Highway Maintenance Insights: The M95 Mk.2
6 August 2026
The BSP-TEX M95 Mk.2 Pre-Coated Chip Spreader maximises surface dressing efficiency and safety across UK road networks with innovative wireless remote-control capabilities.
UK highway maintenance faces unprecedented pressures, from severe weather damage to tightening local authority budgets. As contractors strive to extend the lifespan of strategic road networks, surface dressing remains the most cost-effective preventative measure available. However, executing this critical process efficiently requires machinery that minimises material waste, ensures absolute operator safety, and guarantees consistent chip distribution.
Precision Engineering for Modern Highway Networks
The BSP-TEX M95 Mk.2 Pre-Coated Chip Spreader delivers the exact operational precision required to meet today's rigorous National Highway standards. Built entirely in the UK, this machine represents a significant evolutionary leap in road maintenance technology. By phasing out the historical Bristowes moniker, BSP-TEX has consolidated its design and manufacturing expertise under a single, forward-looking brand dedicated to rugged, high-output engineering. This strategic alignment ensures that contractors receive streamlined support directly from the primary British manufacturer.
The fundamental challenge of surface dressing is achieving an even aggregate spread across variable road widths. Inconsistent chipping leads to premature aggregate loss, windscreen damage from loose stones, and ultimate surface failure. The M95 Mk.2 solves this through a highly responsive hydrostatic drive system. This system ensures that the rate of aggregate discharge matches the forward speed of the machine perfectly, maintaining a flawless, uniform application rate regardless of terrain variations.
Safety, Control, and Versatility
- Wireless Remote Control: Operator safety is paramount on active highways. The standout feature of the M95 Mk.2 is its optional wireless remote-control system. This allows operators to control the entire spreading process from a safe vantage point away from the immediate vicinity of moving machinery and passing traffic, drastically reducing on-site risk profiles and improving visibility.
- Proportional Speed Control: The mechanical link between the drive wheels and the feed roller ensures total precision. As the machine accelerates or decelerates, the chip distribution adjusts instantly. This eliminates over-application at the start of runs and under-application at the ends, saving thousands of pounds in wasted materials.
- Variable Width Hopper: Road configurations in the UK are rarely uniform. The M95 Mk.2 features an adjustable hopper system that can alter the spreading width to match the specific lane requirements seamlessly, preventing overspray onto verges or central reservations.
Manufactured for Maximum Uptime
Contractors lose thousands of pounds every hour a machine sits idle in the depot. BSP-TEX builds the M95 Mk.2 with heavy-duty components designed to withstand the abrasive nature of pre-coated aggregates and the harsh environments of seasonal road repairs. The structural integrity of the heavy-duty chassis minimises flexing under load, while the easily accessible maintenance points ensure that daily checks, lubrication, and servicing are fast and straightforward.
Furthermore, the machine is powered by a powerful, low-emissions diesel engine that complies fully with current UK environmental regulations. This enables forward-thinking contractors to bid confidently for lucrative urban frameworks where strict emissions controls are actively enforced.
Automated Quality Control: The HDS VISIR System
To meet stringent auditing standards, BSP-TEX offers the optional HDS VISIR-ROS quality control system. This innovative system introduces integrated thermal imaging technology to measure chip coverage and distribution in real-time. Historically, contractors had to physically place sample trays on active highways and weigh them manually to verify application rates – a slow, inherently hazardous task. The HDS VISIR software completely automates this process, eliminating manual tray-laying, protecting site workers, and outputting precise, digital verification data required to prove compliance with strict UK highway skid-resistance specifications.
Optimise Your Highway Fleet Today
As local authorities intensify their focus on durable, carbon-conscious road repairs, upgrading your fleet with market-leading machinery is a necessity. The BSP-TEX M95 Mk.2 Pre-Coated Chip Spreader offers the precision, safety innovation, and manufacturing pedigree required to win tenders and deliver flawless projects.
Contact the engineering team at BSP-TEX today to request a technical data sheet, discuss custom fleet requirements, or arrange a bespoke machine demonstration.
- Danny (Sales Manager): Call 01473 945138 or email danny.hunter@tex.co.uk
- Colin (Sales Manager & Hire): Call 01473 945136 or email colin.horslen@tex.co.uk