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84. Forestry vehicle
A forestry vehicle is a vehicle designed, equipped or adapted for work connected with forestry and woodland management. It may be used to pull machinery, transport timber, carry equipment or perform operations such as harvesting, forwarding or maintaining forest land.
Forestry vehicles can include tractors, specialised self-propelled machines, trailers and interchangeable equipment. Their registration, driving-licence requirements, maximum speed, road access and technical requirements depend on the vehicle's legal classification and the local traffic regulations.
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What is a forestry vehicle in Belgium?
A Belgian forestry vehicle can include a land- or forestry tractor, its trailer or other machinery used for forestry operations. The exact legal classification depends on the design and use of the vehicle.
🔗 wegcode.be • Belgian current Driving Licence Decree2–4 and20 — categories and exemptions
What is legally considered a land- or forestry tractor in Belgium?
A land- or forestry tractor is a powered wheeled or tracked vehicle with at least two axles and a design speed of at least 6 km/h, primarily designed for traction and for pulling, pushing, carrying or operating equipment or trailers used in agriculture or forestry.
🔗 wegcode.be • Belgian current Driving Licence Decree2–4 and20 — categories and exemptions
Does category G apply to every vehicle used in forestry?
No. Category G applies specifically to tractor-type vehicles when they are used for agricultural or forestry operations. Other self-propelled forestry machinery can fall under category B, C1 or C according to its maximum authorised mass.
🔗 wegcode.be • Belgian current Driving Licence Decree2–4 and20 — categories and exemptions

Traffic rules
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