Division 4.1

M₁ or N₁ vehicles shall be subcategorised as off-road vehicles if they satisfy at the same time the following conditions:

1. (a)

   at least one front and at least one rear axle designed to be driven simultaneously irrespective of whether one powered axle can be disengaged;

2. (b)

   at least one differential locking mechanism or a mechanism having similar effect is fitted;

3. (c)

   they are able to climb at least a 25 % gradient as a solo vehicle;

4. (d)

   they satisfy five out of the following six requirements:

   1. (i)

      the approach angle shall be at least 25 degrees;

   2. (ii)

      the departure angle shall be at least 20 degrees;

   3. (iii)

      the ramp angle shall be at least 20 degrees;

   4. (iv)

      the ground clearance under the front axle shall be at least 180 mm;

   5. (v)

      the ground clearance under the rear axle shall be at least 180 mm;

   6. (vi)

      the ground clearance between the axles shall be at least 200 mm.