Grain Guide 2016

GRAANGIDS

2016

GRAIN GUIDE

Guidelines for insuring your tractor

and harvester tyres

The following are a few things producers

should keep in mind when insuring tractor and

harvester tyres:

Most tyre manufacturers guarantee their prod-

uct for five years against any manufacturing

defect that develops or can develop from the

manufacturing date (as shown on the tyres) or

until the tyre is worn down, whichever comes

first. When a tyre cannot function because of a

manufacturing error, the wear and tear of the

tread is measured and the claimant is com-

pensated for the part that has not been used.

A producer can insure the tyres of agricultural

implements against damage or loss arising

from the farming operations. (Manufacturing

defects excluded, except if the policy specifi-

cally states this.)

Implements can also be insured against damage

or loss caused by an accident or fire. In such

cases the tyres are viewed as part of the imple-

ment if the insurance policy provides for this.

Jean-Maré Theron, sales consultant: Tubestone

Drivers licences for different vehicles

Different licences are issued for the various categories of motor vehicles:

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Code A1:

This is for a motor cycle with or without a sidecar and with an engine not exceeding

125 cc. You must be at least 17 years old on the date of the test.

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Code A:

This is for a motor cycle with or without a sidecar and with an engine that exceeds

125 cc. You must be 18 years or older to apply.

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Code B:

This is for a motor vehicle, including a minibus, bus and goods vehicle, with a gross

vehicle mass not exceeding 3 500 kg. You must be 18 years or older to apply.

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Code C1:

This is for a motor vehicle, a bus, minibus or goods vehicle with a gross vehicle mass

between 3 500 kg and 16 000 kg. You must be 18 years or older to apply.

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Code C:

This is for a motor vehicle, a bus or a goods vehicle with a gross vehicle mass exceed-

ing 16 000 kg.

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Code EB:

This is for a:

– Light motor vehicle that is articulated (light motor vehicle drawing a trailer) with a gross com-

bination mass not exceeding 3 500 kg. You must be 18 years or older to apply.

– Combination of a motor vehicle with a tare not exceeding 3 500 kg and a minibus, bus or

goods vehicle with a gross vehicle mass not exceeding 3 500 kg. You must be 18 years or

older to apply.

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Code EC1:

This is for:

– An articulated heavy motor vehicle (heavy motor vehicle drawing a trailer[s]) with a gross

combination mass between 3 500 kg and 16 000 kg. You must be 18 years or older to

apply.

– A combination of a motor vehicle with a tare between 3 500 kg and 16 500 kg and a

minibus, midibus, bus or goods vehicle with a gross vehicle mass between 3 500 kg and

16 000 kg. You must be 18 years or older to apply.

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Code EC:

This is for an articulated heavy motor vehicle (heavy motor vehicle drawing a

trailer[s]) with a gross combination mass exceeding 16 000 kg or a combination of a bus or

goods vehicle with a gross vehicle mass exceeding 16 000 kg. You must be 18 years or older

to apply.

Source:

www.gov.za/services/driving-licence/driving-licence