On-board weighing systems and equipment help to ensure effective and accurate weight measurement for farmers, transporters, miners, construction companies, and other industrial-based businesses. These on-board scales are installable in many vehicle types depending on the client’s’ needs.
Unlike other external truck scale systems that are commonly used for heavy-duty and high-volume applications, on-board weighing systems offer are proven and widely accepted as one of the most efficient and accurate means to calculate and track load weight.
Common Applications of On-board Scales
On-board weigh scales can be equipped on many different types of vehicles, machinery, and equipment. Below we go into detail about some of the most popular applications of on-board weighing systems.
On-board Loader Scales 
On-board loader scales are specifically aimed for use with wheel loaders. These advanced loader scales fall into a variety of options to reflect the complexity of their functionality in terms of weights to be loaded. The scales have the different precision to weigh your specific needs, whether you want one with a high precision, or one with low precision. Lastly, on-board loader scales are long lasting and very durable.
On-board Skid Steer Scales
These on-board scales also have a wide range from which one can choose. Suppliers like Walz Scale pride themselves in offering the best on-board skid steer scales you can find. These are made purposely to work with the skid steer loaders.
On-board scales for skid steers are easy to work with, they have an enhanced graphical user interface that allows better control. They are also very stable with an ability to work in harsh situations. They are installable and serviceable and their optimum performance is guaranteed with little repairs requirement.
On-board Grain Cart Scales 
Farmers who want to weight their crop on-board have a perfect solution with this scale. Among the most unique on-board weighing systems, the grain cart application is automated with easy controls and seamless functionality. With models like that of AgWeigh, and industry leader of farm scales, the user interface is very user friendly and customizable. It comes as a complete system with proper instructions on handling the gadgets as well as the software.
The on-board grain cart scale is without doubt a great aid for farmers during harvesting and transportation of the crops. The farmer will reap the benefits of using one of these by saving more valuable time and improving safety of the vehicle and crop. This is achieved by ensuring proper weighing standards and maintaining the control of the cart at all times. The equipment comes with a variety of features that users can choose to use whenever they deem necessary.
On-board Truck Scales
On-board truck scales the perfect scale solution for the weighing of transit vehicles like haul trucks as well as semi-trucks. Also a specialty of Walz Scale, these on-board truck scales make sure an efficient use of time by making the scale as mobile as your vehicle is, there is no need to move the product for weighing, as the measurement readout is right in the truck cab (as shown in the image.)
Beyond Industrial Use
Many companies and organization beyond the industrial sector find on-board weighing systems indispensable since they can always know much of the product they are carrying. Fleet managers and dispatchers can get accurate measurements right before departure and right before offload. This is what you need if you don’t want to get into more trouble with the authorities and police officers. It is also vital to ensure safety of your trucks and personnel.