Weighbridge

[Andrew]

Looking at weighbridges again, we used to have a single axle bridge from Griffiths but it was always trouble.
We’d go for an above ground platform weighbridge this time, 18m+.
Who are the best at the moment.

Ideally want a system that sends the weight and numberplate to the office too.

 

[the-mad-welder]

What About AWM in Bury St Edmunds? Not a million miles from you.

 

[Andrew]

Never heard of them, have you got one?

Whats a ballpark all in cost of an 18m above ground platform nowadays?

 

[Digester Man]

If its only for occasional use, I would recommend the Griffith Elder portable weigh beams. 4.4m length, can be moved anywhere and come with a very handy key fob system which allows us to log loads at silage time without the drivers leaving the vehicle and all weights are collected onto a USB stick so no need to bother printing tickets. Cost was around £8k. I have had a fully loaded artic over mine with no problems, 45 tons

You should be able to get a cost for any size of bridge on their website, they have all prices displayed

 

[the-mad-welder]

Never heard of them, have you got one?

Whats a ballpark all in cost of an 18m above ground platform nowadays?

Not got one ourselves but have seen some of there work locally. No idea on costs I'm afraid.

https://www.awmlimited.co.uk

 

[Hard Graft]

Global weigh do a nice bridge and flush is not to dear https://www.globeweigh.com/

 

[jackstor]

We have the chance to buy this for not a lot of money, but I’m thinking it’s worth very little!! Don’t know if it works, the wires have just been cut before the display box!
We didn’t realise it was a concrete one before we went to see it!
I’m guessing it’s not worth bothering with?

 

[Northeastfarmer]

We have the chance to buy this for not a lot of money, but I’m thinking it’s worth very little!! Don’t know if it works, the wires have just been cut before the display box!
We didn’t realise it was a concrete one before we went to see it!
I’m guessing it’s not worth bothering with?

Think it wants to be gratis for the work involved shifting that

 

[H200GT]

We have the chance to buy this for not a lot of money, but I’m thinking it’s worth very little!! Don’t know if it works, the wires have just been cut before the display box!
We didn’t realise it was a concrete one before we went to see it!
I’m guessing it’s not worth bothering with?

If the wires from the cells have been cut, it will likley need new cells, and they can be very expensive on older type bridges.

In this case id say not worth bothering with, even if it was free.

 

[jackstor]

Thanks for the replies, we’ll just leave it where it is!

 

[cornishking]

Hi, we're also looking for a weighbridge and were keen on single axle dynamic weighers such as the spaldings or Griffiths elder models. This is mainly due to limited space and cost. Pros and cons would be greatly appreciated

 

[Andrew]

Hi, we're also looking for a weighbridge and were keen on single axle dynamic weighers such as the spaldings or Griffiths elder models. This is mainly due to limited space and cost. Pros and cons would be greatly appreciated

We had (have) a Griffiths single axle bridge. Absolute nightmare, forever going wrong. The above ground portable ones may be different.

 

[cornishking]

Thanks for the info, the trouble is that it's a big investment and one that I only want to do once. All the manufacturers assure me that their products will be great but I'm not so sure

 

[Steevo]

Thanks for the info, the trouble is that it's a big investment and one that I only want to do once. All the manufacturers assure me that their products will be great but I'm not so sure

Worth looking up your local weighbridges and go and have a chat with them.

 

[Woldgrain Storage]

Ours are from Parker Farms

http://www.parkerfarm.com

They can do vehicle recognition and software too.