ISO 6749-1984 PDF

Full title and description

ISO 6749:1984 — Earth-moving machinery — Preservation and storage. This international standard specifies general methods for the preservation of earth-moving machines and their components, the removal of preservation materials, and defines categories of storage and transport conditions applicable to newly manufactured or in-service earth-moving machinery to be preserved.

Abstract

Specifies general preservation methods and procedures for removal of preservation materials, and establishes storage and transportation condition categories for earth-moving machinery and its elements. Applies to both new machines and those already in service intended for preservation. The document is concise (5 pages) and focuses on practical conservation and storage practices.

General information

• Status: Published — international standard confirmed (reviewed and confirmed in a later review cycle).
• Publication date: July 1984 (Edition 2 published 1984-07; vendor records list 1 July 1984).
• Publisher: International Organization for Standardization (ISO), prepared by ISO/TC 127 (earth-moving machinery), subcommittee SC 3.
• ICS / categories: 53.100 — Earth-moving machinery.
• Edition / version: Edition 2 (1984).
• Number of pages: 5 pages.

Scope

The standard applies to earth-moving machinery and their components that require conservation for storage or transport. It defines preservation practices (treatment, protective materials, sealing), labelling/identification related to preservation, conditions for short- and long-term storage, and guidance for returning equipment to service (removal of preservation materials). It is intended as a general, concise reference rather than a detailed procedural manual for every machine type.

Key topics and requirements

• Classification of storage and transportation conditions for preserved machinery (categories based on environment and duration).
• General methods for applying preservation materials and protective treatments to components and assemblies.
• Guidance on removal of preservation materials and restoring machines to service.
• Identification and marking of preserved items and preservation dates for serviceability tracking.
• Recommendations for storage conditions (environmental protection, packaging/wrapping, and periodic inspection during storage).

Typical use and users

Manufacturers of earth-moving machinery, equipment owners and fleet managers, storage and logistics providers, maintenance and preservation personnel, and specifiers who need a short international reference for conserving equipment during storage or transport. Also used by national standards bodies when adopting or aligning preservation guidance for construction and heavy machinery sectors.

Related standards

ISO 6749:1984 replaces ISO 6749:1981 (withdrawn) and sits alongside other ISO/TC 127 publications addressing safe design, testing and operation of earth-moving machinery. National adoptions (for example NF ISO 6749) and other ISO standards for equipment handling, packaging and transport may be consulted for complementary requirements.

Keywords

earth-moving machinery; preservation; conservation; storage; storage categories; transport conditions; preservation materials; machinery preservation; ISO 6749.

FAQ

Q: What is this standard?

A: ISO 6749:1984 is an international standard titled "Earth-moving machinery — Preservation and storage" that gives general methods and categories for conserving and storing earth‑moving machines and their components.

Q: What does it cover?

A: It covers preservation methods (application and later removal of preservation materials), classification of storage and transport conditions, labelling/identification of preserved equipment, and general recommendations for protecting machinery during storage and transit. It is brief (5 pages) and intended as a general reference.

Q: Who typically uses it?

A: Machine manufacturers, maintenance and preservation teams, fleet owners, logistics and storage providers, and standards/quality managers in the construction and heavy equipment sectors. National standards organizations may also reference it when producing harmonized national documents.

Q: Is it current or superseded?

A: ISO 6749:1984 is the published Edition 2 (1984). The earlier 1981 edition was withdrawn and replaced by the 1984 edition. According to ISO records, the 1984 edition remains published and has been through review/confirmation cycles. Users should check the latest ISO catalog or national standards body for any subsequent revisions or replacements.

Q: Is it part of a series?

A: It is part of the body of standards produced under ISO/TC 127 (earth-moving machinery). While not enumerated as a multi-part series, it complements other ISO standards addressing design, testing, maintenance and transport of construction and earth-moving equipment.

Q: What are the key keywords?

A: earth-moving machinery, preservation, storage, conservation, transport conditions, preservation materials, ISO 6749.