Key points on tractor testing for Irish contractors
Uncertainty around tractor testing is leading to various interpretations of the rules. We look at a few of the definite requirements for the type of tractor required for testing.
The JCB Fastrac 4000 series will be subject to the mandatory testing requirements for commercial road haulage.
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What tractors will it apply to?
Tractors capable of driving at more than 40km/h that are used for commercial road haulage aged four years or older. Nearly all tractor manufacturers produce a T5 model tractor that is capable of travelling in excess of 40km/h, some examples being the JCB Fastrac, the Case IH PUMA 160 CVX.
What type of road haulage?
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The RSA says testing will be required for tractors mainly used for hauling for hire or reward or on the owner’s “own account”. “Agricultural contractors cutting silage and transport same from the field to a silage pit is not considered to be commercial road haulage,” an RSA spokesman told the Irish Farmers Journal.
Where will tractors be tested?
It is proposed that tractors will be tested at existing CVRT test regime, where 4x4s and other commercial vehicles are currently tested.
What will be the penalty if I don’t have a road-worthiness certificate for my tractor?
Using a tractor for haulage without a valid certificate could result in five penalty points on your licence, a possible fine of up to €3,000 and prison sentence.
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Title: Key points on tractor testing for Irish contractors
Uncertainty around tractor testing is leading to various interpretations of the rules. We look at a few of the definite requirements for the type of tractor required for testing.
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What tractors will it apply to?
Tractors capable of driving at more than 40km/h that are used for commercial road haulage aged four years or older. Nearly all tractor manufacturers produce a T5 model tractor that is capable of travelling in excess of 40km/h, some examples being the JCB Fastrac, the Case IH PUMA 160 CVX.
What type of road haulage?
The RSA says testing will be required for tractors mainly used for hauling for hire or reward or on the owner’s “own account”. “Agricultural contractors cutting silage and transport same from the field to a silage pit is not considered to be commercial road haulage,” an RSA spokesman told the Irish Farmers Journal.
Where will tractors be tested?
It is proposed that tractors will be tested at existing CVRT test regime, where 4x4s and other commercial vehicles are currently tested.
What will be the penalty if I don’t have a road-worthiness certificate for my tractor?
Using a tractor for haulage without a valid certificate could result in five penalty points on your licence, a possible fine of up to €3,000 and prison sentence.
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