McGill University – Shielding
Event: 2024 IQS
Category: Drivetrain
Subcategory: Shielding
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 10.1) | ASABE, SAE, ANSI, ISO, and OPEI have developed numerous safety and shielding standards for agricultural equipment. (Sec 10.1) | Not Started |
| (Sec 10.1.1) | Minimum shielding requirements must meet or exceed ASAE Standard 318.19, “Safety for Agricultural Field Equipment.” Specific shielding requirements are shown in the remainder of this section: (Sec 10.1.1) | Not Started |
| (Sec 10.2) | The hood may not be used as a shield or as a guard. (Sec 10.2) | Not Started |
| (Sec 10.3) | Engine shields that are stock for the engine must remain intact, including the flywheel rotating screen. (Sec 10.3) | Not Started |
| (Sec 10.4) | All shields must be securely fastened to the vehicle frame or associated chassis members. (Sec 10.4) | Not Started |
| (Sec 10.5) | All moving parts of the vehicle that the operator can come into contact with while stationary, during normal starting and during operation must be enclosed or guarded to prevent entanglement, pinching or other dangers. (Sec 10.5) | Not Started |
| (Sec 10.5.1) | The material type and thickness shall be appropriately robust to prevent inadvertent contact with the hazard. (Sec 10.5.1) | Not Started |
| (Sec 10.5.2) | The shield fastening method shall be appropriately robust to prevent inadvertent contact with the hazard. (Sec 10.5.2) | Not Started |
| (Sec 10.6) | Shielding must cover rotating drivetrain parts, including couplers and u-joints. Bare shafts are excluded; shielding must be: See Figure 5, below. (Sec 10.6) | Not Started |
| (Sec 10.6.1) | Peripheral area: Minimum 1/8-inch (3 mm) thick for low carbon steel, or 0.25-inch (6 mm) thick for aluminum. (Sec 10.6.1) | Not Started |
| (Sec 10.6.2) | Sides: May use expanded metal, provided it meets or exceeds ASABE Standard S318.19. (Sec 10.6.2) | Not Started |
| (Sec 10.6.3) | Couplers beyond final drive reduction are excluded. (Sec 10.6.3) | Not Started |