Load Bar Scales

Load Bar Scales Compared

5 load bar scales, $1,899.99 to $5,199.99, from Gallagher and Tru-Test.

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Lowest price

Tru-Test

Tru-Test S3 Scale

$1,899.99–$3,098.99

Indicator: Tru-Test S3
Load bars: MP600
With load bars: $1,899.99 sale, $1,999.99 regular

Check price on Amazon →Also at Valley Farm Supply →

Middle of the range

Gallagher

Gallagher W-1 Wireless Scale

$1,589.99–$4,199.99

Indicator: W-1, weights and sessions, Bluetooth
Indicator alone: $1,589.99
With 5,500 lb wireless bars: $3,389.99

Check price on Amazon →Also at Valley Farm Supply →

Top of the range

Gallagher

Gallagher TW-3 Scale

$2,799.99–$5,199.99

Indicator: TW-3 data collector, EID records, larger screen
Indicator alone: $2,799.99
Package with load bars and platform: $5,199.99

Check price on Amazon →Also at Valley Farm Supply →

Every Load Bar Scale Compared

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 →
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 →
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 →

Prices last checked September 2026. Freight is extra unless noted.

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Load Bar Scales: Common Questions

How much does a load bar scale cost?

The 5 load bar scales on this site run $1,899.99 to $5,199.99, checked September 2026. The lowest priced is the Tru-Test S3 Scale at $1,899.99–$3,098.99; the highest is the Gallagher TW-3 Scale at $2,799.99–$5,199.99.

What is the cheapest load bar scale?

The Tru-Test S3 Scale at $1,899.99–$3,098.99 at Valley Farm Supply.

Which brands make load bar scales?

On this site: Gallagher and Tru-Test. Gallagher has the most here, with 4 models.

Where can I buy a load bar scale?

The 5 load bar scales here are listed at Valley Farm Supply.

What comes in a load bar kit?

An indicator and a pair of load bars, and in a complete kit a platform. Configurations and prices are listed on each product page.

Gallagher or Tru-Test?

Tru-Test’s S3 kit is the lowest priced complete kit here. Gallagher offers more indicator levels, from the W-0 up to the EID-recording TW series.

Do I need an EID indicator?

Only if you tag cattle with EID tags and want weights saved per animal automatically. Otherwise a basic indicator such as the W-0 records weights.