Pitless Weighbridge

Pit Type Vs Pitless Weighbridge

To chose between pit type or pitless weighbridge, the most important parameter that the client has to consider is the availability of the required land.

The pitless weighbridge would be installed on the surface level and hence it would be above the ground and so approaching ramps would be required and the length of the ramps would be directly proportional to the height of the pitless weighbridge. Higher the height of the weighbridge, longer the ramps would be required.

On the other hand in case of pit type weighbridge, the concrete or steel frames are at the ground level and hence negligible or no approach ramps would be required and so minimum space would be needed.

Pricing of Pitless Weighbridge

The cost of pitless weighbridge is lower than than of pit type weighbridge but more space would be required for pitless weighbridge. In case of pit type weighbridge, proper cleaning schedule should be adhered to and drainage system should be installed and maintenance should be done on regular basis. The load cells and other components in case of pit type weighbride would be under the surface area in the pit which may lead to water logging and mud getting accumulated in the pit particularly during the rainy season. The person looking after the weighbridge should also ensure that the trucks entering the weighbridge should approach at lower speed and with care which would ensure longer life of weighbridge.