Changes in Ag vehicle braking requirements for North America are under review. A task force of braking system experts from several North American-based equipment manufacturers along with developers and suppliers of vehicle braking systems has been comparing the current requirements to the demands current equipment and practices are placing on braking systems as well as comparing it to the rest of the world. Manufacturers are set to meet in mid-June to revise standards. The industry-driven review includes a broad coalition, from manufacturers of brake components, self-propelled, towed and towing equipment. The group recognizes that increases in equipment speed, weight and size along with greater congestion of U.S. roadways are placing more demands on the performance and design of agricultural equipment braking systems.

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