Tongue Scale

I bought a 2000 lb digital crane scale a few years ago. I mainly use it in the garage and to weigh my tractor implements. I hang the scale from my tractor bucket and lift the implement off the ground to read the weight. I haven't weighed my TT tongue yet but will do so in the spring. Its supposed to be around 1030 lbs empty. I realize that not everyone has a tractor but a simple tripod with a come-a-long could be used with the scale to lift the tongue off the ground. They can be picked up online for usually under $100 and have many uses.