GB18320-2008
Tri-wheel vehicles and low-speed goods vehicles - Safety requirements
三轮汽车和低速货车 安全技术要求
GB 18320-2008 is a current mandatory Chinese national standard for Tri-wheel vehicles and low-speed goods vehicles - Safety requirements. It appears in the Electronics compliance cluster with a product safety focus and has an implementation date of Oct 1, 2009.
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 applies to the safety requirements of tri-wheel vehicles and low-speed goods vehicles. It is designed to ensure the safety of drivers, passengers, and maintenance personnel by preventing accidents related to these specific vehicle types. It is not applicable to standard passenger cars or heavy-duty commercial trucks.
Technical requirements
This standard specifies comprehensive safety requirements across multiple vehicle systems. It mandates strict design and manufacturing criteria for the driver's workstation, including seat dimensions, steering wheel free play, and control layout to prevent mechanical and ergonomic hazards. The standard outlines critical parameters for vehicle stability, specifying limits for rear overhang, axle load distribution, and the maximum rollover stability angle. Manufacturers must ensure vehicles meet strict static and dynamic stability thresholds to prevent tipping hazards. For control systems, the standard details requirements for steering, braking, and transmission. It specifies maximum allowable steering wheel free rotation, braking force limits, and mandates independent service, parking, and emergency braking systems for low-speed goods vehicles. Additionally, it covers lighting and signaling, electrical safety, thermal protection, and exhaust emission requirements. Compliance with referenced standards for noise and emissions is strictly required.
Testing methods
The standard outlines various testing and verification methods, including visual inspections, dimensional measurements, and dynamic road tests. Key evaluations involve braking performance tests (both road and bench tests), steering effort measurements, and stability angle testing. It also references specific procedures for measuring noise levels, exhaust emissions, and lighting intensity, often relying on associated standards like GB/T 19120 and GB/T 19133.
FAQs
What products are regulated under GB 18320-2008?
This standard applies specifically to tri-wheel vehicles and low-speed goods vehicles. It replaces the older GB 18320-2001 standard, which previously referred to these categories as "agricultural transport vehicles".
Is GB 18320-2008 a mandatory standard?
Yes, all technical requirements in this standard are mandatory. It covers critical safety aspects including braking performance, steering limits, lighting, and stability requirements.
How does GB 18320-2008 relate to other testing standards?
The standard references several specific Chinese standards for testing, such as GB/T 19120 for braking systems and GB/T 19133 for stability. Engineers should review these referenced standards alongside GB 18320-2008 to ensure full compliance, as they define the exact testing procedures.
The summary above provides a high-level overview of GB 18320-2008. To ensure complete compliance for your products entering the Chinese market, a precise and professional translation of the full technical specifications is essential. Purchase our high-quality English translation of GB 18320-2008 today to access all detailed parameters, tables, and testing procedures.
Applicability hints
- Type
- Safety
- CCS
- T54
- ICS
- 65.060
- Competent department
- Ministry of Industry and Information Technology
- Technical committee
- Ministry of Industry and Information Technology