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TRUCKSCALE
PITLESS VS. PIT/ SHALLOW PIT SCALE
Pitless Pit/ Shallow Pit
Approaches | Ramps | No Ramps |
Side rails | Optional. Guides may be part of the weighbridege; containment rails should be built from the foundation. | Not needed. |
Foundation | ~1.5' excavation or below frostline. Pier or beam slab. | 6'/3' excavation. Higher incidence of problems with buried utilities, obstructions, water table. |
Clean-out | Hose-out from side. Quick and easy. | By hand from below. Time-consuming. Sump recommended. |
Service and calibration | From above. | Usually done from the pit. |
Repair | From above. | Usually done from the pit. |
Hazard potential | Little or none with frequent clean-out. | Varies. Pit/Shallow Pit collect water, debris. Can collect fuel, cargo, heavier-than-air gases. Can also attract vermin. |
Relocation | Can be very cost effective, especially if considered in planning. | Very costly. Pit/ Shallow Pit scale considered a permanent installation. |
Cost | Less expensive. | More expensive. |
SIZE | LOADCELL | CAPACITY | SIZE | LOADCELL | CAPACITY |
3x6 | 4 | 10-30- tons | 3.4x6 | 4 | 10-30 tons |
3x12 | 6 | 40-50 tons | 3.4x12 | 6 | 40-50 tons |
3x15 | 8 | 40-60 tons | 3.4x15 | 8 | 40-60 tons |
3x18 | 8 | 60-8- tons | 3.4x18 | 8 | 60-80 tns |
3x21 | 10 | 100 tons | 3.4x12 | 10 | 100 tons |
Key Features:
Capacity: 20-100 tons