Cattle Scale · Tru-Test
Tru-Test S3 Scale
$1,899.99–$3,098.99 at Valley Farm Supply. Indicator tru-Test S3, load bars MP600. How it compares with 10 other cattle scales on price and specs.
How it compares
How the Tru-Test S3 Scale Compares
Gallagher W-0 Scale: $850 more than the Tru-Test S3 Scale
Gallagher W-1 Wireless Scale: $1,490 more than the Tru-Test S3 Scale
Gallagher TW-1 Scale: $2,800 more than the Tru-Test S3 Scale
Gallagher TW-3 Scale: $3,300 more than the Tru-Test S3 Scale
All five near the Tru-Test S3 Scale as a table, with store links
| 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.
The specs
Tru-Test S3 Scale Specs
A typical load bar scale, not the exact Tru-Test S3 Scale. Photo: Ian Poellet, CC BY-SA 4.0, via Wikimedia Commons.
| Brand | Tru-Test |
|---|---|
| TypeWhat this means → | Load Bar Scales |
| IndicatorWhat this means → | Tru-Test S3 |
| Load bars | MP600 |
| With load bars | $1,899.99 sale, $1,999.99 regular |
| Complete with platform | $2,998.99 sale, $3,098.99 regular |
| Shipping | Free |
| Price | $1,899.99–$3,098.99 |
| Checked at | Valley Farm Supply |
- Lowest priced complete load bar kit on the site
More options
Cattle Scales Priced Near the Tru-Test S3 Scale
Gallagher
Gallagher W-0 Scale
$799.99–$2,999.99
- Indicator: W-0, weights, Bluetooth to app
- Indicator alone: $799.99
- With 11,000 lb load bars: $2,749.99
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
Gallagher
Gallagher TW-1 Scale
$2,149.99–$4,699.99
- Indicator: TW-1 data collector, EID records
- Indicator alone: $2,149.99
- Package with load bars and platform: $4,699.99
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
Where to buy
Where to Buy the Tru-Test S3 Scale
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
The Tru-Test S3 Scale is sold on Amazon. Compare the Amazon price and shipping with Valley Farm Supply before you order.
The price on this page is from Valley Farm Supply, checked September 2026. Sale and regular prices both appear where the store shows both. Farm equipment prices change between dealers, so confirm the price and freight before ordering.
Compare the Tru-Test S3 Scale with any other cattle scale, or see every model in the cattle scale price guide.
Who it fits
Who the Tru-Test S3 Scale Fits
Best for
Turning a chute or platform into a scale to track weaning weights, gains and sale weights.
Where it sits
#1 of 11 scales and kits by starting price on this site.
Worth knowing
Tru-Test S3
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Questions
Tru-Test S3 Scale Questions
How much does the Tru-Test S3 Scale cost?
$1,899.99–$3,098.99 at Valley Farm Supply when checked in September 2026, which is $2,700 under the middle starting price of the 11 cattle scales on this site ($4,599.99). Some stores offer in-store pickup.
Is the Tru-Test S3 Scale expensive for a cattle scale?
It is #1 of 11 by starting price: 0 cost less and 10 cost more. Among load bar scales alone it is #1 of 5.
What does the Tru-Test S3 Scale record?
Tru-Test S3. It is the only weight only option here. Scale types and indicators.
What packages does the Tru-Test S3 Scale come in?
With load bars: $1,899.99 sale, $1,999.99 regular. Complete with platform: $2,998.99 sale, $3,098.99 regular.
Is the Tru-Test S3 Scale the cheapest cattle scale here?
Yes, it has the lowest starting price of the 11 on this site.
What is one step up from the Tru-Test S3 Scale?
Next above the Tru-Test S3 Scale by price: the Raytec Calf Cart Scale (from $2,485) and the Gallagher W-0 Scale ($799.99–$2,999.99).
Should I buy the Tru-Test S3 Scale or the Gallagher W-0 Scale?
The Gallagher W-0 Scale starts $850 higher. Indicator: Tru-Test S3 vs W-0, weights, Bluetooth to app. See the Tru-Test S3 Scale and Gallagher W-0 Scale side by side.
Where can I buy the Tru-Test S3 Scale?
Valley Farm Supply lists it at $1,899.99–$3,098.99, and it is also sold on Amazon.
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