What scan tools does a mobile heavy equipment/diesel tech use? 

This video made me realize the progression of scan tools I've seen since the 80's while I followed my stepfather's career (BTW, he's a subscriber of yours, didn't know that until we were talking the other day). I've literally seen him go from using a computer that was heavy and mounted on an I-beam crane that let it switch from bay to bay, to stuff like the Vantage, Modis, and now the Autel stuff. Good times, good memories. I still see that I-beam rigging in some shops that have been around for a while and just haven't deleted it. Most people think they're for chain falls, and some may be used for that now, but not originally :-)

i just bought a Autel Scanner Autel MS906 Pro-TS because of your review,,,thanks

I use a 908cv in the shop and just picked up an ANCEL X7HD for the road...im pretty damn surprised with what the ANCEL can do...its pretty on par with my 908CV and costs a 1/4 of the price...and not a huge loss if it was to get damaged vs if the autel got ran over..lol....I picked up the ANCEL for 644.00 on sale...was worth every penny...bi-directional too and so far had communicated with everything from a JD333 S/S to a CAT 299...also did regens on an isuzu NQR 41hk,A Fuso,and a couple of 6.7s..just something I thought id throw out there for someone on a budget just getting started or for someome like me,that doesn't want to take a $3000 scanner out to bad jobsites....and the best part,IT COMES with the CAT 9pin,so it works with heavy equipment...the 908 does too,but as an add on where it came with the ANCEL...Also,does standard, light duty obd functions..its not really marketed as it should be,so not many people know about that unit

I use the AUTEL 908CV for HD Diesel semi trucks and it works great. After 4 years of a lot of use the touch screen starting to act up. But definitely paid itself many times , best advice is get it if needed, I survived financially through COVID with it.

Love the diesel laptop works amazing use mine everyday since I got it just a master piece of diagnostics equipment they made @Stephen Cox

I bought an autel scan tool after seeing it on your channel (the $500 one), it paid itself back in 3 months just from clearing codes for family and friends for 20$.

Thanks I bought the cheap one to use with the Torque Pro.👍😉💪

Nice shop, great tools, hope you get enough profitable work to be successful. Thanks

Ac compressors in the v10s always seem to have the knocking issues just a common issue they go out @Stephen Cox

I like the Blue Driver. Play Safe from Elliot Lake Ontario Canada.

Great video as always Stephen @Stephen Cox

Originally I'm from southern California so I can't live without freeway noise. 11 years ago I bought a house in Kingman, Arizona about 40 yards from the west bound side of I-40, I can live without smog. ;-) My dream is to one day put in a toll booth, so if you mention this channel you'll get 50% off.

Can you make some video review of the diesel laptop? Thanks much

There's also an app specifically for Ford, called ForScan, with a free and pro version, similar to Torque. I have both apps, and if you're working on a Ford, ForScan is the clear way to go. Torque has a prettier interface, but ForScan has much greater capabilities for Ford vehicles.

You know diesel laptops has a laptop that diagnose cars, light truck, HD truck and off road, it cost close to 15k. But you have everything you need.

Thanks for sharing Stephen👍 Plz do some videos German diesel engines, would be really helpful to learn from a veteran like you😎 Stay Safe👍

I bought the torque app and adapter for my 2002 E350 7.3 because of your other videos... I still haven't figured out a good setup. I wish there was some standard pid setup layout I could load...

You need to use the J2535 pass through with a laptop not the scanner keep that in mind. You can do bmw/benz with the cloud tho. If you need any info let me know.

Dude, you went from a ELM327 chip to Autel how can we choose

Hi Stephen, hello from FOXWELL, 11 years auto scan tool, hope we can also be your choice for car diagnosis.

I just purchased the autel power probe works great one of the scan tools is going to be my next purchase

Great video.

Hi Steve. To program or update new and used modules, the jbox needs to be hooked up to the internet though a laptop, it doesn't work though the autel tablet. The laptop will need to have autels interface software and a current subscription to access the dealer software for the car being worked on. From memory the autel software has all the dealer sights listed, with links to them and the subscription details. Hope this helps

Thanks for the video! will the Texa do a 2019 bobcat ts650? it's very hard to find info, Thanks!

I’m just trying to find a scan tool that will read codes and give me live data for construction equipment that doesn’t cost 10k

redo the video would like to see the service truck

Texa has a tool that will do it all. Price is $10k. Just priced one for my own shop.

You need a laptop to program most vehicles with that autel......the autel thru the tool can only program some bmws and some Mercedes thru autel data servers in china....all other programming requires laptop.... the j box only and a internet connection.....you go to the oe servers and pay for the files you need....the autel is a very good tool but it does not program most modules

domestic doesn't use an adapter? someone's never worked on a newer cummins

Hey Stephan, like your videos good info. Question u ever diagnosed a hyundai universe bus? What software or what tool u can use to diagnose this bus?

I like that you have shared many diagnostic scan tools and their features. I beleive you have experience with the following. How would you rate the Launch x431 pro mini against the Autel 906 BT?

Please l will device . Which one best jaltest or texa for heavy dute

Will the Alltel work on diesel & gas on road vehicles?? Or What types of vehicles will it work on??

Can you do cylinder cut out and injector tests? On the new one you got?

For 10k I would expect it to make anything transform

How does the 906 Autel work on 7.3’s? My 806 is crap. Won’t buzz test, no cly contribution

Does the new autel do live time? Can you see cranking high pressure oil and ipr, icp, ficm sync like on a 6.0.powerstroke for example.

What do you think is the best diagnostic tool for a diesel heavy mechanic mobile mechanic?

I realy love ur 2nd scan tools sir, im a deisel mechanic but i dont have any scan tools for scanning trucks cause its so expensive,, i really wish i could have one,, do you have an old scanner sir?,

Question can any of your units change the tire size on a vehicle and how about clearing freeze frame data ?

What scan tool can I buy to use on my hitachi zaxxis 50U-5 excavator?

I thought diesel laptops where $2500 range on eBay

Can you use these for on the road box trucks they are diesel as well ?

Have you used the autel ms 906bt on any of the powerstroke and if you did how dose it work

which one will work with Mercedes Actros mp4?

hey bula, have you used G scans devices.

Do you have any video how to remove bushings from lower control arm there is two one around and second is like stick and is the one I need to know how to replace

Do you have to pay any sort of subscription to use these machines?, I am in the market for something like what you have covered in the video but I don't really wanna be paying monthly or yearly to keep those tools updated... Thanks.

What ever became of Mark’s “Smokin Sally” , 8n project???

Can I use it on semi trucks?

Is there any other Diesel laptops out there that work good but not as expensive I’m starting a mobile equipment repairs service and regular mobile mechanic service on vehicles Thank u very much for your help

Can it use on havey duty trucks

hey, i have an international 4200 vt 365 engine motorhome, i bought a nexus small scanner, works ok. but it does not give all past inactive codes or able to run test scans/ any recommendations? and i am in texas weatherford area

Hi Steven do you not do any fixing videos anymore

Does the diesel diagnostic do cng engines?

Question for Stephen (or anyone who knows), will these programming functions work on Porsche cars? From what I understand each module is encoded and needs to match to what is in the system, so it's very difficult to replace alone, and you need to go to a certified dealer. I have been trying to find a way to repair Porsche cars myself, as many of my friends have them and complain about the repair costs asking me if I can help them.

any scan tool training available online with certification

do the scan tools have the adapter for 6and9 pin

Hi Steven, I am Sub of HE, please tell Jackie she,s in my thoughts is she going to start up again?

Does the scan tools have wiring schematics for the respective vehicles you are working on?

What hwy are you on?

Can you tell me how to change the governed speed on a 2019 Cascadia?

Can you use these scan tools on tractors?

Do you feel you got your moneys worth for what you paid for they’re not cheap

Heavy duty.... Not a pickup truck.

Dongle.

Dude you know damn well you’re reading

Well i am early i guess

Lame.... just man up and invest in the original..... IDSS.... no messing around...

Why would buy all this stuff, ive never seen you complete a job yet.

Yea bud dont phoo your pants if it dont load first go around and nothing happens. Sometimes it takes 3 trys especially if your doing it remotely and your service is weak

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