What is a Ruddweigh Weighing System?

The Ruddweigh system consists of a set of two weight sensing loadbars and a weight read out indicator. Designed to suit all weighing requirements, Ruddweigh offers 5 indicator models ranging from a basic livestock weighing tool (200 and 300 models) to a more sophisticated system (700 and 800 models) incorporating electronic tag readers.

Why Weigh?
The regular weighing of live animals is vital to increased productivity and farm profitability.
Well-informed management decisions come from animal weight data that is easily obtained and accurate.
The Ruddweigh range of superior live animal weighers allows farmers to:

• Measure feed conversion by monitoring weight gain over time to maximise yield
• Monitor animal health
• Confirm animal weights prior to mating to increase reproductive insurance
• Determine weaning weights
• Select animals by weight for sale and slaughter
• Evaluate breeding performance for genetic selection
• Save money on drench by giving an accurate and effective dose determined on the animals weight.

What Does the Ruddweigh Weighing System Offer You?
Ruddweigh provides today's performance conscious farmer with an innovative weighing system that is not only tough and reliable but also very simple to use.

Simple
Featuring a large rotary knob to select functions, a large easy to read display and a rechargeable battery, Ruddweigh weighing systems take the hassle out of livestock weighing sessions.

Tough
Designed to withstand the harshest conditions, the entire Ruddweigh system is made from the highest quality, super strength materials, and is fully water proof.

Reliable
Super tough polyurethane loadbar cables, coated and fully sealed loadcells, and an extended life battery ensure accuracy and durability, even in the most extreme livestock working conditions. Guaranteed within ±1 % accuracy.

Innovative
An innovative user interface and housing design as well as an ability to recognise and interface with electronic identification systems - the versatile Ruddweigh weighing system has been uniquely designed to suit all livestock weighing requirements.

Ruddweigh 200 R01000

• Large easy to read display
• Simple to use with large rotary selector knob
• Three weighing modes for quick and easy weighing
• Tough shock and water proof case
• Internal rechargeable battery with charge indicator and low voltage shutdown
• Locks on animals' weight regardless of movement
• Continue weighing session while charging battery with AC adapter or external battery.

Ruddweigh 300 R01100

• Large easy to read display
• Simple to use with large rotary selector knob
• Three weighing modes for quick and easy weighing
• Tough shock and water proof case
• Internal rechargeable battery with charge indicator and low voltage shutdown
• Locks on animals' weight regardless of movement
• Weighing and drafting statistics displayed continuously during the weighing session
• Bold low and high display for rapid 2-way drafting
• Capability to send weights directly to computer or smart readers whilst weighing
• Printer option available for providing hard copy weigh results while weighing session is in progress
• Continue weighing session while charging battery with AC adapter or external battery.

Ruddweigh 500 R01500

Includes all of the features of the Ruddweigh 300 plus:

• Stores 8000 weighing records in memory
• MyScale software allows for easy download of weight records to computer
• 6000 entries when assigning visual tags to EID tags
• Direct interface to EID reader
• Three way drafting
• Stores 5 digit tag numbers plus 2 digit condition scores
• Assigns visual tag number against EID tag number
• 2 communication ports for connection to computer and peripheral devices.

Ruddweigh 700 R01705
Includes all the features of the Ruddweigh 500 as well as:

• Stores 16,000 weighing records in memory
• 6,000 entries when assigning EID to visual ID tags
• MyScale software allows for easy download of records from, and upload records to, the indicator
• Direct interface to EID reader
• Up to 9 way drafting from EID number, by weight or by group
• Draft status of each animal saved in scale memory displays which animals have been drafted and those who haven't
• New Trait Session allows up to 8 unique traits for each animal
• Stores 9 character tag numbers (numbers and letters)
• Stores 2 digit condition score
• 13 character animal notes stored with each weighing record
• Previous notes displayed when animal is next weighed
• Assigns visual tag number against EID tag number
• Ability to scan and store EID number without requiring weight record
• Full QWERTY keypad (computer keyboard layout) for alpha and numeric entry
• Select weight gain, graph displays and other options on large graphics screen
• Have a visual representation of Draft list session and trait session

Ruddweigh 800 R01800

• Stores 60,000 weighing records in memory
• 21,000 entries when assigning visual tags to EID tags
• MyScale software allows for easy download of records from, and upload
  records to, the indicator
• Direct interface to EID reader
• Assigns visual tag number against EID tag number
• 2 communication ports for connection to computer and peripheral devices.
• Up to 9 way drafting from EID number, by weight or by group
• New Trait Session allows up to 8 unique traits to be recorded for each animal
• Stores 9 character tag numbers (numbers and letters)
• Stores 2 digit condition score
• 13 character animal notes stored with each weighing record
• Previous notes displayed when animal is next weighed
• Ability to scan and store EID number without requiring weight record
• Select weight gain, graph displays and other options on large graphics screen
• Count number of EID tags scanned when no loadbars connected
• Display last stored weight value when tag number scanned or keyed
• Detailed drafting statistics displayed and updated while weighing
• Powers the wand reader through indicator battery.

Heavy Duty Loadbars R06300

• 3500kg weighing capacity
• High capacity loadcells able to withstand large shock loads
• Heavy steel chassis construction to withstand the harshest environments
• Ideal for permanent installation under large crushes
• Bottom feet mounting holes extend beyond top covers for ease of bolting down
• 6 metre long, tough polyurethane loadbar cables
• Fitted with high quality, moisture proof connectors
• NEW protective stainless steel sleeve for leads
• Fully water proof
• No rubber mounts or moving parts that can wear out.

Loadbars R06000 / R06100

• 2000kg weighing capacity - available in 600mm and 1000mm lengths
• Tough rugged steel loadbars
• Bottom feet mounting holes extend beyond top covers for ease of bolting down
• Slotted top mounting holes fit all sizes of platforms
• 6 metre long, tough polyurethane loadbar cables
• Fitted with high quality, moisture proof connectors
• Fully water proof
• No rubber mounts or moving parts that can wear out.

Sheep Crate Race Type R03000

• A high strength sheep crate specifically designed for use in a race. The crate features an automatic rear closure device which automatically closes the back entrance once the animal is inside the crate. Ideal for efficient, one-person operation.
• Dimensions: 1260mm (l) x 575mm (w) x 1000mm (h)

Sheep Two-Way Draft Crate R03050

• Ideal for weighing and sorting different animal mobs. This simple-to-use drafting crate fits at the end of a race and features an automatic rear closing device, to enable efficient, one-person operation.
• Dimensions: 2020mm (l) x 575mm (w) x 1125mm (h)

Crates also available for goats and pigs
Pig Weigh Crate: R03700
Goat Weigh Crate: RO3044

Auto Drafter R03600

• Automatically draft sheep with one operator
• Draft by EID or weight
• Air operated (Compressor not included, 80-150 psi required)
• Maneuverable unit and adjustable side stabiliser bars
• Hock plates for good forward flow
• Dimensions 3000mm (l) x 1300 (h) x 700mm (w)
• Weight 90kg

Portable Barrow R03300

• Take the hassle out of transporting even the most awkward crate with the portable barrow. Use the barrow simply for crate transport or leave the crate in the barrow and weigh livestock by pulling down the barrow handle. Suitable for use with most standard livestock crates.

Blue Tooth Ends R05240

• Blue tooth ends allow the EID tag numbers to be transmitted from your tag reader through the air into the Ruddweigh indicator, removing the need for cords and allowing you to walk down the race scanning animals up to 100m from the indicator.

General Purpose Platform R04104

• Although commonly used for weighing cattle this versatile platform is ideal for a variety of on-farm weighing requirements. Made from high quality RHS steel and featuring a strong gridmesh floor, this platform can withstand the most extreme livestock working conditions.
• Full sides & rump bar for GP platform - R04002
• Dimensions: 2100mm(l) x 650mm(w)

General Purpose Split Platform R04110

• Two interlocking steel panels fit together to form a strong and sturdy platform for general on-farm use. Split the platform for lightweight, fine weighing of young animals or use both panels where high strength, heavy-duty livestock weighing is required. The platform is easily transported and assembled and can be managed easily by one person.
• Dimensions: 2100mm (l) x 650mm (w)

Aluminium Platform R05800

• A lightweight, high strength platform designed to fit standard 2000kg Ruddweigh loadbars. Able to carry up to 1500kg and weighing only 25kg, the platform combines strength and portability to reduce the time and hassle involved in weighing sessions.
• Dimensions: 2200mm (l) x 650mm (w)

Aluminium Split Cattle Platform R05850

• Two aluminium panels, lock together to form a strong and sturdy platform. Extremely lightweight 25kg, it is able to carry up to 1500kg.
• Dimensions: 2200mm (l) x 650mm (w)

Specialised Horse Platform available

• Horse Platform with rails: R04109
• Horse Platform without rails: R04108

Electronic Identification (EID) provides you with accessible, accurate information on your individual animals, giving you the ability to make better, more informed farm management decisions. The reader captures and stores the unique tag number of the individual animals as they are weighed, treated, or identified in a yard or race. Gallagher offers the permanent EID reader solution.

Permanent EID Panel Readers
A permanent EID panel reader is fixed in place for hands free reading of EID tags in a specific area. Our panel readers are the best choice for animal identification at a fixed location such as in a weighing crate or at a location in a race.

SmartReader BR Series

BR Panel Reader Controller pictured (G03111)

• Battery powered panel reader for livestock identification
• Half duplex and full duplex ISO compliant
• Internal rechargeable battery
• Easy to read battery charge indicator
• Internal memory stores 20,000 tags
• No antenna tuning required
• Tag counter display screen records animals scanned
• Download stored records to the computer
• Move electronic controller from one antenna to another
• Use with 600mm or 1300mm panel
• 2 year warranty .

1300mm and 600mm Panel
(G03112) (G03121)

• Suitable for dairy and any other walk past identification applications (1300mm panel)
• Suitable for sheep and cattle in crate (600mm panel)
• Half duplex and full duplex ISO compliant panel
• Waterproof antenna panel (patent pending)
• Mounting hardware supplied
• 2 year warranty.

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