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BS AU 245:1992

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Specification for front towing attachments for commercial road vehicles and buses over 3.5 t
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Language(s)

English

Published date

05-01-1992

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Describes the characteristics required of attachments mounted on the front of commercial road vehicles and buses. The attachment permits the use of ropes, cables or bars allowing the vehicles to be towed, or otherwise manoeuvred. It excludes attachments for emergency operations. Does not apply to special purpose vehicles and standard vehicles used for special applications.

This International Standard specifies the characteristics required of attachments mounted on the front of commercial road vehicles and buses (as defined in ISO 3833) of maximum total authorized mass over 3,5 t (ISO-M08). The attachment permits the use of ropes, cables or bars, at the choice of the manufacturer, allowing the vehicle to be towed, or otherwise manoeuvred by other vehicles, or to be used for manoeuvring other vehicles. It excludes attachments for emergency operations, e.g. recovery of road vehicles after an accident.

This International Standard does not apply to special purpose vehicles and standard vehicles used for special applications.

Committee
AUE/15
DevelopmentNote
Also numbered as ISO 8035 Supersedes 83/73616 DC (11/2005)
DocumentType
Standard
Pages
8
PublisherName
British Standards Institution
Status
Current

ISO 1176:1990 Road vehicles — Masses — Vocabulary and codes
BS AU 220:1988 Specification for dimensions of 50 mm drawbar couplings between commercial road vehicles and trailers
BS AU 188:1983 Specification for anchorages for towing ropes, cables or bars for road vehicles
ISO 3833:1977 Road vehicles — Types — Terms and definitions

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