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Tru-Test MP600 Load Bars
$1,563.95 at Valley Vet. Capacity 4,400 lb, length 23 in. How it compares with 16 other cattle scales on price and specs.
How it compares
How the Tru-Test MP600 Load Bars Compares
Gallagher Alleyway Load Bars: $83.96 less than the Tru-Test MP600 Load Bars
Gallagher Wireless Load Bars: $486.04 more than the Tru-Test MP600 Load Bars
Tru-Test HD5T Load Bars: $666 more than the Tru-Test MP600 Load Bars
Gallagher Heavy Duty Chute Load Bars: $736.04 more than the Tru-Test MP600 Load Bars
All five near the Tru-Test MP600 Load Bars as a table, with store links
| Model | Price | Type | Indicator | Where to buy |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Gallagher Alleyway Load Bars | Price$1,479.99 | TypeLoad bars only | IndicatorSold separately | Where to buyCheck price on Amazon → |
| Tru-Test MP600 Load Bars | Price$1,563.95 | TypeLoad bars only | IndicatorTru-Test indicator needed | Where to buyCheck price at Valley Vet → |
| Gallagher Wireless Load Bars | Price$2,049.99 | TypeLoad bars only | Indicator— | Where to buyCheck price at Valley Vet → |
| Tru-Test HD5T Load Bars | Price$2,229.95 | TypeLoad bars only | Indicator— | Where to buyCheck price at Valley Vet → |
| Gallagher Heavy Duty Chute Load Bars | Price$2,299.99 | TypeLoad bars only | IndicatorSold separately | Where to buyCheck price at Valley Vet → |
Prices last checked September 2026. Freight is extra unless noted.
The specs
Tru-Test MP600 Load Bars Specs
A typical load bars only, not the exact Tru-Test MP600 Load Bars. Photo: Ian Poellet, CC BY-SA 4.0, via Wikimedia Commons.
| Brand | Tru-Test |
|---|---|
| TypeWhat this means → | Load Bars Only |
| Capacity | 4,400 lb |
| Length | 23 in. |
| IndicatorWhat this means → | Tru-Test indicator needed |
| Price | $1,563.95 |
| Checked at | Valley Vet |
More options
More Tru-Test Options Besides the Tru-Test MP600 Load Bars
Tru-Test has 3 products on this site. See the full Tru-Test lineup and how it compares.
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
Tru-Test
Tru-Test HD5T Load Bars
$2,229.95
5.0 of 5 from 1 review at Valley Vet
- Capacity: 11,000 lb
- Length: 39 in.
- Use: Under squeeze chutes
Where to buy
Where to Buy the Tru-Test MP600 Load Bars
Tru-Test
Tru-Test MP600 Load Bars
$1,563.95
5.0 of 5 from 1 review at Valley Vet
- Capacity: 4,400 lb
- Length: 23 in.
- Indicator: Tru-Test indicator needed
The price on this page is from Valley Vet, checked September 2026. Farm equipment prices change between dealers, so confirm the price and freight before ordering.
Tru-Test sells the Tru-Test MP600 Load Bars through dealers, so the price above is a dealer listing. The closest model you can order online is the Gallagher Alleyway Load Bars at $1,479.99 from Amazon.
Compare the Tru-Test MP600 Load Bars with any other cattle scale, or see every model in the cattle scale price guide.
Who it fits
Who the Tru-Test MP600 Load Bars Fits
Best for
Turning a chute or platform into a scale to track weaning weights, gains and sale weights.
Where it sits
#2 of 17 scales and kits by starting price on this site.
Worth knowing
Tru-Test indicator needed
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Questions
Tru-Test MP600 Load Bars Questions
How much does the Tru-Test MP600 Load Bars cost?
$1,563.95 at Valley Vet when checked in September 2026, which is $1,826.04 under the middle starting price of the 17 cattle scales on this site ($3,389.99). Check shipping before checkout.
Is the Tru-Test MP600 Load Bars expensive for a cattle scale?
It is #2 of 17 by starting price: 1 cost less and 15 cost more. Among load bars only alone it is #2 of 5.
What does the Tru-Test MP600 Load Bars record?
Tru-Test indicator needed. The Gallagher Alleyway Load Bars is the other option here in the weight only group. Scale types and indicators.
What costs less than the Tru-Test MP600 Load Bars?
Only the Gallagher Alleyway Load Bars ($1,479.99) starts below the Tru-Test MP600 Load Bars.
What is one step up from the Tru-Test MP600 Load Bars?
Next above the Tru-Test MP600 Load Bars by price: the Tru-Test S3 Scale ($1,899.99–$3,098.99) and the Gallagher Wireless Load Bars ($2,049.99).
Should I buy the Tru-Test MP600 Load Bars or the Gallagher Alleyway Load Bars?
The Gallagher Alleyway Load Bars starts $83.96 lower. Indicator: Tru-Test indicator needed vs Sold separately. See the Tru-Test MP600 Load Bars and Gallagher Alleyway Load Bars side by side.
What other Tru-Test cattle scales compete with the Tru-Test MP600 Load Bars?
Alongside the Tru-Test MP600 Load Bars, Tru-Test also sells the Tru-Test S3 Scale ($1,899.99–$3,098.99) and the Tru-Test HD5T Load Bars ($2,229.95).
Where can I buy the Tru-Test MP600 Load Bars?
Valley Vet lists it at $1,563.95.
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