Description / Abstract:
1. Scope--This SAE Standard applies to off-road rubber-tired machines
having rated speed capability exceeding 20 km/h.
Only the following machine categories in SAE J1116 are included in the
scope of this document.
a. Earthmoving
b. Other than earthmoving: except rollers and compactors
c. General purpose industrial
d. Forestry
e. Specialized mining machinery
Applicable steering systems include the following means of providing
power for steering:
a. Manual steering
b. Power-assisted steering
c. Full-power steering
This document does not imply that secondary steering is mandatory.
However, if secondary steering is provided, performance and test
requirements are included.
1.1 Purpose--This document specifies steering system performance and
test criteria, including optional secondary steering systems, which
enable uniform evaluation of the steering capability of rubber-tired,
off-road work machines.