DVSA-APPROVED ROLLER BRAKE TESTER
FOR HVG AND PSV UP TO 20 TONNES
FOR HVG AND PSV UP TO 20 TONNES
Ensure your Authorised Testing Facility is ready for the latest DVSA requirements with the HOFMANN® BR-20 Roller Brake Tester. Fully compliant with updated ATF specifications, this connected roller brake tester is designed for vehicle classes IV, V, and VII HGV and PSV.
Backed by Snap-on® support, our GEA-accredited engineers handle installation, calibration, and maintenance, so you can focus on accurate testing and keeping fleets on the road.
WHY INVEST IN THE
HOFMANN® BR-20
HOFMANN® BR-20
DVSA updates for ATF brake testers come into effect by 31st December 2025. The Hofmann® BR-20 ensures your facility meets these requirements with:
- Enhanced Service Brake Efficiency: now includes drawbar trailers for full safety coverage.
- Refined Secondary Brake Metrics: more accurate assessment for emergency braking performance.
- Tyre-Friendly Programmes: designed to prevent tyre damage during testing.
- Streamlined Workflows: consistent, efficient, and easy-to-follow testing procedures.
- Preventative Maintenance Guidance: advisory items help identify potential issues before they escalate.
These updates modernise your testing process while improving accuracy, safety, and workflow efficiency.
HOFMANN BR-20
FEATURES:
FEATURES:
Key features:
- DVSA-approved ATF system – designed for busy testing centres, covering HGV and PSV Classes IV, V, and VII up to 20 tonnes per axle
- Connected testing – seamless integration for Class IV passenger vehicles and Class VII light commercial vehicles with the DVSA MOT Testing System (MTS)
- Automatic & manual testing modes
- Ovality measurement and cut-out at wheel lock
- Braking force imbalance display
- 1000mm corundum-coated rollers with wear-proof plastic coating
- Safety start feature and electro brake/automatic drive-off assistance
- Level rollers, bi-direction testing, and 4WD mode
- Analogue Display: Needle dials for clear braking force readings from a distance. Up to three displays can be used, with handheld remote operation from the cab or bay.
HOFMANN BR-20
PACKAGE INCLUDES:
PACKAGE INCLUDES:
Brake Rollers
Available in two configurations
- Split system configuration
- Compact system configuration
Workstation
Operate the HOFMANN® BR-20 Roller Brake Tester via the PC workstation with a 27” primary display, providing full control and real-time data for efficient testing. The system comes standard with one-speed operation and full PC connectivity.
Analogue Display
Needle dials provide a clear view of braking force from a distance. Up to three displays can be positioned for multiple testing setups. A handheld remote allows operation from the cab or elsewhere in the bay.
UPGRADES
AND ACCESSORIES:
AND ACCESSORIES:
Joint Play Detector
The HOFMANN® Weartest 4600 FA Joint Play Detector, is the ultimate solution for assessing suspension and steering components in heavy goods vehicles (HGV) and public service vehicles (PSV) with axle loads of up to 20 tons.
Load Simulator
The HBV 3000 hydraulic lifting system is approved for use with BR-20 systems (20 tonne) with 1000mm rollers
The scope of the HBV 3000 is to achieve the minimum of 30% of the design brake actuator, prescribed by the ISO 21067 as requirement for the reliability of the calculated braking force.
Decelerometer
The HBV 3000 hydraulic lifting system is approved for use with BR-20 systems (20 tonne) with 1000mm rollers
The scope of the HBV 3000 is to achieve the minimum of 30% of the design brake actuator, prescribed by the ISO 21067 as requirement for the reliability of the calculated braking force.
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| REPRESENTATIVE EXAMPLE | |
| BR-20 Commercial Brake Tester Package | |
| List Price | £43,537.00 |
| Promo Price | £31,995.00 |
| VAT @20% | £6,399.00 |
| Sub-total | £38,394.00 |
| Interest | £16,797.38 |
| Number of weeks | 260 |
| Interest APR% | 16.04% |
| Weekly cost | £212.27 |
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