On-board scales for loaders, excavators, and construction machinery
On-board scales for loaders, excavators, and construction machinery allow operators to weigh material directly during loading. This means operators do not have to drive to a stationary scale with every load of material and can immediately monitor the weight of the material being loaded right from the machine.
This weighing method significantly speeds up work, reduces the number of unnecessary trips, helps prevent vehicle overloading, and provides better control over the performance of the machine, the operator, and the entire operation.
On-board weighing systems are particularly suitable for wheel loaders, excavators, grapples, construction machinery, agricultural equipment, and industrial facilities where bulk, voluminous, or piece materials are handled on a daily basis.
Where is on-board weighing most cost-effective?
A truck scale is most beneficial in situations where fast loading, accurate material quantities, and good performance tracking are important. Typically, these are operations where tons of aggregate, sand, soil, waste, grain, wood chips, recycled materials, or other commodities are loaded daily.
Most common uses:
- quarries and gravel pits,
- recycling centers,
- construction,
- agriculture,
- bulk material storage facilities,
- industrial complexes,
- municipal services,
- Production and shipping of materials.
Why use an on-board scale on a loader or excavator?
Without an on-board scale, the operator often has to estimate the amount of material or make repeated trips to a fixed weigh station. This takes time, increases fuel consumption, and can lead to inaccuracies, vehicle overloading, or the need to reprocess the material.
The onboard scale allows you to:
- check the weight directly during loading,
- load the exact amount of material,
- reduce the risk of overloading the vehicle,
- speed up shipping,
- improve inventory tracking,
- monitor the performance of the machine and the operator,
- reduce the number of unnecessary trips,
- improve work planning at the facility.
Overview of On-Board Scales for Work Machines
| Model | Vhodné pre | Hlavné použitie | Typické prevádzky |
|---|---|---|---|
| LOADEX 100 | Bagre a drapáky | Váženie materiálu pri nakládke | Lomy, recyklácia, stavebníctvo |
| RDS ALPHA10 | Kolesové nakladače | Technologické váženie pri práci | Lomy, poľnohospodárstvo, sklady materiálu |
| RDS ALPHA100 | Kolesové nakladače | Presnejšie váženie a evidencia nakládky | Priemysel, expedícia, obchodné prevádzky |
| WEIGHLOG 200 | Kolesové nakladače | Kontrola nakládky a evidencia výkonu | Štrkovne, recyklácia, poľnohospodárstvo, priemysel |
LOADEX 100: On-board scale for excavators and grapples
LOADEX 100 is an on-board scale designed for excavators and grab loaders. It allows material to be weighed directly during handling, eliminating the need to weigh each batch separately on a stationary scale.
It is particularly suitable for use where waste, scrap, aggregate, soil, biomass, or other materials are loaded using an excavator or grab. It helps improve control over the amount of material and speeds up the loading process.
RDS ALPHA10: Simple On-Board Weighing for Wheel Loaders
The RDS ALPHA10 is an on-board weighing system for wheel loaders, designed for process weighing and load monitoring. The operator can view the weight of the material directly from the cab and can better control the amount of material being loaded.
This solution is suitable for operations where easy monitoring of loading, fast processing, and an overview of weight are important—without unnecessary trips to the weigh station.
RDS ALPHA100: More Accurate Tracking of Loads and Materials
The RDS ALPHA100 is an advanced onboard system for wheel loaders, suitable for operations where more precise tracking of loading, materials, jobs, or machine performance is required.
It is primarily used in industrial facilities, warehouses, material shipping operations, quarries, gravel pits, and anywhere else where it is necessary to better track how much material has been loaded, for whom it was loaded, and the machine’s performance.
WEIGHLOG 200: Monitoring Loading and Machine Performance
The WEIGHLOG 200 is an on-board scale for wheel loaders, suitable for operations involving frequent material loading. It helps operators load the correct amount, track individual batches, and gain a better overview of material movement.
It is used in gravel pits, recycling facilities, agriculture, warehouses, and industrial sites.
Integration of On-Board Weighing with the SCALIS System
On-board weighing can be part of a broader operational automation system. When integrated with the SCALIS system, loading data can be linked to orders, vehicles, materials, customers, weigh stations, or shipping.
In practice, this means that a loader or work machine is not isolated from the rest of the operation. Data from the onboard scale can help with load monitoring, performance planning, material tracking, and evaluating operator performance.
How to Choose the Right Kitchen Scale?
When making a selection, it is important to consider the type of machine, the type of material, the required accuracy, the method of record-keeping, and whether the weighing is to be merely indicative or for process purposes, or part of precise operational record-keeping.
Recommendation:
- For excavators and grapples, choose LOADEX 100,
- For basic weighing on a loader, select the RDS ALPHA10,
- For more accurate record-keeping and more advanced operation, choose the RDS ALPHA100,
- To monitor the machine’s load and performance, choose the WEIGHLOG 200.
On-board scales for loaders, excavators, and construction machinery are a practical solution for operations where materials are frequently loaded, moved, and shipped. They help speed up work, reduce costs, minimize unnecessary trips to a fixed-site scale, and provide better control over material quantities. A properly selected onboard weighing system can significantly improve loading efficiency, and when integrated with the SCALIS system, it becomes part of a digitally controlled operation.
