, RDW Vehicle Technology Division

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THE NETHERLANDS(NEDERLAND)

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Concerning (1):

-approval granted-appro','lll extemaed

appro'lal refusedappro'l.al withffi:awl'lproffiletioB definitely diseontrnl::1ed

of a type of mechanical coupling device or component pursuant to Regulation number 55.

Approval number: E4-55R-OI0042 Extension num ber: 00

Approval mark:E4 55R-Ol 0042

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Trade name or mark of the device or

component : STEELPRESS

Manufacturer' s name for the type ofdevice or component : BC-3000

Manufacturer's name and address : STEELPRESS Sp. z 0.0.ul.Powstancow Wielkopolskich 48PL-62-031 Lubon - Poznan

If applicable, name and address of themanufacturer's representative

Altemative supplier' s name or trademarks applied to the device orcomponent

Name and address of company or bodytaking responsibility for the conformityof production : STEELPRESS Sp. z 0.0.

ul.Powstancow Wielkopolskich 48PL-62-031 Lubon - Poznan

Submitted for approval on : 24-5-2007II

P.O. Box 777

2700 AT Zoetenneer

The Netherlands

Vehicle Approval and InformationTel. + 31 (0)793458143

Fax + 31 (0)793458043www.rdw.nl

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Approval number: E4-55R-OI0042

8. Technical service responsible forcondueting approval tests

9. Brief description

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Extension number: 00

: DEKRA Automobil GmbHAutomobil Test CenterSenftenberger StraBe30D-O1998 Klettwitz

Type and c1assof device or component : Coupling head, Class B50-X

9.2. Characteristic values

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Altemative values:

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V(kN)

S(kg)

For c1assA mechanical coupling devices or components, inc1udingtowing brackets:

Vehic1e manufacturer' s maximum

permissible vehic1e mass

Distribution of maximum permissiblevehic1emass between the axles

Vehic1e manufacturer' s maximum

permissible towable trailer mass

Vehic1emanufacturer' s maximumpermissible static mass on couplingball

Maximum mass of the vehic1e,withbodywork, in running order, inc1udingcoolant, oils, fuel, tools and sparewheel (if supplied) but not inc1udingdriver

Loading condition under which thetow ball height of a mechanicalcoupling device fitted to category MIvehic1esis to be measured - seeparagraph 2 of annex 7, appendix 1:

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: ... kg

: ... kg

: ... kg

: ... kg

: not applicable

Instructions for the attachment of the coupling device or component type to the vehic1eandphotographs or drawings of the mounting points given by the vehic1emanufacturer:see instructions for attachment and use

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D U De V S(kN) (tonnes) (kN) (kN) (kg)27 - - - 150

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Approval number: E4-55R-0l0042 Extension number: 00

11. Information on the fitting of any special reinforcing brackets or plates or spacingcomponents necessary for the attachment of the coupling device or component:not applicable

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12. Additional information where the use of the coupling device or component isrestrictedto specialtypesofvehic1es- seeannex5,paragraph3.4.:not applicable

13. For Class K hook type couplings, details ofthe drawbar eyes suitable for use withthe particular hook type:not applicable

14. Date oftest report . : 23-5-2007

15. Number oftest report : 200717560

16. Approval mark position : impressed on housing

17. Reason(s) for extension of approval : not applicable

18. : granted/e-xteaded/refuGed/withdravm (I)Approval

19. Place

Date

Signature

The list of documents deposited with the Administration Service which has grantedapproval is annexed to this communication and may be obtained on request.

- Test report as mentioned in item 15- Instruction for attachment and use-Drawings

(1)Strike out what doe. not apply.

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