What is BS 6211 – crawler tractor and crawler loader operator controls about?
Optimum performance of earth-moving machines such as crawlers depends on ergonomics for the operator, among other factors.
BS 6211 is an International Standard that specifies the requirements, movement directions and actuating forces for the operator’s controls on crawler tractors and crawler loaders as they relate to the operator and his position on the machine.
BS 6211 applies to crawler tractors and crawler loaders as defined in ISO 6165 and is intended as a guide when designing operator controls on these machines.
The range of sizes of operators considered in this document is that established in ISO 3411.
Who is BS 6211 - crawler tractor and crawler loader operator controls for?
BS 6211 on ‘crawler tractor and crawler loader operator controls’ is useful for:
- Manufacturers and suppliers of earth-moving machinery
- Product design engineers / innovation teams
- Quality control / testing personnel
- Compliance / audit teams
- Owners of earth-moving machinery
BS 5982 on ‘crawler tractor and crawler loader operator controls’ is also useful for other entities such as:
- Authorities who commission civil engineering projects
- Relevant government / municipal bodies
- Project managers
- Contractors
- Civil / construction engineers
- Machine operators
- Safety and accident prevention bodies
Why should you use BS 6211 - crawler tractor and crawler loader operator controls?
Adaptability is the main advantage of crawler machinery. Crawler tractors and crawler loaders can move around on different surfaces and tilt angles and stay stable on their tracks with no support.
In addition to general requirements, provides you with details on location of controls, movement of controls, and control forces.
The controls addressed in BS 6211 include:
- Steering
- Accelerator
- Decelerator
- Service brake
- Transmission
- Tool movement
- Clutch
BS 6211 helps you to ensure that operators are able to work efficiently and avoid injuries related to improper placement of controls. BS 6211 is a step towards ensuring timely project completion so that you avoid delays that increase costs and inconvenience.
