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Livestock Load Bars

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Livestock Load Bars

  • UNIVERSAL Compatibility
  • No Calibration Required
  • ZERO Replacement Cost
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FitsAny MajorIndicator

Compatible with the weighing indicators you already trust.

NoCalibrationRequired

Factory calibrated before shipment. No setup delays. No field calibration.

ZeroReplacementCost

Replace load bars without changing your existing weighing system.

Find the Right Load Bars

Solutions for cattle crushes, livestock platforms and handling systems

AB5T

Heavy-Duty Crush Weighing

5-ton capacity, reinforced base designed for heavy-duty cattle chutes.

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ABT1000

Standard Crush Weighing

3-ton capacity covers most cattle weighing applications, tough, reliable, and easy to install.

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ABT600

Versatile Livestock weighing

Compact and robust, with stainless steel cable protection, easy to move.

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More Than Load Bars
A Complete Livestock Weighing Solution

Fox Pro Indicator

Integrates weighing, EID and data management functions.

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ACC Cattle Crush

A safe and reliable squeeze chute for routine cattle handling and health management.

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HiTAG EID Reader

Handheld Livestock EID Reader for Farm Identification & Data Collection.

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How to Choose the Right Livestock Load Bars?

Choose load bars according to the livestock, weighing structure, installation environment and required capacity.

Portable Weighing Systems

Lightweight load bars are usually more suitable for portable cattle and sheep weighing equipment where frequent movement and simple installation are important.

Permanent Cattle Crushes

Heavy-duty load bars provide greater stability for fixed cattle crushes and other weighing structures used frequently over long periods.

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For large cattle or hydraulic crushes, higher-capacity load bars may provide additional working capacity. If you already have a platform or crush, matching the existing installation can reduce installation changes and upgrade costs.

Which Replacement Load Bars Do You Need?

Start with your existing weighing structure, then confirm capacity and working environment.

Application Recommended Model Suitable For
Compact livestock platform ABT600 Smaller platforms and limited installation space
Standard cattle weighing setup ABT1000 Cattle platforms and common crush installations
Heavy cattle crush AB5T Heavy steel structures, large cattle and feedlots
Wet or exposed installation ABT Series Rain, mud, humidity and frequent washdown
Existing custom platform Matched Configuration Replacement based on existing dimensions and mounting
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Selection principle: match the new load bars to the existing structure first, then confirm capacity and indicator compatibility.

Check Compatibility with Your Existing Indicator

Replacing load bars does not always mean replacing your existing weighing indicator. Compatibility should be confirmed before ordering.

Compatibility Check What to Provide
Indicator Brand and model
Connector Connector type and pin count
Existing Load Bars Brand and model, if available
Rated Capacity Current load bar capacity
Signal / Wiring Specification or wiring information, if available
Number of Load Bars Two bars or other configuration
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We can help confirm the replacement model, connector requirements, adapter requirements and whether calibration or verification is needed.

Make Sure the Load Bars Fit Your Existing Crush or Platform

Electrical compatibility is only one part of replacement. The new load bars must also fit the existing weighing structure.

Measurement Why It Matters
Load Bar Length Must fit beneath the existing platform or crush
Mounting Hole Spacing Determines whether existing mounting points can be reused
Platform / Crush Width Helps confirm load bar placement
Structure Weight Affects required weighing capacity
Maximum Animal Weight Contributes to the total working load
Installation Clearance Prevents contact with the frame or ground
Cable Routing Helps protect cables from livestock and equipment
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Capacity check: Animal Weight + Platform / Crush Weight + Working Safety Margin. Do not choose load bars based on animal weight alone.

Upgrade Your Load Bars Without Replacing Your Entire Weighing System

When the indicator and weighing structure are still suitable, replacing worn load bars can be a more practical upgrade route.

Lower Upgrade Costs
Faster Installation
Less Weighing Downtime
Keep Existing Indicator
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Building a new system instead? The FOX Pro Weighing Indicator can be combined with compatible load bars for Bluetooth, USB, RS232 communication and EID-based weighing applications.

Replace Your Load Bars in 4 Steps

Confirm compatibility before ordering to reduce unnecessary installation changes.

1

Send Existing Setup

Provide your indicator model, existing load bar details, connector photos and dimensions.

2

Check Compatibility

Confirm electrical connection, required capacity and mechanical fit.

3

Confirm Configuration

Select the load bar model, connector and any required accessories.

4

Install & Verify

Install the bars, connect the indicator and verify weighing performance.

Common Livestock Load Bar Applications

Load bars can be used for fixed, portable and replacement livestock weighing installations.

Cattle Crush Weighing

Installed beneath cattle crushes for routine weighing during handling, health checks and breeding management.

Portable Weighing Platforms

Portable systems allow weighing equipment to be moved between different farm locations.

Sheep Handling Systems

Compact load bars can be integrated into sheep handling equipment without major structural changes.

Replacement Projects

Replace worn load bars while retaining a suitable existing indicator and weighing structure.

Building a New Livestock Weighing System?

Match the load bars to the installation and the indicator to your weighing and data requirements.

Weighing Requirement Indicator Barras de carga Typical Setup
Basic weighing K7 ABH / ABT Platform or livestock scale
Routine weight records ZORRO ABH / ABT Platform or cattle crush
EID + individual records FOX PRO ABT Cattle weighing and EID management
Heavy-duty cattle weighing FOX PRO AB5T Heavy cattle crush / feedlot
Outdoor fixed installation FOX / FOX PRO ABT Cattle yard or exposed weighing station
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For complete indicator and load bar system selection, see our livestock weighing system solutions.

Preguntas frecuentes

Common questions about replacing and integrating livestock load bars.

Can I replace only the load bars?

Yes. In many cases, only the load bars need to be replaced while the existing weighing indicator continues to be used.

Do your load bars work with other weighing indicators?

Our load bars are compatible with many major weighing indicators. Send us your indicator model and connector details for confirmation.

Can I use the load bars under my existing cattle crush?

In many installations, yes. Load bar length, mounting dimensions, structure weight and required capacity should be checked first.

Do replacement load bars need recalibration?

This depends on the indicator and system configuration. Compatibility and verification requirements should be confirmed before use.

Need Help Choosing the Right Load Bars?

Send us a photo of your existing weighing setup and the key specifications. We can help check the replacement configuration before quotation.

✓ Replacement Load Bar Model
✓ Required Capacity
✓ Mechanical Fit
✓ Indicator Compatibility
✓ Connector Configuration
✓ Verification Requirements
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