filtration system |
RVCR |
|
X |
X |
X |
X |
X |
X |
X |
X |
X |
X |
X |
X |
I |
I |
NA |
NA |
NA |
NA |
60 |
18(4) |
Burning rate of cab material |
RVCR |
|
X |
X |
X |
X |
X |
X |
X |
X |
X |
X |
X |
X |
I |
I |
NA |
NA |
NA |
NA |
61 |
19(2)(a) |
Pollutant emissions |
REPPR (emission stages from 2000/25/EC and 97/68/EC) |
|
X |
X |
X |
X |
X If in the Directive’s scope of application |
X If in the Directive’s scope of application |
X |
X |
X |
X |
X |
X |
X |
X |
NA |
NA |
NA |
NA |
62 |
19(2)(b) |
Sound level (external) |
REPPR (limit values from 2009/63/EC) |
Y |
X |
X |
X |
X |
X |
X |
X |
X |
X |
X |
X |
X |
I |
I |
NA |
NA |
NA |
NA |
(+)= if such a subcategory is created under the category (++)= only for the subcategories corresponding to the b-indexed ones under T-category X= applicable I= same as for T according to the category Y= the relevant acts for motor vehicles are accepted as equivalent, as specified in the delegated act Z= applicable only to interchangeable towed equipment falling in R-category due to technically permissible maximum laden mass to the unladen mass equal to or greater than 3,0 (Article 3, definition 9) NA= not applicable RVFSR= Regulation on Vehicle Functional Safety Requirements (delegated act) RVCR= Regulation on Vehicle Construction Requirements (delegated act) REPPR= Regulation on Environmental and Propulsion Performance Requirements (delegated act) RVBR= Regulation on Vehicle Braking Requirements (delegated act) |
ANNEX II
LIMITS FOR SMALL SERIES
Category |
Units (for each type) |
T |
150 |
C |
50 |
ANNEX III
Directive 2003/37/EC |
This Regulation |
Article 1 |
Articles 1 and 2 |
Article 2 |
Article 3 |
Article 3 |
Articles 20 to 23 |
Article 4 |
Articles 22, 24 and 26 |
Article 5 |
Articles 29 to 31 |
Article 6 |
Articles 33 and 34 |
Article 7 |
Articles 5, 38 and 40 |
Article 8(1) Article 8(2) |
Article 38(2) Articles 35 to 37 and Article 39 |
Article 9 |
Article 37 |
Article 10 |
Article 39 |
Article 11 |
Articles 35 and 36 |
Article 12 |
Articles 49 and 50 |
Article 13 |
Articles 8 and 28 |
Article 14 |
Article 24 |
Article 15 |
Articles 41 to 48 |
Article 16 |
Articles 41 and 44 |
Article 17 |
Article 44 |
Article 18 |
Article 48 |
Article 19 |
Articles 68, 70 and 71 |
Article 20 |
Article 69 |
Article 21 |
Article 5 and Articles 57 to 67 |
Article 22 |
— |
Article 23 |
— |
Article 24 |
— |
Article 25 |
— |
Article 26 |
— |