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SOUND LEVELS
Sound levels given out by : FC 202 - FC 202 R Mower conditioners
Sound levels have been measured in accordance with the measuring methods as defined in :
HM Agricultural Inspectorate
AGRICULTURAL MACHINERY NOISE
Legislation and guidance on methods of testing
(Annex to AIC 1896/117 REV)
February 1988
Health and Safety Executive
The method employed corresponds to the method No. 4 in this document. Unspecified testing
conditions comply with ISO 5131 standard.
Measuring equipment conforms to NF S 31-009 standard. The tractors used have a power of 59 kW
(FC 202) and 76 kW ( FC 202 R) respectively.
A-weighted emission sound pressure level L (A) eq inside tractor cab (with closed windows) :
FC 202 FC 202 R
Tractor only 79.9 dB (A) 73.3 dB (A)
Tractor + machine 81.4 dB (A) 75.6 db (A)