Fresh from Road Transport Expo in Stoneleigh, MAHA UK heads to Glasgow to meet operators, ATFs and workshop providers. The company will demonstrate its MBT 7250 commercial brake tester with a DVSA-approved rising roller bed, alongside mobile column lifts and headlight alignment testers. The focus is brake performance, as operators adapt to strengthened expectations in the Guide to Maintaining Roadworthiness.
A rising roller bed designed for real-world loads
MAHA UK’s MBT 7250 rising roller bed lifts the rollers by up to 250mm and can simulate axle loads of up to 10 tonnes. The hydraulic system applies weight by raising the vehicle, which delivers a representative, laden test without external loading. The company says this produces reliable data and reduces the time spent sourcing ballast for heavy vehicles during periodic checks and annual tests in Authorised Testing Facilities.
Why DVSA approval matters now
DVSA’s updated Guide to Maintaining Roadworthiness expects safety inspections to include brake performance assessments using either a laden roller brake test, a suitable electronic braking performance monitoring system, or a decelerometer with temperature readings. DVSA has now approved MAHA UK’s rising roller bed option for annual testing in ATFs, giving facilities another compliant pathway to prove performance on heavy axles.
Demand rising ahead of Glasgow
MAHA UK reports a surge in enquiries and orders over the past 12 months as fleets and test lanes prioritise evidence-based brake performance. “If Glasgow mirrors the engagement at Stoneleigh, it should be a rewarding two days,” said Managing Director Neil Ebbs. He added that the team will emphasise equipment capability and customer service during live demonstrations.
Laden tests set to dominate workshop conversationsWith brake testing now under closer scrutiny, the company expects questions on laden testing to dominate talks at RTX Scotland. Luke Fuller and James Thompson will be on stand to discuss how the rising roller bed integrates with existing lanes, and where electronic performance monitoring or decelerometer testing still fits day-to-day maintenance.
Lifts and lighting alignment in the spotlight
Alongside brake testing, the C_RGA mobile column lift will feature. Each column offers up to 7.5 tonnes of lifting capacity, with wireless control for flexible bay use in busy workshops. MAHA UK will also display MLT 1000 analogue and MLT 3000 digital headlight alignment testers, reflecting closer MOT and annual test scrutiny on lighting performance across fleets.
Tagged with: MAHA UK, brake tester, rising roller bed, DVSA approval, ATF testing, fleet workshops, headlight alignment, mobile column lifts, roadworthiness guidance, commercial vehicle maintenance
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