ISO 10265-2008 PDF

Full title and description

ISO 10265:2008 — Earth-moving machinery — Crawler machines — Performance requirements and test procedures for braking systems. This International Standard specifies minimum performance criteria and standardized test methods to enable uniform assessment of service, secondary and parking brake systems on self-propelled crawler machines (including rubber‑tracked derivatives) with a maximum design speed of 20 km/h or less.

Abstract

Specifies minimum performance criteria and test methods for service, secondary and parking brake systems of crawler machines to ensure consistent assessment, reporting and labelling of braking performance. It applies to self‑propelled crawler machines as defined in ISO 6165 (including rubber‑tracked derivatives) with maximum design speed ≤ 20 km/h and excludes machines covered by ISO 17063 and wheeled machines equipped with over‑the‑tyre tracks; machines with maximum design speed > 20 km/h are covered by ISO 3450.

General information

• Status: Published (International Standard confirmed; review status recorded through 2025).
• Publication date: 2008-02 (February 2008).
• Publisher: International Organization for Standardization (ISO).
• ICS / categories: 53.100 — Earth‑moving machinery.
• Edition / version: Edition 2 (2008).
• Number of pages: 11.

Scope

Applies to self‑propelled crawler machines (including derivative earth‑moving machines with rubber tracks) defined in ISO 6165, with maximum design speed of 20 km/h or less. The standard sets out performance requirements and test procedures for service, secondary and parking brakes to permit uniform assessment, test reporting and labelling. It does not cover crawler machines subject to ISO 17063 or wheeled machines fitted with over‑the‑tyre tracks; crawler machines with higher design speeds are addressed in ISO 3450.

Key topics and requirements

• Definitions and applicability for crawler‑type earth‑moving machines (scope tied to ISO 6165).
• Minimum performance criteria for service, secondary (emergency) and parking brake systems to ensure safe stopping and holding capability.
• Standardized test procedures and measurement methods for assessing braking performance (stopping performance, deceleration, parking‑brake holding capacity and related test reporting).
• Requirements relating to system redundancy and single‑failure tolerance so that a defined secondary braking performance is maintained after certain failures.
• Provisions to ensure consistent test reporting and machine labelling of braking performance for manufacturers, test houses and regulators.

Typical use and users

Used by manufacturers of crawler earth‑moving machinery for design verification and conformity assessment; by test laboratories and conformity bodies performing braking tests; by equipment safety engineers, procurement/specification teams, and regulators seeking consistent performance demonstration and labelling of braking systems. It supports safety certification, R&D evaluation and compliance activities.

Related standards

Closely related to ISO 6165 (definitions and classification of earth‑moving machinery), ISO 3450 (braking for crawler machines with design speed > 20 km/h) and ISO 17063 (other specific machine categories); prepared under ISO/TC 127/SC 1 (earth‑moving machinery — safety and related requirements).

Keywords

crawler machines, earth‑moving machinery, braking systems, service brake, secondary/emergency brake, parking brake, brake test procedures, stopping performance, machine labelling, safety requirements, ISO 6165, ISO 3450.

FAQ

Q: What is this standard?

A: ISO 10265:2008 is an international standard that specifies performance requirements and test procedures for braking systems on crawler earth‑moving machines (service, secondary and parking brakes).

Q: What does it cover?

A: It covers minimum performance criteria and standardized test methods to assess braking performance on self‑propelled crawler machines (including rubber‑tracked derivatives) with a maximum design speed of 20 km/h or less, and sets requirements for test reporting and labelling. It excludes certain machines covered by ISO 17063 and wheeled machines with over‑the‑tyre tracks; higher‑speed crawler machines are covered by ISO 3450.

Q: Who typically uses it?

A: Manufacturers, test laboratories, conformity assessment bodies, equipment safety engineers, procurement/specification teams and regulators involved with crawler earth‑moving machinery and braking system safety.

Q: Is it current or superseded?

A: ISO 10265:2008 (Edition 2) was published in February 2008 and, following periodic review, was confirmed as the current version (review activity recorded through 2025). It replaced ISO 10265:1998.

Q: Is it part of a series?

A: It is part of the family of ISO standards covering earth‑moving machinery and braking systems; related documents include ISO 6165 (machine classification and definitions), ISO 3450 (braking for higher‑speed crawler machines) and other TC 127 publications addressing safety and performance of construction equipment.

Q: What are the key keywords?

A: Crawler machines, braking, service brake, secondary brake, parking brake, braking test procedures, earth‑moving machinery, safety, performance criteria.