Accurate livestock weights can provide valuable information when managing cattle. Regular weighing allows farmers to monitor changes in live weight and use real data when making decisions around animal performance, feeding and general herd management.
At Whyte Country Supplies, our Cattle Scales collection includes robust 2-tonne cattle weighing platforms designed for use on Irish dairy and beef farms. Both our flat and sided models are BEEP and TAMS approved, battery powered and designed with practical farm use in mind.
Why Weigh Cattle?
Visual assessment can be useful, but weighing provides an objective measurement that can be recorded and compared over time.
Depending on the farm and production system, weighing cattle can help with:
- Monitoring live weight
- Tracking weight changes over time
- Assessing animal growth and performance
- Supporting feeding and management decisions
- Comparing animals or groups
- Recording weights as part of farm management programmes
Having cattle scales available on the farm also makes it easier to weigh animals whenever required rather than relying on estimates.
Choosing Cattle Weighing Scales
Farm cattle scales need to do more than simply provide a weight reading. They also need to cope with the practical realities of weighing large animals.
Important factors to consider include maximum weighing capacity, platform dimensions, construction, portability, power supply and how easily cattle can be moved across the platform.
Both cattle scales available from Whyte Country Supplies have a 2-tonne capacity, making them suitable for weighing cattle across a wide range of sizes.
Flat Cattle Scales
The Cattle Scales Flat model provides a straightforward weighing platform measuring 2120mm long by 645mm wide.
The top features aluminium chequer plate, while adjustable feet with steel ball and cup suspension allow the load cells to be appropriately positioned.
A rechargeable battery provides the power supply, helping make the scales more mobile around the farm without requiring a permanent mains connection during use.
This model can be a good choice where the weighing platform will be incorporated into an existing cattle handling setup.
Cattle Scales with Sides
The Cattle Scales with Sides provides an alternative for farmers who want additional guidance along the edges of the weighing platform.
This model measures 2220mm long by 645mm wide and also provides a maximum capacity of 2 tonnes.
The raised sides can help create a more clearly defined passage across the weighing platform when moving cattle through the weighing area.
Choosing between flat and sided scales will therefore largely depend on your existing cattle handling facilities and how you intend to move animals onto and off the scales.
Weighing Moving Animals
One of the challenges when weighing livestock is that the animal won't necessarily stand completely still.
The cattle scales in our range use a filtering system designed to minimise the effects of animal movement while the animal is on the scales.
This is an important feature for livestock weighing, where obtaining a stable reading needs to account for normal movement on the platform.
Battery-Powered Cattle Scales
Farm weighing equipment may need to be used in locations where a convenient mains electricity supply isn't available.
Both cattle scale models feature a rechargeable battery, providing greater flexibility when positioning and using the equipment around the farm.
The monitor can also be quickly disconnected when required.
Designed for Farm Conditions
Equipment used around livestock needs to be able to withstand a demanding environment.
Both models feature an aluminium chequer-plate top, while the cable is routed inside the rails to help protect it against damage from rodents.
The load-cell feet are adjustable and incorporate steel ball and cup suspension.
Both models are also supplied with a 12-month warranty.
BEEP Approved Cattle Scales
Both cattle weighing scales available from Whyte Country Supplies are BEEP approved.
Farmers purchasing weighing equipment for use in connection with a particular scheme should always check the current scheme requirements and eligibility conditions before purchasing.
TAMS Approved Cattle Scales
Our cattle scales are also listed as TAMS approved.
As grant schemes and their requirements can change, farmers considering purchasing cattle scales through TAMS should confirm the current eligibility, specifications and application requirements applicable to them before ordering.
Flat vs Sided Cattle Scales – Which Should I Choose?
The two models share many of the same core specifications, including their 2-tonne capacity, rechargeable battery, aluminium chequer top and livestock movement filtering.
The main difference is the platform design.
The Cattle Scales Flat is the simpler open platform and may suit a setup where existing gates or handling equipment already guide the animal.
The Cattle Scales with Sides adds raised sides to the platform and may be preferable where additional guidance for animals moving across the scales would be useful.
The best choice will therefore depend primarily on your existing cattle handling system and where the scales will be positioned.
Cattle Scales FAQs
What are cattle scales used for?
Cattle scales allow farmers to accurately measure and record the live weight of individual animals. This information can then be used as part of ongoing herd, feeding and performance management.
What capacity are the cattle scales?
Both models available from Whyte Country Supplies have a maximum weighing capacity of 2 tonnes.
What size are the cattle scales?
The flat cattle scales measure 2120mm long by 645mm wide. The model with sides measures 2220mm long by 645mm wide.
Are the cattle scales battery powered?
Yes. Both models have a rechargeable battery, providing greater flexibility when using the scales around the farm.
Can the scales weigh cattle that are moving?
The scales incorporate a special filtering system designed to minimise the effect of movement while an animal is standing on the platform.
What is the difference between flat cattle scales and scales with sides?
The flat model provides an open weighing platform, while the alternative model has raised sides. Which is most suitable will depend on your cattle handling setup and how animals will be guided across the scales.
Are these cattle scales BEEP approved?
Yes. Both cattle scales in the Whyte Country Supplies range are listed as BEEP approved.
Are the cattle scales TAMS approved?
Yes. Both models are listed as TAMS approved. Farmers intending to purchase equipment through TAMS should check the current scheme rules and eligibility requirements before ordering.
Do the cattle scales come with a warranty?
Yes. Both models are supplied with a one-year warranty.
Where can I buy cattle scales in Ireland?
Whyte Country Supplies stocks cattle weighing scales in Ireland for dairy and beef farms, including flat and sided 2-tonne models. Browse our Cattle Scales collection online to compare both options.
Shop Cattle Scales in Ireland
Explore the Cattle Scales collection at Whyte Country Supplies and compare our Cattle Scales Flat and Cattle Scales with Sides. Both models offer a 2-tonne weighing capacity, rechargeable battery and practical features designed specifically for livestock weighing.
