GB/T 35205.1-2025Rough-terrain trucks - Safety requirements and verification - Part 1: Variable-reach trucks (English PDF)
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Issued by
State Administration for Market Regulation, China National Standardization Administration
Level / Type
National · Recommended
Issue date
March 28, 2025
Implementation date
October 1, 2025
Scope
GB/T 35205.1-2025 (Rough-terrain trucks - Safety requirements and verification - Part 1: Variable-reach trucks) is available as an English-translated PDF.
GB/T 35205.1-2025 — This document specifies the general safety requirements for off-road non-swinging telescopic forklifts (hereinafter referred to as "forklifts").
A type frame equipped with a telescopic lifting device (articulated arm), which is usually equipped with a pick-up device (such as a fork carriage with forks). Integral attachments are considered part of the truck.
Note. These forklifts are also called forklifts or telescopic handlers. Forklifts in this document are designed to transport, lift and place loads and to travel on ungraded terrain.
Equipped with various load-bearing and non-load-bearing attachments or interchangeable equipment (such as forks, bale forks, mowers, sweepers). In addition to the relevant provisions of this document, other documents apply to these accessories.
This document does not apply to the following. a) Industrial telescopic forklifts covered by ISO 3691-2; b) machines designed primarily for earthmoving operations (e.g. loaders), even if their buckets are replaced by forks (see ISO 20474-3); c) Forklifts with articulated frames; d) Designed to be carried primarily by variable length hoisting suspension members (e.g. wire ropes, chains) and to allow the load to swing freely in all directions Machinery (mobile cranes); e) Vehicles equipped with personnel/working platforms, designed to lift personnel to the appropriate working position; f) Vehicles designed primarily for the handling of containers.
The major hazards involved in this document are listed in Appendix A. This document does not involve the hazards that may occur in the following situations. --- During the manufacturing process; --- When carrying suspended loads that can swing freely (see ISO 10896-4); --- When used on roads; --- When used in potentially explosive atmospheres; --- When batteries, liquefied petroleum gas (LPG) or hybrid power is used as the main power source.
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Document preview — GB/T 35205.1-2025
National Standard of the People's Republic of China
- ICS
- 53.060
- Classification
- J 83
- Replacing
- GB/T 35205.1-2017
Issued by: State Administration for Market Regulation, China National Standardization Administration
Contents
- Preface
- Introduction
- 1 Scope
- 2 Normative references
- 3 Terms and Definitions
- 4 Safety requirements and/or protection/risk reduction measures
- 4.1 General
- 4.2 Start/Run and Stop
- 4.3 Electrical and electronic systems
- 4.4 Control device
- 4.5 Power system and its accessories
- 4.6 Stabilizer
- 4.7 Design requirements considering maintenance
- 4.8 Lifting, tilting and telescopic systems
- 4.9 Operator Space
- 4.10 Operator Channel
- 4.11 Protective measures and devices
- 4.12 Stability
- 4.13 Operational Field of View
- 4.14 External lighting fixtures 25
- 4.15 Fire Prevention 25
- 4.16 Rescue, transportation, lifting and towing
- 4.17 Noise
- 4.18 Electromagnetic compatibility
- 5 Verification of requirements and safety measures
- 5.1 General Principles 26
- 5.2 Functional Verification
- 5.3 Structural Verification
- 5.4 Load retention verification
- 5.5 Maximum descent speed with load
- 6 Usage Information 28
- 6.1 Instructions
- 6.2 Graphical symbols and warnings
- 6.3 Sign
- 6.4 Load curve
- Appendix A (Informative) Major Hazard List
- Appendix B (Normative) Attachments and Attachment Racks
- B.1 Accessories
- B.2 Attachment rack (quick lock to prevent falling off)
- B.3 Sign
- B.4 Instructions
- B.5 Fork
- Appendix C (Normative) Liftable operator space
- C.1 General
- C.2 Lifting control device
- C.3 Emergency descent
Foreword
This document is in accordance with the provisions of GB/T 1.1-2020 "Guidelines for standardization work Part 1: Structure and drafting rules for standardization documents" Drafting.
This document is part 1 of GB/T 35205 "Safety requirements and verification for off-road forklifts". GB/T 35205 has been published for the following part.
--- Part 1: Telescopic forklifts;
--- Part 2: Rotating forklifts;
--- Part 5: Connection devices for telescopic forklifts and integrated personnel work platforms;
--- Part 6: Tilted cab;
--- Part 7: Longitudinal load moment systems.
This document replaces GB/T 35205.1-2017 "Safety requirements and verification of off-road forklifts Part 1: Telescopic forklifts" and Compared with GB/T 35205.1-2017, in addition to structural adjustments and editorial changes, the main technical changes are as follows.
--- Changed the scope of application (see Chapter 1, Chapter 1 of the 2017 edition);
--- Changed the definition of the term "accessory" (see 3.17, 3.17 of the 2017 edition);
--- Deleted the term "articulated vehicle" and its definition (see 3.22 of the 2017 edition);
--- Added the terms "rough terrain telescopic forklift", "technically permitted maximum working mass" and their definitions (see 3.24, 3.25);
--- Added general requirements for safety requirements and/or protection/risk reduction measures (see 4.1.1);
--- Changed the requirements for energy storage components (see 4.1.3, 4.1.2 of the 2017 edition);
--- Changed the requirements for start/run and stop (see 4.2, 4.2 and 4.3 of the 2017 edition);
--- Changed electrical and electronic systems (see 4.3, 4.4 of the 2017 edition);
--- Changed the requirements for control devices (see 4.4, 4.5 of the 2017 edition);
--- Changed the requirements for the exhaust system (see 4.5.1, 4.6.1 of the 2017 edition);
--- Changed the requirements for fuel filler ports (see 4.5.3.2, 4.6.3.2 of the 2017 edition);
--- Changed the requirements for pressure vessels (see 4.5.3.4, 4.6.3.4 of the 2017 edition);
--- Changed the requirements for stabilizers (see 4.6, 4.7 of the 2017 edition);
--- Changed the general rules for design requirements considering maintenance (see 4.7.1, 4.8.1 of the 2017 edition);
--- Changed the definition of the maximum static load in calculating the safety factor of chains and wire ropes (see 4.8.1.1, 4.8.1.2, 2017 edition 4.9.1.1, 4.9.1.2);
--- Changed the requirements for hydraulic circuits (see 4.8.2.1, 4.9.2.1 of the 2017 edition);
--- Changed the method of hydraulic oil purification (see 4.8.2.3, 4.9.2.3 of the 2017 edition);
--- Changed the load retention requirements (see 4.8.2.4, 4.9.2.4 of the 2017 edition);
--- Changed the requirements for travel restrictions (see 4.8.4, 4.9.4 of the 2017 edition);
--- Changed the measures taken by the operator space (see 4.9.1, 4.10.1 of the 2017 edition);
--- Changed the protective devices of rigid pipes and hoses (see 4.9.4, 4.10.4 of the 2017 edition);
--- Added requirements for installing air conditioners (see 4.9.5.4);
--- Changed the requirements for seat size and adjustment (see 4.9.6.1, 4.10.6.1 of the 2017 edition);
--- Changed the requirements for suspension seats (see 4.9.6.2, 4.10.6.2 of the 2017 edition);
--- Changed the requirements for longitudinal stability indicators (see 4.9.8.1, 4.10.7.3 of the 2017 edition);
--- Added requirements for lateral slope indicators (see 4.9.8.2);
--- Deleted the channel for articulated vehicles (see 4.11.2 of the 2017 edition);
--- Changed the requirements for enclosing the main entrances and exits of the driver's cab (see 4.10.2.1, 4.11.3.1 of the 2017 edition);
--- Changed the requirements for heat source components (see 4.11.1, 4.12.1 of the 2017 edition);
--- Changed the requirements for parts with mutual movement that the operator can touch in the normal operating position (see 4.11.2, 2017 edition 4.12.2);
--- Changed the requirements for protective devices (see 4.11.3, 4.12.3 of the 2017 edition);
--- Deleted the provisions on safety signs (see 4.12.4 of the 2017 edition);
--- Changed the requirements for engine compartment (see 4.11.4, 4.12.5 of the 2017 edition);
--- Changed the requirements for falling object protection structures (see 4.11.6, 4.12.8 of the 2017 edition);
--- Changed the requirements for liftable and/or tiltable operator spaces (see 4.11.7, 4.12.9 of the 2017 edition);
--- Changed the requirements for audible alarm devices (see 4.11.8, 4.12.10 of the 2017 edition);
--- Changed the stability test method and requirements (see 4.12, 4.13 of the 2017 edition);
--- Changed the requirements for operating field of view (see 4.13, 4.14 of the 2017 edition);
--- Changed the requirements for external lighting devices (see 4.14, 4.15 of the 2017 edition);
--- Changed the requirements for forklift tie-down points and their markings (see 4.16.3, 4.17.3 of the 2017 edition);
--- Changed the requirements for lifting (see 4.16.4, 4.17.4 of the 2017 edition);
--- Changed the noise requirements (see 4.17, 4.18 of the 2017 edition);
--- Added electromagnetic compatibility requirements (see 4.18);
--- Changed the requirements and requirements for functional verification of safety measures (see 5.2, 5.2 of the 2017 edition);
--- Changed the requirements for dynamic load test (see 5.3.3, 5.3.3 of the 2017 edition);
--- Added the requirements for load retention verification (see 5.4);
--- Changed the requirements for the maximum descent speed with load (see 5.5, 5.4 of the 2017 edition);
--- Changed the general rules of the instructions (see 6.1.1, 6.1 of the 2017 edition);
--- Changed the operating and maintenance instructions (see 6.1.2~6.1.7, 6.2 of the 2017 edition);
--- Added requirements for graphic symbols and warning symbols (see 6.2);
--- Changed the content of the manufacturer's nameplate (see 6.3, 6.3 of the 2017 edition);
--- Changed the requirements for attachment frames (see B.2, B.2 of the 2017 edition);
--- Deleted the provisions for tiltable operator space (see Appendix C of the 2017 edition).
This document is equivalent to ISO 10896-1:2020 "Rough-terrain forklifts - Safety requirements and verification - Part 1: Telescopic forklifts".
Introduction
Off-road forklifts, with their unique structure and the variety of accessories they can be equipped with, are capable of doing the work of many different types of vehicles and are widely used in developed countries.
It is widely used, and foreign countries already have a complete technical standard system for off-road forklifts. At present, some domestic manufacturers have also entered this field.
The international high-end market has strict entry requirements. In order to break the technical trade barriers, we have accelerated the international standard transformation of off-road forklifts.
Process, so that the safety requirements and verification methods of our country's off-road forklifts can be aligned with international standards as soon as possible.
GB/T 35205 "Safety requirements and verification of off-road forklifts" aims to establish safety requirements and verification methods for off-road forklifts.
GB/T 35205 intends to publish the following parts.
--- Part 1: Telescopic forklifts. The purpose is to specify the safety requirements and verification of telescopic forklifts.
--- Part 2: Rotary forklifts. The purpose is to specify the safety requirements and verification of rotary forklifts.
--- Part 4: Additional requirements for telescopic forklifts carrying freely swinging loads. The purpose is to specify the requirements for lifting freely swinging loads.
Safety requirements and verification of additional requirements for telescopic forklifts carrying loads.
--- Part 5: Connection devices for telescopic forklifts and integrated personnel working platforms. The purpose is to specify the connection devices for telescopic forklifts and integrated personnel working platforms.
Safety requirements and verification of connections between integrated personnel work platforms.
--- Part 6: Tilted cab. The purpose is to specify the installation of tilted cabs on telescopic forklifts and slewing forklifts security requirements and verification.
--- Part 7: Longitudinal load moment system. The purpose is to specify the design, Security requirements and verification.
Safety requirements and verification of truck-mounted forklifts are given in ISO 20297-1.
Safety requirements and verification of off-road forklifts Part 1: Telescopic forklifts
1 Scope
This document specifies the general safety requirements for off-road non-swinging telescopic forklifts (hereinafter referred to as "forklifts").
A type frame equipped with a telescopic lifting device (articulated arm), which is usually equipped with a pick-up device (such as a fork carriage with forks).
Integral attachments are considered part of the truck.
Note. These forklifts are also called forklifts or telescopic handlers.
Forklifts in this document are designed to transport, lift and place loads and to travel on ungraded terrain.
Equipped with various load-bearing and non-load-bearing attachments or interchangeable equipment (such as forks, bale forks, mowers, sweepers).
In addition to the relevant provisions of this document, other documents apply to these accessories.
This document does not apply to the following.
a) Industrial telescopic forklifts covered by ISO 3691-2;
b) machines designed primarily for earthmoving operations (e.g. loaders), even if their buckets are replaced by forks (see ISO 20474-3);
c) Forklifts with articulated frames;
d) Designed to be carried primarily by variable length hoisting suspension members (e.g. wire ropes, chains) and to allow the load to swing freely in all directions Machinery (mobile cranes);
e) Vehicles equipped with personnel/working platforms, designed to lift personnel to the appropriate working position;
f) Vehicles designed primarily for the handling of containers.
The major hazards involved in this document are listed in Appendix A. This document does not involve the hazards that may occur in the following situations.
--- During the manufacturing process;
--- When carrying suspended loads that can swing freely (see ISO 10896-4);
--- When used on roads;
--- When used in potentially explosive atmospheres;
--- When batteries, liquefied petroleum gas (LPG) or hybrid power is used as the main power source.
2 Normative references
The contents of the following documents constitute essential clauses of this document through normative references in this document.
For referenced documents without a date, only the version corresponding to that date applies to this document; for referenced documents without a date, the latest version (including all amendments) applies to this document.
GB/T 15706-2012 General principles for safety design of machinery - Risk assessment and risk reduction (ISO 12100:2010, IDT) GB/T 17300-2017 Earth-moving machinery access devices (ISO 2867:2011, IDT) GB/T 17922-2014 Laboratory test and performance requirements for rollover protective structures for earth-moving machinery (ISO 3471:2008, IDT) GB/T 18849-2023 Powered industrial vehicle brake performance and component strength (ISO 6292:2020, IDT) GB/T 25686-2018 Safety requirements for remote control of earth-moving machinery operators (ISO 15817:2012, IDT) ISO 2330 Forklift Forks Technical Requirements and Test Methods Note. GB/T 5182-2008 Technical requirements and test methods for forklift forks (ISO 2330:2002, IDT)
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Referenced standards
Normative references
- GB/T 15706-2012Safety of machinery -- General principles for design -- Risk assessment and risk reduction
- GB/T 17300-2017Earth-moving machinery -- Access systems
- GB/T 17922-2014Earth-moving machinery -- Roll-over protective structures -- Laboratory tests and performance requirements
- GB/T 18849-2023Powered industrial trucks - Brake performance and component strength
- GB/T 25686-2018Earth-moving machinery -- Safety requirements for remote operator control systems
ISO 12100 · ISO 2867 · ISO 3471 · ISO 6292 · ISO 15817 · ISO 2330 · GB/T 5182-2008
Cited by
- GB/T 35205.4-2025Rough-terrain trucks - Safety requirements and verification - Part 4: Additional requirements for variable-reach trucks handling freely suspended loads
- GB/T 38055.1-2025Rough-terrain trucks - Safe use requirements - Part 1: Variable-reach trucks
- GB/T 42157.2-2023Rough-terrain trucks - Non-integrated personnel work platforms - Part 2: User requirements
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GB/T 15706-2012 — Safety of machinery -- General principles for design -- Risk assessment and risk reduction
GB/T 17300-2017 — Earth-moving machinery -- Access systems
GB/T 17922-2014 — Earth-moving machinery -- Roll-over protective structures -- Laboratory tests and performance requirements
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