Snow on the CAT scales

The scales should be almost perfectly level, so . . . once you're on there and the load stops moving, the plates in the scale settle down - you should be able to comfortably open the door and lean out and chat up the girl at the fuel desk.

I don't understand WHY the brakes make a difference, but they do - the scales at the yard for the doubles show it every time.

 

That's uncalled for. There's no way you can apply logic, science, measurements and intelligence to this topic. We'll simply rely on our old fashioned ways . . . . and burn some witches while we're at it.

 

The CAT SCALE will still work with snow on it and give you a accurate weight.
The scale will factor in the weight of the snow to give you the correct weight.
The biggest problem that causes the scale not to weigh accurately is drivers
adjusting the tandems while truck is still on the scale or drivers driving across
the scale at a high rate of speed. This does cause the scale to not be accurate.

 

I've noticed the weight is higher with the brakes set - so at least it's not the other way round.

You're right - there's some things you do out of habit and never consider.

 

some trailers dump the bags when the brakes are set.

when the bags lower the suspension rides forward pushing against the tractor.