This European Standard (prEN 1459-2) specifies the general safety requirements of slewing variable-reach rough-terrain trucks, equipped with a telescopic lifting means (pivoted boom), on which a load handling device (e.g., carriage and fork arms) is typically fitted. Fork arms and other integrated attachments are considered to be parts of the truck. For attachments the appropriate clauses of this standard are applicable and other specific standards may also apply.
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Scope
This European Standard (prEN 1459-2) specifies the general safety requirements of slewing variable-reach rough-terrain trucks, equipped with a telescopic lifting means (pivoted boom), on which a load handling device (e.g., carriage and fork arms) is typically fitted. Fork arms and other integrated attachments are considered to be parts of the truck. For attachments the appropriate clauses of this standard are applicable and other specific standards may also apply.
