BS 6911-7:1992

What is BS 6911-7 – units of measurement for earth moving machinery about?

Earthmoving equipment is heavy equipment, typically heavy-duty vehicles designed for construction operations that involve earthworks. BS 6911-7 is an International Standard that discusses the testing of earth-moving machinery.

BS 6911-7 is the seventh part of the multi-series, and specifies basic units, symbols, and tolerances for the measurements of general machine dimensions, performance, and capacities of earth-moving machinery as defined in ISO 6165.

Note: BS 6911-7 does not cover the methods and instrumentation to be used.

Who is BS 6911-7 - units of measurement for earth moving machinery for?

BS 6911-7 on units of measurement for earth moving machinery is useful for:

• Manufacturers and suppliers of earthmoving machinery
• Transporters of earthmoving machinery
• Product design engineers
• Mechanical engineers
• Owners and operators of earthmoving machinery
• Contractors
• Project managers
• Maintenance crews
• Quality control and testing personnel
• The construction industry 

Why should you use BS 6911-7 - units of measurement for earth moving machinery?

Having standard measurement criteria when testing equipment, allows for clear communication across channels.

BS 6911-7 provides guidance on:

• Units
• Accuracy
• Rounding off

BS 6911-7 helps in clear communication in terms of providing standard references for measurements. This facilitates information-sharing, and innovations, among other things.