TS ISO 6814

TS ISO 6814 addresses the terminology used for mobile and self-propelled machinery in forestry and provides guidance information for classifying these machines. In practical terms, it is a vocabulary-and-structure standard: it helps users describe forestry machines consistently rather than setting design targets or performance limits for a particular machine type.

Why the terms and the classification matter

In forestry equipment, the distinction between mobile and self-propelled machinery is important because it reflects how a machine moves through the working area and how it fits into the harvesting or handling workflow. Such machines may be used for felling-related tasks, skidding, forwarding, loading, or other on-site operations. A shared terminology reduces ambiguity across manufacturers, operators, maintenance teams, and technical documents.

From a general technical perspective, mobile forestry machines can be grouped according to their mobility, chassis arrangement, traction system, working attachments, and intended task. Classification makes it easier to describe machine families, compare equipment types, and keep catalogues, manuals, training material, and service documents aligned. TS ISO 6814 serves as a reference for that common language.

• Standardized terms for mobile and self-propelled forestry machinery
• Guidance for classifying machine types
• Support for consistent technical communication in forestry equipment
• Clear separation between terminology and classification concepts