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3 Introduction
Driving license
Wheel loaders may be driven on public roads only if the operator has a
driving licence as defined by national traffic regulations.
In Germany, § 5 StVZO (German traffic regulations) requires the following
driving licenses for machine operation:
• Driving licence category L (European Union)
- Self-propelled work machines up to 25 kph
- Agricultural or forestry tractors up to 40 km/h
(with trailer 25 kph)
• Driving licence category C (European Union)
- Motor vehicles with over 3500 kg gross weight rating
(with trailers up to 750 kg)
• Driving licence category C1 (European Union)
- Motor vehicles between 3500 and 7500 kg gross weight rating
(with trailers up to 750 kg)
• Driving licence category CE (European Union)
- Motor vehicles with over 3500 kg gross weight rating
(with trailers over 750 kg)
• Driving licence category T (European Union)
- Self-propelled work machines for agriculture and forestry up to 40 kph
- Tractors and agricultural or forestry machinery up to 60 kph
Get informed on and follow the legal regulations of your country.
Number plate (machine)
§ 3 FZV (German vehicle licensing ordinance) requires self-propelled
work machines with maximum speeds over 20 kph to be fitted with their
own numberplates in accordance with §8 FZV (German vehicle
licensing ordinance).
§ 4b of FZV (German vehicle licensing ordinance) requires owners of
self-propelled work machines with maximum speeds below 20 kph to
affix their first name, surname and place of residence (company and
registered office) in indelible print on the left side of their machines.
Get informed on and follow the legal regulations of your country.
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