Mini loader: Registration, uses and equipment

Find out about conditional registration, acceptable uses and equipment requirements for mini loaders.

Mini loaders need to be conditionally registered to be used on public roads and road-related areas.

Conditional registration gives you limited road access to perform specific functions.

You cannot get conditional registration if a vehicle that complies with the construction and equipment requirements of the Australian Design Rules can be used to perform the same function.

See information about vehicle standards to see what standards apply.

Find out how to apply for conditional registration for a mini loader.

Oversize vehicle operators

Vehicles that go beyond the dimension and weight limits must comply with the conditions of the relevant access notice or permit. To find out the conditions for:

NSW permits – contact Special Permits Unit on 1300 656 371
interstate permits – contact National Heavy Vehicle Regulator on 1300 696 487.

Conditions of use

The following minimum conditions apply to conditional registration.

Condition	Code
Daylight / floodlit worksite use only	TD1
Flashing amber beacon required and used when vehicle moving	SL1
Vehicle to be floated from site to site (except that it can travel in areas designated in LO3, LO5 or GO93)	LO99
Restricted to designated areas / routes	LO3 + free text
OR Use only within a defined construction zone (for shape code RWP only)	LO5
OR Use only for farming purposes	GO93
Restricted to a maximum speed of 8km/h	SP08
Steering failure warning device, warning label and Maximum Speed Advisory sign required Note: Applies only to vehicles with hydraulic steering fitted	SL99

Equipment requirements

To receive conditional registration you must ensure that the following equipment requirements are met.

Equipment	Daylight/floodlit use
Amber rotating beacon	Yes
Brake and turn lights	No
Headlights, tail and number plate lights	No
Clearance lights or delineators	No
Rear reflectors or reflective tape	No
Rear vision mirror(s)	No
Horn	Yes

Lighting

All lighting must be fitted as near as possible to the position specified in Schedule 2 of:

Transport for NSW office use

Condition	Code
Vehicle shape	AGP or EQP or LLP or RWP
Compulsory Third Party insurance class Note: If FARM or UFRM a must be presented with the	Conditional registration - PLNT / FARM Unregistered Vehicle Permit - UPLN / UFRM
Registration usage	Not applicable

Condition

Code

Vehicle shape

AGP or EQP or LLP or RWP

Compulsory Third Party insurance class

Note: If FARM or UFRM a

must be presented with the

Conditional registration - PLNT / FARM

Unregistered Vehicle Permit - UPLN / UFRM

Registration usage

Not applicable

Related information

Apply for conditional vehicle registration

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