Light Livestock Equipment

Light Livestock Scales

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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 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.

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.com
Marty 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

PS-500 Scale in Chute

Learn how to make weighing
easier and do it without haltering, with a scale enclosure!
WEIGHING PEN

Weighing Pen

Salter Brecknell Scales
Salter-Brecknell PS-500 Scales! New and Improved Only available from Light Livestock Equipment!
Our PS500 series Alpaca/Llama scale has been improved in the following ways: More precise weighing increments (now .1 lb vs .2 lbs). Only available from Light Livestock Equipment! Lower minimum operating temp (now 14 degrees F vs 41 degrees). Only available from Light Livestock Equipment! Larger platform size for alpacas or llamas. 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 truckload quantities directly from the manufacturer and pass on the savings)
Better Quality at a Great Price! Accurate and reliable "Hold" feature for unstable loads like animals or large packages Stainless Steel top 500 lb x 0.1 lb (226.80 kg x 0.045 kg) Capacity 1 year Warranty Operates on four AAA batteries or AC adapter (both included). Indicator has a bracket for stand or wall mount and an RS-232 cable. Includes a rubber slip reducing mat. Auto Power Off Easy to Operate Compact and Light Weight Specifications Capacity– 500 lbs x 0.1 lbs (226.80 kg x 0.045 kg) Display– 1.2” (25 mm), 7 segment LCD Operating Temperature – 14° to 95° F(5° to 35° C) Stored Temperature - 4°below to 140° F(-20° to 60° C) Exact dimensions: PS500-48S (SCALEL) - 48”L x 22”W x 2”H Exact dimensions: PS500-42S (SCALEA) - 42”L x 22”W x 2”H

Salter Brecknell
PS500-48S Scale
48”(L) x 22”(W) x 2”(H)
Optional 36" Floor Stand

Salter Brecknell PS500-42S Scale Shown with Shown with Optional 36in Floor Stand Part # 816965002061

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

Scale Comparison Chart
Feature	Salter-Brecknell PS500-42S Fits our Alpaca Chute	Salter-Brecknell PS500-48S Fits our Alpaca & Llama Chute
Item #	SCALEA	SCALE48
Max Capacity	500 lbs	500 lbs
Platform Dimensions	42”(L) x 22”(W) x 2”(H)	48”(L) x 22”(W) x 2”(H)
Platform Material	Stainless Steel	Stainless Steel
Weighing Increments	.1 lbs	.1 lbs
Operating Temp	14˚ - 122˚ F	14˚ - 122˚ F
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
Lead Time	In Stock	In Stock

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 Llama chute.

Tips for Scale Use
Get user manual or warranty information here

The scale should be fairly level. Level the scale using the adjustable feet on the scale to be sure that all four feet make solid contact with the surface beneath.

The surface that the scale is resting on should be of solid construction and not prone to vibrations.

Utilize a stable AC power supply. Avoid heavy motorized equipment on the same power line.

Wipe clean, do not spray with water

Mount indicator if possible to keep it out of harms way

Route/protect the power supply cord and the cable between the platform and the indicator so the animal being weighed can not get caught in the cable to avoid risk of injury to the animal and damage to the scale.

Do not drop the scale on the load cells (“feet” on the underside) when moving the scale or drop anything onto the scale which can possibly shock load sensors.

Warm-up the scale before use in the cold weather. This can be done by bringing the indicator inside overnight before use the following day. The indicator is easily unplugged from the base at a male/female connector in the cable between the base and indicator.

Always connect the AC adaptor to the indicator head before connecting to the main power supply.

Disconnect the main power supply before disconnecting the AC adaptor from the indicator head.

Please read thru the user's operating manual before using the scale and for future reference.

If putting the scale in a hole in the floor consider that the cord from the scale platform to the indicator display comes out of the side of the scale platform. Therefore one may want to add ½” to the 21 ¾” dimension or plan on making a small notch later on for the cord.

A suggestion is to tape all four edges of the non-slip mat to the stainless scale base to keep the mat from slipping around or blowing in the wind. I used heavy duty duct tape like "Gorilla Tape".


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.

Price

Order

Number

Name	Description	Price	Options	Quant
Salter-Brecknell Alpaca/Llama Scale	Capacity - 500# Dimensions - 48"(L)x22"(W)x2"(H)	$499.00
PS1000-56S 20" x 56" LLAMA SCALE	Capacity - 1000# Dimensions - 45"(L)x21.5"(W)x2.6"(H) Platform - Stainless Steel Weighing...	$699.00
Salter-Brecknell Alpaca/Llama Scale	Capacity - 500# Dimensions - 42"(L)x22"(W)x2&q...	$399.00
REPLACEMENT INDICATOR FOR PS500 SCALE		$179.00
Stand for PS500 Display * $25 handling fee added at checkout		$59.00
AC Adapter for PS250		$29.00
AC Adapter for PS500 Scale		$24.00
Gorilla Tape		$9.99

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www.camelidynamics.com Marty McGee Bennett 18380 Pinehurst Road Bend, OR 97701 Office: (541) 318-5026 Cell: (541) 788-2277Fax: (541) 322-6948 Training alpacas and llamas with respect and results since 1981

www.camelidynamics.com
Marty 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