Product Description
Autel MaxiDiag MD600CV: Commercial Vehicle Diagnostics for Class 3–9 Trucks and Buses
The Autel MaxiDiag MD600CV is a wireless Android touchscreen tablet built specifically for heavy-duty commercial vehicle diagnostics. If you are a fleet technician, shop owner, or owner-operator working on Class 3 through Class 9 trucks and buses, this is Autel's purpose-built solution for quick systems triage, maintenance tasks, and advanced fault diagnosis without dragging out a laptop.
At its core, the MD600CV is a 5.5-inch handheld that pairs wirelessly with the included MaxiVCI V200 — a multi-protocol Bluetooth VCI that speaks the commercial vehicle languages your trucks actually use: J1708, J1939, J1587, J1850, CDL, PLC, and VPW. The Deutsch 6-pin and 9-pin connectors are in the box. You are ready to plug into most commercial vehicles on day one.
Who This Tool Is For
The MD600CV hits a practical sweet spot for two types of users:
- Fleet service managers and technicians who need thorough all-systems access across a mixed heavy-duty fleet — trucks, buses, Class 3 through Class 9 — without the cost or complexity of a full MaxiSYS workstation.
- Owner-operators and small shops doing their own maintenance who need reliable DPF regen, oil resets, injector coding, and brake bleed on their own equipment.
This is not a light-duty crossover tool wearing a commercial badge. It is dedicated HD coverage with Expert Mode access to engine, exhaust, gearbox, ABS, EBS, SUS, and BCM systems — the systems that matter on working trucks.
Diagnostic Capabilities
- Read and Erase DTCs across all supported systems
- View Live Data — stream and monitor real-time sensor and parameter data
- Bi-Directional Active Tests — command components to verify operation
- AutoScan — automatically scan all available systems on the connected vehicle
- Expert Mode — direct access to OE-specific components including engine, transmission, and braking systems
- Trailer ABS diagnostics (requires the Trailer PLC connector, sold separately)
Service and Maintenance Functions
The MD600CV handles the service tasks that keep heavy-duty equipment running between major repairs:
- DPF Regeneration — Autel claims industry-leading DPF regen coverage on commercial vehicles. This alone is worth serious consideration for diesel-heavy fleets.
- Oil Light Reset
- Injector Coding and Reset
- Brake Bleed
These are the recurring maintenance operations that shops perform on trucks week after week. Having them in a wireless handheld means the tech can work at the vehicle without being tethered to a cart or laptop.
Wireless VCI: MaxiVCI V200
The included MaxiVCI V200 is the communication bridge between the tablet and the vehicle. It handles the full range of commercial vehicle protocols:
- J1939 (the backbone of modern HD diagnostics)
- J1708 and J1587 (older heavy-duty networks still common in pre-2007 trucks)
- J1850 VPW and PWM
- CDL, PLC, VPW
- Standard OBD-II protocols: ISO9141-2, ISO14230-2, ISO15765, K/L-Line, all CAN variants including fault-tolerant CAN, CAN FD, SAE J2610, GM UART, Honda Diag-H, TP2.0, TP1.6, ISO 13400
Hardware Specifications
| Operating System | Android 9.0 |
| Processor | Quad-core, 1.5 GHz |
| RAM / Storage | 2 GB RAM / 64 GB ROM |
| Display | 5.5-inch LCD capacitive touchscreen, 1280 x 720 |
| Camera | 8 MP rear |
| Connectivity | Wi-Fi 802.11 a/b/g/n/ac, Bluetooth, USB Type-C |
| Battery | 3.8 V / 5000 mAh lithium-polymer |
| Charging | 5 V / 2 A adapter |
| Operating Temperature | 0 to 50 C (32 to 122 F) |
| Dimensions | 89 x 183 x 22 mm (3.5" x 7.2" x 0.87") |
| Weight | 368 g (0.8 lb.) |
What Is Included
- MD600CV diagnostic tablet
- Wireless MaxiVCI V200 with J1708, J1939, J1587, J1850, CDL, PLC, VPW support
- Deutsch 6-pin connector
- Deutsch 9-pin connector
- One year free software updates
- One-year limited warranty
Note: Trailer PLC connector for trailer ABS diagnostics is sold separately.
MD600CV vs. Stepping Up to the MS909CV
If the MD600CV covers your workflow, it is a solid, focused tool. If your shop needs OEM-level programming, J2534 pass-thru capability, or works on construction and agricultural equipment alongside trucks, Autel's MS909CV adds a 9.7-inch screen, MFVCI with J2534/RP1210 support, network module topology mapping, and battery/starting/charging analysis. For pure triage and maintenance on a Class 3-9 fleet, the MD600CV gets it done at a lower investment.
Why Buy From OEM Diagnostic Tools?
OEM Diagnostic Tools has been a specialist in professional scan tools and diagnostic equipment since 2016. We stock Autel's full commercial vehicle line and can help you match the right tool to your fleet. Every order ships free, and our tech support team is available at 866-217-0063. All products come with the full manufacturer warranty, and we give honest guidance on whether this model or a step up or down is the right fit for your shop.
Call 866-217-0063 for quick answers and help!
