DIY cattle Scales

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4Rcattle

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Sep 10, 2015
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We are wanting to set up scales at our barn. We want them to be the alley-way type, not permanent. We have everything but a platform at this point. We were using an old grooming chute but it finally bit the dust. Anyway, I’m looking for any and all suggestions as to the best way to do this. Has anyone built your own platform? If so, how? Pictures would be great if you have your own set-up you would like to share!! Thanks!
 

cbest

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May 1, 2017
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I built one for our High School, we took 2x4s layed out and then braced them on the bottom side going horizontal. We made the load bars fit into two more braces with a tight fit. The only problem with this was it the load bars were not bolted to the platform and when a calf walked off it would pop the opposite side up
 
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