ISO 8210:2021

Overview - What ISO 8210:2021 covers

ISO 8210:2021, "Equipment for harvesting - Combine harvesters - Test procedure and performance assessment," defines standardized procedures and terminology for measuring and testing combine harvesters. It applies to all types (self‑propelled or trailed), whether cutting directly or picking up windrowed crops, and across multiple crops. The standard covers both functional field tests (ease of operation, adjustment, general operating characteristics) and capacity tests (grain loss, throughput and capacity characteristics).

Key technical topics and requirements

ISO 8210:2021 establishes methods and requirements for measurement and assessment, including:

• Terminology and definitions used in combine harvester testing (linked to ISO 5702 and ISO 6689).
• Machine characteristics: component details, speeds, configurations and dimensions to be recorded and verified.
• Component measurements: cylinders/rotors, concaves, separating devices, straw walkers, conveying devices, sieves, recleaners and other cleaning devices.
• Functional field tests: recording behavior, operator comfort, ease of adjustment, routine maintenance and repairs.
• Capacity tests: crop selection, field conditions, test and comparison machines, adjustments, catching apparatus, catch collection and analysis, calculations and graphical presentation of capacity results.
• Reporting: required content and format for the test report (functional and capacity results).
• Annexes: guidance such as tests on sloping ground and example calculations.

The standard cross‑references related ISO documents for measurement of speeds, noise, operator vibration and grain tank capacity.

Practical applications - who uses ISO 8210:2021

ISO 8210 is a practical tool for:

• Manufacturers - validating design, documenting performance claims and supporting type approvals.
• Test laboratories and R&D teams - conducting repeatable functional and capacity tests and producing standardized test reports.
• Agricultural equipment purchasers and fleet managers - comparing models on throughput, grain loss and operational ergonomics.
• Certification bodies and regulators - assessing compliance with performance metrics and safety interfaces.
• Research institutions and extension services - evaluating machine performance under field conditions for different crops.

Typical applications include pre‑production validation, comparative model testing, warranty verification, procurement specifications, and independent performance benchmarking.

Related standards

Relevant cross‑references include (but are not limited to): ISO 5702, ISO 6689, ISO 4254‑7, ISO 5687, ISO 789‑3, ISO 5007, ISO 5131, and ISO 14396.

For implementation or purchase, obtain ISO 8210:2021 from the ISO catalogue or your national standards body.