VDI 2398-2007
Use of fork lift trucks on public roads

Standard No.

VDI 2398-2007

Release Date

2007

Published By

Association of German Mechanical Engineers

Status

Be replaced 2017-05

Replace By

VDI 2398-2017

Latest

VDI 2398-2018

Replace

VDI 2398-2005

Scope

This guideline applies to forklifts in accordance with DIN ISO 5053 and for forklifts with variable reach in accordance with EN 1459. According to the Instruction Sheet for Forklifts the following types of forklift in accordance with DIN ISO 5053 can be used on public roads under certain conditions and provided all of the necessary exception permits are granted.

VDI 2398-2007 Referenced Document

• DIN ISO 5053:1994 Powered industrial trucks - Terminology; identical with ISO 5053:1987
• ISO 6292:1996 Powered industrial trucks and tractors - Brake performance and component strength

VDI 2398-2007 history

• 2018 VDI 2398-2018 Einsatz von Gabelstaplern im oeffentlichen Strassenverkehr
• 2017 VDI 2398-2017 Einsatz von Gabelstaplern im oeffentlichen Strassenverkehr
• 2007 VDI 2398-2007 Use of fork lift trucks on public roads
• 2005 VDI 2398-2005 Use of fork lift trucks in public road traffic
• 1982 VDI 2398-1982 Zulassung von Gabelstaplern zum oeffentlichen Strassenverkehr