Cattle Scales
Cattle Scales: Types, Prices and How They Compare
11 cattle scales from 4 brands, $1,899.99 to $16,956. Every model has its own page with specs and a side by side comparison.
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Cattle Scales by Brand
| Brand | Models | From | To | Lowest priced |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Gallagher | Models5 | From$2,749.99 | To$5,199.99 | Lowest pricedGallagher W-0 Scale |
| Raytec | Models1 | From$2,485 | To$2,485 | Lowest pricedRaytec Calf Cart Scale |
| Tru-Test | Models1 | From$1,899.99 | To$3,098.99 | Lowest pricedTru-Test S3 Scale |
| W-W | Models4 | From$3,771 | To$16,956 | Lowest pricedW-W 240S Series Scale |
Prices last checked September 2026. Freight is extra unless noted.
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| Model | Price | Type | Indicator | Where to buy |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Tru-Test S3 Scale | Price$1,899.99–$3,098.99 | TypeLoad bars and indicator | IndicatorTru-Test S3 | Where to buyCheck price on Amazon → |
| Raytec Calf Cart Scale | Pricefrom $2,485 | TypeCalf scale on wheels | Indicator— | Where to buyCheck price at Farm and Ranch Store → |
| Gallagher W-0 Scale | Price$799.99–$2,999.99 | TypeLoad bars and indicator | IndicatorW-0, weights, Bluetooth to app | Where to buyCheck price on Amazon → |
| Gallagher W-1 Wireless Scale | Price$1,589.99–$4,199.99 | TypeLoad bars and indicator | IndicatorW-1, weights and sessions, Bluetooth | Where to buyCheck price on Amazon → |
| W-W 240S Series Scale | Pricefrom $3,771 | TypeSingle animal cage | Indicator— | Where to buyCheck price at Farm and Ranch Store → |
| Gallagher TWR-5 Indicator | Price$4,599.99–$4,799.99 | TypeIndicator only | IndicatorTWR-5, EID records | Where to buyCheck price at Valley Farm Supply → |
| Gallagher TW-1 Scale | Price$2,149.99–$4,699.99 | TypeLoad bars and indicator | IndicatorTW-1 data collector, EID records | Where to buyCheck price at Valley Farm Supply → |
| Gallagher TW-3 Scale | Price$2,799.99–$5,199.99 | TypeLoad bars and indicator | IndicatorTW-3 data collector, EID records, larger screen | Where to buyCheck price on Amazon → |
| W-W 602S Group Scale | Pricefrom $8,923 | TypeGroup scale | Indicator— | Where to buyCheck price at Farm and Ranch Store → |
| W-W LFT-3000S Scale | Pricefrom $9,206 | TypeSingle animal cage | Indicator— | Where to buyCheck price at Farm and Ranch Store → |
| W-W 801S Group Scale | Price$16,956 | TypeGroup scale | Indicator— | Where to buyCheck price at Farm and Ranch Store → |
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Cattle Scales: Common Questions
What is the cheapest cattle scale?
The Tru-Test S3 Scale at $1,899.99–$3,098.99 at Valley Farm Supply.
Which brands make cattle scales?
On this site: Gallagher, Raytec, Tru-Test and W-W. Gallagher has the most here, with 5 models.
Where can I buy a cattle scale?
The 11 cattle scales here are listed at Farm and Ranch Store and Valley Farm Supply.
What are the main types of cattle scales?
Load bar scales (bars under a platform or chute plus an indicator), single animal cage scales, and group scales that weigh several head at once.
What is a scale indicator?
The readout box that shows and stores the weight. Gallagher’s W-0 shows weights and sends them over Bluetooth; the TW-1, TW-3 and TWR-5 also record EID tag data.
Do I need load bars or a platform?
Load bars turn a platform, chute or cage into a scale. Complete kits include a platform. Chute load bars weigh cattle while they stand in the chute.
What is the cheapest way to weigh cattle?
A load bar kit with an indicator. The Tru-Test S3 with MP600 load bars is $1,899.99 on sale.
What does EID mean on a scale?
Electronic ID. An EID-capable indicator with a tag reader saves each weight against the animal’s electronic ear tag, which makes gain records automatic.
How much can load bars hold?
Load bar sets here are rated at 5,500 lb or 11,000 lb. Pick a rating well above the heaviest load you will put on the scale.
Are wireless load bars worth it?
Wireless bars, as on the Gallagher W-1 kits, remove the cable between bars and indicator that cattle and equipment can damage. They cost more.
Can I weigh calves with a cattle scale?
Yes, but a calf scale such as the Raytec Calf Cart weighs calves in the pasture without penning them.
Why weigh cattle at all?
Weights show gains, weaning performance and sale weights, and they set correct doses for dewormers and medicine.