Penn State University – Seat
Event: 2023 IQS
Category: Overall
Subcategory: Seat
This table shows this tractor’s tech status for each rule in this subcategory. Click a rule number to see the rule-specific detail page.
| Rule # | Description | Status |
|---|---|---|
| (Sec 4.2) | The seat and support must be adequate to maintain the operator’s weight without any major deflection or failure during safe operation of the vehicle. The seat must meet the following requirements: (Sec 4.2) | Not Started |
| (Sec 4.2.1) | Minimum backrest height of 12-inches (305 mm) (Sec 4.2.1) | Not Started |
| (Sec 4.2.2) | Maximum seat base depth of 22 inches (559 mm) (Sec 4.2.2) | Not Started |
| (Sec 4.2.3) | Maximum seat base width of 20 inches (508 mm) (Sec 4.2.3) | Not Started |
| (Sec 4.2.4) | Maximum of 36 inches (915mm) from top of seat pan to ground level (Sec 4.2.4) | Not Started |
| (Sec 4.2.5) | Must not ‘flip-up’ during operation of the vehicle (Sec 4.2.5) | Not Started |
| (Sec 4.2.6) | The back of the seat must not extend beyond the back of the rear tires. (Sec 4.2.6) | Not Started |
| (Sec 4.2.7) | Must not be a plain pan-type seat (Sec 4.2.7) | Not Started |
| (Sec 4.2.8) | Must not be adjusted during operation of the vehicle (Sec 4.2.8) | Not Started |
| (Sec 4.3) | Seats must include functional armrests on both sides. The armrests must meet the following requirements: (Sec 4.3) | Not Started |
| (Sec 4.3.1) | Be rigid in the fore/aft, lateral, and downward directions during operation. (Sec 4.3.1) | Not Started |
| (Sec 4.3.2) | Extend a minimum of 8-inches (203 mm) from the front surface of the seat back (Sec 4.3.2) | Not Started |
| (Sec 4.3.3) | Be positioned a minimum of 6-inches (152 mm) above the top surface of the seat base. (Sec 4.3.3) | Not Started |