How accurate are the truck scales.
I took my F-150 to the local Pilot CAT truck scales, centered it between front and rear axle scales and was surprised to learn front was 3480 lbs. the rear was 2820 lbs. The bed had 100 lbs. of pottin...
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I have always wondered about the CAT scales too. The receipt says that if you are fined for being overweight within a certain time of your CAT scale weight, they will help represent you in court.
So I always wonder if the scales might be reading a little on the heavy side. So a 79,850 pound truck might read out 79,900 so that CAT will not have to represent so many in court. . . Just a thought, no reason for it.
At least you have a basic idea of the weight of your truck. That is much better than the other 75% who have no clue! Or they think they are doing just fine, even when they should be concerned that they are over the limit a bit. Some say "I installed air bags, so I can carry 12,000 pounds because I am not to much over my tire weight rating, I will be fine!
Good luck!
Fred.
So I always wonder if the scales might be reading a little on the heavy side. So a 79,850 pound truck might read out 79,900 so that CAT will not have to represent so many in court. . . Just a thought, no reason for it.
At least you have a basic idea of the weight of your truck. That is much better than the other 75% who have no clue! Or they think they are doing just fine, even when they should be concerned that they are over the limit a bit. Some say "I installed air bags, so I can carry 12,000 pounds because I am not to much over my tire weight rating, I will be fine!
Good luck!
Fred.
