{"id":153930,"date":"2026-02-23T13:02:07","date_gmt":"2026-02-23T12:02:07","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/essmann.com\/fahrzeugwaagen-typen-im-vergleich-mobilwaage-achslast-oder-radlastwaage-und-betonbruecke-was-passt-zu-ihrem-betrieb\/"},"modified":"2026-02-24T14:17:04","modified_gmt":"2026-02-24T13:17:04","slug":"fahrzeugwaagen-typen-im-vergleich-mobilwaage-achslast-oder-radlastwaage-und-betonbruecke-was-passt-zu-ihrem-betrieb","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/essmann.com\/en\/fahrzeugwaagen-typen-im-vergleich-mobilwaage-achslast-oder-radlastwaage-und-betonbruecke-was-passt-zu-ihrem-betrieb\/","title":{"rendered":"A comparison of truck scale types: mobile scales, axle load or wheel load scales and concrete bridges – what suits your business?"},"content":{"rendered":"\n

Anyone who weighs vehicles rarely just wants an approximate weight. In most cases, it is a question of billable data, audit security, throughput and ensuring that the scales still work even when it is dusty or freezing outside or when a wheel loader is maneuvering next to them. This is precisely why it is worth taking a clear look at the different types of truck scales: mobile truck scales<\/strong>, mobile truck scales<\/strong>, axle load scales <\/strong>or wheel load scales<\/strong> and the classic concrete truck scales<\/strong> as above-ground or underfloor versions. <\/p>\n\n

This article takes a practical look at the differences – including the question of why a cheap motorhome scale<\/strong> for consumers can be helpful for vacation trips, but is not the right choice for professional applications.<\/p>\n\n

1. brief overview: The four types of truck scales<\/h2>\n\n

There are many models on the market – but in essence it almost always comes down to these four types:<\/p>\n\n

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  1. Mobile weighbridge (truck scale)<\/strong> – e.g. ESSMANN mobile truck scale HE-TS<\/a><\/strong>Truck drives completely onto a modular bridge.<\/li>\n\n\n\n
  2. Mobile axle load scales or wheel load scales (weighing pads)<\/strong> – e.g. Dini Argeo WWS<\/a><\/strong>Axles or wheels are weighed on individual platforms, from which the total weight is calculated.<\/li>\n\n\n\n
  3. Concrete above-ground scales<\/strong> – e.g. ESSMANN HE-\u00dcWS<\/a><\/strong>Precast concrete parts, above ground, robust for continuous operation.<\/li>\n\n\n\n
  4. Concrete underfloor scale<\/strong> – e.g. ESSMANN HE-SFK<\/a><\/strong>flush with the floor, space-saving and “drive-over”.<\/li>\n<\/ol>\n\n

    The differences lie less in a differentiation of better or worse, but depend on your conditions: Mandatory calibration<\/strong>, location (temporary vs. permanent), traffic flow, surface, cleaning and weather loads, and whether you need to operate many lane widths per vehicle.<\/p>\n\n

    2. mobile professional truck scales: when the location is not fixed<\/h2>\n\n

    Mobile systems are strong when you need to weigh temporarily<\/strong> for days, weeks or months<\/strong>, but do not (yet) want to or cannot build a fixed scale. Typical scenarios: <\/p>\n\n