BS EN 15583-2:2012

What is BS EN 15583-2- Testing criteria for snow ploughs about?   

BS EN 15583-2 discusses winter maintenance equipment. BS EN 15583-2 is a set of guidelines for testing criteria of snow plough and its requirement as a winter maintenance equipment.  

BS EN 15583-2 is valid for snow ploughs designed to be fitted to winter maintenance vehicles on their front-mounting plates and for side-mounted snow ploughs. 

BS EN 15583-2 consists of the requirements regarding the testing of override security systems of front-mounted or side-mounted snow ploughs for winter service.  

BS EN 15583-2 guidelines assess the demands made on snow ploughs operated in traffic. 

BS EN 15583-2 is valid for: 

• Single-side snow ploughs 
• Variable V-ploughs 

Note: The following points are not standardized by BS EN 15583-2: 

• V-shaped snow ploughs 
• Requirements for registration and approval 
• Requirements made by carrier vehicle manufacturers 
• Requirements on safety 

Who is BS EN 15583-2- Testing criteria for snow ploughs for?  

BS EN 15583-2 on testing criteria for snow ploughs is useful for:  

• Snow plough equipment manufacturers 
• Quality control department 

Why should you use BS EN 15583-2 - Testing criteria for snow ploughs?   

Winters in many areas can be snowy and covered in deep snow. In such situations, road safety authorities use service vehicles to clear the snow on the roads, sidewalks, and footpaths.  

BS EN 15583-2 provides requirements and the test methods that help you to build snow ploughs. This ensures that the snow plough is made as per the standard requirements and function efficiently. BS EN 15583-2 help the pedestrians, and vehicles to travel safely and be safe from any accidents.