Description
Product Overview
If you need a tough, no-fuss floor scale for everyday use, the OHAUS Defender 2500 series is a solid choice. Designed to handle heavy loads with ease, these scales are built with a rugged carbon steel platform, four reliable load cells, and a clear, easy-to-read indicator.
They are the kind of scales that simply get the job done. Perfect for weighing pallets, drums or large containers in warehouses, shipping areas and busy production lines. With a variety of platform sizes and capacities available, there is a Defender 2500 to suit most everyday industrial weighing tasks.
Key Features
- Wide choice of capacities from smaller loads up to 3,000 kg
- Built to last with powder-coated carbon steel deck and integrated load cells
- Simple controls using the i-DT25 indicator with large backlit display
- Connectivity that works with RS-232 as standard and some models offering USB
- Easy to maintain with external calibration for straightforward servicing
- Flexible platform sizes from compact for tight spaces to larger decks for bulk goods
Where The Defender 2500 Floor Scale Works Best
The Defender 2500 is right at home in:
- Warehouses and logistics hubs
- Manufacturing floors and production lines
- Shipping and receiving departments
- Food and drink processing plants
- Chemical and materials handling sites
Defender 2500 vs 3000 vs 5000 – Which One Do You Need?
Here is a quick comparison to help you see where the Defender 2500 sits within the OHAUS range:
| Feature / Range | Defender 2500 (DF25) | Defender 3000 (DF33) | Defender 5000 (DF52) |
|---|---|---|---|
| Best for | Everyday weighing jobs without complexity | Broader industrial use with larger capacity | Heavy-duty weighing with advanced data features |
| Capacity range | Up to 3,000 kg | Up to 6,000 kg | Up to 10,000 kg |
| Platform sizes | From 800 × 800 mm to 1.2 × 1.5 m | Larger platforms available | Reinforced heavy-duty platforms |
| Build | Powder-coated carbon steel | Painted or stainless steel | Heavy-duty carbon or stainless steel |
| Indicator | i-DT25 with simple weighing functions | Defender 3000 indicators with more modes | Defender 5000 indicators with advanced software and networking |
| Connectivity | RS-232 with some USB options | RS-232, USB, optional Ethernet | RS-232, USB, Ethernet, analogue and relays |
| Positioning | Value-driven reliable choice | Mid-range flexibility | Premium feature-rich option |
Why Pick the Defender 2500?
The Defender 2500 is all about reliability and value. It is tougher and more practical than a basic entry-level platform scale, but without unnecessary features you may never use. That makes it ideal if you want a straightforward, durable and cost-effective solution for weighing heavy loads every day
Product codes:
30936610 – Ohaus i-DF25P1500D1S, 1500kg, 500g, 800 x 800mm
30936611 – Ohaus i-DF25P1500D1R, 1500kg, 500g, 1000 x 1000mm
30936612 – Ohaus i-DF25P1500D1L, 1500kg, 500g, 1200 x 1200mm
30936613 – Ohaus i-DF25P3000D1L, 3000kg, 1kg, 1200 x 1200mm
30936614 – Ohaus i-DF25P1500D1LX, 1500kg, 500g, 1200 x 1500mm
30936615 – Ohaus i-DF25P3000D1LX, 3000kg, 1kg, 1200 x 1500mm
30936616 – Ohaus i-DF25P1500D1X, 1500kg, 500g, 1500 x 1500mm
30936617 – Ohaus i-DF25P3000D1X, 3000kg, 1kg, 1500 x 1500mm
















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