Minimum performance criteria for operator and bystander protection in this document apply to three point hitch (Type A) backhoes as defined in SAE J 326 when mounted on any agricultural tractor (SAE J 1150) or other off-road self-propelled work machine (SAE J 1116). This critiera includes backhoes which may not be manufacturerd and/or marketed by the same company that manufacturers and/or markets the propelling machine and is intended for the backhoe manufacturer.

To establish minimum performance criteria for operator and bystander protection from machinery hazards for three point hitch (Type A) general purpose backhoes which are within the scope of this document.