This SAE Standard applies to off-road rubber-tired machines having rated speed capability exceeding 20 km/h.

Only the following machine categories in SAE J1116 are included in the scope of this document.

a. Earthmoving

b. Other than earthmoving: except rollers and compactors

c. General purpose industrial

d. Forestry

e. Specialized mining machinery

Applicable steering systems include the following means of providing power for steering:

a. Manual steering

b. Power-assisted steering

c. Full-power steering

This document does not imply that secondary steering is mandatory. However, if secondary steering is provided, performance and test requirements are included.