On February 1st, 2025, the changing manufacturing standard EN474 2022: part 1 & 6 came into effect.
Thwaites has worked with its distributors and customers and can confirm the solutions that are now available to ensure contractors and hirers remain safe and compliant.
To comply with the standard, Thwaites 9-tonne Front Tip dumper will be offered exclusively fully cabbed only.
The 6-tonne Power Swivel and Front Tip dumpers will now be offered with two fully compliant solution options.
Option 1: A Fully Cabbed Dumper Option 2: Fitted with ROPS+.
Introduction to ROPS+
Many contractors and hirers prefer an ‘open dumper’ this designed and developed solution now offers an alternative option, ROPS+.
ROPS+ is an extension of the Roll Over Protection System, (ROPS). Made from the same high tensile steel, the wrap around design places the operator in the optimum position to minimise risk, should a machine roll over occur.
The ‘Halo’ latch bar is pulled over and locked into position in front of the operator. The seat must be sat on and the seat belt must be worn, with both having safety sensors that prevent any workarounds.
The machine will start, but not drive, until the ‘Triple Lock’ of
1) Operator sat on seat.
2) Operators seat belt fastened across the waist.
3) Operator deploys the overhead bar.
The following additional value has been designed into ROPS+:
• A padded panel to right and left of the operator, provides further upper body protection, with the rear box completing the all-around safeguard.
• The engine cover has been reinforced to accommodate the weight of the ROPS+ ensuring the integrity of the design.
• An additional handle when mounting the dumper, further reduces the risk of slips and falls.
• A rear-view camera giving the operator 360-degree visibility.
With Thwaites ROPS+ customers will be safe and compliant; operators will be protected.
Watch the ROPS+ video here: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=8q-0BGMzX1U
ROPS+ is now an available option via Thwaites distributor network.
See ROPS+ make its European production debut at BAUMA 2025 on stand F.N. 1017/4