The hardest part of dealer-level diagnostics was never the software — it is the three days of downloads, license servers, driver conflicts and Windows updates before you can connect to your first truck. A pre-configured kit deletes all of that. Our technicians install, license, activate and test every kit before it ships.
What's inside every HDS kit
- Rugged laptop — Panasonic Toughbook FZ-55 or CF-54 (new or certified refurbished), SSD, 16GB RAM, daylight-readable touchscreen.
- Genuine OEM software — installed, licensed and activated with 12 months of updates included.
- Dealer-level adapter — the correct VCI for your brand (INLINE 8, Vocom II, Nexiq USB-Link 3, DPA 5…).
- Complete cable set — 9-pin Deutsch, 6-pin, OBD-II and brand-specific leads.
- Remote setup session — 30 minutes with a technician on your first connection, included.
- 12-month support — technician-staffed phone and remote support, not a ticket queue.
Which kit fits your trucks
| Kit | Covers | Price | Best for |
|---|---|---|---|
| Cummins INSITE Pro Kit | All Cummins engines 1998–2026 | $4,995 | Cummins-heavy shops & fleets |
| Detroit DiagnosticLink Kit | DD5–DD16, Series 60, MBE | $4,695 | Freightliner/Western Star shops |
| PACCAR DAVIE4 Kit | MX-11/13, PX-7/9, Kenworth & Peterbilt | $5,295 | KW/Pete dealers-alternative |
| Volvo/Mack PTT + Vocom II Kit | Volvo D11–D16, Mack MP7/MP8 | $5,495 | Volvo & Mack fleets |
| Jaltest CV All-Makes Kit | Every make, Class 3–8 + trailers | $3,995 | Mixed-fleet independent shops |
| TEXA Truck Premium Kit | All-makes + OHW/ag/marine options | $6,450 | Full-service & multi-bay shops |
Software-only vs full kit — the honest math
Already own a decent laptop? Software-only packages start at $1,295 with an adapter. But check your laptop against the OEM system requirements first — INSITE and PTT are notoriously picky about Windows builds, and a $400 consumer laptop costs more in downtime than it saves. Full breakdown in kit vs software-only.
Financing a kit
Every kit over $1,000 qualifies for weekly-payment financing — a $4,995 Cummins kit runs about $52/week on 24 months with early-payoff discounts. One avoided dealer visit per month covers the payment. Apply in 10 minutes at equipment financing.
Featured kits
Cummins INSITE Pro Laptop Kit
Toughbook FZ-55 + INLINE 8 + INSITE Pro 12-month license, cables included. Ships activated.
View details →Jaltest CV All-Makes Kit
Every make, guided diagnostics, wiring diagrams. The independent-shop standard.
View details →Volvo/Mack PTT + Vocom II Kit
Premium Tech Tool with genuine Vocom II 88894000 — full programming and calibration access.
View details →Frequently Asked Questions
Why buy a pre-configured kit instead of installing software myself?
OEM software installation involves license servers, specific Windows builds, driver signing and activation sequences that routinely take technicians 1–3 days. A pre-configured kit arrives tested and working — the $300–$500 premium is cheaper than one day of shop downtime.
Are the software licenses genuine?
Yes. We sell genuine OEM licenses registered in your name or your company's name, with 12 months of updates included and renewal support at year two. We detail the risks of gray-market licenses in software licenses explained.
New or refurbished Toughbook?
Certified-refurbished CF-54s save $800–$1,200 and run every diagnostic package without issue. Choose new FZ-55 if the laptop lives in the field daily or you want the 4-year warranty. Full comparison: new vs refurb.