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Rice Lake has enhanced the MAS-M2 and MAS-P2 livestock scales with ranchers in mind. These models now feature easier setup, improved flooring and higher clearance during transport mode.
Livestock scales are specifically designed to provide accurate weighs for cattle, hogs, sheep and other livestock. These scales can be used in various environments to weigh single or multiple animals simultaneously.
Rice Lake livestock solutions can make a measurable difference in your farming and ranching application. Rice Lake’s livestock scales are constructed of durable materials that resist corrosion to ensure safe weighing procedures and stability. Choose between a steel, concrete or rubber scale deck option for your Rice Lake livestock scale. Galvanized or mild steel weighbridges provide sturdy support for heavy capacities, and different rubber flooring options are available to provide extra support in tough environments.
A steel deck livestock scale is completely constructed of structural steel and can be used in Rice Lake’s SURVIVOR® AG truck scale and SURVIVOR LV livestock ring scale.
A concrete deck livestock scale has a steel substructure with a concrete deck. This is an option for the SURVIVOR® AG truck scale and SURVIVOR LV livestock ring scale.
A rubber deck provides livestock with more secure footing to ensure they don’t slip.
A PolyCleat deck is a durable yet lightweight flooring solution that’s easy to clean. There are two hug height options for this flooring: 1/4-inch and 3/4-inch. This type of flooring can be found in Rice Lake’s MAS-M2 and MAS-P2 livestock scales.
Weight data is crucial for ranchers to monitor animal health, growth, breeding, shrink and more. When selling livestock, it’s important the scales used are Legal for Trade. With the ability to bring the scale to the animal, Rice Lake’s MAS line of livestock scales provides accessible weighing to nearly any environment.
Shrink refers to the amount of weight lost after transport. Depending on travel distance, weather and other stress factors, animals can lose significant weight during transportation. Although it cannot be eliminated, shrink can be reduced by weighing animals at the farm.
Whether selling large or small numbers of livestock, minimizing livestock shrink is a significant factor in maximizing your ranch’s bottom line. Quickly calculate the savings and return on your Rice Lake livestock scale investment with our Livestock Shrink Calculator.
Find the best livestock scale for your ranch or farm by determining your livestock weighing goals. Before purchasing a livestock scale, consider the following:
Multiple models and configurations of livestock scales provide versatile solutions for your ranch. Rice Lake offers single or multiple animal weighing; and mobile, portable or stationary scales.
A mobile livestock scale with wheels is an efficient way to transport the scale to your livestock by simply attaching it to the hitch of a vehicle.
A stationary livestock scale is permanently installed on a concrete foundation and is best for weighing animals at a central location.
A portable livestock scale is similar to a mobile scale, but it must be loaded onto a trailer and then transported to the livestock.
Farm Bar animal scales are available in three capacities and can be mounted under most squeeze chutes, crates, feed hoppers and custom platforms.
Read the latest livestock scale articles, white papers and sales literature.
Rice Lake offers a variety of livestock scales to meet your needs. Learn more about Rice Lake’s livestock scales and which will be the best for your application.
Have questions or want to discuss your application needs? Request a consultation with an industry expert or your local Rice Lake livestock scale distributor today.
