EN 16944:2017
(Main)Agricultural machinery and tractors - Standardized access to repair and maintenance information (RMI) - Requirements
General Information
- Abstract
This European Standard specifies the requirements to be fulfilled by manufacturers of tractors, interchangeable towed equipment and trailers used in agriculture and forestry in order to comply with the obligation to provide non-discriminatory access for independent operators to Repair and Maintenance Information (RMI) and to provide information on On-Board Diagnostic (OBD) systems.
This standard specifies all organisational and technical requirements and means of verification to comply with the EU Regulation 167/2013 and its Delegated Acts with the objectives to allow the fair competition between manufacturers and between operators and to improve the competitiveness and future viability of companies with special regard to Small and Medium-sized Enterprises (SME).
This European Standard is applicable to agricultural and forestry vehicles approved (respectively to be approved) in accordance with the EU Regulation 167/2013.
This European Standard is not applicable to small series vehicles.
- Status
- Published
- Publication Date
- 26-Sep-2017
- Withdrawal Date
- 30-Mar-2018
- Technical Committee
- CEN/TC 144 - Tractors and machinery for agriculture and forestry
- Drafting Committee
- CEN/TC 144/WG 2 - Tractors and self propelled machines
- Current Stage
- 9093 - Decision to confirm - Review Enquiry
- Start Date
- 09-Mar-2023
- Completion Date
- 23-Sep-2026
Overview
EN 16944:2017 (CEN) defines requirements for standardized access to Repair and Maintenance Information (RMI) and for providing information on On‑Board Diagnostic (OBD) systems for tractors, interchangeable towed equipment and trailers used in agriculture and forestry. The standard helps manufacturers comply with EU Regulation 167/2013 and its Delegated Acts by specifying organizational, technical and verification measures to ensure non‑discriminatory access to RMI. Its objective is fair competition among manufacturers and service providers and to support the competitiveness of companies, especially SMEs.
This standard applies to vehicles approved (or to be approved) under Regulation 167/2013 and excludes small series below defined production thresholds (e.g., <200 wheeled tractors, <80 track tractors, <400 trailers, <200 interchangeable towed units).
Key Topics and Requirements
Scope & applicability
- Targets agricultural and forestry vehicles subject to EU type‑approval (Reg. 167/2013).
- Small‑series exemptions are defined by production numbers.
Types of RMI to be provided
- Service handbooks, technical manuals, service bulletins
- Wiring diagrams and component/diagnosis data
- Diagnostic error codes (including manufacturer-specific codes)
- Information for reprogramming or initializing ECUs and replacement components
- Part numbers, service procedures, data records and special tools information
- Training material and standard work time data (where available)
Presentation & access
- Manufacturers must offer appropriate access media (online portals, hotlines, manuals, contact persons).
- RMI should be available during normal business hours; internet systems should be consistently reachable except for maintenance.
- Access control distinguishes non‑secure vs secure areas:
- Non‑secure: basic applicant/company data and payment handling.
- Secure: authorization on proof of legitimate business activity; OBD access typically requires contractual arrangements.
Training & fees
- Training offered to authorized dealers must be made available on the same terms to independent operators.
- Reasonable, proportionate fees for RMI, tools and training are permitted; fees do not grant rights to republish RMI.
OBD for third parties
- OBD-related information is released under individual agreements/contracts; standard gives examples and guidance.
Applications / Who Uses This Standard
- Vehicle manufacturers and OEM compliance teams (to meet EU type‑approval obligations)
- Independent repairers and authorized dealers (to obtain non‑discriminatory RMI access)
- Third‑party tool and parts manufacturers (for diagnostics, replacement components)
- SMEs operating in agricultural vehicle maintenance and service
- Type‑approval authorities and compliance auditors
Related Standards and References
- EU Regulation 167/2013 (vehicle type‑approval for agricultural and forestry vehicles)
- EC Mandate M/421 (standardization mandate on vehicle OBD and RMI)
EN 16944:2017 is a practical compliance and interoperability framework for RMI/OBD access in the agricultural sector, promoting transparent diagnostics, repairability and competition.
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Frequently Asked Questions
EN 16944:2017 is a standard published by the European Committee for Standardization (CEN). Its full title is "Agricultural machinery and tractors - Standardized access to repair and maintenance information (RMI) - Requirements". This standard covers: This European Standard specifies the requirements to be fulfilled by manufacturers of tractors, interchangeable towed equipment and trailers used in agriculture and forestry in order to comply with the obligation to provide non-discriminatory access for independent operators to Repair and Maintenance Information (RMI) and to provide information on On-Board Diagnostic (OBD) systems. This standard specifies all organisational and technical requirements and means of verification to comply with the EU Regulation 167/2013 and its Delegated Acts with the objectives to allow the fair competition between manufacturers and between operators and to improve the competitiveness and future viability of companies with special regard to Small and Medium-sized Enterprises (SME). This European Standard is applicable to agricultural and forestry vehicles approved (respectively to be approved) in accordance with the EU Regulation 167/2013. This European Standard is not applicable to small series vehicles.
This European Standard specifies the requirements to be fulfilled by manufacturers of tractors, interchangeable towed equipment and trailers used in agriculture and forestry in order to comply with the obligation to provide non-discriminatory access for independent operators to Repair and Maintenance Information (RMI) and to provide information on On-Board Diagnostic (OBD) systems. This standard specifies all organisational and technical requirements and means of verification to comply with the EU Regulation 167/2013 and its Delegated Acts with the objectives to allow the fair competition between manufacturers and between operators and to improve the competitiveness and future viability of companies with special regard to Small and Medium-sized Enterprises (SME). This European Standard is applicable to agricultural and forestry vehicles approved (respectively to be approved) in accordance with the EU Regulation 167/2013. This European Standard is not applicable to small series vehicles.
EN 16944:2017 is classified under the following ICS (International Classification for Standards) categories: 43.040.15 - Car informatics. On board computer systems; 65.060.01 - Agricultural machines and equipment in general; 65.060.10 - Agricultural tractors and trailed vehicles. The ICS classification helps identify the subject area and facilitates finding related standards.
EN 16944:2017 is associated with the following European legislation: EU Directives/Regulations: 2018/858; Standardization Mandates: M/421. When a standard is cited in the Official Journal of the European Union, products manufactured in conformity with it benefit from a presumption of conformity with the essential requirements of the corresponding EU directive or regulation.
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Standards Content (Sample)
2003-01.Slovenski inštitut za standardizacijo. Razmnoževanje celote ali delov tega standarda ni dovoljeno.Kmetijski stroji in traktorji - Standardizirani dostop do informacij o popravilih in vzdrževanju (RMI) - ZahteveLandmaschinen und Traktoren - Genormter Zugang zu Reparatur- und Wartungsinformationen (RMI) - AnforderungenMatériel agricole et tracteurs - Accès normalisé aux informations de réparation et de maintenance - Élément complémentaireAgricultural machinery and tractors - Standardized access to repair and maintenance information (RMI) - Requirements65.060.01Kmetijski stroji in oprema na splošnoAgricultural machines and equipment in general43.040.15Car informatics. On board computer systemsICS:Ta slovenski standard je istoveten z:EN 16944:2017SIST EN 16944:2017en01-november-2017SIST EN 16944:2017SLOVENSKI
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