Preface

This is the first edition of CAN/CSA-M5700, Tractors for agriculture and forestry - Roll-over protective structures (ROPS) - Static test method and acceptance conditions, which is an adoption without modification of the identically titled ISO (International Organization for Standardization) Standard 5700 (fourth edition, 2006-11-15).

Scope

This International Standard specifies a static test method and the acceptance conditions for roll-over protective structures (cab or frame) of wheeled tractors for agriculture and forestry. It is applicable to tractors having at least two axles for wheels mounted with pneumatic tyres, or having tracks instead of wheels, with an unballasted tractor mass of not less than 800 kg and a minimum track width of the rear wheels greater than 1 150 mm.