The base features a high pressure dual area screw-press which allows for low pressure priming and high pressure control. The base incorporates high pressure hydraulic connections and pipework, connected to a gauge stand which uses Budenberg's standard high pressure cone-joint connections. The piston stand is elevated from the base to allow an overhang weight set to be used, giving extra stability at higher pressures. Additional support is provided in the base by means of five adjustable feet, one of which directly supports the piston and mass set.

The BGH2600 uses a well-proven patented design in it's dual area piston /cylinder unit with 1/8in2 and 1/160in2 areas. Changing between ranges is fully automated, meaning that users have an extremely flexible instrument covering the range with one piston/cylinder assembly and one weight set. The low pressure piston/high pressure cylinder is tungsten carbide, other parts are fully hardened and stabilised tool steel.

All certificates issued for Budenberg Dead Weight Testers are fully traceable to national standards via equipment with UKAS calibration certificates.