SIST EN 12999:2020/kFprA1:2024
(Amendment)Cranes - Loader cranes
Cranes - Loader cranes
This document specifies minimum requirements for design, calculation, examinations and tests of hydraulic powered loader cranes and their mountings on vehicles or static foundations.
This document applies to loader cranes designed to be installed on:
- road vehicles, including trailers, with load carrying capability;
- tractors (road or agricultural), where only a towed trailer has capability to carry goods;
- demountable bodies to be carried by any of the above;
- other types of carriers (e.g. separate loaders, crawlers, rail vehicles, non-seagoing vessels);
- static foundations.
This document also applies to loader cranes equipped with special tools or interchangeable equipment (e.g. grapple, clamshell bucket, pallet clamp, etc.), as specified in the operator’s manual.
This document does not apply to loader cranes used on board sea going vessels or to articulated boom system cranes which are designed as total integral parts of special equipment such as forwarders.
The hazards covered by this document are identified in Clause 4.
This document does not cover hazards related to the lifting of persons.
NOTE The use of cranes for lifting of persons can be subject to specific national regulations.
This document is not applicable to loader cranes manufactured before the publication of this document. For loader cranes designed before the publication of this document, the provisions concerning stress calculations in the version of EN 12999 that was valid at the time of their design, are still applicable.
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General Information
- Status
- Not Published
- Public Enquiry End Date
- 30-May-2023
- Technical Committee
- DTN - Lift and transport appliances
- Current Stage
- 5020 - Formal vote (FV) (Adopted Project)
- Start Date
- 30-Oct-2024
- Due Date
- 18-Dec-2024
- Completion Date
- 30-Dec-2024
- Ref Project
EN 12999:2020/FprA1 - Cranes - Loader cranes
Relations
- Effective Date
- 08-Jan-2025
- Effective Date
- 08-Jun-2022
Overview
EN 12999:2020/FprA1 (CEN) specifies minimum requirements for the design, calculation, examinations and tests of hydraulic powered loader cranes and their mountings on vehicles or static foundations. The standard applies to loader cranes installed on road vehicles (including trailers), tractors, demountable bodies, other carriers (e.g. crawlers, rail vehicles, non-seagoing vessels) and static foundations. It also covers cranes fitted with special or interchangeable tools such as grapples, clamshell buckets and pallet clamps as described in the operator's manual.
This amendment (prA1/A1) updates definitions, safety requirements and verification methods. It clarifies operator cabin types, stabilizer leg hazards, control station requirements and selected verification procedures while maintaining alignment with EU directives and related crane standards.
Note: EN 12999 does not apply to loader cranes used on board seagoing vessels, articulated boom system cranes that are integral to special equipment (e.g. forwarders), or to lifting of persons.
Key Topics
- Scope of application: vehicle-mounted and static foundation loader cranes; includes special tools and demountable bodies.
- Design and structural assessment: strength assessment aligned with EN 13001 series and specific clauses for hydraulic cylinders in load-carrying structures.
- Wind loading and load effects: wind loads required to be calculated according to EN 13001-2:2021.
- Safety devices and controls:
- Rated capacity limiters required for cranes ≥ 1000 kg capacity or ≥ 40 000 Nm net lifting moment.
- Interlocking and safe handling of stabilizers, including measures for powered leg tilting devices.
- Load hooks to comply with EN 13001-3-5 or EN 1677-2.
- Safety-related parts of control systems (SRP/CS) to follow EN ISO 13849 series with specified methods for achieving required performance levels.
- Operator stations: ground control, raised platform/high seat, remote control, crane cabin or vehicle cabin. Requirements for multiple fixed control stations and prevention of simultaneous operation are included.
- Hazard focus areas: loss of stability/overturning, human error, noise, crushing/trapping by stabilizer legs, and inadequate control layout or signage.
Applications
- Manufacturers and designers use EN 12999 to ensure loader crane structures, hydraulics and controls meet minimum safety and testing criteria.
- Fleet operators and OEMs apply the standard when mounting loader cranes on trucks, trailers, tractors or stationary foundations to achieve regulatory compliance and operational reliability.
- Service, inspection and testing bodies use the standard for examinations, functional tests and verification of safety measures.
Related Standards
Relevant referenced standards include (non exhaustive):
- EN 13001 series (General design and load actions)
- EN 13001-3-5 (Hooks) and EN 13001-3-6 (Hydraulic cylinders)
- EN ISO 13849-1 / -2 (Safety-related parts of control systems)
- EN 60204-32 (Electrical equipment of hoisting machines)
Adopting EN 12999:2020/FprA1 helps stakeholders align loader crane design, testing and installation practices with current European safety expectations and harmonized technical requirements.
Frequently Asked Questions
SIST EN 12999:2020/kFprA1:2024 is a draft published by the Slovenian Institute for Standardization (SIST). Its full title is "Cranes - Loader cranes". This standard covers: This document specifies minimum requirements for design, calculation, examinations and tests of hydraulic powered loader cranes and their mountings on vehicles or static foundations. This document applies to loader cranes designed to be installed on: - road vehicles, including trailers, with load carrying capability; - tractors (road or agricultural), where only a towed trailer has capability to carry goods; - demountable bodies to be carried by any of the above; - other types of carriers (e.g. separate loaders, crawlers, rail vehicles, non-seagoing vessels); - static foundations. This document also applies to loader cranes equipped with special tools or interchangeable equipment (e.g. grapple, clamshell bucket, pallet clamp, etc.), as specified in the operator’s manual. This document does not apply to loader cranes used on board sea going vessels or to articulated boom system cranes which are designed as total integral parts of special equipment such as forwarders. The hazards covered by this document are identified in Clause 4. This document does not cover hazards related to the lifting of persons. NOTE The use of cranes for lifting of persons can be subject to specific national regulations. This document is not applicable to loader cranes manufactured before the publication of this document. For loader cranes designed before the publication of this document, the provisions concerning stress calculations in the version of EN 12999 that was valid at the time of their design, are still applicable.
This document specifies minimum requirements for design, calculation, examinations and tests of hydraulic powered loader cranes and their mountings on vehicles or static foundations. This document applies to loader cranes designed to be installed on: - road vehicles, including trailers, with load carrying capability; - tractors (road or agricultural), where only a towed trailer has capability to carry goods; - demountable bodies to be carried by any of the above; - other types of carriers (e.g. separate loaders, crawlers, rail vehicles, non-seagoing vessels); - static foundations. This document also applies to loader cranes equipped with special tools or interchangeable equipment (e.g. grapple, clamshell bucket, pallet clamp, etc.), as specified in the operator’s manual. This document does not apply to loader cranes used on board sea going vessels or to articulated boom system cranes which are designed as total integral parts of special equipment such as forwarders. The hazards covered by this document are identified in Clause 4. This document does not cover hazards related to the lifting of persons. NOTE The use of cranes for lifting of persons can be subject to specific national regulations. This document is not applicable to loader cranes manufactured before the publication of this document. For loader cranes designed before the publication of this document, the provisions concerning stress calculations in the version of EN 12999 that was valid at the time of their design, are still applicable.
SIST EN 12999:2020/kFprA1:2024 is classified under the following ICS (International Classification for Standards) categories: 53.020.20 - Cranes. The ICS classification helps identify the subject area and facilitates finding related standards.
SIST EN 12999:2020/kFprA1:2024 has the following relationships with other standards: It is inter standard links to SIST EN 12999:2020+A1:2025, SIST EN 12999:2020. Understanding these relationships helps ensure you are using the most current and applicable version of the standard.
SIST EN 12999:2020/kFprA1:2024 is associated with the following European legislation: EU Directives/Regulations: 2006/42/EC; Standardization Mandates: M/396. When a standard is cited in the Official Journal of the European Union, products manufactured in conformity with it benefit from a presumption of conformity with the essential requirements of the corresponding EU directive or regulation.
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Standards Content (Sample)
SLOVENSKI STANDARD
SIST EN 12999:2020/oprA1:2023
01-maj-2023
Žerjavi - Nakladalni žerjavi - Dopolnilo A1
Cranes - Loader cranes
Krane - Ladekrane
Appareils de levage à charge suspendue - Grues de chargement
Ta slovenski standard je istoveten z: EN 12999:2020/prA1
ICS:
53.020.20 Dvigala Cranes
SIST EN 12999:2020/oprA1:2023 en
2003-01.Slovenski inštitut za standardizacijo. Razmnoževanje celote ali delov tega standarda ni dovoljeno.
SIST EN 12999:2020/oprA1:2023
SIST EN 12999:2020/oprA1:2023
DRAFT
EUROPEAN STANDARD
EN 12999:2020
NORME EUROPÉENNE
EUROPÄISCHE NORM
prA1
March 2023
ICS 53.020.20
English Version
Cranes - Loader cranes
Appareils de levage à charge suspendue - Grues de Krane - Ladekrane
chargement
This draft amendment is submitted to CEN members for enquiry. It has been drawn up by the Technical Committee CEN/TC 147.
This draft amendment A1, if approved, will modify the European Standard EN 12999:2020. If this draft becomes an amendment,
CEN members are bound to comply with the CEN/CENELEC Internal Regulations which stipulate the conditions for inclusion of
this amendment into the relevant national standard without any alteration.
This draft amendment was established by CEN in three official versions (English, French, German). A version in any other
language made by translation under the responsibility of a CEN member into its own language and notified to the CEN-CENELEC
Management Centre has the same status as the official versions.
CEN members are the national standards bodies of Austria, Belgium, Bulgaria, Croatia, Cyprus, Czech Republic, Denmark, Estonia,
Finland, France, Germany, Greece, Hungary, Iceland, Ireland, Italy, Latvia, Lithuania, Luxembourg, Malta, Netherlands, Norway,
Poland, Portugal, Republic of North Macedonia, Romania, Serbia, Slovakia, Slovenia, Spain, Sweden, Switzerland, Türkiye and
United Kingdom.
Recipients of this draft are invited to submit, with their comments, notification of any relevant patent rights of which they are
aware and to provide supporting documentation.
Warning : This document is not a European Standard. It is distributed for review and comments. It is subject to change without
notice and shall not be referred to as a European Standard.
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EN 12999:2020/prA1:2023 (E)
Contents Page
European foreword . 3
1 Modifications to “European foreword” . 4
2 Modifications to Clause 2, “Normative references” . 4
3 Modifications to Clause 3, “Terms, definitions, illustration of parts and abbreviated terms”
............................................................................................................................................................................... 6
4 Modifications to Clause 4, “List of significant hazards”. 7
5 Modifications to Clause 5, “Safety requirements and/or protective/risk reduction
measures” . 8
6 Modifications to Clause 6, “Verification of the safety requirements and/or protective/risk
reduction measures” . 12
7 Modifications to Clause 7, “Information for use” . 13
8 Modifications to Annex A, “Examples of configurations and mountings”. 14
9 Modifications to Annex C, “Explanatory notes” . 14
10 Modifications to Annex E, “Symbols for working and setting-up functions” . 14
11 Modifications to Annex I, “Cabins fitted on vehicle mounted loader cranes up to a net lifting
moment of 250 kNm” . 17
12 Modifications to Annex L, “Installation of a loader crane on a vehicle” . 18
13 Modifications to Annex M, “Selection of a suitable set of crane standards for a given
application” . 18
14 Modifications to Annex ZA, “Relationship between this European Standard and the
essential requirements of EU Directive 2006/42/EC aimed to be covered” . 19
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European foreword
This document (EN 12999:2020/prA1:2023) has been prepared by Technical Committee CEN/TC 147
“Cranes-Safety”, the secretariat of which is held by DIN.
This document is currently submitted to the CEN Enquiry.
This document has been prepared under a Standardization Request given to CEN by the European
Commission and the European Free Trade Association, and supports essential requirements of
EU Directive(s) / Regulation(s).
For relationship with EU Directive(s) / Regulation(s), see informative Annex ZA, which is an integral part
of EN 12999:2020 and this document.
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1 Modifications to “European foreword”
Replace the text of the whole clause with the following:
“
This document (EN 12999:2020+A1:202X) has been prepared by Technical Committee CEN/TC 147
“Cranes - Safety”, the secretariat of which is held by DIN.
This European Standard shall be given the status of a national standard, either by publication of an
identical text or by endorsement, at the latest by XXXX, and conflicting national standards shall be
withdrawn at the latest by XXXX.
Attention is drawn to the possibility that some of the elements of this document may be the subject of
patent rights. CEN shall not be held responsible for identifying any or all such patent rights.
This document supersedes EN 12999:2020.
The major changes compared to EN 12999:2020 are the following:
― addressing the risk to be crushed by stabilizer legs with powered tilting devices (5.8.1, 5.6.1.3, C.2.5);
― clarification of cabin type (crane or vehicle) throughout the document;
― clarifying that timber handling cranes may only be operated from a high seat or a cabin (5.8.1);
― changing into a recommendation the requirement to make an additional stability test after having
completed a stability test with the test pressure method (6.2.5.3);
― adding requirement of sufficient field of view when operating the crane from the vehicle cabin (5.8.1).
This document has been prepared under a standardization request given to CEN by the European
Commission and the European Free Trade Association, and supports essential requirements of EU
Directive(s).
For relationship with EU Directive(s), see informative Annex ZA, which is an integral part of this
document.
Any feedback and questions on this document should be directed to the users’ national standards body.
A complete listing of these bodies can be found on the CEN website.
According to the CEN-CENELEC Internal Regulations, the national standards organisations of the
following countries are bound to implement this European Standard: Austria, Belgium, Bulgaria, Croatia,
Cyprus, Czech Republic, Denmark, Estonia, Finland, France, Germany, Greece, Hungary, Iceland, Ireland,
Italy, Latvia, Lithuania, Luxembourg, Malta, Netherlands, Norway, Poland, Portugal, Republic of North
Macedonia, Romania, Serbia, Slovakia, Slovenia, Spain, Sweden, Switzerland, Türkiye and the United
Kingdom.
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2 Modifications to Clause 2, “Normative references”
Replace the text of the whole clause with the following:
“
The following documents are referred to in the text in such a way that some or all of their content
constitutes requirements of this document. For dated references, only the edition cited applies. For
undated references, the latest edition of the referenced document (including any amendments) applies.
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NOTE In the event of conflicting statements between referenced documents and this document, the statements
in this document apply.
EN 1677-2:2000+A1:2008, Components for slings - Safety - Part 2: Forged steel lifting hooks with latch,
Grade 8
EN 12077-2:1998+A1:2008, Cranes safety - Requirements for health and safety - Part 2: Limiting and
indicating devices
EN 14492-2:2019, Cranes - Power driven winches and hoists - Part 2: Power driven hoists
EN 12644-1:2001+A1:2008, Cranes - Information for use and testing - Part 1: Instructions
EN 13001-1:2015, Cranes - General design - Part 1: General principles and requirements
EN 13001-2:2021, Crane safety - General design - Part 2: Load actions
EN 13001-3-1:2012+A2:2018, Cranes - General Design - Part 3-1: Limit States and proof competence of
steel structure
EN 13001-3-2:2014, Cranes - General design - Part 3-2: Limit states and proof of competence of wire ropes
in reeving systems
EN 13001-3-5:2016+A1:2021, Cranes - General design - Part 3-5: Limit states and proof of competence of
forged and cast hooks
EN 13001-3-6:2018+A1:2021, Cranes - General design - Part 3-6: Limit states and proof of competence of
machinery - Hydraulic cylinders
EN 13135:2013+A1:2018, Cranes - Safety - Design - Requirements for equipment
EN 13557:2003+A2:2008, Cranes - Controls and control stations
EN 13586:2020, Cranes - Access
EN 14033-2:2017, Railway applications - Track - Railbound construction and maintenance machines - Part
2: Technical requirements for travelling and working
EN IEC 61000-6-2:2019, Electromagnetic compatibility (EMC) - Part 6-2: Generic standards - Immunity
standard for industrial environments (IEC 61000-6-2:2016)
EN IEC 61000-6-4:2019, Electromagnetic compatibility (EMC) - Part 6-4: Generic standards - Emission
standard for industrial environments (IEC 61000-6-4:2018)
EN 60204-32:2008, Safety of machinery - Electrical equipment of machines - Part 32: Requirements for
hoisting machines (IEC 60204-32:2008)
EN 62745:2017, Safety of machinery - Requirements for cableless control systems of machinery
EN ISO 898-1:2013, Mechanical properties of fasteners made of carbon steel and alloy steel - Part 1: Bolts,
screws and studs with specified property classes - Coarse thread and fine pitch thread (ISO 898-1:2013)
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EN ISO 3744:2010, Acoustics - Determination of sound power levels and sound energy levels of noise sources
using sound pressure - Engineering methods for an essentially free field over a reflecting plane
(ISO 3744:2010)
EN ISO 4413:2010, Hydraulic fluid power - General rules and safety requirements for systems and their
components (ISO 4413:2010)
EN ISO 4871:2009, Acoustics - Declaration and verification of noise emission values of machinery and
equipment (ISO 4871:1996)
EN ISO 5353:1998, Earth-moving machinery, and tractors and machinery for agriculture and forestry - Seat
index point (ISO 5353:1995)
EN ISO 6892-1:2019, Metallic materials - Tensile testing - Part 1: Method of test at room temperature
(ISO 6892-1:2019)
EN ISO 11201:2010, Acoustics - Noise emitted by machinery and equipment - Determination of emission
sound pressure levels at a work station and at other specified positions in an essentially free field over a
reflecting plane with negligible environmental corrections (ISO 11201:2010)
EN ISO 11688-1:2009, Acoustics - Recommended practice for the design of low-noise machinery and
equipment - Part 1: Planning (ISO/TR 11688-1:1995)
EN ISO 12100:2010, Safety of machinery - General principles for design - Risk assessment and risk reduction
(ISO 12100:2010)
EN ISO 13849-1:2015, Safety of machinery - Safety-related parts of control systems - Part 1: General
principles for design (ISO 13849-1:2015)
EN ISO 13849-2:2012, Safety of machinery - Safety-related parts of control systems - Part 2: Validation
(ISO 13849-2:2012)
EN ISO 13854:2019, Safety of machinery - Minimum gaps to avoid crushing of parts of the human body
(ISO 13854:2017)
EN ISO 13857:2019, Safety of machinery - Safety distances to prevent hazard zones being reached by upper
and lower limbs (ISO 13857:2019)
EN ISO 20607:2019, Safety of machinery - Instruction handbook - General drafting principles
(ISO 20607:2019)
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3 Modifications to Clause 3, “Terms, definitions, illustration of parts and
abbreviated terms”
Under 3.1.2, add item 3.1.2.18:
“
3.1.2.18
crane cabin
cabin attached to the crane, designed to operate the crane
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Under 3.1.2, add item 3.1.2.19:
“
3.1.2.19
vehicle cabin
cabin being part of the vehicle, mainly designed to operate the vehicle
“.
Under 3.1.2, add item 3.1.2.20:
“
3.1.2.20
leg tilting device
powered device that enables rotating the stabilizer leg to a raised position
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4 Modifications to Clause 4, “List of significant hazards”
In Table 2, replace the rows as follow:
“
2.2 Approach to live parts under high voltage 7.2.3.1 d)
3.2 Damage to health by hot or cold working 5.8.1, 7.2.3.8, Annex I
environment
4 Hazards generated by noise 5.10.4, 6.3, 7.2.3.9
- Hearing loss.
- Tinnitus, physiological disorders, stress.
- Risks (accidents, reduced intelligibility of
messages) due to interference with speech
communication and perception of acoustic signals.
5 Hazards generated by materials and substances
(and their constituent elements) processed or
used by the machinery
6.4 Human error, human behaviour 5.6, 5.7.1, 5.7.2, 7.2.3,
7.2.4, Annex E
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6.5 Inadequate design, location or identification of 5.4.1.3, 5.4.3, 5.7, 5.8,
manual controls Annex E
8.3 Safety signs, signals, symbols 5.4.1.3, 5.6.7, 5.7.2, 7.3.4,
7.3.5, Annex E
10 Loss of stability/overturning of machine 5.4.1, 5.6.1, 5.6.2, 5.6.3,
5.6.4, 5.6.5, 5.6.6, 5.10.3,
6.2.5
11.1.4 Unexpected/unintended movement of loads 5.5.5, 5.5.6, 5.5.7, 5.5.8
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5 Modifications to Clause 5, “Safety requirements and/or protective/risk
reduction measures”
5.2.3.3.1, replace the first sentence with the following:
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Wind loads shall be calculated according to EN 13001-2:2021.
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5.2.4.3, Table 5, replace the text of footnote a) with the following:
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Only centrifugal forces that increase the load effects shall be included.
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st
5.3.1, replace the 1 paragraph with the following:
“
The strength of the steel structure shall be assessed in accordance with EN 13001-1:2015, EN 13001-
2:2021 and EN 13001-3-1:2012+A2:2018. The strength of hydraulic cylinders that are part of the load
carrying structure of the crane shall be assessed in accordance with EN 13001-3-6:2018+A1:2021.
“.
nd
5.4.3.1, replace the 2 paragraph with the following:
“
Means shall be provided to prevent uncontrolled movements of the crane and stabilizers installed on
vehicles when travelling.
“.
st
5.4.5, 1 paragraph, replace the first sentence with the following:
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