This SAE Standard applies to off-road rubber-tired machines having rated speed capability exceeding 20 km/h. The following machine categories in J1116 are included in the scope of this document:

1. a Earthmoving
2. b Other than earthmoving: except rollers and compactors
3. c General purpose industrial
4. d Forestry
5. e Specialized mining machinery

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

1. a Manual steering
2. b Power-assisted steering
3. 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.