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OECD Tractor Codes allow participating countries to perform tractor tests according to harmonised procedures, and to obtain OECD official approvals which facilitate international trade.

The codes cover the testing of:

• Tractor performance - All tested tractors must complete compulsory tests of: engine power output and fuel consumption; drawbar power output and fuel consumption; hydraulic power output; hydraulic lift capacity. In addition, the manufacturer can complete optional test procedures including: braking performance, turning area and turning circle; low temperature starting; centre of gravity location; external noise level; axle power; engine (bench) test); waterproofing test; performance in a hot atmosphere.
  
  
• Noise levels at the operator's driving position
  
  
• Operator safety - Roll-over Protective Structures (ROPS) and Falling Object Protective Structures (FOPS)

Download the OECD Tractor Codes in PDF format at the links below.

General texts (all Codes)

Code 1
Repealed - for the record.

Code 2
Repealed and replaced by testing of agricultural and forestry tractor performance.

Code 3
Testing of the strength of protective structures for agricultural and forestry tractors (dynamic test).

Code 4
Testing of the strength of protective structures for agricultural and forestry tractors (static test).

Code 5
Noise measurement at the driver's position(s).

Code 6
Testing of front-mounted protective structures on narrow-track wheeled agricultural and forestry tractors.

Code 7
Testing of the rear-mounted protective structures on narrow-track wheeled agricultural and forestry tractors.

Code 8
Testing of protective structures on tracklaying tractors.

Code 9
Protective structures for telehandlers (testing of falling-object and roll-over protective structures fitted to self-propelled variable reach all-terrain trucks for agricultural use).

Code 10
Testing of Falling object protective structures