Vehicle Scale Basics
- Wheel Load Scales
- Static Wheel Load w/ Levelers
- Dynamic Axle Scales
- Static Axle Weighbridges
- Leveling Ramp Considerations
- In-Ground Scale Installation
Wheel Load Scales
When using wheel load scales, including the PT300™, PT300DW™ and LP600™, Intercomp recommends that an axle group, axles within 10 feet (3 meters), be on the same plane. This means all axles in a group, including dual, triple and spread axles, should be at the same level as the axle on the pad, either supported by another scale pad or a solid object.
System Benefits:
- Portable, Cost-Effective Method to Weigh Vehicles
- Axle Weights Easily Obtained
- Accurate Weights on Multiple Surfaces
How To:
- Stop Vehicle and place scale pads just ahead of wheels to weigh
- Drive up onto pads and stop before driving over pads
- Read weights on scale display or RFX™ Wireless Weighing indicator

Static Wheel Load w/ Levelers
Portable levelers/ramps allow collection of axle weights and Gross Vehicle Weight (GVW) using only two scale pads. The levelers/ramps keep various axle groups on a level plane when crossing the scales.
System Benefits:
- Levelers/Ramps Allow for More Accurate Weights When
- Using only Two Scale Pads
- More Efficient Throughput with Drive-On/
- Drive-Off Capability
- Ideal for Mobile Check Weighing Operations
How To:
- Place scale pads, one on each side of vehicle, to accommodate vehicle width
- Install drive-on and drive-off ramps
- Drive vehicle on to scale, stopping on each axle
- Collect weight data for each axle & accumulate to determine GVW

Dynamic Axle Scales
Collects accurate axle weights and computes Gross Vehicle Weight (GVW) while a vehicle remains in motion. Levelers/ramps keep axle group on a lev