{"id":3546,"date":"2026-06-02T08:23:53","date_gmt":"2026-06-02T06:23:53","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/www.easygost.com\/?post_type=glossary&#038;p=3546"},"modified":"2026-06-10T15:19:38","modified_gmt":"2026-06-10T13:19:38","slug":"tr-cu-031-2012-agricultural-and-forestry-machinery","status":"publish","type":"glossary","link":"https:\/\/www.easygost.com\/en\/glossary\/tr-cu-031-2012-agricultural-and-forestry-machinery\/","title":{"rendered":"TR CU 031\/2012 \u2013 Safety of Agricultural and Forestry Machinery"},"content":{"rendered":"<p>TR CU 031\/2012 is the Technical Regulation of the <a class=\"glossaryLink\"  href=\"https:\/\/www.easygost.com\/en\/glossary\/customs-union\/\"  data-gt-translate-attributes='[{\"attribute\":\"data-cmtooltip\", \"format\":\"html\"}]'  tabindex='0' role='link'>Customs Union<\/a> on the Safety of Agricultural and Forestry Tractors and Their Trailers within the Eurasian Economic Union (<a class=\"glossaryLink\"  href=\"https:\/\/www.easygost.com\/en\/glossary\/eaeu\/\"  data-gt-translate-attributes='[{\"attribute\":\"data-cmtooltip\", \"format\":\"html\"}]'  tabindex='0' role='link'>EAEU<\/a>). The regulation defines mandatory safety requirements for agricultural and forestry vehicles, trailers and safety-related components.<\/p>\n<p>TR CU 031\/2012 forms the regulatory basis for <a class=\"glossaryLink\"  href=\"https:\/\/www.easygost.com\/en\/glossary\/eac\/\"  data-gt-translate-attributes='[{\"attribute\":\"data-cmtooltip\", \"format\":\"html\"}]'  tabindex='0' role='link'>EAC<\/a> <a class=\"glossaryLink\" href=\"https:\/\/www.easygost.com\/en\/glossary\/conformity-assessment\/\" data-gt-translate-attributes='[{\"attribute\":\"data-cmtooltip\", \"format\":\"html\"}]' tabindex=\"0\" role=\"link\">conformity assessment<\/a> of:<\/p>\n<ul>\n<li>tractors,<\/li>\n<li>agricultural vehicles,<\/li>\n<li>forestry machinery,<\/li>\n<li>trailers,<\/li>\n<li>as well as safety-related vehicle components.<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<p>The regulation primarily serves to:<\/p>\n<ul>\n<li>ensure operational safety of agricultural machinery,<\/li>\n<li>minimize risks for operators and the environment,<\/li>\n<li>harmonize technical safety standards within the <a class=\"glossaryLink\"  href=\"https:\/\/www.easygost.com\/en\/glossary\/eaeu\/\"  data-gt-translate-attributes='[{\"attribute\":\"data-cmtooltip\", \"format\":\"html\"}]'  tabindex='0' role='link'>EAEU<\/a>,<\/li>\n<li>ensure safe operation of tractors and trailers,<\/li>\n<li>and guarantee regulatory compliance within the <a class=\"glossaryLink\"  href=\"https:\/\/www.easygost.com\/en\/glossary\/eaeu\/\"  data-gt-translate-attributes='[{\"attribute\":\"data-cmtooltip\", \"format\":\"html\"}]'  tabindex='0' role='link'>EAEU<\/a>.<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<p>TR CU 031\/2012 typically applies to:<\/p>\n<ul>\n<li>wheeled tractors,<\/li>\n<li>crawler tractors,<\/li>\n<li>agricultural trailers,<\/li>\n<li>forestry vehicles,<\/li>\n<li>vehicle components,<\/li>\n<li>braking systems,<\/li>\n<li>lighting equipment,<\/li>\n<li>cabins,<\/li>\n<li>tires,<\/li>\n<li>as well as safety-related technical systems.<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<p>The regulation applies to vehicles with:<\/p>\n<ul>\n<li>a maximum design speed of at least 6 km\/h.<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<p>Regulatory requirements are based on:<\/p>\n<ul>\n<li>TR CU 031\/2012,<\/li>\n<li><a class=\"glossaryLink\"  href=\"https:\/\/www.easygost.com\/en\/glossary\/gost-standards\/\"  data-gt-translate-attributes='[{\"attribute\":\"data-cmtooltip\", \"format\":\"html\"}]'  tabindex='0' role='link'>GOST standards<\/a>,<\/li>\n<li>UNECE regulations,<\/li>\n<li>technical safety standards,<\/li>\n<li>as well as supplementary Technical Regulations of the <a class=\"glossaryLink\"  href=\"https:\/\/www.easygost.com\/en\/glossary\/eaeu\/\"  data-gt-translate-attributes='[{\"attribute\":\"data-cmtooltip\", \"format\":\"html\"}]'  tabindex='0' role='link'>EAEU<\/a>.<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<p>Core requirements particularly include:<\/p>\n<ul>\n<li>vehicle safety,<\/li>\n<li>mechanical safety,<\/li>\n<li>braking and steering systems,<\/li>\n<li>lighting systems,<\/li>\n<li>protection systems,<\/li>\n<li><a class=\"glossaryLink\" href=\"https:\/\/www.easygost.com\/en\/glossary\/technical-documentation\/\" data-gt-translate-attributes='[{\"attribute\":\"data-cmtooltip\", \"format\":\"html\"}]' tabindex=\"0\" role=\"link\">Technical Documentation<\/a>,<\/li>\n<li>Safety Justifications,<\/li>\n<li>product marking,<\/li>\n<li>as well as testing of safety-related components.<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<p>Within <a class=\"glossaryLink\"  href=\"https:\/\/www.easygost.com\/en\/glossary\/eac\/\"  data-gt-translate-attributes='[{\"attribute\":\"data-cmtooltip\", \"format\":\"html\"}]'  tabindex='0' role='link'>EAC<\/a> <a class=\"glossaryLink\" href=\"https:\/\/www.easygost.com\/en\/glossary\/conformity-assessment\/\" data-gt-translate-attributes='[{\"attribute\":\"data-cmtooltip\", \"format\":\"html\"}]' tabindex=\"0\" role=\"link\">conformity assessment<\/a> procedures, evaluations typically include:<\/p>\n<ul>\n<li>vehicle stability,<\/li>\n<li>braking performance,<\/li>\n<li>protection systems,<\/li>\n<li>visibility and lighting systems,<\/li>\n<li>cabin safety,<\/li>\n<li>noise emissions,<\/li>\n<li>emission behavior,<\/li>\n<li>material properties,<\/li>\n<li>as well as operational and safety-related functions.<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<p>Depending on the product and <a class=\"glossaryLink\" href=\"https:\/\/www.easygost.com\/en\/glossary\/certification-scheme\/\" data-gt-translate-attributes='[{\"attribute\":\"data-cmtooltip\", \"format\":\"html\"}]' tabindex=\"0\" role=\"link\">certification scheme<\/a>, procedures may include:<\/p>\n<ul>\n<li><a class=\"glossaryLink\" href=\"https:\/\/www.easygost.com\/en\/glossary\/technical-documentation\/\" data-gt-translate-attributes='[{\"attribute\":\"data-cmtooltip\", \"format\":\"html\"}]' tabindex=\"0\" role=\"link\">Technical Documentation<\/a> review,<\/li>\n<li>laboratory testing,<\/li>\n<li>safety evaluations,<\/li>\n<li>risk assessments,<\/li>\n<li><a class=\"glossaryLink\" href=\"https:\/\/www.easygost.com\/en\/glossary\/production-surveillance\/\" data-gt-translate-attributes='[{\"attribute\":\"data-cmtooltip\", \"format\":\"html\"}]' tabindex=\"0\" role=\"link\">production surveillance<\/a>,<\/li>\n<li>type approvals,<\/li>\n<li>as well as evaluations by accredited Certification Bodies.<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<p>TR CU 031\/2012 is particularly relevant for:<\/p>\n<ul>\n<li>tractor manufacturers,<\/li>\n<li>agricultural machinery manufacturers,<\/li>\n<li>forestry equipment,<\/li>\n<li>automotive suppliers,<\/li>\n<li>manufacturers of safety-related vehicle components,<\/li>\n<li>as well as international agricultural supply chains.<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<p>Assessment results are typically incorporated into:<\/p>\n<ul>\n<li>test reports,<\/li>\n<li>Safety Justifications,<\/li>\n<li><a class=\"glossaryLink\" href=\"https:\/\/www.easygost.com\/en\/glossary\/technical-documentation\/\" data-gt-translate-attributes='[{\"attribute\":\"data-cmtooltip\", \"format\":\"html\"}]' tabindex=\"0\" role=\"link\">Technical Documentation<\/a>,<\/li>\n<li><a class=\"glossaryLink\"  href=\"https:\/\/www.easygost.com\/en\/glossary\/eac\/\"  data-gt-translate-attributes='[{\"attribute\":\"data-cmtooltip\", \"format\":\"html\"}]'  tabindex='0' role='link'>EAC<\/a> Certificates,<\/li>\n<li>type approvals,<\/li>\n<li>as well as regulatory approvals.<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<p>Missing or insufficient compliance with TR CU 031\/2012 may result in:<\/p>\n<ul>\n<li>rejection of certification,<\/li>\n<li>import prohibitions,<\/li>\n<li><a class=\"glossaryLink\" href=\"https:\/\/www.easygost.com\/en\/glossary\/customs-clearance\/\" data-gt-translate-attributes='[{\"attribute\":\"data-cmtooltip\", \"format\":\"html\"}]' tabindex=\"0\" role=\"link\">customs clearance<\/a> problems,<\/li>\n<li>regulatory findings,<\/li>\n<li>operational restrictions,<\/li>\n<li>or market access limitations.<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<p>Common problems particularly arise from:<\/p>\n<ul>\n<li>incorrect <a class=\"glossaryLink\" href=\"https:\/\/www.easygost.com\/en\/glossary\/product-classification\/\" data-gt-translate-attributes='[{\"attribute\":\"data-cmtooltip\", \"format\":\"html\"}]' tabindex=\"0\" role=\"link\">product classification<\/a>,<\/li>\n<li>incomplete <a class=\"glossaryLink\" href=\"https:\/\/www.easygost.com\/en\/glossary\/technical-documentation\/\" data-gt-translate-attributes='[{\"attribute\":\"data-cmtooltip\", \"format\":\"html\"}]' tabindex=\"0\" role=\"link\">Technical Documentation<\/a>,<\/li>\n<li>missing testing,<\/li>\n<li>insufficient Safety Justifications,<\/li>\n<li>or incorrect assignment of vehicle components.<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<p>TR CU 031\/2012 is closely connected to:<\/p>\n<ul>\n<li><a class=\"glossaryLink\"  href=\"https:\/\/www.easygost.com\/en\/glossary\/eac\/\"  data-gt-translate-attributes='[{\"attribute\":\"data-cmtooltip\", \"format\":\"html\"}]'  tabindex='0' role='link'>EAC<\/a> certification,<\/li>\n<li>agricultural machinery,<\/li>\n<li>tractors,<\/li>\n<li>vehicle safety,<\/li>\n<li><a class=\"glossaryLink\"  href=\"https:\/\/www.easygost.com\/en\/glossary\/product-testing\/\"  data-gt-translate-attributes='[{\"attribute\":\"data-cmtooltip\", \"format\":\"html\"}]'  tabindex='0' role='link'>Product Testing<\/a>,<\/li>\n<li><a class=\"glossaryLink\" href=\"https:\/\/www.easygost.com\/en\/glossary\/technical-documentation\/\" data-gt-translate-attributes='[{\"attribute\":\"data-cmtooltip\", \"format\":\"html\"}]' tabindex=\"0\" role=\"link\">Technical Documentation<\/a>,<\/li>\n<li>risk assessments,<\/li>\n<li>as well as <a class=\"glossaryLink\" href=\"https:\/\/www.easygost.com\/en\/glossary\/market-surveillance\/\" data-gt-translate-attributes='[{\"attribute\":\"data-cmtooltip\", \"format\":\"html\"}]' tabindex=\"0\" role=\"link\">Market Surveillance<\/a>.<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<p>Regulatorily compliant implementation of TR CU 031\/2012 is essential for the safe and legally compliant operation of agricultural and forestry machinery within the Eurasian Economic Union.<\/p>\n<p>We support manufacturers, agricultural machinery producers and exporters in the regulatorily compliant implementation of TR CU 031\/2012 requirements. Our services include technical evaluation, <a class=\"glossaryLink\" href=\"https:\/\/www.easygost.com\/en\/glossary\/product-classification\/\" data-gt-translate-attributes='[{\"attribute\":\"data-cmtooltip\", \"format\":\"html\"}]' tabindex=\"0\" role=\"link\">Product Classification<\/a>, testing coordination, preparation of <a class=\"glossaryLink\" href=\"https:\/\/www.easygost.com\/en\/glossary\/technical-documentation\/\" data-gt-translate-attributes='[{\"attribute\":\"data-cmtooltip\", \"format\":\"html\"}]' tabindex=\"0\" role=\"link\">Technical Documentation<\/a> as well as cooperation with accredited testing laboratories and Certification Bodies. This ensures legally compliant and efficient market access throughout the <a class=\"glossaryLink\"  href=\"https:\/\/www.easygost.com\/en\/glossary\/eaeu\/\"  data-gt-translate-attributes='[{\"attribute\":\"data-cmtooltip\", \"format\":\"html\"}]'  tabindex='0' role='link'>EAEU<\/a>.<\/p>\n<h3>Related Terms<\/h3>\n<ul>\n<li>Machinery Safety<\/li>\n<li><a class=\"glossaryLink\"  href=\"https:\/\/www.easygost.com\/en\/glossary\/risk-assessment\/\"  data-gt-translate-attributes='[{\"attribute\":\"data-cmtooltip\", \"format\":\"html\"}]'  tabindex='0' role='link'>Risk Assessment<\/a><\/li>\n<li><a class=\"glossaryLink\" href=\"https:\/\/www.easygost.com\/en\/glossary\/safety-justification\/\" data-gt-translate-attributes='[{\"attribute\":\"data-cmtooltip\", \"format\":\"html\"}]' tabindex=\"0\" role=\"link\">Safety Justification<\/a><\/li>\n<li><a class=\"glossaryLink\"  href=\"https:\/\/www.easygost.com\/en\/glossary\/product-testing\/\"  data-gt-translate-attributes='[{\"attribute\":\"data-cmtooltip\", \"format\":\"html\"}]'  tabindex='0' role='link'>Product Testing<\/a><\/li>\n<li><a class=\"glossaryLink\" href=\"https:\/\/www.easygost.com\/en\/glossary\/technical-documentation\/\" data-gt-translate-attributes='[{\"attribute\":\"data-cmtooltip\", \"format\":\"html\"}]' tabindex=\"0\" role=\"link\">Technical Documentation<\/a><\/li>\n<li><a class=\"glossaryLink\"  href=\"https:\/\/www.easygost.com\/en\/glossary\/field-inspection\/\"  data-gt-translate-attributes='[{\"attribute\":\"data-cmtooltip\", \"format\":\"html\"}]'  tabindex='0' role='link'>Field Inspection<\/a><\/li>\n<li><a class=\"glossaryLink\"  href=\"https:\/\/www.easygost.com\/en\/glossary\/eac-certificate\/\"  data-gt-translate-attributes='[{\"attribute\":\"data-cmtooltip\", \"format\":\"html\"}]'  tabindex='0' role='link'>EAC Certificate<\/a><\/li>\n<li><a class=\"glossaryLink\" href=\"https:\/\/www.easygost.com\/en\/glossary\/conformity-assessment\/\" data-gt-translate-attributes='[{\"attribute\":\"data-cmtooltip\", \"format\":\"html\"}]' tabindex=\"0\" role=\"link\">Conformity Assessment<\/a><\/li>\n<\/ul>\n","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"<p>TR CU 031\/2012 is the Technical Regulation of the <a class=\"glossaryLink\" href=\"https:\/\/www.easygost.com\/en\/glossary\/customs-union\/\" data-gt-translate-attributes='[{\"attribute\":\"data-cmtooltip\", \"format\":\"html\"}]' tabindex=\"0\" role=\"link\">Customs Union<\/a> on the Safety of Agricultural and Forestry Tractors and Their Trailers within the Eurasian Economic Union (<a class=\"glossaryLink\" href=\"https:\/\/www.easygost.com\/en\/glossary\/eaeu\/\" data-gt-translate-attributes='[{\"attribute\":\"data-cmtooltip\", \"format\":\"html\"}]' tabindex=\"0\" role=\"link\">EAEU<\/a>). The regulation defines mandatory safety requirements for agricultural and forestry vehicles, trailers and safety-related components. TR CU 031\/2012 forms the regulatory basis for <a class=\"glossaryLink\" href=\"https:\/\/www.easygost.com\/en\/glossary\/eac\/\" data-gt-translate-attributes='[{\"attribute\":\"data-cmtooltip\", \"format\":\"html\"}]' tabindex=\"0\" role=\"link\">EAC<\/a> <a class=\"glossaryLink\" href=\"https:\/\/www.easygost.com\/en\/glossary\/conformity-assessment\/\" data-gt-translate-attributes='[{\"attribute\":\"data-cmtooltip\", \"format\":\"html\"}]' tabindex=\"0\" role=\"link\">conformity assessment<\/a> of: [&#x2026;]<\/p>\n","protected":false},"author":3,"featured_media":0,"menu_order":0,"template":"","meta":{"footnotes":""},"class_list":["post-3546","glossary","type-glossary","status-publish","hentry"],"_links":{"self":[{"href":"https:\/\/www.easygost.com\/en\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/glossary\/3546","targetHints":{"allow":["GET"]}}],"collection":[{"href":"https:\/\/www.easygost.com\/en\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/glossary"}],"about":[{"href":"https:\/\/www.easygost.com\/en\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/types\/glossary"}],"author":[{"embeddable":true,"href":"https:\/\/www.easygost.com\/en\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/users\/3"}],"version-history":[{"count":2,"href":"https:\/\/www.easygost.com\/en\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/glossary\/3546\/revisions"}],"predecessor-version":[{"id":3548,"href":"https:\/\/www.easygost.com\/en\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/glossary\/3546\/revisions\/3548"}],"wp:attachment":[{"href":"https:\/\/www.easygost.com\/en\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/media?parent=3546"}],"curies":[{"name":"wp","href":"https:\/\/api.w.org\/{rel}","templated":true}]}}