Description
OHAUS Defender 5000 Floor Scales: Built for Heavy-Duty Industrial Weighing
When weighing has high capacity industrial requirements, you need equipment that can keep up. The OHAUS Defender 5000 (DF52) is built exactly for that. The top of the Defender floor scale range, It is strong, accurate and simple to use.
With large platform options up to 1.5 × 1.5 metres and capacities up to 5,000 kilograms, this scale handles the heaviest industrial weighing tasks with ease. With a reinforced 5 mm steel deck, high-quality load cells and the advanced TD52 indicator, it gives you clear readings, smart data functions and dependable performance day after day.
Whether it’s weighing pallets, production materials or large containers, the Defender 5000 delivers accuracy you can trust and the durability your business needs.
Key Features
- Handles heavy loads – capacities up to 5,000 kg with readability as fine as 0.5 kg
- Built to last – reinforced steel platform with internal bracing to prevent flexing
- Choice of finishes – painted carbon steel for dry areas or stainless steel for washdown environments
- Consistent accuracy – four IP68-rated shear beam load cells maintain stability and precision even in demanding conditions
- Smart operation – TD52 indicator with a large backlit screen, simple menu navigation and helpful on-screen prompts
- Data-friendly – RS-232 as standard, with options for USB, Ethernet and analogue output for system integration
- Flexible setup – can be floor-mounted or pit-mounted, with ramps, columns and mounting kits available (please contact us.)
Applications
The Defender 5000 fits perfectly into heavy-duty environments such as:
- Manufacturing and engineering plants
- Large warehouses and logistics centres
- Food and beverage production facilities (stainless steel versions)
- Chemical and pharmaceutical operations
- Shipping and receiving bays where reliability is essential
Defender 2500 vs 3000 vs 5000
| Feature / Range | Defender 2500 (DF25) | Defender 3000 (DF33) | Defender 5000 (DF52) |
|---|---|---|---|
| Best for | Everyday weighing and simple tasks | Mid-range weighing with added flexibility | Heavy-duty weighing with advanced connectivity |
| Capacity range | Up to 3,000 kg | Up to 3,000 kg | Up to 5,000 kg |
| Platform sizes | 0.8 × 0.8 m to 1.2 × 1.5 m | 1.0 × 1.0 m to 1.5 × 1.5 m | 1.0 × 1.0 m to 1.5 × 1.5 m (reinforced) |
| Construction | Powder-coated carbon steel | Painted or stainless steel | Reinforced carbon or stainless steel with 5 mm top plate |
| Indicator | i-DT25 with basic weighing functions | i-DT33 with colour checkweighing display | TD52 with text prompts, memory and data management |
| Connectivity | RS-232, some USB options | RS-232 standard, optional USB and Ethernet | RS-232, USB, Ethernet and analogue outputs |
| Positioning | Entry-level, cost-effective | Versatile, mid-range option | Premium, heavy-duty industrial scale |
Why Choose the Defender 5000?
The Defender 5000 is well built and intelligent. It combines the solid engineering you have come to expect from OHAUS, with smart digital features as standard, making day-to-day weighing quicker and easier.
If your business handles high volumes or heavy goods, this scale gives you the accuracy, strength and efficiency you need to keep operations running smoothly. It’s the ideal choice for anyone looking for a robust, data-ready weighing platform that stands up to years of industrial use.
Product Codes:
Stainless Steel Waterproof/Washdown (IP rated.)
30525393 – Ohaus DF52XW300G1S-GB, 300kg, 50g, 800 x 800
30525394 – Ohaus DF52XW600G1S-GB, 600kg, 100g, 800 x 800
30525395 – Ohaus DF52XW300G1R-GB, 300kg, 50g, 1000 x 1000
30525396 – Ohaus DF52XW600G1R-GB, 600kg, 100g, 1000 x 1000
30525397 – Ohaus DF52XW1500G1R-GB, 1500kg, 200g, 1000 x 1000
30525398 – Ohaus DF52XW600G1LX-GB, 600kg, 100g, 1500 x 1250
30525399 – Ohaus DF52XW1500G1LX-GB, 1500kg, 200g, 1500 x 1250
30525400 – Ohaus DF52XW3000G1LX-GB, 3000kg, 500g, 1500 x 1250
30525401 – Ohaus DF52XW600G1X-GB, 600kg, 100g, 1500 x 1500
30525402 – Ohaus DF52XW1500G1X-GB, 1500kg, 200g, 1500 x 1500
30525403 – Ohaus DF52XW3000G1-GB, 3000kg, 500g, 1500 x 1500
Industrial (Not suitable for washdown environments.)
30525380 – Ohaus DF52P300F1S, 300kg, 50g, 800 x 800
30525381 – Ohaus DF52P600F1S, 600kg, 100g, 800 x 800
30525382 – Ohaus DF52P300F1R, 300kg, 50g, 1000 x 1000
30525383 – Ohaus DF52P600F1R, 600kg, 100g, 1000 x 1000
30525384 – Ohaus DF52P1500F1R, 1500kg, 200g, 1000 x 1000
30525385 – Ohaus DF52P600F1LX, 600kg, 100g, 1500 x 1250
30525386 – Ohaus DF52P1500F1LX, 1500kg, 200g, 1500 x 1250
30525387 – Ohaus DF52P3000F1LX, 3000kg, 500g, 1500 x 1250
30525388 – Ohaus DF52P600F1X, 600kg, 100g, 1500 x 1500
30525389 – Ohaus DF52P1500F1X, 1500kg, 200g, 1500 x 1500
30525390 – Ohaus DF52P3000F1X, 3000kg, 500g, 1500 x 1500
30525391 – Ohaus DF52P1500F1XV, 1500kg, 200g, 2000 x 1500
30525392 – Ohaus DF52P3000F1XV, 3000kg, 500g, 2000 x 1500















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