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A livestock scale is one of the most important pieces of equipment a livestock breeder can have. From weighing offspring to check for healthy weight gain and obtaining proper weights for accurate dosing of meds to general health checks, a scale is an important foundation block in any breeding program. Mike Safley writes in his latest book The Alpaca Shepherd: “You will need a scale to monitor (cria) growth rates.” Marty McGee Bennett of Camelidynamics researched her needs for a scale. She decided that the PS 250 (Now PS 500) alpaca/llama scale would serve her mixed herd quite well and uses the PS 250 on her farm for all weights. See what Marty McGee Bennett says about the important need for a scale. See the FAQ for tips on using this scale in cold weather. |
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easier and do it without haltering, with a scale enclosure!  Weighing Pen |
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Our PS500 series Alpaca/Llama scale has been improved in the following ways: Only available from Light Livestock Equipment! Only available from Light Livestock Equipment! These features are not available anywhere else because we’ve developed these scales specifically for alpaca and llama breeders All at a great price (we buy in truck load quantities directly from the manufacturer and pass on the savings) |
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.gif) Salter Brecknell PS500-48S Scale 48”(L) x 22”(W) x 2”(H)  Salter Brecknell PS500-48S Scale Shown with Shown with Optional 36in Floor Stand Part # 816965002061 |
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 Here's the pic! This one weighed 80#.....the others came in from 65-78# (we had 8 in all). Great use of our new Alpaca scale! Thanks Jay! Leslie A Brock Alpacas of Verona Verona, KY leslieabrock@insightbb.com |
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| Hi Jay, We have now been using the Salter-Brecknell Alpaca Scale and I really like it. It does a great job of weighing accurately and it is light enough to move out to our weighing area which is outside and the battery pack makes that really easy. I am attaching a cute photo (right) for you to use if you want to. You can even see how much this guy weighs. We use it for our llamas and alpacas and it is fabulous! Marty 
www.camelidynamics.comMarty McGee Bennett 18380 Pinehurst Road Bend, OR 97701 Office: (541) 318-5026 Cell: (541) 788-2277 fax: (541) 322-6948 Training alpacas and llamas with respect and results since 1981 
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| Feature | ScaleCo scale42 Fits our Alpaca Chute |
Salter-Brecknell PS500-48S Fits our Alpaca Chute |
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| Item # | SCALE42 | SCALE48 | |
| Max Capacity | 550 lbs | 500 lbs | |
| Platform Dimensions | 45”(L) x 22”(W) x 2”(H) | 48”(L) x 22”(W) x 2”(H) | |
| Platform Material | Stainless Steel | Stainless Steel | |
| Weighing Increments | .2 lbs | .1 lbs | |
| Operating Temp | 41 - 95˚ F | 14˚ F See the FAQ for tips on using this scale in cold weather. |
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| Battery back up | 4 AAA Battery Backup included | 4 AAA Battery Backup included | |
| Hold feature | Included | Included | |
| Warranty | 1 Year | 1 Year | |
| Weight | 60 LBS | 62 LBS | |
| In Stock | In Stock | ||
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Jay's Note: PS500 This scale is the best value. This is a real workhorse. I've used this scale on my farm since 2003. It actually lives on a concrete pad under an overhang outside my barn. The indicator is protected from the weather. The PS500-48S scale fits the Alpaca chute and the PS500S-54S fits the Llama chute. |
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| This is what can happen if the rubber mat isn’t fastened to the scale. | I use heavy duty Gorilla brand tape for a long lasting application. | Place the Gorilla tape completely along all four edges for a secure application that will last many years. | The finished product looks clean and is very functional. |
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