What is BS EN 16796-4 about?
BS EN 16796-4 specifies the method of fuel consumption measurement for rough-terrain variable-reach trucks. BS EN 16796-4 is one of a series of documents applicable to measure the energy efficiency of industrial trucks.
Note: It does not apply to slewing trucks having a movement of more than 5° on either side of the longitudinal axis.
Who is BS EN 16796-4 for?
BS EN 16796-4 on the energy efficiency of Industrial trucks is applicable for:
- Industrial truck manufacturers
- Truck designers
- Energy efficiency regulators
- Machine operators
- End consumers
Why should you use BS EN 16796-4?
The purpose of BS EN 16796-4 is to give guidelines for conducting fuel consumption tests on industrial trucks is for accessing their energy efficiency. By adopting BS EN 16796-4, truck manufacturers and designers can design better systems to improve fuel consumption and efficiency.