Cattle Alleyway and Chute Scales

How to choose a cattle alleyway or chute scale

Start with the space the animal will actually stand in, not capacity alone. Measure the usable width and length inside the alley, chute, or pen, then allow room for gates, rails, cables, and the indicator location. A long narrow platform can fit an existing alleyway, while a complete chute-scale system may provide more animal control for repeat weighing.

Match the system to the handling workflow

For a fixed cattle lane, compare the US-LS9326 Green Giant, T929 alleyway scale, and US-AL9026 aluminum system. If weighing moves between properties or pens, the portable livestock scale collection narrows the choices to systems designed for relocation.

Platform, weigh bars, or complete livestock system

A complete platform provides a defined weighing surface. Weigh bars can be installed beneath a compatible chute, crate, or customer-supplied platform when the structure, mounting, cable routing, and calibration are handled correctly. Compare purpose-built options in livestock weigh bars and scale kits.

Capacity is only one part of the decision

Allow capacity for the animal plus any cage, chute, fixture, or platform included in the load. Also compare deck traction, approach height, environmental protection, indicator visibility, power, and recordkeeping needs. For gates and controlled-entry systems, browse livestock scales with cages and gates.

See the full livestock scale collection, or contact Northline Scale with animal size, existing chute dimensions, and the desired weighing workflow.