ISO 24147:2023

Overview - ISO 24147:2023 (Sweepers: Commercial specifications)

ISO 24147:2023 defines the commercial specifications for road operation machinery - specifically sweepers used to clean debris from outdoor improved surfaces (streets, public areas, airports, industrial plants). It covers self‑propelled (integrated chassis), chassis‑mounted, pedestrian‑controlled and towed sweepers, and sets the content that manufacturers, buyers and specifiers should include in commercial data and procurement documentation. The standard excludes winter‑maintenance machines, indoor cleaners, rotary brush tractor attachments, rail/tram‑specific equipment and industrial sweepers.

Key topics and technical requirements

ISO 24147:2023 organizes requirements and recommended commercial data into clear technical areas that typically appear on datasheets and tender documents:

• Classification of sweeper types (self‑propelled, chassis‑mounted, pedestrian‑controlled, towed) and subtype definitions (mechanical, vacuum, regenerative‑air, suction).
• General machine data: shipping mass, gross/net hopper volume, dimensions and turning/sweeping geometry (see Annexes A and B).
• Sweeping performance: sweeping path width, broom configurations (side/gutter, main/extension, transfer), and brush inclination angles (Annex C).
• Drive and power systems: internal combustion engine data and requirements, plus alternative electrically/battery‑powered drive options.
• Sweeping gear transmission: transmission device characteristics and control of sweeping functions.
• Air systems: blower, vacuum and regenerative air system descriptions and performance expectations.
• Dust suppression and water systems: freshwater street‑washing vs. water recirculation systems and tank volumes (Annex E).
• Debris handling: hopper capacity, discharge angle, dumping height and hopper design (Annexes D and E).
• Hydraulics and auxiliary systems: work hydraulics (continuous/rotating and linear functions) and auxiliary drives for attachments.
• Mass, loads and safety‑relevant dimensions required for transport and operation.

Practical applications - who uses ISO 24147

This standard is useful for:

• Manufacturers creating consistent commercial specifications and datasheets for sweepers.
• Procurement officers and fleet managers in municipalities, airports and industrial plants writing tenders and comparing offers.
• Equipment dealers and specifiers preparing product literature and ensuring compatibility with operational needs (hopper size, sweeping width, drive type).
• Testing bodies and conformity assessors checking that supplied commercial data meet buyer requirements.

ISO 24147 helps ensure clarity in procurement, reduces misinterpretation of capabilities, and supports selection of the right sweeper type for traffic areas, pedestrian zones and large pavements.

Related standards

• ISO 22242 (identification and description of road construction/maintenance machinery)
• ISO 14396 (engine power and exhaust emission testing) For full implementation, consult the normative references and annexes within ISO 24147:2023.