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                                           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

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