Nicky
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Anyone know anything about Howe-Richardson scales? There is a 10X30' one for sale but we can't seem to find any info on it.
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katrina
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Nicky, I would never buy a used scale. I think they would be nothing but a headache. Is it a bar scale? how many load cells? Would you state certify the scale? and what would that intail?? Do lots of homework.
Big Muddy rancher
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Katrina is right. 
If it is a older balance scale it takes more to set up and get certified then it does to buy a New electronic scale.
If it is a newer electronic scale Howe and Richardson is a long time company in the scale business.
If it is a older balance scale it takes more to set up and get certified then it does to buy a New electronic scale.
If it is a newer electronic scale Howe and Richardson is a long time company in the scale business.
Big Muddy rancher
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Doesn't seem like Howe and Richardson has a web site. :?
Nicky
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I know, I couldn't find a website or phone number. It is certifiable, didn't think about different states being different. Has a digital readout so am guessing it's electronic. The price is good, but it's a looong ways away.
Those are good points Katrina, I'll keep checking.
Those are good points Katrina, I'll keep checking.
Many years ago Dad bought an old beam scale (I think it's a Pacific, I'll need to double check) I believe it came from an elevator. It was easy enough to set up, although we did dig a pit under it and put in pilings. He had a scale company come and put a digital scale head on it. It was easy to certify and we've sold cattle over it for years with no maintenance. Some of those old scales were very well made.
I guess the trick is to get a quality scale to start with, and you won't regret it.
I guess the trick is to get a quality scale to start with, and you won't regret it.
I bought my scale clear down at the golf coast - - - but I got it for $7,000 and for a 10'X60' with all the electronics that was a bargain. It is certified to 120,000# in 20# increments - - - great for gravel and for loads of cattle but not good for an individual.
It is a Fairbanks Morse and I have had no problems with it in about 20 years - - - I always try to get the State DOT to certify as that is free - - - If I hire a scale company to certify it is $500.00 for them to show up ( I did not know th state would do for free the first 2 years and I paid )
Keep it clean and put a surge protector on the electronics and it should be good for a long time.
It is a Fairbanks Morse and I have had no problems with it in about 20 years - - - I always try to get the State DOT to certify as that is free - - - If I hire a scale company to certify it is $500.00 for them to show up ( I did not know th state would do for free the first 2 years and I paid )
Keep it clean and put a surge protector on the electronics and it should be good for a long time.
Howdy1
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There are some good old scales around. Most importantly check with your state to find out what the regulations are for putting in a permanent scale. Each state is different and if not done right then the scale can't be certified. Norac and some others make a portable scale that is certifiable and is just set down on the ground. Pretty pricey tho!