Heavy-Duty Livestock Weigh Beams for Accurate Farm Weighing
Reliable weigh beams designed for cattle, sheep, and pig weighing systems
Built to deliver stable, repeatable weight readings in crushes, alleyways, and outdoor farm environments.
HiRancher ABH weigh beams are engineered specifically for livestock weighing, where animal movement, impact load, and harsh conditions are unavoidable. Whether installed under a cattle crush, raceway, or weighing platform, they provide dependable performance for daily farm operations.
✔ Designed for livestock movement and impact
✔ IP67 protection for outdoor and muddy yards
✔ Compatible with digital weighing indicators and EID systems
Our ABH livestock weigh beams are suitable if you need:
If your operation involves regular livestock handling and weight monitoring, this weigh beam is designed for your setup.
👉 Not sure? Send us your setup details for confirmation
Installed beneath manual or hydraulic cattle crushes, ABH weigh beams deliver consistent results even when animals shift or apply uneven loads.
Ideal for race-based weighing systems where animals move quickly. The reinforced beam structure minimizes errors caused by side loading and impact.
Built for open yards exposed to rain, mud, and manure. Suitable for both permanent installations and mobile weighing platforms.
Compact and stable enough for smaller livestock, ensuring accurate data collection for growth tracking and management decisions.
Unlike industrial weigh beams, ABH weigh beams are developed specifically for livestock behavior:
This ensures consistent weight data you can trust for herd management and traceability.
ABH weigh beams integrate seamlessly with:
They can be supplied as part of a complete livestock weighing solution, including indicators, EID readers, and data management support.
👉 Ask about complete weighing system packages
Designed to reduce setup time and long-term maintenance effort.
In some cases, yes. Farms may already have handling facilities or weighing equipment that can continue to be used while upgrading only specific components of the weighing system. Evaluating the existing setup can help determine whether the weigh beams can be integrated into the current setup and what additional equipment may be required.
Yes, powder-coated carbon steel is sufficient for everyday farm and outdoor use. However, for extremely harsh conditions, such as humidity, salt spray, or frequent washing, we recommend ABT hot-dip galvanized load bars. In the long run, this is a better investment.
Weigh beams are more flexible, portable, and cost-effective. You can use them in various setups, under chutes, crates, platforms, and reposition them easily, which is ideal for livestock farming.
ABH weigh beams can be combined with livestock weighing indicators that are suitable for farms. Farms can choose indicators with features such as waterproof protection, electronic identification compatibility, and weight recording. The most suitable indicator usually depends on how the weighing information will be used.
Yes, we can provide different mounting hole positions to suit your existing equipment.
Choosing the correct weigh beam depends on animal type, capacity, installation method, and environment.
Tell us about your setup, and our engineers will recommend the most suitable beam configuration.
👉 Get a Weigh Beam Recommendation
👉 Request a Quote for Your Project
👉 Ask About Complete Livestock Weighing Systems
Tubular structure, designed for extreme environments. ABT livestock load bars feature hot-dip galvanized material and fully enclosed structure ensure long-term durability against moisture, mud, corrosion and temperature fluctuations.
The ABT outdoor weighing load bars are purpose-designed for farmers, contractors and processors who need accurate weighing in wet, muddy or corrosive environments. With a fully enclosed tubular housing, stainless steel cable protection and options up to 5,000 kg capacity. ABT load bars provide reliable readings in coastal farms, open yards, mobile trailers and slaughterhouse settings.As a trusted livestock load bars manufacturer, we ensure each unit is engineered for durability, precision, and long-term reliability under the toughest agricultural conditions.
Livestock weighing equipment often operates in rain, mud, manure, and wash-down environments. Hot-dip galvanizing helps protect steel from corrosion and reduces the need for subsequent maintenance. For this reason, many cattle farms choose galvanized load bars when they need a weighing system that can remain outdoors for long periods.
ABT load bars be widely used in a wide range of livestock weighing systems that require dependable outdoor performance. Farms and dealers commonly use them in cattle handling systems, alleyway scales, and permanent weighing installations for routine animal weighing. Because its design can meet a variety of application needs, ABT load bars are often chosen as a general weighing solution.
Many farms weigh animals regularly and prefer equipment that is always ready for use. Permanently installed load bars eliminate the need to move and reposition equipment before each weighing session. This arrangement can make routine weighing easier to incorporate into normal farm operations.
Many livestock farms are located in areas with high humidity, frequent rainfall, or challenging outdoor conditions. Hot-dip galvanized surfaces are widely used in agricultural equipment because they provide additional protection against corrosion compared with untreated steel. Choosing suitable equipment for these environments can help improve long-term reliability.
Hot-dip galvanized load bars generally require little routine maintenance beyond normal inspection and cleaning. The zinc coating helps protect the steel surface, so farms do not usually need to repaint or apply additional protective treatments. The low maintenance cost of hot-dip galvanized steel bars is one of the reasons why they are widely used in permanent outdoor livestock facilities.
Dealers frequently supply equipment to farms with different handling facilities and operating conditions. Choosing a load bar that works across multiple applications simplifies product selection and can reduce inventory complexity. Because hot-dip galvanized load bars are suitable for many outdoor livestock weighing systems, dealers often use them as a versatile solution for a broad range of customer requirements.
Designed to withstand the toughest livestock operations, AB5T 5t weigh bars feature reinforced feet for stable support under cattle crushes or animal crates. Their sealed tubular structure ensures long-lasting performance in extreme heat, cold, mud or dust.As a trusted livestock load bars manufacturer, we engineer every unit for superior durability, accuracy, and ease of use in demanding farm environments.
Cattle crushes concentrate the weight and movement of heavy animals within a relatively small area. Therefore, the load bars need to support both the crush structure and dynamic animal loads while maintaining stable weighing performance. The reinforced structure of AB5T can handle this well.
In many installations, the load bars are fixed under the cattle crush as part of a permanent weighing system. Farms that weigh cattle regularly often prefer this arrangement because the equipment is always ready for use.
Providing photos of the crush, overall dimensions, and the positions of the support points is usually sufficient for an initial evaluation. This information helps determine the appropriate installation arrangement and whether any modifications may be required.
Cattle handling areas are exposed to heavy loads, vibration, moisture, and regular cleaning. Reinforced feet help provide stable support under demanding conditions, while a sealed structure helps protect critical components from dirt and water ingress.
Yes. Permanent cattle handling facilities often process large numbers of animals over long periods. For these applications, farms typically require weighing equipment that can remain installed and provide stable performance throughout repeated weighing sessions.
Yes. Many farms initially install load bars simply to obtain animal weights and later decide to record and analyse weight information. Because the load bars operate as part of a complete weighing system, farms can subsequently introduce indicators with additional functions such as EID compatibility and weight recording if their requirements change.
AB5T works with most standard weighing indicators and is commonly paired with farm indicators such as FOX, FOX PRO and K7. If you’re retrofitting an older indicator, send us the model number — we’ll confirm wiring and protocol before shipment to avoid integration surprises.
…
| Application Scenarios | Recommended Model | Why Choose It |
|---|---|---|
| Outdoor cattle chutes, rainy and muddy environments, coastal areas |
ABT
|
Hot-dip galvanized sealed housing provides long-term corrosion resistance and withstands daily washdown. |
| Indoor cattle chutes, covered yards, dry livestock environments |
ABH
|
Same precision as ABT with a more cost-effective solution for dry environments. |
| Large beef cattle (500kg+), hydraulic cattle chutes, commercial fattening farms |
AB5T
|
5-ton capacity with a reinforced base for heavy-duty cattle chutes. |
| Standard cattle chutes, mechanical squeeze chutes, routine cattle weighing |
ABT1000
|
3-ton capacity for most cattle weighing applications. Reliable and easy to install. |
| Portable platform, mobile weighing, trailer use |
ABT400 / ABT600
|
Compact design with stainless steel cable protection, easy to move. |
| Small livestock such as sheep, goats and pigs |
ABH400
|
2-ton capacity in a compact size, ideal for small livestock. |
