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ISO TC 22/SC 6
Date: 2004-01-20
ISO/DIS 21308-2
ISO TC 22/SC 6/WG 1
Secretariat: AFNOR
Road vehicles — Product data exchange between chassis and bodywork

manufacturers (BEP) — Part 2: Dimensional bodywork exchange
parameters
Véhicules routiers — Échange de données de produit entre les fabricants de châssis et de carrosserie
(BEP) — Partie 2: Paramètres dimensionnels d'échange de carrosserie
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Contents Page
Foreword ............................................................................................................................................................iv
Introduction.........................................................................................................................................................v
1 Scope ......................................................................................................................................................1
2 Normative references............................................................................................................................1
3 Terms and definitions ...........................................................................................................................1
4 Coding system .......................................................................................................................................2
4.1 BEP code ................................................................................................................................................2
4.2 Type of dimension.................................................................................................................................2
4.3 Numbering..............................................................................................................................................3
4.4 Definition ................................................................................................................................................3
4.5 Priority ....................................................................................................................................................3
4.6 Loading condition .................................................................................................................................3
4.7 Represented by......................................................................................................................................3
5 General dimensions ..............................................................................................................................4
6 Chassis related dimensions .................................................................................................................8
6.1 Axle and wheel related dimensions.....................................................................................................8
6.2 Chassis frame related dimensions ....................................................................................................22
6.3 Cab related dimensions ......................................................................................................................38
7 Bodywork related dimensions ...........................................................................................................41
7.1 Sub-frame related dimensions ...........................................................................................................41
7.2 Bodywork dimensions ........................................................................................................................47
Annex A (informative) Corresponding codes.................................................................................................52
A.1 Comparison of BEP codes and other coding systems ...................................................................52
A.1.1 Length codes .......................................................................................................................................52
A.1.2 Height codes ........................................................................................................................................53
A.1.3 Width codes .........................................................................................................................................54
Bibliography......................................................................................................................................................55
Index ..................................................................................................................................................................56
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Foreword
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The main task of technical committees is to prepare International Standards. Draft International Standards
adopted by the technical committees are circulated to the member bodies for voting. Publication as an
International Standard requires approval by at least 75 % of the member bodies casting a vote.
ISO 21308-2 was prepared by Technical Committee ISO/TC 22, Road vehicles, Subcommittee SC 6, Terms
and definitions of dimensions and masses.
ISO 21308 consists of the following parts, under the general title Road vehicles — Product data exchange
between chassis and bodywork manufacturers (BEP):
 Part 1: General principles;
 Part 2: Dimensional bodywork exchange parameters;
 Part 3: General and administrative information;
 Part 4: Mapping to STEP application protocol 214
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Introduction
The production efficiency of a specific truck chassis and its body combinations can be greatly improved by
achieving the correct technical and commercial information about the specific chassis communicated to the
truck bodybuilder in advance. By the determination of uniform conditions, unambiguous dimensions for trucks
can be established. The dimension codes are useful in various situations, e.g. for the design and manufacture,
technical specifications, technical drawings and leaflets. The information must be reliable and give the truck
body builder confidence to prefabricate the body or the superstructure before the chassis is delivered.
ISO 21308 provides a system to exchange specific data between chassis and bodybuilder manufacturers. The
standard uses the applicable definitions from ISO 612 and ISO 7656. It also adds a large number of new
dimensional codes, as well as general and administrative codes. Annex A gives an overview of the ISO 21308
codes compared to the definitions in ISO 612 and ISO 7656.
The codes provide the basic information level, and are also the basic input parameters for a data exchange
system based on the STEP protocol.
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Road vehicles — Product data exchange between chassis and

bodywork manufacturers (BEP) — Part 2: Dimensional
bodywork exchange parameters
1 Scope
This part of ISO 21308 provides a set of codes for the exchange of dimensional data between truck chassis
manufacturers and bodywork manufacturers. It applies to commercial vehicles as defined in ISO 3833, having
a maximum gross vehicle mass above 3 500 kg.
2 Normative references
The following referenced documents are indispensable for the application of this document. For dated
references, only the edition cited applies. For undated references, the latest edition of the referenced
document (including any amendments) applies.
ISO 612, Road vehicles — Dimensions of motor vehicles and towed vehicles — Terms and definitions
ISO 1176, Road vehicles — Masses — Vocabulary and codes
ISO 4130, Road vehicles — Three-dimensional reference system and fiducial marks — Definitions
ISO 38331), Road vehicles — Types — Terms and definitions
ISO 7656, Road vehicles — Commercial road vehicles — Dimensional codes
ISO 21308-32), Road vehicles — Product data exchange between chassis and bodywork manufacturers
(BEP) — Part 3: General and administrative information
3 Terms and definitions

For the purposes of this part of ISO 21308, definitions given in ISO 612, ISO 1176, ISO 7656, ISO 21308-3,
and the following definitions apply.
3.1
BEP-code
code to identify a unique measurement on the truck, to make the information exchange between chassis
manufacturers and body builders easier without any confusion with other systems
NOTE BEP is an abbreviation of Bodywork Exchange Parameter.
1) Under revision
2) To be published
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3.2
left and right side
left side in the driving direction and right side in the driving direction
3.3
driven axle
driven axle marked with an X in the drawings
3.4
non-driven axle
axle, such as steered or tag axle, marked with an O in the drawings
3.5
front edge
most forward point of the truck as delivered from the chassis manufacturer
NOTE Usually, the front edge is the bumper.
3.6
Gross Vehicle Mass, GVM
Gross Vehicle Weight, GVW
technical or legal gross vehicle mass (weight) according to the legislation or regulations for the applicable
region
NOTE See ISO 21308-3 and ISO 1176.
4 Coding system
Each dimension given in this International Standard is assigned a code, composed of the items given below.
4.1 BEP code
A prefix “BEP” shall be used to avoid confusion with other coding systems.
4.2 Type of dimension
Dimension codes are used to denote length, width and height measurements along the zero X -, Y - or Z-
planes respectively, as defined in ISO 4130:1978, definition 3.1. They are also used to denote angle
measurements.
A capital letter, which denotes the type of dimension, shall be given as follows:
L – Length
W – Width
H – Height
NOTE 1 The centre of the first front axle is chosen as a reference zero point for the length measurements. In some
cases where it is convenient to use the rear axle as a reference, the first driven rear axle is used.
NOTE 2 The top of the chassis frame is chosen as the reference zero point for height measurements for objects
connected to the chassis frame.
NOTE 3 The centre-line of the chassis is chosen a the reference zero point for width measurements.
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If there is a need to differ between the dimension(s) on the right or left side, the BEP-code should be
supplemented by .R or .L.
4.3 Numbering
Each item is numbered with a specific and unique BEP-code followed by a structuring character and a
sequential number, starting from 001.
The dimension codes for repeated vehicle items of the same kind on one vehicle, e.g. axles, cross-members,
frame-mounted objects etc, are differed by an added sequential number beginning with .1 counted from the
front of the vehicle and rearwards.
The same .n number shall be applied to a specific object in terms of L, H, and W dimensions.
EXAMPLE Frame-mounted objects may be a fuel tank, referred to as BEP-L030.4, BEP-H030.4, and BEP-W.030.4,
and a battery box, referred to as BEP-L030.5, BEP-H030.5, and BEP-W030.5.
For L codes, a positive value indicates that the item is located behind the axle. A negative value indicates that
the item is located in front of the axle.
For H codes, a positive value indicates that the item is located above the top of the chassis frame. A negative
value indicates that the item is located below the top of the chassis frame.
4.4 Definition
The table defines the
 designation of the items;
 description of the items.
4.5 Priority
The column “Priority” shows the priority of the measurements, as follows:
A – Essential
B – Useful
4.6 Loading condition
The column “Loading” shows the load situation of the chassis, as follows:
1 – Unladen
2 – Laden (design mass)
4.7 Represented by
The column “Presented in” describes in which type of document the items can be presented, as follows:
2D – 2D drawing
3D – 3D model
TD – Technical data sheet

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5 General dimensions
BEP-code Designation Description Priority Loading Presented in
BEP-L001 Overall length Distance from front edge of vehicle to rear edge of A - 2D, 3D, TD
vehicle, including accessories in both front and rear
ends.
NOTE See also ISO 612.
BEP-L001

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BEP-L002 Front reference Distance from the centre of the first front axle to the A - 2D, 3D, TD
point for front reference point for measuring.
measuring
NOTE 1 Front reference point(s) for measuring is (are)
defined by the chassis manufacturer.
NOTE 2 If the reference points for right and left side member
differ, then mark with .R or .L.
NOTE 3 If the position of the reference point is in the front of
the axle, the value is negative.
BEP-L003 Rear reference Distance from the first driven rear axle to the rear A - 2D, 3D, TD
point for reference point for measuring.
measuring
NOTE 1 Rear reference point(s) for measuring is (are)
defined by the chassis manufacturer.
NOTE 2 If the reference points for right and left side member
differ, then mark with .R or .L.
NOTE 3 If the position of the reference point is in the front of
the axle, the value is negative.
BEP-L002 BEP-L003

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BEP-H001 Maximum external Distance from ground to top of cab, including cab A 1 2D, 3D,TD
height, unladen mounted parts, with the chassis unladen but in
operating order.
NOTE The roof hatch, if present, should be closed. For
pneumatic suspension, the driving position is assumed.
BEP-H002 Maximum external Distance from ground to top of cab, including cab A 2 2D, 3D, TD
height, laden mounted parts, in laden condition.
NOTE The chassis is laden up to "Technical gross vehicle
mass". The roof hatch, if fitted, is closed. For pneumatic
suspension, the driving position is assumed. Additional tyre
springing must be taken into account.
BEP-H001
BEP-H002
BEP-H003 Maximum overall Distance from ground to the highest point of the vehicle A 1 2D, 3D, TD
height of vehicle, including bodywork.
unladen
BEP-H003

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BEP-W001 Overall width of Maximum external width of the vehicle chassis. A - 2D, 3D, TD
chassis with cab
NOTE Rear-view mirrors in outermost position, lights,
elastic mud flaps, tyre bulges in the road area and snow chains
are included in the width stated. The bodywork is not taken into
account.
BEP-W002 Width across cab External width of cab. A - 2D, 3D, TD

NOTE Mudguards and rear-view mirrors are disregarded.
BEP-W003.n Width across External width across the wheels on the n-th axle. A - 2D, 3D, TD
wheels on n-th
NOTE Projecting axle hubs and tyre bulges are
axle disregarded.
BEP-W002
BEP-W003
BEP-W001

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6 Chassis related dimensions
6.1 Axle and wheel related dimensions
BEP-L010 Total wheel base Distance between centre of first front axle to the centre A 2 2D, 3D, TD
of the last axle.
BEP-L010

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BEP-L011 Configuration Distance between centre of first front axle to the centre A 2 2D, 3D, TD
Wheel base of first driven rear axle.
NOTE If the vehicle is not symmetrical, different values for
right and left hand side apply. Then mark with .R or .L, e.g.
BEP-L011.L.
BEP-L011
BEP-L011
BEP-L011

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BEP-L012.n Wheel space from Distance between centre of wheels on n-th and (n+1)-th A 2 2D, 3D, TD
n to n+1 axle axles.
BEP-L012.1 BEP-L012.2 BEP-L012.3
BEP-L012.1 BEP-L012.2
BEP-L013 Theoretical wheel Distance between first front axle to calculated mass line A 2 2D, TD
base of front axle of front axle combination.
combination
BEP-L014 Theoretical wheel Distance between first driven rear axle to calculated A 2 2D, TD
base of rear axle mass line of rear axle combination.
combination

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BEP-L015 Theoretical wheel Distance between the calculated mass lines of front and A 2 2D, TD
base rear axle combinations.
NOTE 1 For a single axle, either in the front or in the rear,
the calculated mass line is identical to the axle centre line.
NOTE 2 If there is an axle combination either in the front or
rear, the calculated mass line is the calculated line between
the axles where the load from the axles is focused.
NOTE 3 For air suspension systems with electronic control,
the calculated mass line is variable while driving.
EXAMPLE A, B, C, D may have the following
distribution, shown in the figures below:
A = 50 %, B = 50 %, C = 60 %, D = 40 %
A B C D
BEP-L014
BEP-L013 BEP-L015
A+B C D
BEP-L015

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BEP-L016 Front vehicle Distance between front edge of vehicle and centre of A 2 2D, 3D, TD
overhang wheel on first axle.
BEP-L017 Rear vehicle Distance between centre of last axle and rearmost part A 2 2D, 3D, TD
overhang of vehicle.
BEP-L018 Front frame Distance from foremost edge of front frame to centre of A - 2D, 3D, TD
overhang first front axle.
BEP-L019 Rear frame Distance between the centre of last axle to rearmost A - 2D, 3D, TD
overhang edge of frame side member.
BEP-L020 Rear frame Distance between the centre of first driven rear axle to A - 2D, 3D, TD
overhang from first rearmost edge of frame side member.
driven rear axle
BEP-L021 Technical Distance between calculated mass lines of rear axle B - 2D, 3D, TD
overhang length combination and rearmost edge of vehicle or body.
EXAMPLE A and B may have the following
distribution: A = 60 %, B = 40 %
BEP-L018
A B BEP-L019
BEP-L016
BEP-L017
BEP-L021
BEP-L020

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BEP-H010 Approach angle Angle between the tangent of the rolling radius of the B 2 2D, 3D, TD
tyres and the lowest fixed point of the vehicle in front of
the axle, for technical front axle mass.
NOTE Chassis loaded to permitted axle masses. For
pneumatic suspension, the drive position is assumed.
Additional tyre springing must be taken into account.
BEP-H011 Departure angle Angle between the tangent of the rolling radius of the B 2 2D, 3D, TD
tyres and the lowest fixed point of the vehicle behind
the axle, for technical rear axle mass.
BEP-H012 Ramp angle See ISO 612 and ISO 7656. B 2 2D, 3D, TD
BEP-H012 BEP-H011
BEP-H010

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BEP-H013 Ground clearance, Distance between the ground and the lowest fixed point A 2 2D, 3D, TD
rear part between the centre of the last front axle and the
rearmost part of the chassis.
Additional tyre springing shall be taken into account.
BEP-H013
BEP-H014 Ground clearance, Distance between the ground and the lowest fixed point A 2 2D, 3D, TD
front part between the front part of the chassis and the centre of
the last front axle.
Additional tyre springing shall be taken into account.
BEP-H014

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BEP-H015.n Ground clearance, Smallest vertical dimension between vehicle front A 2 2D, 3D, TD
front axle(s) axle(s) and ground level.
BEP-H015.1
BEP-H016.n Ground clearance, Smallest vertical dimension between vehicle rear A 2 2D, 3D, TD
rear axle(s) axle(s) and ground level.
BEP-H016.1

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BEP-H017 Front under-run Distance between the ground and the uppermost part of A 1 2D, 3D, TD
protection, upper the front under-run protection.
BEP-H018 Front under-run Distance between the ground and the lowest part of the A 1 2D, 3D, TD
protection, lower front under-run protection.
BEP-H019.n Side under-run Distance between the ground and the uppermost part of A 1 2D, 3D, TD
protection(s), the side under-run protection.
upper
NOTE The distance is measured at the centreline of the
side under-run protection.
BEP-H020.n Side under-run Distance between the ground and the lowest part of the A 1 2D, 3D, TD
protection(s), side under-run protection.
lower
NOTE The distance is measured at the centreline of the
side under-run protection.
BEP-H021 Rear under-run Distance between the ground and the uppermost part of A 1 2D, 3D, TD
protection, upper the rear under-run protection.
BEP-H022 Rear under-run Distance between the ground and the lowest part of the A 1 2D, 3D, TD
protection, lower rear under-run protection.
BEP-H019
BEP-H017
BEP-H018
BEP-H021
BEP-H022
BEP-H020

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BEP-W010.n Steering angle Maximum steering angle of wheels. B 1 2D, 3D, TD

NOTE L/R for left or right side, n for n-th steerable axle,
lt/rt for left or right turn.
EXAMPLE BEP-W010.R.2.rt means right side, second
steerable axle, right turn.
BEP-W010.L.1.lt
BEP-W010.R.1.rt

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BEP-W011 Turning circle The diameter of the circle described by the 'centre' of A 2 TD
diameter the tyre of the outer steered wheel at the first front axle
at maximum steering angle.
NOTE If there is a difference between left hand and right
hand turning circle, it is marked with .R or .L - e.g. BEP-
W011.L.
BEP-W012 Clearance circle The diameter of the circle described by the outer edge A 2 TD
diameter of the vehicle at maximum steering angle.
NOTE The outer edge includes external equipment, for
example mirrors. If there is a difference between left hand and
right hand turning circle, it is marked with .R or .L - e.g. BEP-
W012.L.
BEP-W012
BEP-W011

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BEP-W013.n Track Distance between centres of the tyres of the n-th axle. A 1 2D, 3D, TD
NOTE In case of twin tyres, the centre between the two
centres of the tyres on the same side is used.
BEP-W013.1 BEP-W013.2

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BEP-W014.n Twin tyre distance Distance between the centres of the two tyres of the n- B 1 2D, 3D, TD
th axle on one side.
BEP-W014

ISO/DIS 21308-2
BEP-W015.n Spring track Distance between the centreline of springs at the n-th B 1 2D, 3D, TD
distance axle.
BEP-W015.1 BEP-W015.2

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6.2 Chassis frame related dimensions
BEP-L030.n Start of chassis- Distance between the centre of the first front axle and A - 2D, 3D, TD
mounted object, the foremost part of the n-th object mounted on the
length chassis.
NOTE 1 Add .R or .L (if applicable) to specify the mounting
side, related to the centreline of the chassis.
NOTE 2 It is applicable to objects both inside and outside
the chassis frame.
EXAMPLE Air tank, fuel tank, battery box, exhaust
parts, side under-run protection etc.
BEP-L031.n End of chassis- Distance between the centre of the first front axle and A - 2D, 3D, TD
mounted object, the rearmost end of the n-th object mounted on the
length chassis.
the chassis frame.
EXAMPLE Air tank, fuel tank, battery box, exhaust
parts, side under-run protection etc.
BEP-H030.n Start of chassis- Distance from the top of chassis frame to the highest A - 2D, 3D, TD
mounted object, part of the n-th object mounted on the chassis.
height
the chassis frame.
NOTE 3 Positive values indicate above top of chassis, and
negative values indicate below top of chassis.
Example Air tank, fuel tank, battery box, electrical and
electronic interface, pneumatic interface, exhaust parts, side
under-run protection etc.
BEP-H031.n End of chassis- Distance from the top of chassis frame to the lowest A - 2D, 3D, TD
mounted object, part of the n-th object mounted on the chassis.
height
the chassis frame.
BEP-W030.n Start of chassis- Distance from the centreline of chassis frame to the A - 2D, 3D, TD
mounted object, nearest part of the n-th object mounted on the chassis.
width
the chassis frame.

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BEP-W031.n End of chassis- Distance from the centreline of chassis frame to the A - 2D, 3D, TD
mounted object, furthest part of the n-th object mounted on the chassis.
width
the chassis frame.
Example Air tank, fuel tank, battery box electrical and
BEP-H031.4
BEP-H030.4
BEP-H031.1
BEP-H030.2
BEP-H030.1
BEP-H031.2
BEP-L030.1
BEP-L031.1
BEP-L030.2
BEP-L031.2
BEP-L030.4
BEP-L031.4
BEP-W031.4
BEP-W030.4

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BEP-L032 Length of frame Distance between the centre of the first front axle and B - TD
from centre of first the rear end of the chassis.
front axle
BEP-L033 Minimum length of Minimum distance between the centre of the first front B - TD
frame from centre axle and the rear end of the chassis.
of first front axle
NOTE The shortest possible chassis frame overhang on
the rear end recommended by the chassis manufacturer. This
is to enable body designers to establish the chassis cut off-
point whilst allowing sufficient space for cleating at the rear of
the chassis frame.
EXAMPLE Cutting the overhang behind the spring
hanger bracket.
BEP-L033
BEP-L032

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BEP-L034 Front edge of front Distance from front edge of front cross-member to A - 2D, 3D, TD
cross-member centre of first front axle.
BEP-L035 Rear edge of rear Distance from centre of the first driven rear axle to rear A - 2D, 3D, TD
cross-member edge of rear cross-member for trailer couplings.
NOTE In case of several rear cross-members, they may
be marked BEP-L035.1, BEP-L035.2.
BEP-L035
BEP-L034

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BEP-H032 Frame side Frame side member profile height. A - 2D, 3D, TD
member profile
height
BEP-H033 Frame side Frame side member profile bottom thickness. A - 2D, 3D, TD
member profile
bottom thickness
BEP-H034 Frame side Frame side member profile top thickness. A - 2D, 3D, TD
member profile top
thickness
BEP-W032 Frame side Frame side member profile bottom width. A - 2D, 3D, TD
member profile
bottom width
BEP-W033 Frame side Frame side member profile top width. A - 2D, 3D, TD
member profile top
width
BEP-W034 Frame side Frame side member profile waist thickness. A - 2D, 3D, TD
member profile
waist thickness
NOTE Some common profiles are shown below. Further profile alternatives may be defined by the chassis and bodywork manufacturers.
BEP-H034
BEP-H034
BEP-W033 BEP-W033
BEP-H032
BEP-H032
BEP-W034 BEP-W034
BEP-H033
BEP-H033
BEP-W032 BEP-W032

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BEP-L036.n.t Distance to the Distance from the centre of the first front axle to the A - 2D, 3D, TD
front edge of the n- front edge of the n-th intermediate cross-member on the
th front centre-line of the chassis.
intermediate cross-
NOTE 1 Each cross-member is identified by a number (n).
member
NOTE 2 When the value is negative, the position of the
cross-member is in the front of the axle. If it is positive, the
position is behind the axle.
NOTE 3 The cross-members are defined in different types
(t), specified with e.g. A, B, C, etc. Each definition of type
includes the description of the exact position and profile of
each cross-member.
EXAMPLE BEP-L036.2.A means second cross-
member, type A.
BEP-L037.n.t Distance to the Distance from the centre of the first driven rear axle to A - 2D, 3D, TD
front edge of the n- the front edge of the n-th intermediate cross-member on
th rear the centre-line of the chassis.
intermediate cross-
member
NOTE 2 When the value is negative, the position of the
cross-member is in the front of the axle. If it is positive, the
position is behind the axle.
each cross-member.
EXAMPLE BEP-L037.5.C means fifth cross-member,
type C.
BEP-L036.1.A BEP-
L037.3.B BEP-L037.4.B
BEP-L036.2.A
BEP-L037.5.C

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BEP-L038.n.t Distance to the Distance from the centre of the first front axle to the A - 2D, 3D, TD
hole pattern in the index point for positioning, of the n-th hole pattern in
front part of frame frame.
NOTE 1 If the values for right and left side member differ,
then mark with .R or .L.
NOTE 2 A negative value indicates that the hole-pattern is
in front of the axle. A positive value indicates that it is behind
the axle.
NOTE 3 A unique number (n) identifies each hole pattern.
NOTE 4 The hole patterns are defined in different types (t),
specified e.g. with A, B, C, etc. Each definition of type includes
the description of
– index point for positioning;
– hole dimension;
– hole shape (cylindrical, oblong, etc.);
– hole type (drilled, punched etc.);
– relative positions including transformation
information;
– x, y, z-position relative to the given value and
their tolerance.
EXAMPLE BEP-038.L.2.A means left side-member,
hole pattern 2, type A.
BEP-L039.n.t Distance to the Distance from the centre of the first driven rear axle to A - 2D, 3D, TD
hole pattern in the the index point for positioning, of the n-th hole pattern in
rear part of frame frame.
NOTE 1 If the frame side members are not symmetrical,
different values for right and left hand side apply, marked with
.R or .L
NOTE 2 If the value is negative, the position of the hole-
pattern is in the front of the axle. If it is positive, the position is
behind the axle.
NOTE 3 A unique number (n) identifies each hole pattern.
NOTE 4 The hole pattern are defined in different types (t),
specified e.g. with A, B, C, etc. Each definition of type includes
the description of
– index point for positioning;
– hole dimension;
– hole shape (cylindrical, oblong, etc.);
– hole type (drilled, punched etc.);
– relative positions including transformation
information;
– x, y, z-position relative to the given value and
their tolerance.
EXAMPLE BEP-L039.L.4.C means left side-member,
hole pattern 4 on the rear part of the frame, type C.

ISO/DIS 21308-2
BEP-L038.L.1.A BEP-L039.L.4.D
BEP-L038.L.2.C BEP-L039.L.5.A
BEP-L039.L.6.C
BEP-L038.L.3.B
BEP-L040.n Start of restricted Distance between the centre of the first front axle and A - TD
area within frame the beginning of the n-th restricted area within the
chassis frame.
NOTE To avoid conflict with sensitive equipment.
BEP-L041.n End of restricted Distance between the centre of the first front axle and A - TD
area within frame the end of the n-th restricted area within the chassis
frame.
NOTE To avoid conflict with sensitive equipment.
BEP-L040.1
BEP-L041.1
BEP-L040.2
BEP-L041.2

ISO/DIS 21308-2
BEP-L042.n First front axle Distance between centre of wheel on first front axle and A - 2D, 3D, TD
centre to n-th bend n-th bend in frame (if behind the cab).
in frame
BEP-L042.1
BEP-L042.2
BEP-W035 Width of frame at External width of frame in front area of the vehicle. A - 2D, 3D, TD
front area
BEP-W036 Width of frame at External width of frame in rear area of the vehicle. A - 2D, 3D, TD
rear area
BEP-W035
BEP-W036

ISO/DIS 21308-2
BEP-H035 Height of frame, Distance from top edge of frame to ground measured at A 1 2D, 3D, TD
unladen, front the first front axle, unladen condition.
NOTE Any sub-frame fitted is disregarded. Loading
corresponds to unladen mass. For pneumatic suspension, the
driving position is assumed.
BEP-H036 Height of frame, Distance from top edge of frame to ground measured at A 2 2D, 3D, TD
laden, front the first front axle, laden condition.
NOTE Any sub-frame fitted is disregarded. The chassis is
loaded up to "technical gross vehicle mass". For pneumatic
springing from the nearest axle must be taken into account.
BEP-H035
BEP-H036

ISO/DIS 21308-2
BEP-H037 Height of frame Distance from top edge of frame to ground measured at A 1 2D, 3D, TD
over first driven the first driven axle, unladen conditions.
rear axle, unladen
corresponds to unladen mass. For pneumatic suspension, the
BEP-H038 Height of frame Distance from top edge of frame to ground measured at A 2 2D, 3D, TD
over first driven the first driven axle, laden conditions.
rear axle, laden
BEP-H039 Height of frame at Distance from top edge of frame to ground measured at A 1 2D, 3D, TD
theoretical rear the theoretical wheelbase, unladen conditions.
wheel base,
unladen corresponds to unladen mass. For pneumatic suspension, the
BEP-H040 Height of frame at Distance from top edge of frame to ground measured at A 2 2D, 3D, TD
theoretical rear the theoretical wheel base, laden conditions.
wheel base, laden
BEP-H037
BEP-H038 BEP-L014 BEP-H039
BEP-H040

ISO/DIS 21308-2
BEP-H041.n Wheel centre to Height of wheel centre to top of chassis frame for the n- A 2 2D, 3D, TD
top of frame th axle.
NOTE The chassis is loaded up to "technical gross vehicle
mass". For pneumatic suspension, the driving position is
assumed. Additional tyre springing from the nearest axle must
be taken into account.
BEP-H042.n Top of wheel to Highest wheel position relative to top of chassis frame A - 2D, 3D, TD
top of frame for the n-th axle, taking into account maximum jounce.
NOTE 1 This code is used to specify the clearance needed
in a worst case condition.
NOTE 3 If different for right and left side, then mark with .R
or .L.
BEP-H042.1
BEP-H041.1

ISO/DIS 21308-2
BEP-L043.n PTO longitudinal Distance between the centre of the first front axle and A - 2D, 3D, TD
position the reference point of the n-th Power Take-Off.
NOTE The reference point is depending of the PTO type.
BEP-H043.n PTO vertical Distance between the top of the chassis frame and the A - 2D, 3D, TD
position reference point of the n-th Power Take-Off.
NOTE 1 The reference point is depending of the PTO type.
BEP-W043.n PTO lateral Distance between the centreline of chassis frame and A - 2D, 3D, TD
position the reference point of the n-th Power Take-Off.
NOTE 1 The reference point is depending of the PTO type.
BEP-H043
PTO
BEP-L043
PTO
BEP-W043

ISO/DIS 21308-2
BEP-L044 Centre of gravity of Theoretically calculated centre of gravity of chassis A - 2D, 3D, TD
chassis, measured from the centre of the first front axle.
longitudinal
BEP-H044 Centre of gravity of Theoretically calculated centre of gravity of chassis, A - 2D, 3D, TD
chassis, vertical measured from the ground surface.
BEP-H044
BEP-L044
BEP-L045.n Length to coupling Distance from the centre of the first front axle of vehicle A - 2D, 3D, TD
pin centre to centre axis of the trailer coupling pin.
NOTE In case of several couplings, the distances may be
marked BEP-L045.1, BEP-L045.2.
BEP-H045.n Height to coupling Distance from top chassis frame to centre axis of the A - 2D, 3D, TD
pin centre trailer coupling pin.
NOTE In case of several couplings, the distances may be
marked BEP-H045.1, BEP-H045.2.
BEP-H045
BEP-L045

ISO/DIS 21308-2
BEP-H046 Raising from Height change between driving position and topmost A - 2D, 3D, TD
driving position, raised position, measured at the first front axle
front centreline.
BEP-H047 Lowering from Height change between driving position and lowest A - 2D, 3D, TD
driving position, lowered position, measured at the first front axle
front centreline.
BEP-H048 Raising from Height change between driving position and topmost A - 2D, 3D, TD
driving position, raised position, measured at the first rear axle
rear centreline.
BEP-H049 Lowering from Height change between driving position and lowest A - 2D, 3D, TD
driving position, lowered position, measured at the first rear axle
rear centreline.
BEP-H047
BEP-H046
BEP-H049
BEP-H048

ISO/DIS 21308-2
BEP-L046.n Start of available Start of a zone of at least 500 mm length available A - 2D, 3D, TD
space zone, length space on the outside of the chassis frame for use by the
bodybuilder, measured from the centre of the first front
axle.
BEP-L047.n End of available End of a zone of at least 500 mm length available space A - 2D, 3D, TD
space zone, length on the outside of the chassis frame for use by the
bodybuilder, measured from the centre of the first front
axle.
BEP-L046.1
BEP-L047.1

ISO/DIS 21308-2
6.3 Cab related dimensions
BEP-L060 Cab tilt angle Maximum tilt angle from driving position. A - 2D, 3D, TD
NOTE Applies only to hinged driver's cab.
BEP-L060

ISO/DIS 21308-2
BEP-L061 Front axle to cab Distance from the centre of the front axle to an x-plane B - 2D, 3D, TD
tilt into servicing touching the foremost point of the cab in the servicing
position maximum tilt position.
BEP-L062 Driver's cab hinge Distance measured from centre of the first front axle to A - 2D, 3D, TD
point, longitudinal hinge point.
BEP-H060 Driver's cab hinge Distance measured from upper edge of frame to hinge A - 2D, 3D, TD
point, vertical point.
NOTE Positive values indicate above top of chassis, and
BEP-H061 Maximum overall Vertical distance between the ground and the topmost B 1 2D, 3D, TD
height, tilt cab point of the cab during tilting.
servicing
NOTE The roof hatch, if present, should be closed. For
pneumatic suspension, the driving position is assumed.
BEP-H062 Cab tilt radius Radius described by the outer cab contour during the A - 2D, 3D, TD
tilting process. The dimension relates to the measured
cab hinge point.
BEP-H063 Cab height from Distance from top of frame to top of cab roof. A - 2D, 3D, TD
frame
062
H
BEP-
BEP-H063
BEP-H061
BEP-H060
BEP-L062
BEP-L061

ISO/DIS 21308-2
BEP-L063 End of cab Distance between the centre of the first front axle and A - 2D, 3D, TD
the rear end of the cab.
BEP-L064.n End of cab- Distance between the centre of the first front axle and A - 2D, 3D, TD
mounted object the rearmost end of the n-th object mounted on the cab.
NOTE If the values for right and left side member differ,
then mark with .R or .L.
EXAMPLE Lights, deflectors, air intake.
BEP-L063
BEP-L064.1 BEP-L064.2

ISO/DIS 21308-2
7 Bodywork related dimensions
7.1 Sub-frame related dimensions
BEP-L070.n.t Distance to the n- Distance from the centre of the first front axle to the n-th B - 2D, 3D, TD
th cross-member cross-member front edge in sub-frame.
in sub-frame, front
NOTE 2 A negative value indicates that the cross-member
is in front of the axle. A positive value indicates that it is behind
the axle.
each cross-member, shown in generic document.
EXAMPLE BEP-L070.2.A means second cross-
member, type A.
BEP-L071.n.t Distance to the n- Distance from the centre of the first driven rear axle to B - 2D, 3D, TD
th cross-member the n-th cross member front edge in sub-frame.
in sub-frame, rear
NOTE 2 A negative value indicates that the cross-member
is in front of the axle. A positive value indicates that it is behind
the axle.
each cross-member, shown in generic document.
EXAMPLE BEP-L071.5.A means fifth cross-member
behind the rear axle, type A.
BEP-L071.3.A
BEP-L070.1.A BEP-L071.4.A
BEP-L071.5.A
BEP-L070.2.A
BEP-L071.6.A

ISO/DIS 21308-2
BEP-H070 Sub-frame height Height of sub-frame profile. A - 2D, 3D, TD
BEP-H070

ISO/DIS 21308-2
BEP-L072 Distance to fifth- Distance from centre of the first front axle of vehicle to A - 2D, 3D, TD
wheel kingpin from centre of fifth-wheel kingpin coupling, foremost position.
front axle,
foremost
wheel kingpin from centre of fifth-wheel kingpin coupling, nominal position.
front axle, nominal
wheel kingpin from centre of fifth-wheel kingpin coupling, rearmost position.
front axle,
rearmost
BEP-L075 Distance to fifth- Distance from centre of the first driven rear axle of A - 2D, 3D, TD
wheel kingpin from vehicle to centre of fifth-wheel kingpin coupling,
rear axle, foremost foremost position.
wheel kingpin from vehicle to centre of fifth-wheel kingpin coupling, nominal
rear axle, nominal position.
wheel kingpin from vehicle to centre of fifth-wheel kingpin coupling,
rear axle, rearmost rearmost position.
BEP-L072 BEP-L073 BEP-L074 BEP-L075 BEP-L076 BEP-L077

ISO/DIS 21308-2
BEP-H071 Fifth wheel sub- Height of fifth wheel sub-frame measured from top edge A - 2D, 3D, TD
frame of frame to top edge of sub-frame.
BEP-H072 Fifth wheel sub- Height from ground to top edge of fifth-wheel coupling A 1 2D, 3D, TD
frame top height sub-frame with the vehicle unladen.
without coupling,
unladen
BEP-H073 Fifth wheel sub- Height from ground to top edge of fifth wheel coupling A 2 2D, 3D, TD
frame top height sub-frame with the vehicle laden.
without coupling,
laden
BEP-H074 Height of fifth- Height of fifth-wheel coupling above sub-frame, A - 2D, 3D, TD
wheel coupling, uppermost position.
uppermost position
BEP-H075 Height of fifth- Height of fifth-wheel coupling above sub-frame, lowest A - 2D, 3D, TD
wheel coupling, position.
lowest position
BEP-H074
BEP-H075
BEP-H071
BEP-H072
BEP-H073

ISO/DIS 21308-2
BEP-H076 Fifth-wheel Distance from top edge of fifth wheel coupling, in B 1 TD

coupling above uppermost position, to ground in unladen condition.
ground, unladen,
uppermost position
BEP-H077 Fifth-wheel Distance from top edge of fifth wheel coupling, in lowest B 1 TD
coupling above position, to ground in unladen condition.
ground, unladen,
lowest position
BEP-H078 Fifth-wheel Distance from top edge of fifth wheel coupling, in B 2 TD
coupling above uppermost position, to ground in laden condition.
ground, laden,
uppermost position
BEP-H079 Fifth-wheel Distance from top edge of fifth wheel coupling, in lowest B 2 TD
coupling above position, to ground in laden condition.
ground, laden,
lowest position
BEP-H076
BEP-H077
BEP-H078
BEP-H079

ISO/DIS 21308-2
BEP-L078 Fifth wheel Distance between the centre of the fifth wheel coupling A - TD
coupling pin to cab pin and the nearest object behind the cab.
NOTE In case of adjustable position, the foremost
position (BEP-L072) is used.
BEP-L078
BEP-L079 Fifth wheel Distance between the centre of the fifth wheel coupling A - TD
coupling pin to the pin and the furthest obstacle at rear of the towing
furthest obstacle vehicle, taken as a radial dimension.
on the towing
NOTE 1 This is the necessary free space on a trailer.
vehicle
NOTE 2 In case of adjustable position, the foremost position
(BEP-L072) is used.
BEP-L079

ISO/DIS 21308-2
7.2 Bodywork dimensions
BEP-L100 Length of Distance between the front and rear outermost points of A - 2D, 3D, TD
bodywork a bodywork.
BEP-L100
BEP-L101 Interior length of Interior distance between the front and rear boards. A - 2D, 3D, TD
bodywork
BEP-L101

ISO/DIS 21308-2
BEP-L102 Distance from first Minimum distance from the centre of the first front axle A - 2D, 3D, TD
front axle to to the front edge of the bodywork.
bodywork
NOTE Longitudinal movements to be taken into account.
BEP-L102
BEP-H100 Load deck height Distance from top of chassis frame to body floor. B - TD
from top of chassis
frame
BEP-H100

ISO/DIS 21308-2
BEP-W100.n Exterior width of Distance between the left and right outermost points of A - 2D, 3D, TD
bodywork(s) bodywork(s).
EXAMPLE Crane, tipper, box(es) in any combination.
BEP-W101 Interior width of Interior distance between the left and right side boards. B - TD
bodywork
BEP-W102.n Body access Interior width of the access opening to the body. B - TD
opening width
NOTE 1 In case of several access openings, mark as BEP-
W102.1, BEP-W102.2 etc.
NOTE 2 Applies also to side and roof openings.
BEP-W102
BEP-W101
BEP-W100
BEP-H101 Interior height of Interior distance between the floor and ceiling of the B - TD
bodywork bodywork.
BEP-H102.n Body access Interior height of the access opening to the body. B - TD
opening height
NOTE 1 In case of several access openings, mark as BEP-
H102.1, BEP-H102.2 etc.
NOTE 2 Applies also to side openings.
BEP-H102
BEP-H101

ISO/DIS 21308-2
BEP-H103 Centre of gravity of Theoretically calculated lowest centre of gravity of B - TD

body, lowest body, measured from the ground surface.
NOTE When calculating centre of gravity of body,
technical gross vehicle mass and axle loads shall be taken into
account.
BEP-H104 Centre of gravity of Theoretically calculated topmost centre of gravity of B - TD

body, topmost body, measured from the ground surface.
account.
BEP-L103 Centre of gravity of Theoretically calculated foremost centre of gravity of B - TD

body, foremost body, measured from the centre of the first front axle.
position
account.
BEP-L104 Centre of gravity of Theoretically calculated rearmost centre of gravity of B - TD

body, rearmost body, measured from the centre of the first front axle.
position
account.
BEP-H104
BEP-H103
BEP-L103
BEP-L104

ISO/DIS 21308-2
BEP-L105 Maximum body Maximum body length referring to the centre of gravity, B - TD
length referring to in ideal circumstances, with an even load distribution.
the centre of
gravity, rearmost
position
BEP-L105
= =
BEP-L106.n Centre of gravity Distance between the centre of the first front axle and B - 2D, 3D, TD
of bodywork the centre of gravity of major bodywork components.
objects EXAMPLE Cranes, hydraulic tanks, tail lifts, tipping
gear, cooling and heating systems, fifth wheel.
BEP-L106.1

ISO/DIS 21308-2
Annex A
(informative)
Corresponding codes
A.1 Comparison of BEP codes and other coding systems
A.1.1 Length codes
BEP Code ISO 7656 code ISO 612 code Comments

BEP-L001 ISO-L103 ISO-6.1.1
BEP-L012.n ISO-L401 ISO-6.4.1
BEP-L016 ISO-L405 ISO-6.6
BEP-L017 ISO-L412 ISO-6.7
BEP-L019 ISO-L418
BEP-L060 ISO-L409
BEP-L061 ISO-L408 ISO-L408 considers the distance from the front
bumper while BEP-L051 from the centre of the front
axle.
BEP-L072 ISO-L434 ISO-6.21.2 1) ISO standards refer to the touching front end of
the vehicle, while BEP codes refer to the centre of
BEP-L073 ISO-L434 ISO-6.21.2 the front axle.
2) ISO standards do not consider an adjustable
position fifth wheel, while BEP codes do.
BEP-L074 ISO-L433 ISO-6.19.1
BEP-L075 ISO-L433 ISO-6.19.1 ISO standards do not consider an adjustable position

of the fifth wheel, while BEP codes do.
BEP-L078 ISO-L435
BEP-L079 ISO-L422
BEP-L100 ISO-L513 ISO-L513 does not consider any closing devices and
hardware. BEP-L080 includes these.
BEP-L101 ISO-L517 ISO-6.15 ISO-6.15 represents the three maximum internal
dimensions of body and not just the length of
bodywork.
BEP-L102 ISO-L514 1) ISO-L514 considers the distance from the
foremost point of the vehicle body while BEP-L082
considers the distance from the centre of the first
front axle.
2) ISO-L514 does not consider any closing devices
and hardware. In BEP-L082 this is not specified.

ISO/DIS 21308-2
A.1.2 Height codes
According to ISO 7656, the letter "A" represents the maximum authorized total mass and the letter "K" means
complete vehicle kerb mass.
BEP-H001 ISO-H100 K
BEP-H002 ISO-H113 A
BEP-H003 ISO-6.3
BEP-H010 ISO-H117 A ISO-6.10
BEP-H014 ISO-H157 A ISO-6.8 The ISO "ground clearance" definition is only one
and is not divided into front/rear/between axles.
BEP-H035 ISO-H420 K ISO-6.12
BEP-H045 ISO-H425 A ISO 6.18.2 BEP-H045 considers the distance from the top of
chassis frame, while in ISO the distance is measured
ISO-H426 K
from the supporting plane.
BEP-H061 ISO-H404 K
BEP-H077 ISO-H424 K ISO-6.20 ISO does not consider a rising fifth wheel while BEP
codes do.
BEP-H100 ISO-H502 K BEP-H080 refers to the distance from top of chassis
frame, while ISO-H502 considers the distance from
the supporting surface.
BEP-H102.n ISO-H511

ISO/DIS 21308-2
A.1.3 Width codes

BEP-W001 ISO-W103 ISO-6.2 BEP-W001 does not take into account the bodywork.
ISO-6.2, but instead does not include rear-view
mirrors, lights, elastic mud flaps, tyre bulges in the
road area and snow chains.
BEP-W003 ISO-W403 1) ISO-W403 does not include the deflected part of
the tyre walls immediately above the point of contact
with the ground, but does not specify whether axle
hubs are included.
2) BEP-W003 states that axle hubs are disregarded,
but does not specify whether the deflected part of the
tyre walls immediately above the ground is included.
BEP-W011 ISO-6.31 BEP-W011 considers only the external wheel, while
ISO-6.31 takes into account also the inner wheel.
BEP-W012 ISO-6.32 BEP-W012 considers only the outer edge, while ISO-
6.32 takes into account also the inner edge.
BEP-W013.n ISO-W401 ISO-6.5 Referring to the drawing, ISO-W401 is equivalent to
BEP-W013.1, while ISO-W402 may be compared
ISO-W402
with BEP-W013.2.
BEP-W015.n ISO-W404 Referring to the drawing, ISO-W404 is equivalent to
BEP-W015.1, while ISO-W405 may be compared
ISO-W405
with BEP-W015.2.
BEP-W036 ISO-W406
BEP-W100.n ISO-W501
BEP-W101 ISO-W502 ISO-6.15 ISO-6.15 represents the three maximum internal
dimensions of body and not just the width of
bodywork.
BEP-W102.n ISO-W504 ISO-L508 is the side cargo door opening width.
(ISO-L508)

ISO/DIS 21308-2
Bibliography
[1] ISO 2416:1992, Passenger cars — Mass distribution
[2] ISO 3832:1991, Passenger cars — Luggage compartments — Method of measuring reference volume
[3] ISO 4131:1979, Road vehicles — Dimensional codes for passenger cars
[4] ISO 7237:1993, Caravans — Masses and dimensions — Vocabulary
[5] ISO 7237:1993/Amd 1:2001
[6] Swedish Standard SS 3642 Road vehicles — Interface between truck chassis and superstructure
[7] Directive 97/27/EEC

ISO/DIS 21308-2
Index
BEP-H001: Maximum external height, unladen .............................................................................................................. 6, 53

BEP-H002: Maximum external height, laden .................................................................................................................. 6, 53
BEP-H003: Maximum overall height of vehicle, unladen ................................................................................................ 6, 53
BEP-H010: Approach angle.......................................................................................................................................... 13, 53
BEP-H011: Departure angle ......................................................................................................................................... 13, 53
BEP-H012: Ramp angle................................................................................................................................................ 13, 53
BEP-H013: Ground clearance, rear part ....................................................................................................................... 14, 53
BEP-H014: Ground clearance, front part ...................................................................................................................... 14, 53
BEP-H015.n: Ground clearance, front axle(s) .................................................................................................................... 15
BEP-H016.n: Ground clearance, rear axle(s) ..................................................................................................................... 15
BEP-H017: Front under-run protection, upper .................................................................................................................... 16
BEP-H018: Front under-run protection, lower..................................................................................................................... 16
BEP-H019.n: Side under-run protection(s), upper .............................................................................................................. 16
BEP-H020.n: Side under-run protection(s), lower............................................................................................................... 16
BEP-H021: Rear under-run protection, upper..................................................................................................................... 16
BEP-H022: Rear under-run protection, lower ..................................................................................................................... 16
BEP-H030.n: Start of chassis-mounted object, height ........................................................................................................ 22
BEP-H031.n: End of chassis-mounted object, height ......................................................................................................... 22
BEP-H033: Frame side member profile bottom thickness .................................................................................................. 26
BEP-H034: Frame side member profile top thickness ........................................................................................................ 26
BEP-H035: Height of frame, unladen, front................................................................................................................... 31, 53
BEP-H036: Height of frame, laden, front....................................................................................................................... 31, 53
BEP-H037: Height of frame over first driven rear axle, unladen ................................................................................... 32, 53
BEP-H038: Height of frame over first driven rear axle, laden ....................................................................................... 32, 53
BEP-H039: Height of frame at theoretical rear wheel base, unladen.................................................................................. 32
BEP-H040: Height of frame at theoretical rear wheel base, laden...................................................................................... 32
BEP-H041.n: Wheel centre to top of frame......................................................................................................................... 33
BEP-H042.n: Top of wheel to top of frame ......................................................................................................................... 33
BEP-H043.n: PTO vertical position..................................................................................................................................... 34
BEP-H044: Centre of gravity of chassis, vertical ................................................................................................................ 35
BEP-H045.n: Height to coupling pin centre ........................................................................................................................ 35
BEP-H046: Raising from driving position, front................................................................................................................... 36
BEP-H047: Lowering from driving position, front ................................................................................................................ 36
BEP-H048: Raising from driving position, rear.................................................................................................................... 36
BEP-H049: Lowering from driving position, rear ................................................................................................................. 36
BEP-H060: Driver's cab hinge point, vertical ...................................................................................................................... 39
BEP-H061: Maximum overall height, tilt cab servicing.................................................................................................. 39, 53
BEP-H062: Cab tilt radius ................................................................................................................................................... 39
BEP-H063: Cab height from frame ..................................................................................................................................... 39
BEP-H070: Sub-frame height ............................................................................................................................................. 42
BEP-H071: Fifth wheel sub-frame ...................................................................................................................................... 44
BEP-H072: Fifth wheel sub-frame top height without coupling, unladen ............................................................................ 44
BEP-H073: Fifth wheel sub-frame top height without coupling, laden ................................................................................ 44
BEP-H074: Height of fifth-wheel coupling, uppermost position........................................................................................... 44
BEP-H075: Height of fifth-wheel coupling, lowest position.................................................................................................. 44
BEP-H076: Fifth-wheel coupling above ground, unladen, uppermost position ............................................................. 45, 53
BEP-H077: Fifth-wheel coupling above ground, unladen, lowest position .................................................................... 45, 53
BEP-H078: Fifth-wheel coupling above ground, laden, uppermost position ................................................................. 45, 53
BEP-H079: Fifth-wheel coupling above ground, laden, lowest position ........................................................................ 45, 53
BEP-H100: Load deck height from top of chassis frame............................................................................................... 48, 53
BEP-H101: Interior height of bodywork............................................................................................................................... 49
BEP-H102.n: Body access opening height ................................................................................................................... 49, 53
BEP-H103: Centre of gravity of body, lowest...................................................................................................................... 50
BEP-H104: Centre of gravity of body, topmost ................................................................................................................... 50
BEP-L001: Overall length ............................................................................................................................................... 4, 52

BEP-L002: Front reference point for measuring ................................................................................................................... 5
BEP-L003: Rear reference point for measuring.................................................................................................................... 5
BEP-L010: Total wheel base ................................................................................................................................................ 8
BEP-L011: Configuration Wheel base .................................................................................................................................. 9
BEP-L012.n: Wheel space from n to n+1 axle.............................................................................................................. 10, 52

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BEP-L013: Theoretical wheel base of front axle combination ............................................................................................. 10

BEP-L014: Theoretical wheel base of rear axle combination.............................................................................................. 10
BEP-L015: Theoretical wheel base ..................................................................................................................................... 11
BEP-L016: Front vehicle overhang ............................................................................................................................... 12, 52
BEP-L017: Rear vehicle overhang ................................................................................................................................ 12, 52
BEP-L018: Front frame overhang ....................................................................................................................................... 12
BEP-L019: Rear frame overhang .................................................................................................................................. 12, 52
BEP-L020: Rear frame overhang from first driven rear axle................................................................................................ 12
BEP-L021: Technical overhang length................................................................................................................................ 12
BEP-L030.n: Start of chassis-mounted object, length......................................................................................................... 22
BEP-L031.n: End of chassis-mounted object, length .......................................................................................................... 22
BEP-L032: Length of frame from centre of first front axle ................................................................................................... 24
BEP-L033: Minimum length of frame from centre of first front axle ..................................................................................... 24
BEP-L034: Front edge of front cross-member..................................................................................................................... 25
BEP-L035: Rear edge of rear cross-member ...................................................................................................................... 25
BEP-L036.n.t: Distance to the front edge of the n-th front intermediate cross-member...................................................... 27
BEP-L037.n.t: Distance to the front edge of the n-th rear intermediate cross-member....................................................... 27
BEP-L038.n.t: Distance to the hole pattern in the front part of frame.................................................................................. 28
BEP-L039.n.t: Distance to the hole pattern in the rear part of frame .................................................................................. 28
BEP-L040.n: Start of restricted area within frame ............................................................................................................... 29
BEP-L041.n: End of restricted area within frame ................................................................................................................ 29
BEP-L042.n: First front axle centre to n-th bend in frame ................................................................................................... 30
BEP-L043.n: PTO longitudinal position............................................................................................................................... 34
BEP-L044: Centre of gravity of chassis, longitudinal........................................................................................................... 35
BEP-L045.n: Length to coupling pin centre......................................................................................................................... 35
BEP-L046.n: Start of available space zone, length ............................................................................................................. 37
BEP-L047.n: End of available space zone, length .............................................................................................................. 37
BEP-L060: Cab tilt angle............................................................................................................................................... 38, 52
BEP-L061: Front axle to cab tilt into servicing position ................................................................................................. 39, 52
BEP-L062: Driver's cab hinge point, longitudinal ................................................................................................................ 39
BEP-L063: End of cab......................................................................................................................................................... 40
BEP-L064.n: End of cab-mounted object............................................................................................................................ 40
BEP-L070.n.t: Distance to the n-th cross-member in sub-frame, front................................................................................ 41
BEP-L071.n.t: Distance to the n-th cross-member in sub-frame, rear ................................................................................ 41
BEP-L072: Distance to fifth-wheel kingpin from front axle, foremost....................................................................... 43, 46, 52
BEP-L073: Distance to fifth-wheel kingpin from front axle, nominal .............................................................................. 43, 52
BEP-L074: Distance to fifth-wheel kingpin from front axle, rearmost ............................................................................ 43, 52
BEP-L075: Distance to fifth-wheel kingpin from rear axle, foremost ............................................................................. 43, 52
BEP-L076: Distance to fifth-wheel kingpin from rear axle, nominal..................................................................................... 43
BEP-L077: Distance to fifth-wheel kingpin from rear axle, rearmost ................................................................................... 43
BEP-L078: Fifth wheel coupling pin to cab.................................................................................................................... 46, 52
BEP-L079: Fifth wheel coupling pin to the furthest obstacle on the towing vehicle ....................................................... 46, 52
BEP-L100: Length of bodywork..................................................................................................................................... 47, 52
BEP-L101: Interior length of bodywork.......................................................................................................................... 47, 52
BEP-L102: Distance from first front axle to bodywork ................................................................................................... 48, 52
BEP-L103: Centre of gravity of body, foremost position...................................................................................................... 50
BEP-L104: Centre of gravity of body, rearmost position ..................................................................................................... 50
BEP-L105: Maximum body length referring to the centre of gravity, rearmost position....................................................... 51
BEP-L106.n: Centre of gravity of bodywork objects............................................................................................................ 51
BEP-W001: Overall width of chassis with cab ................................................................................................................. 7, 54

BEP-W002: Width across cab ............................................................................................................................................... 7
BEP-W003.n: Width across wheels on n-th axle ................................................................................................................... 7
BEP-W010.n: Steering angle .............................................................................................................................................. 17
BEP-W011: Turning circle diameter .............................................................................................................................. 18, 54
BEP-W012: Clearance circle diameter .......................................................................................................................... 18, 54
BEP-W013.n: Track ...................................................................................................................................................... 19, 54
BEP-W014.n: Twin tyre distance......................................................................................................................................... 20
BEP-W015.n: Spring track distance .............................................................................................................................. 21, 54
BEP-W030.n: Start of chassis-mounted object, width ......................................................................................................... 22
BEP-W031.n: End of chassis-mounted object, width .......................................................................................................... 23
BEP-W032: Frame side member profile bottom width......................................................................................................... 26
BEP-W033: Frame side member profile top width............................................................................................................... 26
BEP-W034: Frame side member profile waist thickness..................................................................................................... 26
BEP-W035: Width of frame at front area ............................................................................................................................. 30
BEP-W036: Width of frame at rear area........................................................................................................................ 30, 54

ISO/DIS 21308-2
BEP-W043.n: PTO lateral position ..................................................................................................................................... 34

BEP-W100.n: Exterior width of bodywork(s)................................................................................................................. 49, 54
BEP-W101: Interior width of bodywork ......................................................................................................................... 49, 54
BEP-W102.n: Body access opening width.................................................................................................................... 49, 54

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ISO TC 22/SC 6/WG 1

Road vehicles — Product data exchange between chassis and bodywork

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 Part 1: General principles;

 Part 2: Dimensional bodywork exchange parameters;

 Part 3: General and administrative information;

 Part 4: Mapping to STEP application protocol 214

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Road vehicles — Product data exchange between chassis and

ISO 1176, Road vehicles — Masses — Vocabulary and codes

ISO 38331), Road vehicles — Types — Terms and definitions

ISO 7656, Road vehicles — Commercial road vehicles — Dimensional codes

3 Terms and definitions

NOTE BEP is an abbreviation of Bodywork Exchange Parameter.

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NOTE Usually, the front edge is the bumper.

NOTE See ISO 21308-3 and ISO 1176.

4.1 BEP code

4.2 Type of dimension

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The table defines the

 designation of the items;

 description of the items.

The column “Priority” shows the priority of the measurements, as follows:

4.6 Loading condition

2 – Laden (design mass)

TD – Technical data sheet

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BEP-W002 Width across cab External width of cab. A - 2D, 3D, TD

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6 Chassis related dimensions

6.1 Axle and wheel related dimensions

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BEP-L012.1 BEP-L012.2 BEP-L012.3

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