Penn State University – Oem shielding
Event: 2025 IQS
Category: Drivetrain
Subcategory: Oem 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 10.11) | Vehicle designs can use original equipment stock shielding for components if the manufacturer designed the shield for the specified component for the intended application. Teams are required to contact manufacturers and discuss proposed application, mounting arrangement, and ASABE rule specifications. (Sec 10.11) | Pass |
| (Sec 10.11.1) | Teams must supply the manufacturer with appropriate design specifications/drawings and documentation to make sure the shield is adequate and receive written authorization to use the shield in the vehicle design. (Sec 10.11.1) | Pass |
| (Sec 10.12) | Shield must be properly mounted/installed and may not be modified (i.e. drilling holes to lighten) in any manner that would weaken the original design (Sec 10.12) | Pass |
| (Sec 10.13) | Teams must submit written manufacturing authorization for OEM shields by the last Friday in March. (Sec 10.13) | Pass |
| (Sec 10.13.1) | This documentation must be submitted to the rules chair. The shield will not be allowed at the competition if it is not submitted. (Sec 10.13.1) | Pass |
| (Sec 10.13.2) | Note: Documentation will not be accepted after the deadline. (Sec 10.13.2) | Pass |
| (Sec 10.13.3) | Manufacturer literature or specifications must also be presented to technical inspection judges to verify shielding meets competition rules. (Sec 10.13.3) | Pass |