BS EN 17860-7:2024

Carrier cycles. Cargo trailers | Status: Current

1 Scope This document specifies safety requirements and test methods for single and multi-axle cargo trailers and their connecting devices. This document applies to cargo trailers with a maximum gross vehicle weight of 600 kg. This document is not applicable to trailers for the transportation of passengers, usually children, and for types of trailers that use a fifth wheel for connecting to the front cycles (semi-trailer) as listed in Table 1 in this document. Table 1 — Types of cycle trailers Type of trailer Applicability of this document Multi track single axle Applicable Multi track multi axle Applicable Single track with single axle or multi axle Not applicable Fifth wheel trailer (semi-trailer) with single axle or multi axle Not applicable Usage Cargo Applicable People/children/pet Not applicable

NOTE 1 Requirements and test methods for electrical assistance for electrically assisted cargo trailers are covered by FprEN 17860‑5:2024.

NOTE 2 For cargo trailers having a maximum gross weight of up to 60 kg, see EN 15918:2011 + A2 Cycles – Cycle trailers.