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MSI-3460 Challenger 3 Crane Scale
- LED display
- Top lifting eye and bottom swivel hook
- Lb/kg switch selectable
- Six volt rechargeable battery and universal 115/230 VAC, 50/60 Hz battery charger (NA plug standard)
- Meets or exceeds OSHA, ANSI, ASME and other safety design standards (5:1 Ultimate Safety Factor)
- NTEP Certified (250 to 10,000 lb capacities)
Options
(Contact MSI for application consultation)
- Rugged remote control (control for On/Off, Zero, Tare and other functions)
- RF modem install for connectivity to MSI-8000, MSI-8000HD RF, MSI-8004HD RF remote display, TranSend and LaserLight2 remote display range typically 100 to 300 ft, line of sight; for longer range consult factory
- Universal direct power supply (115/230 VAC)
- Audible alarm
- Wi-Fi communication is available for specialty applications
- OIML and CE approved versions available, consult for more information
Approvals
Some approval documents are available to view by clicking the icons below.



WARNING: Cancer and Reproductive Harm California Proposition 65
A Legal for Trade Crane Scale
The MSI-3460 with ScaleCore measurement module provides industry-leading weighing features of previous Challenger designs plus much more. Long-range viewing is enhanced with a larger 1.5 inch (38 millimeter) ultra-bright LED digital display and resolution settings of up to 10,000 divisions for precise 0.1 percent loading accuracy. Product operating time is extended to over 80 plus hours with a single six-volt rechargeable battery. The original signature Challenger packaging has been upgraded to NEMA Type 4/IP65 levels. Manufactured in the USA in strict compliance with the highest safety standards, Challenger continues to sustain a minimum 200 percent safe and 500 percent ultimate load ratings.
A ScaleCore electronics retrofit kit is available for upgrading existing MSI-3260 or MSI-3360 Challengers to new generation MSI-3460.
MSI-3460 Challenger 3 Specifications
Accuracy: Resolution: Enclosure: Lifting Eye & Hook: Design Overload: Functions: |
Display: Displayable Units: Annunciators: Power: Operating Time: Temperature Range: Auto-Off Mode: |
Auto Sleep Mode: Service Counters: Calibration: Filtering: Warranty: Approvals: |
Resources / Downloads
Articles
Title | View | Category | Type | |
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Installation Tips for MSI Scales and Systems | MSI Crane Scales | Articles | ||
Overhead Weighing Safety Guide | Overhead Weighing Systems | Articles | ||
When to Use a Dynamometer to Measure Tension | MSI Crane Scales|Tension Dynamometers | Articles | ||
Which Crane Scale is the best fit for my Application? | MSI Crane Scales|Overhead Weighing Systems | Articles |
Manuals
Title | Version | Revision | Download | Category | Archived | |
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MSI-3460 Challenger 3 Technical Manual | C | A | Download | MSI Crane Scales|Overhead Weighing Systems | No | |
MSI-3460 Challenger 3 Technical Manual (Legacy) | B | F | Download | MSI Crane Scales | No | |
MSI-3460 Menu Map | Download | MSI Crane Scales | No | |||
MSI Crane Scale Safety and Periodic Maintenance Manual | A | Download | MSI Crane Scales | No | ||
MSI Wi-Fi Setup | Download | MSI Crane Scales | No | |||
ScaleCore Connect Software Manual | B | Download | MSI Crane Scales|Overhead Weighing Systems | No | ||
MSI-8000 RF Remote Display Operation Manual | F | Download | MSI Crane Scales | No | ||
SC-3 PCA Software Update Procedure | Download | MSI Crane Scales | No | |||
ScaleCore 2 Database Program (Sc2Db) | Download | MSI Crane Scales | No |
Sales Literature
Title | Collateral Wizard | Request | Download | Category | |
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Crane Scale Selection Guide | Request | Download | MSI Crane Scales|Overhead Weighing Systems | ||
In-Process Material Weighing and Handling for the Metals Industry | Download | MSI Crane Scales | |||
MSI Crane Scale Family Comparison | Download | MSI Crane Scales | |||
MSI Crane Scale Installation Tips | Download | MSI Crane Scales | |||
MSI Overhead Weighing Product Guide | Request | Download | MSI Crane Scales | ||
MSI-3460 Challenger 3 Digital Crane Scale | Request | Download | MSI Crane Scales | ||
The Overhead Weighing Solutions Buyer's Guide | Request | Download | Systems Integration/Load Cells|Tension Dynamometers|MSI Software|MSI Aircraft Load Monitoring|MSI Crane Scales|Overhead Weighing Systems | ||
Why Buy MSI? | Download | MSI Crane Scales|Overhead Weighing Systems |
Videos / Webinars
Title | View | Download | Category | |
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Ensure Safety with MSI | View | Download | Overhead Weighing Systems|MSI Crane Scales|Systems Integration/Load Cells|Hanging Scales|Weight Indicators|MSI Software|MSI Aircraft Load Monitoring | |
Types of Crane Scales | View | Download | Overhead Weighing Systems |
Ensure Safety with MSI
Types of Crane Scales
Parts
Part # | Description | List Price | Cart |
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139102 | MSI-3460 250/500 Lb Final Assembly, Challenger 3 Crane Scale. NTEP Approved. Standard Features Include: 5-Digit LED Display, Top Lifting Eye, And Bottom Non-Bearing Swivel Hook, Selectable Units Key. A Six-Volt Rechargeable Battery And Universal Charger Are Also Included. Capacity Must Be Specified At Time Of Order. |
List Price: $2,090.00 |
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139103 | MSI-3460 1K/2K Lb Final Assembly, Challenger 3 Crane Scale. NTEP Approved. Standard Features Include: 5-Digit LED Display, Top Lifting Eye, And Bottom Non-Bearing Swivel Hook, Selectable Units Key. A Six-Volt Rechargeable Battery And Universal Charger Are Also Included. Capacity Must Be Specified At Time Of Order. |
List Price: $2,200.00 |
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139104 | MSI-3460 5K/10K Lb Final Assembly, Challenger 3 Crane Scale. NTEP Approved. Standard Features Include: 5-Digit LED Display, Top Lifting Eye, And Bottom Non-Bearing Swivel Hook, Selectable Units Key. A Six-Volt Rechargeable Battery And Universal Charger Are Also Included. Capacity Must Be Specified At Time Of Order |
List Price: $2,760.00 |
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139105 | MSI-3460 15,000 Lb Final Assembly, Challenger 3 Crane Scale. Standard Features Include: 5-Digit LED Display, Top Lifting Shackle, And Bottom Non-Bearing Swivel Hook, Selectable Units Key. A Six-Volt Rechargeable Battery And Universal Charger Are Also Included. Capacity Must Be Specified At Time Of Order. |
List Price: $3,770.00 |
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139110 | MSI-3460RF 250/500# Final Assembly, Challenger 3 Crane Scale With Optional RF Capabilites For Communication With An MSI-8000 Remote Display (MSI-8000 Sold Seperately). NTEP Approved. Standard Features Include: 5-Digit LED Display, Top Lifting Eye, And Bottom Non-Bearing Swivel Hook, Selectable Units Key. A Six-Volt Rechargeable Battery And Universal Charger Are Also Included. Capacity Must Be Specified At Time Of Order. |
List Price: $2,280.00 |
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139111 | MSI-3460RF 1K/2K# Final Assembly, Challenger 3 Crane Scale With Optional RF Capabilites For Communication With An MSI-8000 Remote Display (MSI-8000 Sold Seperately). NTEP Approved. Standard Features Include: 5-Digit LED Display, Top Lifting Eye, And Bottom Non-Bearing Swivel Hook, Selectable Units Key. A Six-Volt Rechargeable Battery And Universal Charger Are Also Included. Capacity Must Be Specified At Time Of Order. |
List Price: $2,430.00 |
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139112 | MSI-3460RF 5K/10K# Final Assembly, Challenger 3 Crane Scale With Optional RF Capabilites For Communication With An MSI-8000 Remote Display (MSI-8000 Sold Seperately). NTEP Approved. Standard Features Include: 5-Digit LED Display, Top Lifting Eye, And Bottom Non-Bearing Swivel Hook, Selectable Units Key. A Six-Volt Rechargeable Battery And Universal Charger Are Also Included. Capacity Must Be Specified At Time Of Order. |
List Price: $2,920.00 |
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139113 | MSI-3460RF 15K# Final Assembly, Challenger 3 Crane Scale With Optional RF Capabilites For Communication With An MSI-8000 Remote Display (MSI-8000 Sold Seperately). Standard Features Include: 5-Digit LED Display, Top Lifting Shackle, And Bottom Non-Bearing Swivel Hook, Selectable Units Key. A Six-Volt Rechargeable Battery And Universal Charger Are Also Included. Capacity Must Be Specified At Time Of Order. |
List Price: $4,010.00 |
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176909 | MSI-3460WIFI 250/500# FA Assembly, Challenger 3 Crane Scale With Optional WIFI. For Communication With Scaleconnect App. NTEP Approved. Standard Features Include 5-Digit LED Display, Top Lifting Eye, And Bottom Non Bearing Swivel Hook, Selectable Units Key. A Six-Volt Rechargeable Battery And Universal Charger Are Also Included. Capacity Must Be Specified At The Time Of Order. |
List Price: $2,340.00 |
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176910 | MSI-3460WIFI 1/2K Final Assembly, Challenger 3 Crane Scale With Optional WIFI. For Communication With Scaleconnect App. NTEP Approved. Standard Features Include 5-Digit LED Display, Top Lifting Eye, And Bottom Non Bearing Swivel Hook, Selectable Units Key. A Six-Volt Rechargeable Battery And Universal Charger Are Also Included. Capacity Must Be Specified At The Time Of Order. |
List Price: $2,460.00 |
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176911 | MSI-3460WIFI 5/10K Final Assembly, Challenger 3 Crane Scale With Optional WIFI. For Communication With Scaleconnect App. NTEP Approved. Standard Features Include 5-Digit LED Display, Top Lifting Eye, And Bottom Non Bearing Swivel Hook, Selectable Units Key. A Six-Volt Rechargeable Battery And Universal Charger Are Also Included. Capacity Must Be Specified At The Time Of Order. |
List Price: $2,990.00 |
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176912 | MSI-3460WIFI 15K Final Assembly, Challenger 3 Crane Scale With Optional WIFI. For Communication With Scaleconnect App. NTEP Approved. Standard Features Include 5-Digit LED Display, Top Lifting Eye, And Bottom Non Bearing Swivel Hook, Selectable Units Key. A Six-Volt Rechargeable Battery And Universal Charger Are Also Included. Capacity Must Be Specified At The Time Of Order. End User will be required to provide internal I.T support for WIFI equiped scales. |
List Price: $4,080.00 |
Options
Part # | Description | List Price | Cart |
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140049 | MSI-3460 Battery Assembly Six-Volt Rechargeable Non-spillable |
List Price: $145.00 |
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139152 | MSI-3460 Battery Charger With North American Style Plug |
List Price: $190.00 |
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139153 | MSI-3460 Battery Charger With European Style Plug |
List Price: $190.00 |
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197201 | MSI-3460 Battery Charger With North American Style Plug CEC Compliant |
List Price: $235.00 |
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149549 | MSI-8000 Battery Charger 115/230 VAC 50/60 Hz. North American Style Plug |
List Price: $155.00 |
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178004 | 4in LASERLIGHT2 MSI RF Includes ScaleCore RF Kit and Tilt Mounting Bracket |
List Price: $2,370.00 |
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178006 | 6in LASERLIGHT2 MSI XBEE RF Includes ScaleCore RF Kit and Tilt Mount Bracket |
List Price: $2,810.00 |
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140058 | 3360/3260 AC CONVERSION KIT |
Call for price |
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139395 | RETROFIT KIT 3460 |
List Price: $1,110.00 |
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139397 | RETROFIT KIT REMOTE DISPLAY CHALLENGER3 3460 |
Call for price |
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173014 | MSI-Rugged Remote Control Non-CE for Products with XBEE Radios |
List Price: $330.00 |
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139381 | MSI-8000 Remote Display RF Handheld (Requires an MSI Crane Scale or MSI-7300 equipped with a RF modem) |
List Price: $1,320.00 |
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153591 | FINAL ASSY REMOTE DISPLAY AC POWER 8000HD |
List Price: $1,440.00 |
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178281 | 8004HD Display AC, RedGrn 1.5in Dual Color LED Display, 85~264VAC |
List Price: $1,980.00 |
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Consult | AC power supply |
List Price: $310.00 |
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Consult | Audible alarm |
List Price: $400.00 |
Replacement Parts
Replacement parts can only be purchased through trained and authorized dealers. You must be logged in as a dealer to view any available replacement parts.
To locate a dealer in your area, please call us at 1-800-472-6703 or fill out a request online.
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