GB10395.1-2025
Agricultural machinery—Safety—Part 1: General requirements
农业机械 安全 第1部分： 总则
GB 10395.1-2025 is an upcoming mandatory Chinese national standard for Agricultural machinery—Safety—Part 1: General requirements. It appears in the Electronics compliance cluster with a product safety focus and has an implementation date of Nov 1, 2026.
Applicability depends on product scope, certification route, competent authority notices and transition rules. Requst for the translation or verify source before using this record in a compliance decision.
Compliance overview
Scope and applicability
This standard specifies the mandatory safety requirements and verification methods for the design, manufacturing, and testing of self-propelled, mounted, semi-mounted, and trailed agricultural machinery. It does not apply to agricultural tractors, lawn and garden machinery, or aviation/agricultural aircraft. Manufacturers of agricultural machinery entering the Chinese market must evaluate their products against this general standard, alongside any specific product standards in the GB 10395 series.
Technical requirements
The standard outlines comprehensive safety and protective measures across various machine systems. It mandates strict design criteria for operator working positions, including dimensions for access ladders, platforms, and seats to ensure ergonomic and safe operation. Compliance with these dimensional and structural requirements is essential to prevent falls and crushing hazards. For mechanical and power transmission systems, the standard specifies requirements for guard strength, foldable components, and power take-off (PTO) drive shafts. It also introduces new mandates for electromagnetic compatibility and safety-related parts of control systems, aligning with modern technological integrations. Manufacturers must ensure that control systems meet the specified performance levels for risk reduction. Additionally, the standard addresses environmental and physical hazards by setting limits and measurement methods for noise and vibration. It also includes specific requirements for emergency exits, hot surface insulation, and exhaust gas positioning for self-propelled machinery. Proper documentation of these safety measures in the user manual is a mandatory compliance step.
Testing methods
Compliance verification involves a combination of visual inspection, dimensional measurement, and specific testing procedures. Key tests include the strength test for guards and barriers (detailed in Annex C) to ensure they withstand specified vertical and horizontal loads without permanent deformation. Manufacturers must also conduct noise emission tests using engineering methods (Annex B) to verify sound pressure and power levels. Additionally, stability evaluations and control system performance validations are required as part of the overall assessment.
FAQs
What products are regulated under GB 10395.1-2025?
It applies to the design, manufacturing, and inspection of self-propelled, mounted, semi-mounted, and trailed agricultural machinery. It excludes agricultural tractors, lawn/garden machinery, and aircraft. Manufacturers of agricultural implements must comply with these general safety requirements.
Are there any major updates from the previous GB 10395.1-2009 version?
The 2025 version introduces several significant updates, including new requirements for moving parts protection, automatic mode operations, electromagnetic compatibility, emergency stop functions, and safety-related parts of control systems. It is crucial to update your compliance documentation to reflect these new safety mandates.
How does GB 10395.1-2025 differ from ISO standards?
GB 10395.1-2025 is a C-type standard (specific machinery safety standard). According to Chinese standard hierarchy, the provisions of this C-type standard take precedence over A-type or B-type standards for machines designed and manufactured according to its scope.
The summary above provides a high-level overview of GB 10395.1-2025. To ensure complete compliance for your agricultural machinery entering the Chinese market, a precise and professional translation of the full technical specifications is essential. Purchase our high-quality English translation of GB 10395.1-2025 today to access all detailed parameters, dimension tables, testing procedures, and safety protocols.
Applicability hints
- Type
- Safety
- CCS
- B90
- ICS
- 65.060.01
- Competent department
- Ministry of Industry and Information Technology
- Technical committee
- National Technical Committee on Agricultural Machinery of Standardization Administration of China
Relationships
Replaces:GB 10395.1-2009 (Current)