BS 5982:1987

What is BS 5982 – ground speed of earth-moving machinery about?  

BS 5982 is an International Standard that specifies a method of determining the speed of earth-moving machinery.

BS 5982 applies to both wheeled and track-laying earth-moving machinery.

The test method specified may be used for many purposes; for each individual purpose the condition of the machine, for example laden or unladen, is to be stated in the test report.

Who is BS 5982 - ground speed of earth-moving machinery for? 

BS 5982 on ‘ground speed of earth-moving machinery’ is useful for: 

• Manufacturers and suppliers of earth-moving machinery
• Product design engineers / innovation teams
• Quality control / testing personnel
• Compliance / audit teams
• Owners of earth-moving machinery

BS 5982 on ‘ground speed of earth-moving machinery’ is also useful for other entities such as: 

• Authorities who commission civil engineering projects
• Relevant government / municipal bodies
• Project managers
• Contractors
• Civil / construction engineers
• Machine operators
• Safety and accident prevention bodies

Why should you use BS 5982 - ground speed of earth-moving machinery?  

A variety of machines come under the umbrella category of earth-moving machinery. These include:

• Excavators
• Backhoe loaders
• Bulldozers
• Crawler loaders

Each of these have different speeds on the ground. Measuring the groundspeed of different earth-moving machinery helps you to estimate the speed of work progress. BS 5982 provides you with details such as apparatus, test conditions, procedure, as well as preparation of the test report for the groundspeed of earth-moving machinery.

BS 5982 helps you to track project progress realistically based on test data. BS 5982 guidelines also help you calculate the duration for which you will need to lease earthmoving machinery. BS 6997 is a step towards providing realistic timelines for your project completion so that you avoid delays that increase costs and inconvenience.