The HTS Spares Mini Magnetic LED Light Bar (Part No. HEL1422) is a versatile, road-legal amber warning light bar designed for the plant hire, tool hire, and construction industries. Measuring just 280mm in length, this compact unit punches well above its size - housing 10 x 3 Watt SMD LEDs with 8 selectable flash patterns to alert other road users and site operatives to a vehicle's presence. Dual voltage 12/24V operation makes it compatible with the full range of site vehicles, from vans and pick-ups through to heavy plant and HGVs. The magnetic base and coiled power lead with cigar lighter plug means it can be deployed instantly without any permanent installation - ideal for hire fleets where equipment moves between vehicles frequently.
Compliance is a key concern for any business operating vehicles on or near the public highway. The UK's Traffic Signs Manual Chapter 8 recommends that vehicles involved in roadworks and temporary traffic management situations be equipped with ECE R65 approved warning products, and any vehicle working on the highway should be fitted with a roof-mounted flashing amber warning light bar comprising at least two independent light sources, visible through 360 degrees. The HEL1422 carries both ECE R65 and CE approval, giving fleet managers and hire companies confidence that it aligns with recognised industry standards. ECE R65 is designed to ensure that key standards governing light output, colour, light dispersion, and flash frequency are met - with heat resistance, water ingress, and cold start performance also assessed under the standard. Whether you're equipping a road maintenance vehicle, a welfare unit escort, or a slow-moving plant transporter, this light bar provides a straightforward, cost-effective compliance solution.
Features & Benefits
Technical Specification
- Part No. HEL1422
- Voltage - 12/24V dual voltage
- LED array - 10 x 3 Watt SMD LEDs
- Current draw - 3 Amps at 12V
- Flash patterns - 8 selectable modes
- Lens material - clear polycarbonate
- Dimensions - L: 280mm x W: 155mm x H: 60mm
- Maximum speed rating - 70mph
- Approvals - ECE R65 & CE approved
Mounting & Installation
- Strong magnetic base - no drilling or permanent fixings required
- Coiled power lead included with cigar lighter plug for 12V socket connection
- Suitable for cars, vans, 4x4s, plant machinery, and HGVs
- Fast transfer between vehicles - ideal for hire fleet operations
Compliance & Standards
- ECE R65 approved - aligns with the UNECE standard for special warning lamps
- CE marked - meets applicable EU/UK product safety directives
- ECE R65 is divided into Class 1 (darkness use) and Class 2 (day and night use) - buyers should confirm the class of this unit meets their specific operational requirements
- While ECE R65 is not yet a mandatory legal requirement in the UK, Chapter 8 of the Department for Transport's Traffic Signs Manual strongly recommends R65 approved products for all work vehicles operating on or near the public highway
- Chapter 8 compliance is increasingly made a condition of contract by local authorities and organisations responsible for roads to which the public have access
Ideal Applications
- Road maintenance and highway works vehicles
- Plant hire and tool hire equipment - excavators, dumpers, telehandlers, access platforms
- Utility and infrastructure contractors
- Escort and pilot vehicles for abnormal loads
- Slow-moving construction and agricultural vehicles
- Recovery and breakdown vehicles
- Temporary traffic management fleets
