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Connecticut

I am thinking of getting a pumpkin weight scale for one of our local agricultural fairs. Can anyone recommend a model and a guestimate on price? Thank you!

8/27/2007 12:20:39 AM

Eugene, OR

I don't own one but I have been shopping around. I've seen new inline load cells with a digital readout, 2000 lb capacity, 0.5 lb accuracy, with warranty go for ~$200 on Ebay. Not sure if that's a great price but that's all the info I can offer. Hope it helps, Brian.

8/27/2007 9:46:10 PM

[email protected]

We use these guys for our weigh-off (Penfield). They also provide the scale for Durham.

Precision Scale Co., Inc.
26 Beaver St.
Ansonia, CT 06401
Phone: 203-378-2122
Fax: 203-374-5534

8/27/2007 10:45:09 PM

Western NY

for personal use, those inline scales work great, as you can hook them right in between the harness and chain hoist.

for weighoffs, the standard 4' square platform scales are the way to go.

8/28/2007 9:52:02 AM

Mastic Beach, New York

i got new inline scale over the winter..on ebay was 195$ but a bidding war with 2 different company kept lowering there prices got for 125$ 3000lbs scale.. aweek later drop down to 115$ but right back to 195 price again.

8/28/2007 8:32:43 PM

Owensboro, Ky.

andy W., know of any business, nearby Somerset, Ky, who sells, or would sponsor our weighoff with a free set for the wknd? I am sorta burned out with the search process...all help will be appreciated!!!
Tremor, does Precision Scale Co., have a local distributor near Somerset....thanks for all info, I will call them tomorrow!!! Peace, Wayne

8/28/2007 8:39:16 PM

Eastern Pennsylvania

To be official, don't forget that you should have the scale calibrated and/ or validated. If that requires an on-site visit by a technician it could cost some serious $ maybe more than the cost of the scale.

8/28/2007 8:49:58 PM

Western NY

Wayne - I'll contact my scale guy. Maybe scale guys know scale guys like pumpkin growers know each other.

Calibrating a scale may cost money, but having it checked by your local weights & measures department to insure accuracy should be free.

8/28/2007 9:34:38 PM