Brent 1080 Grain Cart Scale Kit
Brent 1080
Questions to be asked to identify the correct scale variation....
1. Does the grain cart have large "metric" floater tires?
There is only one option for the BRENT 1080 Grain Cart kit.
Scale-Tec does not provide the OEM kit option with the CT type of load cells (See description further below). We only recommend the OEM version of scale system if you are on very level terrain with little grade, or if you have oversized floater tires on your Grain cart.
SCALE-TEC KIT NUMBERS
Identify prior to purchasing....
- Verify Grain Cart Serial Number
- This kit provides load cell spindles of 4.5" diameter.
This kit can only be used with carts without metric/floater tires. If the cart has oversized floater tires, it is recommended that an OEM kit is installed on this system.
- Verify your hitch style looks similar to the picture below the hitch receiver retained by six bolts to the frame of the grain cart.
Please see the downloadable installation manual 7900022 for installation reference of this scale system.
OEM Scale Kit vs. Scale-Tec Scale Kit
When looking at the scale system provided by the manufacturer (BRENT) on the model 1080 grain cart, there is a difference between what the manufacturer offers and what Scale-Tec offers. The information in this section provides a detailed explanation as to the differences of the scale systems and when it would be more appropriate to utilize one over the other. Both scale systems offer advantages pending your need. Scale-Tec only offers one style, the Manufacturers kit will need to be purchased directly from the manufacturer.
Primary DifferenceThe primary difference in the scale kit design, between what Scale-Tec offers and what Brent offers is the load cell types provided on the rear axles of the grain cart. Below are some illustrations and detailed information to identify why you would want to consider one over the other....
Brent Manufacturer (CT) Scale Design on Model 1080Scale-Tec does not provide this kit. This kit can only be acquired through the manufacturer.Compression Type (CT) load cell system above axle assembl-If wide metric floater tires this kit is a better option due to bending position on load cell-Does not provide the best accuracy on the system as these load cells require the grain cart to be perfectly levelto take an accurate measurement-Easier to install initially.-Commonly higher replacement item compared to spindle load cells due to the abuse on the rear spindle.
The only time Scale-Tec recommends the CT Load Cell system is if the grain cart has wide metric floater tires on your grain cart. If you do not have the wide flotation tires, it is best to utilize the spindle type.
Scale-Tec (Spindle) Scale Design on Model 1080
Spindle type load cell system-Provides better accuracy for scale.-Provides better durability in field environment over CT type of Load Cells.-Hardened at higher capacity tolerance more than original spindles on grain cart.
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