Sae J951

SURFACE J95
REAF.
MAR86
VEHICLE
400 Commonwealth Drive, Warrendale, PA 15096-0001
STANDARD Issued May 1973
Reaffirmed March 1986
Superseding J95 APR80

Submitted for recognition as an American National Standard
HEADLAMPS FOR INDUSTRIAL EQUIPMENT
Foreword—This reaffirmed document has not changed other than to put it into the new SAE Technical Standards
Board Format.
1. Scope—This SAE Standard provides performance and general design requirements and related test
procedures for headlamps for use on industrial wheeled equipment that may be operated on public roads.
2. References
2.1 Applicable Publications—The following publications form a part of this specification to the extent specified
herein. The latest issue of SAE publications shall apply.
2.1.1 SAE PUBLICATIONS—Available from SAE, 400 Commonwealth Drive, Warrendale, PA 15096-0001.
SAE J571—Dimensional Specifications for Sealed Beam Headlamp Units

SAE J572—Dimensional Specifications for Sealed Lighting Unit for Construction and Industrial Machinery
SAE J573—Lamp Bulbs and Sealed Beam Headlamp Units
SAE J575—Tests for Motor Vehicle Lighting Devices and Components
SAE J579—Sealed Beam Headlamp Units for Motor Vehicles
SAE J598—Sealed Lighting Units for Construction and Industrial Machinery
SAE J760—Dimensional Specifications for General Service Sealed LIghting Units
3. Definitions
3.1 Industrial Wheeled Equipment—That class of tractors and associated equipment used in operations such as
landscaping, construction services, loading, digging, grounds keeping, and highway maintenance.
3.2 Headlamp for Industrial Equipment—A lighting device used to provide general illumination ahead of the
vehicle.
4. General Requirements—The following sections from SAE J575 are part of this standard:
Section B - Samples for Test

Section D - Laboratory Facilities
Section I - Color Tests - The color of the light from the lighting device shall be white.
Section J - Photometry - The photometric test shall be made with the photometer at a distance of at least
60 ft (18.3 m) from the lamp.
SAE Technical Standards Board Rules provide that: “This report is published by SAE to advance the state of technical and engineering sciences. The use of this report is entirely
voluntary, and its applicability and suitability for any particular use, including any patent infringement arising therefrom, is the sole responsibility of the user.”
SAE reviews each technical report at least every five years at which time it may be reaffirmed, revised, or cancelled. SAE invites your written comments and suggestions.
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Copyright 1986 Society of Automotive Engineers, Inc.

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SAE J95 Reaffirmed MAR86
5. Dimensional Requirements—The headlamp shall conform to the dimensional requirements of either SAE
J571, SAE J572, or SAE J760.
6. Electrical And Life Requirements—The headlamp shall conform to the appropriate requirements of either
Table 2 of SAE J573 or Table 5 of SAE J598.
7. Beam Aim On Machine—Reference for photometric requirements only.
7.1 General Service Lamp (Trapezoidal)—The unit shall be aimed so that the top of the beam is at least 1 deg
below lamp center level but not more than 4 deg below lamp center level and centered laterally.
7.2 General Service Floodlamp—The unit shall be positioned with the lamp axis aimed downward to provide
illumination close to the vehicle.
8. Photometric Requirements
8.1 General Service Lamp (Trapezoidal)—The unit shall comply with the photometric requirements of Table 3 of
SAE J598.
8.2 General Service Floodlamp—The unit shall comply with the photometric requirements of Table 4 of SAE
J598.
9. Optional Headlamps—Optional with this specification, 7 in (178 mm) sealed beam units, or 5-3/4 in (146 mm)
Type 1 and 5-3/4 in (146 mm) Type 2 sealed beam units meeting the requirements of SAE J579 may be used.
PREPARED BY THE SAE OFF-ROAD MACHINERY TECHNICAL COMMITTEE SC5—

ELECTRICAL EQUIPMENT
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SAE J95 Reaffirmed MAR86
Rationale—Not applicable.
Relationship of SAE Standard to ISO Standard—Not applicable.
Application—This SAE Standard provides performance and general design requirements and related test
procedures for headlamps for use on industrial wheeled equipment that may be operated on public
roads.
Reference Section
SAE J571—Dimensional Specifications for Sealed Beam Headlamp Units
SAE J572—Dimensional Specifications for Sealed Lighting Unit for Construction and Industrial
Machinery
SAE J573—Lamp Bulbs and Sealed Beam Headlamp Units
SAE J575—Tests for Motor Vehicle Lighting Devices and Components
SAE J579—Sealed Beam Headlamp Units for Motor Vehicles
SAE J598—Sealed Lighting Units for Construction and Industrial Machinery
SAE J760—Dimensional Specifications for General Service Sealed LIghting Units
Developed by the SAE Off-Road Machinery Technical Committee SC5—Electrical Equipment
Sponsored by the SAE Off-Road Machinery Technical Committee

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SURFACE J95

Superseding J95 APR80

HEADLAMPS FOR INDUSTRIAL EQUIPMENT

SAE J571—Dimensional Specifications for Sealed Beam Headlamp Units

Section B - Samples for Test

QUESTIONS REGARDING THIS DOCUMENT: (724) 772-8512 FAX: (724) 776-0243

Copyright 1986 Society of Automotive Engineers, Inc.

7. Beam Aim On Machine—Reference for photometric requirements only.

PREPARED BY THE SAE OFF-ROAD MACHINERY TECHNICAL COMMITTEE SC5—

Relationship of SAE Standard to ISO Standard—Not applicable.

SAE J571—Dimensional Specifications for Sealed Beam Headlamp Units

SAE J573—Lamp Bulbs and Sealed Beam Headlamp Units

SAE J575—Tests for Motor Vehicle Lighting Devices and Components

SAE J579—Sealed Beam Headlamp Units for Motor Vehicles

SAE J598—Sealed Lighting Units for Construction and Industrial Machinery

SAE J760—Dimensional Specifications for General Service Sealed LIghting Units

Developed by the SAE Off-Road Machinery Technical Committee SC5—Electrical Equipment

Sponsored by the SAE Off-Road Machinery Technical Committee

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