Agricultural scales play a vital role in modern farming. Whether you deal primarily with livestock, grain, or harvested crops, these systems can help you manage your resources, reduce your waste, and ensure that customers receive the accurate quantity of goods.
Our guide explains everything you need to know about agricultural scales, from understanding why you need them to helping you find the right model. Keep reading to learn more.
Types of Agricultural Scales
Agricultural scales come in several types, each designed for specific farm tasks. Accurate Scale offers three types of agricultural scales:
Livestock Scales
Livestock scales are designed to weigh animals safely and accurately. They have sturdy platforms and fencing to keep animals calm and secure while being weighed. These scales are useful for many purposes, such as tracking animal health and growth and managing feed or breeding programs.
At Accurate Scale, we offer a range of Rice Lake livestock weighing systems that are reliable and easy to integrate into your operations. Whether you need a portable, mobile, or permanent scale, we have options to suit your needs.
Hopper Scales
Hopper scales are used to weigh bulk materials, like grains or feed, that are stored in hoppers or silos. Typically used to maximize productivity on your farm, these agricultural scales help to manage inventory efficiently, avoid over and underloading, and reduce waste. Hopper scales can cost a lot upfront but are often a smart investment that can directly improve your bottom line.
We offer several hopper scale models, including the EZ Mount 1, which helps with process control and vessel weighing. Learn more about our available hopper scales on our website.
Truck Scales
Depending on your business, using an agricultural truck scale that is legal for trade might be a good idea. This scale allows you to weigh your products accurately and sell them directly from your farm while meeting legal standards. At Accurate Scale, we offer a variety of agricultural truck scales, including portable models that can be moved as needed. Whether you need a permanent installation or a flexible, mobile solution, our truck scales provide reliable, efficient weighing to support your business.
Choosing the Right Agricultural Scales for Your Farm
When choosing the right agricultural scale, consider the size of your operation and what you plan to weigh. What products do you deal with? How weather-resistant does your scale have to be? Does it need to be portable?
If you want flexibility, mobile or portable truck and livestock scales might be ideal. On the other hand, if your farm is large, a permanent model suitable for high volumes will be the better choice.
Are you unsure which option to choose? Contact the Accurate Scale team, and we can help you find the perfect agricultural scale for your farm.
Trust Accurate Scale for Your Agricultural Scales
Accurate Scale is here to help with all your weighing needs. We’ve been providing scales to Western Canadian businesses since 1978. Many of our scales can be certified “Legal for Trade”, and have an NTEP certification. Contact us today to discuss how our agricultural scales can improve your farm’s accuracy, efficiency, and maintenance.