What is BS EN 16944 - Repair and maintenance information (RMI) about?
BS EN 16944 specifies the requirements to be fulfilled by manufacturers of tractors, interchangeable towed equipment, and trailers used in agriculture and forestry to comply with the obligation to provide non-discriminatory access for independent operators to Repair and Maintenance Information (RMI) and to provide information on On-Board Diagnostic (OBD) systems.
BS EN 16944 specifies all organizational and technical requirements and means of verification to comply with the EU Regulation 167/2013 and its Delegated Acts with the objectives to allow fair competition between manufacturers and between operators and to improve the competitiveness and future viability of companies with special regard to Small and Medium-sized Enterprises (SME).
BS EN 16944 applies to agricultural and forestry vehicles approved (respectively to be approved) by the EU Regulation 167/2013.
BS EN 16944 does not apply to small series vehicles, of which the annual worldwide production of a type of vehicle is less than
- 200 vehicles in case of wheeled tractors;
- 80 vehicles in case of track-laying tractors;
- 400 vehicles in case of trailers;
- 200 vehicles in case of interchangeable towed equipment.
Who is BS EN 16944 - Repair and maintenance information (RMI) for?
BS EN 16944 on agricultural machinery and tractors is relevant to:
- Manufacturer of agricultural machinery and tractors
- A purchaser of agricultural machinery and tractors
Why should you use BS EN 16944 - Repair and maintenance information (RMI)?
The right for access to repair and maintenance information is defined in the tractor legislation as the right of any interested party to get the information necessary to perform a reparation and maintain an agricultural vehicle.
BS EN 16944 provides information on requirements related to RMI, tractor equipment, trailed interchangeable equipment or trailer combination, requirements related to obd for third party manufacturers.
As a user of BS EN 16944, you can carry out regular and periodical checks on your vehicle. Easy and clear access to information on vehicle repair and maintenance (RMI) is key to guaranteeing free competition on the vehicle aftermarket. As a manufacturer, you can ensure that independent operators have easy, restriction-free, and standardized access to information on the repair and maintenance of vehicles.
