{"product_id":"waypig-ah500","title":"Raytec WayPig AH-500 Mechanical Animal Scale 500 lb 4 ft x 27 in Hog Scale with Swing Gates for Market Hogs, Sheep, Goats, and Small Animals up to 500 lb SHIPS FREE","description":"\u003c!-- more --\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eThe Raytec WayPig AH-500 is a mechanical animal scale designed for accurately weighing market hogs and other small livestock in farm and barn environments. Its oil-dampened design helps deliver smoother, quieter weighing, while the full floor surface functions as the weighing platform for simple animal handling.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003ch2\u003eKey Features\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003cul\u003e\n  \u003cli\u003e500 lb capacity mechanical animal scale\u003c\/li\u003e\n  \u003cli\u003eAH-500 model with 4' inside platform length\u003c\/li\u003e\n  \u003cli\u003e27\" inside platform width\u003c\/li\u003e\n  \u003cli\u003eOil dampening system helps extend scale life, reduce equipment noise, and keep animals calmer during weighing\u003c\/li\u003e\n  \u003cli\u003eLarge, easy-to-read dial head\u003c\/li\u003e\n  \u003cli\u003eSwinging entrance and exit doors\u003c\/li\u003e\n  \u003cli\u003eSee-through gates can be operated with one hand\u003c\/li\u003e\n  \u003cli\u003eGates lock automatically when closed\u003c\/li\u003e\n  \u003cli\u003eSkid-resistant steel floor\u003c\/li\u003e\n  \u003cli\u003ePowder-coated steel construction\u003c\/li\u003e\n  \u003cli\u003eCan be used as a stationary scale or converted for portable use with the optional wheel and handle kit\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\n\u003ch2\u003eIdeal Use Cases\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003cul\u003e\n  \u003cli\u003eMarket hog weighing\u003c\/li\u003e\n  \u003cli\u003eSorting and managing hogs ready for harvest\u003c\/li\u003e\n  \u003cli\u003eWeighing pigs, sheep, goats, and other small animals\u003c\/li\u003e\n  \u003cli\u003eBarn-to-barn use when paired with the optional wheel and handle kit\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\n\u003ch2\u003eSpecifications\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003ctable\u003e\n  \u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eBrand\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eRaytec\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n  \u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eModel\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eAH-500\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n  \u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eProduct Type\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eMechanical animal scale\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n  \u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eCapacity\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003e500 lb\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n  \u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eInside Platform Size\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003e4' x 27\"\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n  \u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eOverall Length\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003e52-1\/4\"\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n  \u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eOverall Width\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003e27\"\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n  \u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eOverall Height\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003e61-1\/4\"\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n  \u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eMaterial\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eSteel\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n  \u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eFinish\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003ePowder-coated steel\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n  \u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eFloor Surface\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eSkid-resistant steel\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n  \u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eOperation\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eMechanical dial scale with oil dampening system\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n  \u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eInstallation Type\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eStationary; portable use available with optional wheel and handle kit\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003c\/table\u003e\n\n\u003ch2\u003eWhat’s Included\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eThe AH-500 is sold as a complete mechanical animal scale station with dial head, weighing platform, and swinging end gates. Configuration and included components can vary by supplier packaging.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003ch2\u003eOptional Accessories\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003cul\u003e\n  \u003cli\u003eWayPig 500 wheel and handle kit for portable barn-to-barn use\u003c\/li\u003e\n  \u003cli\u003eReplacement scale head\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\n\u003ch2\u003eShipping \u0026amp; Installation Notes\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003cul\u003e\n  \u003cli\u003eThis item commonly ships via freight \/ motor freight\u003c\/li\u003e\n  \u003cli\u003eFor portable use, add the optional wheel and handle kit\u003c\/li\u003e\n  \u003cli\u003eThe full floor surface serves as the weighing platform, helping simplify animal loading and weighing\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\n\u003ch2\u003eFAQ\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003cul\u003e\n  \u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eWhat animals is the WayPig AH-500 best for?\u003c\/strong\u003e It is primarily used for market hogs, but it is also suitable for pigs, sheep, goats, and other small animals.\u003c\/li\u003e\n  \u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eIs this a digital or mechanical scale?\u003c\/strong\u003e The AH-500 is a mechanical animal scale with a large dial head.\u003c\/li\u003e\n  \u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eCan this scale be moved from barn to barn?\u003c\/strong\u003e Yes. The AH-500 can be used as a stationary scale, and portable use is available with the optional wheel and handle kit.\u003c\/li\u003e\n  \u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eWhat helps keep animals calmer during weighing?\u003c\/strong\u003e The oil dampening system helps reduce equipment noise and supports smoother weighing.\u003c\/li\u003e\n  \u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eHow do the gates work?\u003c\/strong\u003e The scale uses swinging entrance and exit doors, and the gates lock automatically when closed.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n","brand":"WayPig","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":48455460880599,"sku":"AH500","price":1599.0,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0749\/5021\/3847\/files\/39010029_waypig_500__80192.1641485116.jpg?v=1775553678","url":"https:\/\/northlinescale.com\/products\/waypig-ah500","provider":"Northline Scale","version":"1.0","type":"link"}