In Focus: Bosch HDS 250 Heavy Duty Scan Tool

June 6, 2019
The Bosch HDS 250 is designed to read, diagnose, and clear standard HD trouble codes on Class 4 through 8 vehicles.

The Bosch HDS 250 Heavy Duty Scan Tool Kit is designed to read, diagnose and clear heavy duty standard trouble codes for Class 4 through 8 vehicles. This tool works on 12V and 24V systems to cover most medium duty and heavy duty vehicles. The kit includes 16-pin J1962, 9-pin Deutsch and 6-pin Deutsch cables, and features Class 4 through 8 truck coverage featuring "Automatic Protocol Search." The HDS 250 meets SAE standards for HD J1587/J1708 CAN and includes engine, transmission and ABS coverage. The tool features a rugged enclosure for durability and offers a color display that shows code descriptions and definitions, graphs live data MIDS/PIDS and can record and playback data streams. The tool is updateable via the internet and comes with a one-year warranty. 

Application

The Bosch HDS 250 is designed to read, diagnose, and clear standard HD trouble codes on Class 4 through 8 vehicles. 

Features and benefits

  • Read and clear HD standard trouble codes.
  • Display code descriptions. 
  • Display and graph live data. 
  • Record and playback data streams.
  • Rugged enclosure for durability. 
  • Class 4-8 truck coverage featuring "Automatic Protocol Search". 
  • HD J1587/J1708 and J1939 CAN, engine, transmission, ABS coverage. 
  • Global OBD-II Quick Test.
  • Works on 12V and 24V systems. 
  • Demo mode for training. 

Selling points

  • Allows technicians to perform field repairs without bringing the vehicle into the shop. 
  • Covers most medium and heavy duty vehicles on 12V and 24V systems offering a wide range of coverage. 
  • Features and rugged enclosure for durability and a brilliant color display that shows code descriptions and definitions and graphs live data MIDS/PIDS and can record playback data streams. 

Manufacturing specs

This product is made in Mexico and weighs less than 3 lbs.

Storage and display

The tool ships one unit per package in a small cardboard box.

Suggested retail price

$428

For more information

boschdiagnostics.com

855-267-2483

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