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Harvest and wet-weight scales

Check the wet load, container weight, drainage, and cleaning method.

Before you buy

What to check

Tare removes the container weight. Capacity is the maximum load.

Ask the vendor to confirm each term for your exact setup.

Prices are listed in USD with read dates. Prices and stock change. Tax, shipping, and setup are not included.

Measure a full harvest container before you choose the capacity.

Legal for trade means approved for the commercial weighing use under the applicable rules.

Check the exact model and intended use with your weights and measures office.

Readability is the smallest displayed step. Capacity is the maximum load, including the container.

A class describes the weighing application and scale divisions. Ask the maker for the exact approved class.

The certificate defines the approved model, class, capacity, and verification division. Readability alone does not establish trade approval.

Many states require registration and periodic inspection. Read the state sources below for the rules confirmed here.

Ask the maker for the exact NTEP certificate and revision. Confirm local approval before trade use.

Table 7a includes laboratory weighing in Class II. Class III includes general commercial weighing that the table does not assign elsewhere. NIST Handbook 44, 2026, section 2.20, Table 7a · Read 2026-11-14

California: County offices register, inspect, and test commercial weighing devices. Commercial scales must have trade approval. Ask the county about your model. State page · Read 2026-11-14
Washington: Register commercial weighing and measuring devices each year. Complete registration before commercial use. State page · Read 2026-11-14

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