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CloseBrake, lighting and emissions testing for agricultural machinery
Tractors, self-propelled vehicles and trailers are used seasonally, in harsh conditions and increasingly on public roads. Check braking, lighting and emissions before the season begins, either in the workshop or directly on site.
Tractors, self-propelled vehicles, agricultural trailers: this equipment operates in seasonal campaigns. A breakdown in the middle of the season cannot be made up for, and maintenance is concentrated during off-peak periods.
This seasonality makes advance checks a practical necessity: checking the braking and lighting systems of a vehicle before the growing season begins helps to avoid downtime when it is most costly.
Towed combinations
The braking behaviour of a tractor on its own is in no way comparable to that of the same tractor when coupled to a loaded trailer. The measurement must be capable of covering the combination as actually used.
Harsh operating conditions
Mud, dust, heavy loads and mixed off-road and on-road use accelerate the wear and tear of safety components. Regular monitoring is better than a one-off inspection.
Increasing road traffic
Agricultural machinery is increasingly using public roads, over distances and at speeds that make lighting and braking crucial for the safety of other road users.
A self-propelled vehicle or a towed combination may find it difficult to travel to a fully equipped workshop. In such situations, mobile testing equipment allows the inspection to be carried out on the vehicle itself: deceleration measurement under real-world conditions, on-site lighting checks.
The decelerometer is the tool of choice for these applications: it measures braking efficiency without the need for a test bench, and therefore without civil engineering works or prolonged downtime.
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Fixed or mobile units, depending on whether the inspection is carried out in the workshop or as close as possible to the machinery.
Requirements vary significantly depending on whether the client is a farm, a CUMA, a dealership, a maintenance workshop or a centre inspecting this equipment: frequency of use, location of operations and the expected level of traceability are not the same.
Our teams start by assessing the fleet to be covered and the location of operations to determine the appropriate resources, whether fixed or mobile.
How can a tractor’s braking system be tested without a brake tester?
With a decelerometer. Attached to the windscreen via a suction cup, the CAP9500 automatically measures deceleration during a braking test, thanks to its 3D sensor. It is suitable for tractors, construction machinery and articulated lorries.
Can a tractor’s headlights be adjusted using a workshop headlamp beamsetter?
Yes. Capelec headlamp beamsetters feature a 1.80 m column that adapts to the height of the headlamps, from light vehicles to tractors.
How can emissions from agricultural diesel engines be monitored?
A smoke meter measures the opacity of diesel exhaust fumes. The CAP3550 O, operated via a tablet and supplied in a carrying case, is easy to transport for testing in the workshop or on site.
For which organisations is this equipment suitable?
Farms, agricultural cooperatives (CUMA), dealerships, maintenance workshops and vehicle inspection centres: our teams assess the fleet to be covered and the location of the work to determine the most suitable equipment, whether fixed or mobile.
Tell us about your fleet and where you operate: we’ll provide you with the appropriate measuring equipment, whether fixed or mobile, within 48 hours.
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