ISO 15219:2004

Overview

ISO 15219:2004 - "Earth‑moving machinery - Cable excavators - Terminology and commercial specifications" establishes standardized terminology and the content requirements for commercial literature for self‑propelled crawler and wheeled cable excavators and their equipment. The standard covers machines used primarily for dragline, grab (clamshell) and temporary lifting applications and defines the expected nomenclature, dimensional references and specification content to be used in product literature.

Key topics and technical requirements

• Terms and definitions: Clear definitions for excavator, cable excavator, base machine, equipment, attachment, component, and ground reference plane to ensure consistent language across manuals and sales material.
• Base machine types and nomenclature: Crawler and wheeled cable excavator configurations, upper structure, undercarriage and major assemblies (cab, counterweight, swing bearing).
• Dimensions and masses: Normative figures and annexes (Annex A/B, Figures 3–24) define dimensional references for base machines and equipment. Masses are to be determined in accordance with ISO 6016.
• Equipment and attachments: Standardized descriptions and dimensional references for lifting equipment, dragline equipment, clamshell/grab equipment, stabilizer (outrigger) equipment, winch/pulley arrangements, boom heads, boom sections and hook assemblies.
• Transport, shipping and road travel: Defined dimensions and condition states for transport/shipping and travelling on public roads.
• Safety devices and controls: Nomenclature and depiction of safety features such as hoist rope lift limiting devices, angle indicators, and Load Moment Limiting (LML) systems.
• Normative references: Cross‑references to ISO 6016, ISO 6746‑1:2003, ISO 6746‑2:2003 and ISO 6165 where applicable.

Applications and who uses this standard

ISO 15219 is practical for:

• Equipment manufacturers - to produce consistent commercial literature, product specifications and machine drawings.
• Technical authors and OEM marketing teams - to standardize terminology in brochures, spec sheets and manuals.
• Procurement and fleet managers - to compare cable excavator offers using consistent dimensional and performance descriptions.
• Engineers and site planners - for layout, transport planning and selecting appropriate equipment for dragline, clamshell, grab or temporary lifting tasks.
• Regulatory bodies and certifiers - to verify that product literature meets international nomenclature and specification expectations.

Related standards

• ISO 6016 - Methods for measuring masses of whole machines, equipment and components
• ISO 6746‑1:2003 - Base machine dimensions and codes
• ISO 6746‑2:2003 - Equipment and attachments dimensions and codes
• ISO 6165 - Excavator definitions and related terminology

Using ISO 15219:2004 helps ensure clear, compatible commercial specifications, improved procurement accuracy and consistent safety‑related descriptions across the cable excavator sector.