Electric Hoe CE Certification : EN 709:1997+A2:2009 Testing

This European Standard specifies the safety requirements and testing for the design and manufacture of pedestrian-controlled tractors equipped with rotary cultivators (with horizontal rotary shafts perpendicular to the direction of machine movement), motor hoes, and motor hoes with drive wheels, as used in agriculture, forestry, landscaping, and gardening (including amenity use).

EU CE Directives for Electric Hoes

Machinery Directive (MD):2006/42/EC

Applicable CE certification Standards for Electric Hoes

1. EN ISO 12100:2010– Safety of Machinery – General principles for design – Risk assessment and risk reduction

2. EN 60204-1:2018– Safety of machinery – Electrical equipment of machines – Part 1: General requirements

3. EN 709:1997+A2:2009– Agricultural and forestry machinery – Pedestrian-controlled tractors with mounted rotary cultivators, motor hoes, and motor hoes with drive wheel(s) – Safety

Scope of EN 709:1997+A2:2009

This European Standard specifies safety requirements and testing methods for the design and construction of:

1. Pedestrian-controlled tractors with mounted rotary cultivators, where the cultivator shaft is horizontal and perpendicular to the direction of machine movement

2. Motor hoes

3. Motor hoes with drive wheel(s)

These machines are used in agriculture, forestry, landscaping, and gardening (including amenity use). The standard outlines methods for eliminating or reducing risks arising from the use of such equipment. It also specifies the type of safety information manufacturers must provide to ensure safe operation.

Electric Hoe ce certification process

1. Submit CE Application

2. Prepare Test Sample and Technical Documentation

3. JJR Laboratory in China Conducts Testing and Rectification

4. Review and Correction of Technical Documentation

5. Notified Body Approval and Issuance of ce certificate

6. Affix ce marking to Equipment and Circulate Freely in the EU Market