Scanprobe Maxius vs Rausch: the simple comparison.
If you are considering Maxius, the closest Rausch alternatives are the FW90 and FW135.
Quick answer: Both offer professional Full HD crawler inspection. Rausch has the clearer advantage on pipe-size coverage, starting at 100 mm and extending to 3000 mm with the FW135 + Lafette configuration.
Scanprobe Maxius vs Rausch: side by side
| Feature | Scanprobe Maxius | Rausch |
|---|---|---|
| Published crawler pipe range | MX130: 150–600 mm; up to 1000 mm with carrier | FW90: 100–600 mm; FW135: 135–1600 mm, up to 3000 mm with Lafette |
| Camera | 1920 × 1080 Full HD with front/rear view and 10× optical zoom | KS60 HD / KS135 HD: 1920 × 1080; KS135 HD offers 10× optical zoom |
| Cable | 200 m standard; 100 m or 300 m options | CUBIX 300: up to 300 m crawler cable |
| Locating / measurement aids | Multi-frequency sonde, lasers and tilt/roll functions depending on configuration | KS60 HD includes 33 kHz / 512 Hz locating, twin lasers and LATRAS sensor technology |
| Satellite expansion | Maxius is published primarily as a mainline crawler package | M-Series builds on FW135 for mainline-to-lateral inspection |
Where Rausch has the advantage
- Wider pipe range: Rausch starts at 100 mm and can extend to 3000 mm.
- Much more large-diameter capability: the FW135 + Lafette route goes well beyond the Maxius 1000 mm carrier configuration.
- Satellite upgrade path: FW135 can become the basis of an M-Series mainline-to-lateral system.
- UK demonstration and support: Rausch UK can specify and demonstrate the configuration against your own inspection work.
Which should you choose?
Maxius is a credible UK-built Full HD crawler package and reaches the same 300 m cable class as CUBIX 300. If your priority is broader pipe coverage and a route into satellite inspection, Rausch gives you more room to expand.
Sources: Rausch International and Scanprobe manufacturer-published specifications, checked August 2026. Exact capability depends on configuration. Scanprobe and Maxius trademarks belong to their respective owners.