GB19997-2025
Harvesting machinery—Noise limits
收获机械 噪声限值
GB 19997-2025 is an upcoming mandatory Chinese national standard for Harvesting machinery—Noise limits. 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 is mandatory and applies to self-propelled combine harvesters, corn harvesters, forage harvesters, cotton harvesters, and sugarcane combine harvesters. It specifically regulates dynamic environmental noise and operator ear-level noise limits based on engine power and cab types. Manufacturers must ensure their agricultural machinery complies with these limits before entering the Chinese market. It does not apply to machinery outside these specified categories.
Technical requirements
The standard establishes strict noise emission limits categorized by the machinery's engine power rating (in kW) and the type of operator cab installed. It defines three primary cab configurations: enclosed operation cabs, general operation cabs, and simple or non-cab setups. Compliance with the specified dB(A) limits for both dynamic environmental noise and operator ear-level noise is legally required. A significant technical update in this version is the introduction of specific noise limits for machinery equipped with single-cylinder engines, alongside updated tiers for multi-cylinder engines. The standard also enforces structural requirements; for instance, high-power machinery must be equipped with enclosed cabs, while low-power machinery is restricted from using them. Engineers must verify the exact power tier and cab configuration to determine the applicable limit.
Testing methods
Noise measurement procedures must be conducted in accordance with the referenced industry standard JB/T 6268, which dictates the methodology for measuring self-propelled harvesting machinery noise. The testing evaluates the A-weighted sound pressure levels during dynamic operation for environmental noise and at the operator's ear position. Accurate testing requires strict adherence to the operational conditions specified in the referenced standard.
FAQs
What products are regulated under GB 19997-2025?
The standard applies to self-propelled combine harvesters, corn harvesters, forage harvesters, cotton harvesters, and sugarcane combine harvesters equipped with various engine types and cab configurations.
Are there any updates from the previous version of GB 19997-2025?
The 2025 revision updates the engine power tier classifications, modifies the noise limits for existing categories, and introduces new noise limits specifically for harvesting machinery equipped with single-cylinder engines.
How does GB 19997-2025 differ from international ISO standards?
GB 19997-2025 is a mandatory national standard specifying strict dB(A) limits for the Chinese market. It references the industry standard JB/T 6268 for its specific measurement procedures, meaning compliance requires meeting both the strict limits and the prescribed Chinese testing methodology.
The summary above provides a high-level overview of GB 19997-2025. To ensure complete compliance for your harvesting 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 19997-2025 today to access all detailed parameter tables, specific dB(A) limits, and testing procedures.
Applicability hints
- Type
- Safety
- CCS
- B91
- ICS
- 65.060.50
- Competent department
- Ministry of Industry and Information Technology
- Technical committee
- National Technical Committee on Agricultural Machinery of Standardization Administration of China
Relationships
Replaces:GB 19997-2005 (Current)