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Corghi EM9280 vs Crypton Class VII Roller Brake Tester
The Crypton Class VII Roller Brake Tester comes with 1 year more warranty.
Last reviewed 13 September 2026
Key differences
- Warranty: the Crypton Class VII Roller Brake Tester comes with 1 year more warranty.
Specifications side by side
| Corghi EM9280 | Crypton Class VII Roller Brake Tester | |
|---|---|---|
| Supply | 115-230V single phase, 50/60Hz | 400V 3-phase, 25A fuse |
| Warranty | 2 years parts, 1 year labour | 3 years |
| Max wheel weight | 75 kg (165 lbs) | - |
| Rim diameter range | 10-28in (settable to 35in) | - |
| Rim width range | 1.5-20in, up to 600mm with guard | - |
| Power consumption | 122 W | - |
| Weight | 82 kg | - |
| Max axle weight | - | 4000 kg |
| Max brake force per wheel | - | 1250 kgf |
| Test speed | - | 2.62 km/h |
| Roller diameter | - | 200 mm |
| Roller length | - | 1000 mm |
| Axle width range | - | 800-2200 mm |
| Max control box distance | - | 12 m from rollers |
Sources: Corghi EM9280, Crypton Class VII Roller Brake Tester. Figures vary by model year and options, so check with the supplier before you commit.
Buy or hire the EM9280 if...
A wheel balancer taking rims from 10 up to 28 inches diameter, with automatic data input and a 7 second measuring cycle. It runs from a standard single-phase supply and carries a 2 year parts warranty. Suits a tyre bay balancing typical car and SUV wheels.
Full EM9280 specifications →Buy or hire the Class VII Roller Brake Tester if...
- you want one that comes with 1 year more warranty
A Class VII MOT roller brake tester with a higher 1250 kgf brake force per wheel and longer 1000mm rollers than the Class IV unit, for heavier vehicles at MOT. It tests at a slower 2.62 km/h and shares the same 3-phase supply and 3 year warranty. Suits a garage testing larger vans and light commercials alongside cars.
Full Class VII Roller Brake Tester specifications →Common questions
What is the difference between the Corghi EM9280 and the Crypton Class VII Roller Brake Tester?
The Crypton Class VII Roller Brake Tester comes with 1 year more warranty. The Corghi EM9280 is a wheel balancer, CompactLine; the Crypton Class VII Roller Brake Tester is a mOT-approved roller brake tester for heavier vehicles.
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