Massload Axle Pad to Indicator
Massload Axle Pad Scale paired with the M1 digital indicator for operator-assisted manual weighing. The scale operator drives each axle on, reads the weight from the M1’s six-digit display and sums the axles for a total. A simple, rugged, cost-effective setup for yards needing reliable axle and gross weights. This system is not legal-for-trade. Ramps are available as an option for above-ground use.
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Portable Truck Weighing Scales
Portable truck weighing scales, also known as axle pad scales, axle weigh pads, or wheel load scales, are used to measure individual axle weights and calculate a vehicle’s total gross weight.
Massload Technologies manufactures ultra-durable, low-profile axle pad scales designed for fast, accurate vehicle weighing across agriculture, mining, transportation, construction, waste management, and other demanding industries. Each system features a large weighing surface and delivers axle weight accuracy within 0.25% Full Scale (FS).
Our axle pad scales can be installed above ground using ramps for portable applications or flush-mounted in concrete for permanent installations. Systems are typically supplied in pairs for standard axle weighing but can also be configured with multiple platforms to capture the weight of an entire truck or trailer in a single weighment.
Above-ground installations are forklift portable, allowing the system to be easily relocated as operational needs change. For maximum reliability, portable installations should be used with Massload quick-disconnect cables.
Benefits of Axle Pad Scales
Axle pad scales help fleet operators improve safety, reduce operating costs, and ensure vehicles remain within legal weight limits.
By accurately monitoring axle loads, operators can:
- Reduce the risk of overweight fines.
- Prevent excessive wear on axles, drivetrains, tires, and suspension components.
- Improve fuel efficiency by avoiding unnecessary excess weight.
- Increase braking performance and reduce stopping distances.
- Protect road infrastructure from unnecessary damage.
- Improve driver and public safety.
- Help maintain compliance with insurance and fleet operating requirements.
Available Size Options
Massload axle pad scales are available in several standard configurations:
- 84″; 30″ Designed for dual (tandem) axle vehicles.
- 144″; 30″ Designed for tri-axle vehicles.
- 168″; 30″ Designed for wide-spread tri-axle configurations and super B trains, while providing all the capabilities of the standard tri-axle model.
Custom configurations are also available for specialized vehicle applications.
Accuracy & Specifications
Massload axle pad scales are fully electronic and engineered to provide fast, repeatable measurements in demanding field conditions.
Key specifications include:
- Gross vehicle weight (Super-B) accuracy within 1% FS
- Axle weight accuracy within 0.25% FS
- Low-profile 6″ platform height for easy vehicle access
- 2″ clearance beneath the platform
- Forklift portable for convenient relocation
- Large weighing surface for improved positioning and measurement consistency
Why Choose Massload Technologies?
Massload axle pad scales are built for long-term reliability in the harshest operating environments. Designed and manufactured in Canada, they provide superior durability and measurement accuracy while standing up to repeated use in mud, gravel, snow, and other challenging conditions.
Unlike many competing systems, Massload axle pads can deliver reliable measurements even when used on properly compacted yard gravel, making them ideal for temporary job sites and remote locations.
Every scale is factory calibrated using fully traceable certified weights before shipment.
Our industry-leading warranty includes:
- 10-year warranty on the axle scale platforms
- 5-year warranty on Massload’s Canadian-made truck scale load cells
- 2-year warranty on electronics, printers, and cables
Legal Notice
Important: Massload axle pad scales are intended for operational vehicle weight management and are not approved for Legal-for-Trade applications.
| Capacity | 84″ pad: 30,000 lb (13,608 kg) — 60,000 lb (27,216 kg) per axle grouping; |
|---|---|
| Load Cells | ML 1100-25K-SE (2 mV/V output) |
| Accuracy | Individual axle 0.25% FS, up to 1% FS gross vehicle weight |
| Safe Overload | 150% full scale |
| Ultimate Overload | 300% full scale |
| Operating Temperature | -40°C to +80°C (-40°F to 176°F) |
| Compensated Temperature | -10°C to +40°C (14°F to 104°F) |
| Graduation | 20 lbs (30,000 lbs and 40,000 lbs capacity). Calibration in kg is available. |
| Material | Load Cells: Alloy steel, made in Canada. |
| Sealing Standard | IP66 |
| Dimensions | 213 × 76 × 15 cm (84″ × 30″ × 6″) tandem |
| Ground Requirements | The ground must be flat and level, fully supporting loads and with proper drainage. |
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