ISO 5702:1983

Overview

ISO 5702:1983 - "Equipment for harvesting - Combine harvester component parts - Equivalent terms" is an ISO International Standard that establishes an initial, multilingual vocabulary for component parts of different basic types of combine harvesters. The document lists equivalent terms in English, French and Russian (the three official ISO languages for this standard) and additionally provides equivalents in German, Italian and Spanish at the request of ISO/TC 23. Three figures are included to illustrate the meaning of selected terms. ISO 5702:1983 was developed by ISO/TC 23 (Tractors and machinery for agriculture and forestry).

Key Topics

• Multilingual terminology: Provides equivalent names for combine harvester component parts in multiple languages to support consistent usage across markets.
• Component identification: Focuses on harmonizing the vocabulary used to describe parts of different basic types of combine harvesters, aiding clear cross‑border communication.
• Illustrative figures: Three drawings accompany the term list to clarify meanings where wording alone may be ambiguous.
• Scope and limitations: The standard represents an initial list of equivalent terms; only the terms in the three official ISO languages (English, French, Russian) are considered ISO terms. German, Italian and Spanish terms are included under member‑body responsibility. Additional terms for other combine types may be added later.

Applications

ISO 5702:1983 has practical value across the agricultural machinery ecosystem:

• Manufacturers and OEMs: Harmonize part names in technical documentation, spare parts catalogs, assembly instructions and CAD libraries.
• Technical writers and translators: Ensure consistent, accurate translations of combine harvester component names across target languages.
• Procurement and supply chain: Reduce ambiguity in specifications, purchase orders and compliance documents for harvest equipment.
• Service, maintenance and training: Standardized terminology improves manuals, troubleshooting guides and training materials for technicians and operators.
• Regulators and standards committees: Use as a baseline vocabulary when drafting regulations, type‑approval documents or interoperability guidance for harvest equipment.

Related standards

ISO 5702:1983 was prepared by ISO/TC 23 (agricultural and forestry machinery) and complements broader ISO work on agricultural machinery nomenclature, safety and documentation. For implementation, users typically consult other ISO and national standards addressing machinery safety, technical documentation and terminology management.

Keywords: ISO 5702:1983, combine harvester component parts, equivalent terms, harvest equipment, agricultural machinery vocabulary, multilingual terminology, ISO/TC 23.