Scale Prices
Cattle Scale Prices Compared
A load bar scale with an indicator costs $1,900 to $5,200. An indicator alone runs $800 to $4,800. A single-animal cage scale starts around $3,800.
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Scale Kits Most Buyers Pick
Indicator plus load bars, ready to set under a platform or chute.
Tru-Test
S3 and MP600 Load Bars
$1,899.99
- Indicator and load bars
- $1,999.99 regular
- Free shipping
Gallagher
W-0 with 11,000 lb Load Bars
$2,749.99
- Bluetooth indicator
- 11,000 lb load bar set
- Animal Performance app
Tru-Test
S3 Complete System
$2,998.99
- Indicator, load bars and platform
- $3,098.99 regular
- Free shipping
Gallagher
TW-1 Package
$4,699.99
- TW-1 data collector
- Load bars and platform
- Reads EID tags with a reader
Prices last checked September 29, 2026. Freight is extra unless noted.
Every Scale Priced
| Scale | What’s included | Price | Where to buy |
|---|---|---|---|
| Tru-Test S3 + MP600 | What’s includedindicator and load bars | Price$1,899.99 sale / $1,999.99 | Where to buyCheck price on Amazon ? |
| Gallagher W-0 package | What’s includedindicator and 11,000 lb load bars | Price$2,749.99 | Where to buyCheck price on Amazon ? |
| Tru-Test S3 complete | What’s includedindicator, load bars, platform | Price$2,998.99 sale / $3,098.99 | Where to buyCheck price on Amazon ? |
| Gallagher W-0 complete | What’s includedindicator, load bars, platform | Price$2,999.99 | Where to buyCheck price on Amazon ? |
| Gallagher W-1 wireless | What’s includedindicator and 5,500 lb wireless bars | Price$3,389.99 | Where to buyCheck price on Amazon ? |
| Gallagher W-1 wireless | What’s includedindicator and 11,000 lb wireless bars | Price$4,129.99 | Where to buyCheck price on Amazon ? |
| Gallagher W-1 wireless | What’s includedindicator, wireless bars, aluminum platform | Price$4,199.99 | Where to buyCheck price on Amazon ? |
| Gallagher TW-1 package | What’s includeddata collector, load bars, platform | Price$4,699.99 | Where to buyCheck price at Valley Farm Supply → |
| Gallagher TW-3 package | What’s includeddata collector, load bars, platform | Price$5,199.99 | Where to buyCheck price on Amazon ? |
Prices last checked September 29, 2026. Freight is extra unless noted.
Indicators Alone
For buyers who already own load bars or want to pick bars separately.
| Indicator | Records | Price | Where to buy |
|---|---|---|---|
| Gallagher W-0 | Recordsweights, Bluetooth to app | Price$799.99 | Where to buyCheck price on Amazon ? |
| Gallagher W-1 | Recordsweights and sessions, Bluetooth | Price$1,589.99 | Where to buyCheck price on Amazon ? |
| Gallagher TW-1 | RecordsEID records, data collector | Price$2,149.99 | Where to buyCheck price at Tractor Supply → |
| Gallagher TW-3 | RecordsEID records, larger screen | Price$2,799.99 | Where to buyCheck price on Amazon ? |
| Gallagher TWR-5 | RecordsEID records, top model | Price$4,599.99–$4,799.99 | Where to buyCheck price at Valley Farm Supply → |
Prices last checked September 29, 2026. Freight is extra unless noted.
Load Bars for Chutes and Alleys
Set under a squeeze chute or an alley platform to weigh as you work cattle.
$1,479.99
Alleyway load bars, 5,500 lb
Gallagher wired alleyway set. Goes under a single-animal platform in the alley.
$2,049.99
Wireless alleyway bars
Gallagher 5,500 lb wireless set. No cable across the alley to the indicator.
$2,299.99
Manual squeeze chute bars
Gallagher heavy-duty set sized to sit under a manual squeeze chute.
$2,849.99
Wireless chute bars, 11,000 lb
Gallagher heavy-duty wireless set for heavier chutes, including hydraulic.
Cage and Group Scales
| Scale | Type | Price | Where to buy |
|---|---|---|---|
| Raytec Calf Cart Scale | Typecalf scale on wheels | Pricefrom $2,485 | Where to buyCheck price at Farm and Ranch Store → |
| W-W 240S Series | Typesingle animal cage | Pricefrom $3,771 | Where to buyCheck price at Farm and Ranch Store → |
| W-W 602S | Typegroup scale | Pricefrom $8,923 | Where to buyCheck price at Farm and Ranch Store → |
| W-W LFT-3000S | Typesingle animal cage | Pricefrom $9,206 | Where to buyCheck price at Farm and Ranch Store → |
| W-W 801S | Typegroup scale | Price$16,956 | Where to buyCheck price at Farm and Ranch Store → |
Prices last checked September 29, 2026. Freight is extra unless noted.
Where to Buy a Cattle Scale
Valley Farm Supply sells Gallagher and Tru-Test kits with free shipping. Tractor Supply stocks Gallagher indicators, and Farm and Ranch Store carries W-W cage and group scales.
Valley Farm Supply, Tru-Test
Tru-Test S3 kits and complete systems.
Shop at Valley Farm Supply, Tru-Test →Valley Farm Supply, Gallagher
Gallagher W-0, W-1, TW-1 and TW-3 packages and load bars.
Shop at Valley Farm Supply, Gallagher →Farm and Ranch Store
W-W cage and group scales and the Raytec calf cart.
Shop at Farm and Ranch Store →Prices on this site come from these sellers’ public listings. Confirm the current price and freight with the seller before ordering.
Cattle Scale Questions
How much does a cattle scale cost?
A load bar kit with an indicator costs $1,899.99 for the Tru-Test S3 with MP600 bars, and $2,749.99 to $5,199.99 for Gallagher packages. W-W single-animal cage scales start at $3,771.
Can I put a scale under my squeeze chute?
Yes. Load bars sit under the chute’s feet. Gallagher’s manual chute set is $2,299.99 and the 11,000 lb wireless set for heavier chutes is $2,849.99.
Do I need an EID scale?
Only if you tag cattle with electronic ID and want weights saved to each animal. The Gallagher TW-1 at $2,149.99 is the lowest-priced EID data collector here.
Is a weigh tape accurate enough?
A weigh tape costs $9.99 and estimates weight from heart girth. It is close enough for dosing but not for selling or tracking gain.