PicoScope Off-Highway automotive kits

Created for fault diagnosis on trucks, tractors, forklifts, boats, combine harvesters, excavators and more, the off-highway kits open up new markets and opportunities for you. The successful application of our products to these vehicles has been widely demonstrated by the many related case studies published on our website and in our newsletters, as well as by our growing heavy-duty (HD) and off-highway (OH) support forum and community.

The kits contain a modified PS4425A PicoScope having additional protection to withstand off-highway conditions. The included accessories help users quickly connect and easily carry out non-intrusive and non-invasive measurements on a wide variety of systems and components found in these vehicles.

In support of the new Off-Highway kits, we have released an initial set of ten HD-OH guided tests in our PicoScope software. Specifically, the tests cover 24 V battery, Bosch Denoxtronic, J1939 communications, engine and hydraulic system and component testing.

Entry kit

Built around the new Off-Highway 4425A PicoScope, the Off-Highway Entry kit was created for technicians working with off-highway equipment and heavy-duty vehicles.

The kit's clips, probes and break-out leads help technicians to quickly and easily connect to the components and systems they are most likely to see on the vehicles and equipment in their care. The kit also contains current clamps, ideal for checking power supply systems and delivery to electrically driven components.

PicoScope Automotive Off-Highway Entry Kit
Safety Guide: PicoScope 4225A and 4425A1
Custom Product: Off-Highway PS4425A-0991
Cable: USB 3 blue 1.8m1
Telescopic pack: 45x45 length 80-120mm2
Battery clip 4mm socket (red)2
Battery clip 4mm socket (black)2
Flexible back-pinning probe black2
Flexible back-pinning probe red2
2-pin breakout lead1
Breakout Lead 2-pin ACS1
Breakout Lead 2-pin Deutsch DTxx-21
PicoBNC+ automotive 10:1 scope probe aftermarket1
Insulation piercing test clip (pack of 2)1
Cable: USB2 4.5m1
S-hook1
Carry Case: PiBow Standard kit - Jazz 5019 Black1
Multimeter style test probe (black)1
Multimeter style test probe (red)1
Electronics Acupuncture Probes1
Breakout lead for ATC style fuses1
Extension lead for mini style fuses1
Breakout lead 3-pin amp superseal1
PicoBNC+ current clamp: 200A/2000A AC/DC 150V1
PicoBNC+ resistance test lead1
PicoBNC+ Test Lead: 4mm permanent ground 5m blue1
PicoBNC+ Test Lead: 4mm permanent ground 5m red1
PicoBNC+ Test Lead: 4mm permanent ground 5m green1
PicoBNC+ Test Lead: 4mm permanent ground 5m yellow1
PicoBNC+ 60A compact current clamp1

GBP

£2,309

EUR

€2,793

USD

$3,290

Expert kit

In addition to the accessories found in the Off-Highway Entry kit, the Off-Highway Expert kit includes an extended range of break-out leads, for easy connectivity to a wider range of components and systems.

Also included is a WPS500X pressure transducer and accessories, ideal for measuring engine air intake, exhaust and fuel system pressures. The Off-Highway Expert kit comes in a carry case for ease of storage and transport.


PicoScope Automotive Off-Highway Expert Kit
Safety Guide: PicoScope 4225A and 4425A1
Custom Product: Off-Highway PS4425A-0991
Cable: USB 3 blue 1.8m1
Telescopic pack: 45x45 length 80-120mm2
Battery clip 4mm socket (red)2
Battery clip 4mm socket (black)2
Flexible back-pinning probe black2
Flexible back-pinning probe red2
2-pin breakout lead2
Breakout Lead 2-pin ACS2
Breakout Lead 2-pin Deutsch DTxx-22
PicoBNC+ automotive 10:1 scope probe aftermarket2
Insulation piercing test clip (pack of 2)1
Cable: USB2 4.5m1
S-hook1
Carry Case: PiBow Standard kit - Jazz 5019 Black1
Multimeter style test probe (black)1
Multimeter style test probe (red)1
Electronics Acupuncture Probes1
Breakout lead for ATC style fuses1
Extension lead for mini style fuses1
Breakout lead 3-pin amp superseal1
PicoBNC+ current clamp: 200A/2000A AC/DC 150V1
PicoBNC+ resistance test lead1
PicoBNC+ Test Lead: 4mm permanent ground 5m blue1
PicoBNC+ Test Lead: 4mm permanent ground 5m red1
PicoBNC+ Test Lead: 4mm permanent ground 5m green1
PicoBNC+ Test Lead: 4mm permanent ground 5m yellow1
PicoBNC+ 60A compact current clamp1
Foster 2 series quick coupler female to ¼ NPT male3
Cable: USB A male to mini 5 pin 2m1
Cable: insulated BNC to insulated BNC 5m1
Manual: WPS500X Pressure Transducer1
Carry case: WPS500 compression adaptors Black Tekno1
WPS500X low pressure transducer calibrated & labelled1
Vacuum hose for WPS500 pressure transducer1
Bleed hose for WPS500 pressure transducer1
Exhaust adaptor for WPS500 pressure transducer1
Universal vacuum adaptor1
Extension lead for JCASE fuse1
Breakout Lead 3-pin Kostal1
Breakout Lead 4-pin Deutsch DTxx-41
Breakout Lead 2-pin Kostal1
Breakout lead 4-pin large Deutsch DTPxx-41
Vacuum tap for WPS500 (brass)1
Fuel hose pressure tap: small (brass)1
Fuel hose pressure tap: medium (brass)1
PicoBNC+ wide-range linear temperature probe1
PicoBNC+ COP  probe1

GBP

£3,689

EUR

€4,463

USD

$5,256

Elite kit

With the inclusion of a dual WPS600 hydraulic transducer kit, the Off-Highway Elite kit gives technicians working with off-highway equipment and heavy-duty vehicles the tools to diagnose faults in hydraulic systems, in addition to the vehicle and equipment components and systems covered by the Off-Highway Expert kit. The Off-Highway Elite kit provides a convenient means to buy all the key accessories in one go, at a discounted price.

PicoScope Automotive Off-Highway Elite Kit
Safety Guide: PicoScope 4225A and 4425A1
Custom Product: Off-Highway PS4425A-0991
Cable: USB 3 blue 1.8m1
Telescopic pack: 45x45 length 80-120mm2
Battery clip 4mm socket (red)2
Battery clip 4mm socket (black)2
Flexible back-pinning probe black2
Flexible back-pinning probe red2
2-pin breakout lead2
Breakout Lead 2-pin ACS2
Breakout Lead 2-pin Deutsch DTxx-22
PicoBNC+ automotive 10:1 scope probe aftermarket2
Insulation piercing test clip (pack of 2)2
Cable: USB2 4.5m1
S-hook1
Carry Case: PiBow Standard kit - Jazz 5019 Black1
Multimeter style test probe (black)1
Multimeter style test probe (red)1
Electronics Acupuncture Probes1
Breakout lead for ATC style fuses1
Extension lead for mini style fuses1
Breakout lead 3-pin amp superseal1
PicoBNC+ current clamp: 200A/2000A AC/DC 150V1
PicoBNC+ resistance test lead1
PicoBNC+ Test Lead: 4mm permanent ground 5m blue1
PicoBNC+ Test Lead: 4mm permanent ground 5m red1
PicoBNC+ Test Lead: 4mm permanent ground 5m green1
PicoBNC+ Test Lead: 4mm permanent ground 5m yellow1
PicoBNC+ 60A compact current clamp1
Foster 2 series quick coupler female to ¼ NPT male3
Cable: USB A male to mini 5 pin 2m3
Cable: insulated BNC to insulated BNC 5m3
Manual: WPS500X Pressure Transducer1
Carry case: WPS500 compression adaptors Black Tekno1
WPS500X low pressure transducer calibrated & labelled1
Vacuum hose for WPS500 pressure transducer1
Bleed hose for WPS500 pressure transducer1
Exhaust adaptor for WPS500 pressure transducer1
Universal vacuum adaptor1
Extension lead for JCASE fuse1
Breakout Lead 3-pin Kostal1
Breakout Lead 4-pin Deutsch DTxx-41
Breakout Lead 2-pin Kostal1
Breakout lead 4-pin large Deutsch DTPxx-41
Vacuum tap for WPS500 (brass)1
Fuel hose pressure tap: small (brass)1
Fuel hose pressure tap: medium (brass)1
PicoBNC+ wide-range linear temperature probe1
PicoBNC+ COP  probe1
WPS600C pressure transducer 60/600 Bar2
User Guide: WPS6001
Carry Case: Dual WPS600 small case M20001
PicoBNC+ current clamp: 60A AC/DC1

GBP

£5,479

EUR

€6,629

USD

$7,807

PicoScope is widely used on passenger cars, but is also suitable for heavy-duty and off-highway maintenance by both manufacturers and service providers.

Vehicles include trucks, tractors, forklifts, boats, combine harvesters, excavators and more. PicoScope only needs a voltage input, and we have a wide range of accessories available to investigate all types of signal.

Diagram of an combine harvester with a list of diagnostic options
Diagram of an engine with a list of diagnostic options

PicoScope covers all systems, sensors and actuators found in heavy-duty (HD) and off-highway (OH), allowing vehicles and equipment to be maintained at peak performance and reliability.

Access needs do differ, which is why we offer a range of non-intrusive testing options. Current clamps, pressure sensors and probes play a big part here, and we have everything you need for old and new systems alike.

Ten new guided tests

In support of the new off-highway kits, our team of experts have added ten HD-OH specific tests to the PicoScope 7 Automotive Guided Test library. The tests include information and materials to help HD-OH technicians start their oscilloscope diagnostics journey, including guidance on the method and equipment used to complete the test and capture a waveform. With a pre-loaded example waveform for comparison and the scope settings automatically set, there is no more supportive diagnostic tool for your off-highway vehicle diagnosis.

GT903 – Denox 2.2 health check

GT904 – Engine health and performance system test

GT907 – 24V battery starting and charging in parallel

GT908 – 24V battery starting and charging in series

GT909 – Electronically controlled unit injector

GT911 – J1939 serial decoding

GT913 – Common rail pressure hold check. System leak test

GT914 – Relative compression

GT933 – Hydraulic pressure

GT934 – Hydraulic flow

Case Studies

Komatsu PC210 LC | Komatsu PC210 LC AdBlue fault


Photograph of a Komatsu PC210 LC

The following adventure started with a back story where the machine had been looked at previously and parts had been replaced.


I love the challenge these machines bring, as your approach to diagnosis has to change

A quick chat with the operator reported that after the second time it was looked at it worked for around four hours before moving to a level 4 warning ...

Case 821F | Wheel loader with loss of communication


The machine I was here to look at had been suffering from an intermittent problem for many weeks and seemingly just started playing up with no real way to get the fault to occur. The operator informed me that it would be fine for a few hours some days, and then others it would fault as soon as it was put to work.


Make sure you can get as much information from the customer as it helps you start to paint the picture of the fault. More importantly, you should try and replicate the fault to confirm the issue. Can’t fix what isn’t broke!

The problem with intermittent faults is precisely that, they are intermittent. With no way to replicate the fault the best thing we could do was start with a DTC scan of the machine ...

Photograph of a Case wheel loader