BM BT20200 Agricultural Brake Tester

We think it is important that you learn a bit more about the Agricultural Brake Tester as it is slightly different to the normal brake tester so here are a few key points that are included as you will come up against people selling a standard brake tester to carry out this test but they will not give the correct results.

 BM BT20200 Agricultural Brake Tester for Trailers

• Manufactured by BM
• 1250mm rollers as standard.
• For testing trailers only – tractors themselves cannot be tested on brake testers due to their 4 wheel drive and tyre sizes.
• Rollers slightly further apart to accommodate larger wheels on some vehicles.
• Axle pull down system as standard – the trailers need have a laden weight of at least 65% of the vehicle design axle weight when being tested.
• Hydraulic power station (picture attached) this operated the brakes to ensure correct application of the brakes which cannot be done easily from the tractor itself.
• Large display – as sometimes using a tablet and computer are not the easiest in a farm environment.
• Specific agriculture vehicle flex check software (attached)

• Video of how the system works – it is useful to watch this even with the subtitles -useful to show to customers as well to show why they should have the hydraulic power pack etc.

P.O.A.

Delivery 8-10 weeks from receipt of order.

See the BM BT20200 Agricultural Brake Tester for Trailers in operation. The video shows how the system works – it is useful to watch this even with the subtitles to shows why you should have the hydraulic power pack etc.

https://youtu.be/urrVY358qAM 

Why test agriculture trailers?                                                               A recent report conducted by the HSE into agricultural tractor and trailer brake safety identified that 90% of the trailers tested failed to meet the statutory brake specifications.

Trailers and trailed equipment are essential elements of many farms and rural businesses. Regular use of the trailers will inevitably cause wear, tear and degradation of the braking systems. Due to the nature of trailers being required to carry heavy loads both on private land and on public highways their maintenance and upkeep is essential to reduce the risk of mechanical failures and possible accidents and injuries.

Legal Provision                                                                                  The Provision and Use of Work Equipment 1998 regulations and the Road Vehicles (Construction and Use) Regulations 1986 regulations require all work trailers including their brakes to be properly maintained in a good and efficient working order. It is advised that at least an annual test is conducted for each trailer and applicable trailed implement. On public highways the legal requirement for both hydraulic and pneumatic trailer brakes travelling below 40kph (25mph) is 25% braking efficiency, if being driven at speeds above 40kph (25mph) a braking efficiency of 45% is required.

Braking legislation recognises that the sole purpose of a trailer is to transport a load, and this includes trailed implements such as bowsers, sprayers and slurry tanks, some of which have the potential to weigh more than loaded trailers. If these implements are trailed at speeds greater than 20mph on public roads then they are also required to comply with the Road Vehicles Regulations 1986, however it is best practice for all trailed implements with brakes to undergo an annual brake test.