Not every site needs a permanently installed weighbridge — but many still need accurate, reliable truck weighing on a recurring basis. The Portable Weighbridge with Ramps is built for exactly that gap: locations that need occasional, seasonal, or rotating weighing setups, without the civil works and fixed footprint of a pit-mounted static weighbridge.
This is an ultra-low-profile platform with an integrated ramp design and optimized approach angle, so vehicles mount and dismount smoothly without a hard edge or awkward incline. It's engineered with a degree of seismic shock resistance, giving it a stability advantage over lighter-duty mobile scales when handling repeated heavy-axle traffic.
What sets it apart from other portable weighing options is the built-in hydraulic lifting system, fitted with heavy-duty, overload-rated universal wheels. Instead of dismantling and re-installing the platform when a site needs to relocate its weighing point, the entire unit lifts and rolls — at up to 20 metres per minute — to a new position. Once in place, it takes roughly 10 minutes to level and recalibrate before it's back to full accuracy. For operations that shift their weighing point with the season — grain intake moving between silos, a produce market rotating collection bays, a quarry adjusting its haul route — that relocation speed is the difference between a weighbridge that keeps up with the operation and one that becomes a fixed obstacle.
Because it sits on the surface rather than in a pit, installation only requires a flat, solid concrete or cement surface at least 200mm thick — no excavation, no below-ground construction, and a meaningfully shorter path from order to operational scale than a permanent installation. For businesses in Kenya's agriculture, construction, and logistics sectors weighing up to 80 tonnes across platforms up to 18 metres long, this closes the gap between "needs a real weighbridge" and "can't justify a permanent one."
Frequently asked questions - Portable Weighbridge with Ramps
How much does a portable weighbridge cost in Kenya?
Pricing for a portable/mobile weighbridge depends on maximum capacity, platform length, and indicator/printer configuration. Contact Scalestech for a tailored quote based on your site and capacity requirements.
What is the difference between a mobile weighbridge and a fixed weighbridge?
A mobile (portable) weighbridge sits on the surface with ramps and movable wheels, requiring no pit or permanent foundation — just a flat concrete surface at least 200mm thick. A fixed weighbridge is permanently installed below ground level and typically requires civil construction and a concrete pit.
Do I need to build a foundation for a mobile weighbridge?
No pit or foundation construction is required. You only need a flat, solid concrete or cement surface with a minimum thickness of 200mm.
How long does it take to relocate a mobile weighbridge?
The platform moves at up to 20 metres per minute on its integrated wheels. Once repositioned, it takes approximately 10 minutes to level and calibrate before it's ready for accurate weighing.
What is the maximum capacity and platform size of the portable weighbridge?
Maximum capacity is up to 80 tonnes, with platform lengths up to 18 metres — suitable for trucks, lorries, and heavy commercial vehicles.
Where can I buy a portable weighbridge in Kenya?
Scalestech supplies, installs, and services portable and mobile weighbridges across Kenya, including Nairobi, Mombasa, Kisumu, Nakuru, Eldoret, and Thika, as well as across East Africa including Uganda, Tanzania, Rwanda, Zambia, and Sudan.
What sites is a mobile weighbridge best suited for?
It's ideal for locations that need weighing capability only occasionally or seasonally — grain depots, fruit and produce markets, construction sites, quarries, and temporary collection points — where installing a permanent weighbridge isn't cost-effective.
Does the weighbridge work during a power outage?
Yes. The indicator includes battery backup, allowing continued weighing operations during power interruptions.
Can I get a printed weighing ticket on-site?
Yes, an optional mini-printer can be fitted for instant on-site ticket printing.
