ISO 10262-1998 cor1-2009 PDF

Full title and description

ISO 10262:1998/Cor 1:2009 — Earth-moving machinery — Hydraulic excavators — Laboratory tests and performance requirements for operator protective guards (Technical Corrigendum 1 to ISO 10262:1998). This corrigendum corrects technical editorial items in the 1998 International Standard that defines repeatable laboratory test procedures and minimum performance requirements for operator protective guards (top and front guards) fitted to hydraulic excavators.

Abstract

ISO 10262 establishes laboratory test methods and acceptance criteria used to evaluate the resistance of operator protective guards (top guards and front guards) to impact and loading so as to provide reasonable protection of the operator station from falling or projecting objects. The standard specifies two protection levels (Level I and Level II), typical test energies and test objects, deflection‑limiting volume (DLV) concepts, and mounting/measurement requirements; Corrigendum 1 (2009) issues technical corrections to the original 1998 text.

General information

• Status: Published (International Standard with Technical Corrigendum 1 published).
• Publication date: Original standard published 17 June 1998; Corrigendum 1 published 13 July 2009.
• Publisher: International Organization for Standardization (ISO).
• ICS / categories: 53.100 — Earth-moving machinery.
• Edition / version: Edition 1 (1998) with Technical Corrigendum 1 (2009).
• Number of pages: Main standard: 12 pages; Corrigendum 1: 1 page.

Scope

Applies to hydraulic excavators (as defined in ISO 7135) equipped with operator‑station guards. The standard sets out laboratory test procedures and minimum performance requirements to assess top guards (protection against falling objects) and front guards (protection against forward‑approaching objects) using defined impact energies, test objects and acceptable deflection/penetration limits (DLV). It is intended to provide repeatable test methods for manufacturers, test laboratories and conformity assessment bodies.

Key topics and requirements

• Types of guards covered: top guards (FOPS-type tests) and front guards (front impact/push tests).
• Two protection levels (Level I and Level II) with specified test energies and corresponding test-object masses/heights.
• Typical energy examples (illustrative in the standard): top-guard Level I ≈ 1 365 J, Level II ≈ 11 600 J; front-guard Level I ≈ 700 J, Level II ≈ 5 800 J.
• Use of a deflection-limiting volume (DLV) to define allowable guard deformation relative to the operator seating index point (SIP).
• Test apparatus and procedures: drop tests for top guards, static/dynamic push or equivalent tests for front guards, prescribed measurement accuracy and mounting arrangements.
• Acceptance criteria and detection of penetration (indicator materials or instrumentation) and requirements for representative mounting to machine structures.

For detailed test geometries, mass/height combinations and exact pass/fail criteria consult the full standard text.

Typical use and users

Used by excavator manufacturers, component/guard designers, test laboratories, certification and conformity assessment bodies, safety engineers and fleet owners specifying protective equipment. It supports product development, type‑approval testing, comparative evaluation of guard designs and purchase specifications for machines operating where falling or projecting debris is a hazard.

Related standards

Standards commonly referenced with ISO 10262 include ISO 7135 (terminology and commercial specifications for hydraulic excavators) for machine definitions and dimensions, and other earth‑moving machinery safety and protective-structure standards (ROPS/FOPS/guard design standards) developed under ISO/TC 127.

Keywords

hydraulic excavators; operator protective guards; FOPS; front guard; top guard; laboratory tests; drop test; deflection‑limiting volume; DLV; Level I; Level II; ISO 10262; corrigendum.

FAQ

Q: What is this standard?

A: ISO 10262:1998 is an International Standard that specifies laboratory test methods and performance requirements for operator protective guards fitted to hydraulic excavators. Corrigendum 1 (2009) issues technical corrections to the 1998 text.

Q: What does it cover?

A: It covers test procedures, typical test objects and energies, deflection limits (DLV), and acceptance criteria for top and front operator guards to evaluate resistance to falling or projecting objects. The standard gives repeatable laboratory methods rather than on‑machine field tests.

Q: Who typically uses it?

A: Manufacturers of excavators and guards, independent test laboratories, certification bodies, safety engineers, and purchasers setting machine safety requirements use this standard for design verification and conformity assessment.

Q: Is it current or superseded?

A: The original ISO 10262:1998 edition remains published and was confirmed by systematic review; Corrigendum 1 was published in July 2009 to correct the 1998 edition. The ISO record shows the standard was reviewed and confirmed in 2020 and therefore the 1998 edition (with Corr.1:2009) remained current as of that confirmation. Users should check the latest status with ISO or their national body for any updates after 2020.

Q: Is it part of a series?

A: It is part of the body of ISO standards for earth‑moving machinery and hydraulic excavators (ICS 53.100) developed under ISO/TC 127; related documents address terminology, commercial specifications and other safety aspects (for example ISO 7135 for excavator terminology).

Q: What are the key keywords?

A: Excavator guards, FOPS, front guard, top guard, drop test, DLV, laboratory test, Level I/II protection, ISO 10262.