Description
Certified Accuracy for Commercial Weighing
Product Overview
The OHAUS Defender 3000 Trade Approved Series (DF33-M) is the certified version of the trusted Defender 3000 range, designed for legal-for-trade applications where accuracy directly affects the value of goods sold. Built on the same robust platform and high-quality load cells as the standard Defender 3000, the DF33-M range meets the strict requirements of Trading Standards, ensuring every measurement is reliable, repeatable, and compliant.
Available in painted carbon steel or stainless steel, the Defender 3000-M combines proven industrial durability with verified precision, making it a dependable choice for commercial use across retail, food production, logistics, and packaging.
What Does “Trade Approved” Mean?
A trade-approved scale (also known as legal-for-trade) has been tested and certified for use wherever products are sold or charged by weight. These models meet UK and EU Weights and Measures Regulations (EN45501), ensuring consistent accuracy and traceability during every transaction.
Trade-approved scales are essential for:
- Selling goods by weight (such as food, produce, or bulk ingredients)
- Packaging and labelling goods for retail sale
- Production processes where weight affects cost or compliance
Key Features
- Legal for trade – certified to OIML and CE standards for commercial use
- Durable platform choices – painted carbon steel or stainless steel versions for dry or washdown environments
- Capacities from 600 kg to 3,000 kg with resolutions from 0.2 kg to 1 kg
- Solid 5 mm top plate with welded supports for long-lasting strength under heavy loads
- OIML C3-certified load cells – four IP67-rated shear beam load cells per platform
- Clear, intuitive indicator – i-DT33P (ABS) or i-DT33XW (stainless steel) with colour backlight for instant checkweighing feedback
- Connectivity – RS-232 standard, optional USB or Ethernet interface
- Accessories available – ramps, foot plates and columns for flexible setup
Typical Applications For the Trade Approved DF 3000 Floor Scale
The Defender 3000-M is ideal for:
- Food and beverage production
- Retail packaging and portion control
- Commercial goods receiving
- Manufacturing and process control
- Any business that sells or trades goods by weight
OHAUS Trade Approved Floor Scale Range
| Feature / Range | Defender 3000-M (DF33-M) | Defender 5000-M (DF52-M) | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Best for | Mid-range certified weighing for industrial use | High-end, feature-rich weighing with full compliance | |
| Capacity range | Up to 3,000 kg | Up to 10,000 kg | |
| Platform options | 1.0 × 1.0 m, 1.25 × 1.25 m, 1.5 × 1.5 m | Larger reinforced platforms | |
| Build materials | Painted carbon steel or stainless steel | Carbon or stainless steel (reinforced) | |
| Indicator | i-DT33 with legal-for-trade functions | Defender 5000 indicator with full software suite | |
| Approval | OIML/CE trade-approved | OIML/CE trade-approved | |
| Positioning | Balanced mix of performance and compliance | Premium certified weighing solution for demanding industries |
Why Choose the Defender 3000-M?
If you need a certified industrial floor scale that delivers accuracy, durability, and compliance without overcomplicating things, the Defender 3000-M is an excellent choice. It bridges the gap between entry-level and advanced weighing systems, offering strong performance and long-term reliability.
With its trade-approved design, robust build and flexible platform options, the Defender 3000-M gives you everything you need to weigh, package and sell goods confidently and legally.
Stainless Steel:
30764205 – Ohaus i-DF33XW600C1R-GB-M, 600kg, 200g, 1000 x 1000
30764206 – Ohaus i-DF33XW1500C1R-GB-M, 1500kg, 500g, 1000 x 1000
30764261 – Ohaus i-DF33XW1500C1L-GB-M, 1500kg, 500g, 1250 x 1250
30764262 – Ohaus i-DF33XW3000C1L-GB-M, 3000kg, 1000g, 1250 x 1250
30764267 – Ohaus i-DF33XW1500C1X-GB-M, 1500kg, 500g, 1500 x 1500
30764268 – Ohaus i-DF33XW3000C1X-GB-M, 3000kg, 1000g, 1500 x 1500
Painted:
30764201 – Ohaus i-DF33P600B1R-M, 600kg, 200g, 1000 x 1000
30764202 – Ohaus i-DF33P1500B1R-M, 1500kg, 500g, 1000 x 1000
30764207 – Ohaus i-DF33P1500B1L-M, 1500kg, 500g, 1250 x 1250
30764258 – Ohaus i-DF33P3000B1L-M, 3000kg, 1000g, 1250 x 1250
30764263 – Ohaus i-DF33P1500B1X-M, 1500kg, 500g, 1500 x 1500
30764264 – Ohaus i-DF33P3000B1X-M, 3000kg, 1000g, 1500 x 1500





















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