ISO 10268-1993 PDF

Full title and description

ISO 10268:1993 — Earth‑moving machinery — Retarders for dumpers and tractor‑scrapers — Performance tests. This International Standard specifies a procedure for conducting performance tests of retarders fitted to dumpers and tractor‑scrapers and is applicable to other earth‑moving machinery equipped with retarders.

Abstract

Specifies a test procedure for verifying the manufacturer's published continuous retarding capability of retarders used on dumpers and tractor‑scrapers; provides the performance test method and reporting intent so manufacturers and test laboratories can confirm continuous retarding performance.

General information

• Status: Published, confirmed (standard under systematic review and confirmed most recently in 2021).
• Publication date: 1 July 1993 (Edition 1).
• Publisher: International Organization for Standardization (ISO).
• ICS / categories: 53.100 — Earth‑moving machinery.
• Edition / version: Edition 1, 1993 (ISO 10268:1993).
• Number of pages: 4 pages (official ISO record).

Scope

Defines a standardized performance test procedure to verify the continuous retarding capability published by the manufacturer for retarders installed on dumpers and tractor‑scrapers; the procedure may also be applied, where appropriate, to other types of earth‑moving machinery fitted with retarders. The scope is deliberately narrow and focuses on performance test method and reporting rather than design or installation requirements.

Key topics and requirements

• Standardized test procedure to demonstrate continuous retarding capability as claimed by the manufacturer.
• Test conditions and performance measurement intended to allow repeatable comparison between machines and manufacturers.
• Applicability to dumpers and tractor‑scrapers and, where relevant, to other earth‑moving machines with retarders.
• Requirements for test reporting so results can be interpreted against the manufacturer's published values.

Typical use and users

Used by manufacturers of earth‑moving machinery (dumpers, tractor‑scrapers), independent test laboratories, equipment purchasers (fleet owners, rental companies), and conformity assessment bodies who need to verify retarder performance claims and ensure repeatable, comparable test results across different machines and suppliers.

Related standards

ISO 10268:1993 sits within the ISO/TC 127 series on earth‑moving machinery and is related to other ISO standards addressing earth‑moving machine performance and test methods (for example, EMC and machine classification standards such as ISO 13766 series and other ISO/TC 127 publications). Users commonly consult neighbouring ISO standards for machine definitions, measurement conventions and complementary test methods.

Keywords

retarder, dumpers, tractor‑scrapers, earth‑moving machinery, performance test, continuous retarding capability, ISO 10268, test procedure, machine performance.

FAQ

Q: What is this standard?

A: ISO 10268:1993 is an International Standard that specifies performance test procedures for retarders fitted to dumpers and tractor‑scrapers, used to verify the manufacturer's published continuous retarding capability.

Q: What does it cover?

A: It covers the method for conducting performance tests of retarders (test conditions, measurements and reporting necessary to confirm continuous retarding capability) and is applicable to the specified machine types and, where appropriate, other earth‑moving machinery with retarders.

Q: Who typically uses it?

A: Manufacturers, test laboratories, purchasers of earth‑moving equipment (fleet operators, rental companies), regulators and conformity assessment organisations use the standard to verify retarder performance claims and to ensure comparable test outcomes.

Q: Is it current or superseded?

A: The 1993 edition (Edition 1) remains the published version. The ISO record shows the standard was reviewed and confirmed during periodic systematic reviews, most recently confirmed in 2021, so the 1993 edition remains current (confirmed).

Q: Is it part of a series?

A: It is a standalone ISO International Standard within the body of ISO/TC 127 (Earth‑moving machinery) documents and is associated by topic with other machine performance and test method standards (for example ISO standards on EMC and other test procedures for earth‑moving machinery).

Q: What are the key keywords?

A: Retarder; continuous retarding capability; performance tests; dumpers; tractor‑scrapers; earth‑moving machinery; ISO 10268:1993.