BS EN 16796-4:2019

What is BS EN 16796-4 about?  

BS EN 16796-4 specifies the method of fuel consumption measurement for rough-terrain variable-reach trucks. BS EN 16796-4 is one of a series of documents applicable to measure the energy efficiency of industrial trucks.

Note: It does not apply to slewing trucks having a movement of more than 5° on either side of the longitudinal axis.

Who is BS EN 16796-4 for? 

BS EN 16796-4 on the energy efficiency of Industrial trucks is applicable for:

• Industrial truck manufacturers 
• Truck designers
• Energy efficiency regulators 
• Machine operators 
• End consumers 

Why should you use BS EN 16796-4?

The purpose of BS EN 16796-4 is to give guidelines for conducting fuel consumption tests on industrial trucks is for accessing their energy efficiency. By adopting BS EN 16796-4, truck manufacturers and designers can design better systems to improve fuel consumption and efficiency.