In order to promote the internal market, a comprehensive Union type-approval system for tractors, their trailers and interchangeable towed equipment was established by Directive 2003/37/EC of the European Parliament and of the Council of 26 May 2003 on type-approval of agricultural or forestry tractors, their trailers and interchangeable towed machinery, together with their systems, components and separate technical units ( 3 ) .).
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New version applies from 14/10/2016.
59 provisions change.
Later versions: 01/01/2017, 26/06/2018, 18/04/2019, 27/11/2024, 02/08/2026.
Recital 1 changes in this version: compare with the current text.