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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There's a lot more to it but below are some numbers. It's pretty darn accurate (assuming the scale is in spec and calibrated properly)
CAT Scale
(Digital) Fairbanks Scales
Capacity: 200,000 pounds, Division: 20 pounds
Accuracy: HB 44, Class III L
±20 lb (2,500 lb)
±20 lb (10,000 lb)
±40 lb (20,000 lb)
CAT Scale
(Digital) Fairbanks Scales
Capacity: 200,000 pounds, Division: 20 pounds
Accuracy: HB 44, Class III L
±20 lb (2,500 lb)
±20 lb (10,000 lb)
±40 lb (20,000 lb)
