LIVESTOCK WEIGHBRIDGES

Livestock Weighbridge Description

The cattle weighbridge is still a trade approved design, but is not subject to quite the stringent legal requirements as a vehicle weighbridge. For example, the approaches need not be constructed of concrete or of the prescribed length.

Like the relocatable weighbridge design, the deck sits on a frame that is assembled and bolted together, which in turn sits on concrete footings. The deck is constructed fully of steel with a mesh fixed to the top surface to assist the cattle with traction.

A cage frame is typically supplied with either a manually operated gate or an automatically or mechanically operated gate.

Legal Requirements

The following are requirements by legislation specific to each Australian state and territory:

• The digital indicator must be located within 6m from the weighbridge deck.
• There must be a 1m clear-space located down the complete length of both sides of the deck.
• Ground underneath the deck (between concrete footings) must be treated to prevent the growth of foliage.