A truck scale is an investment that should last you 20 years or more. With that in mind, it is important as a buyer to consider the total cost of owning the scale over its entire life. Here, we will look at the three main factors that contribute to the total cost of truck scale ownership.
Total Cost of Ownership
What will your truck scale really cost you?
1. Initial Project Cost
The initial costs associated with a truck scale project are the costs that many buyers want to focus on. It can be tempting to choose a product with a lower initial purchase price. However when looking at the ongoing cost of maintaining a truck scale, you can see that the cheaper option can quickly turn in to a money pit.
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2. Ongoing Costs and Financial Risk
When it comes to the ongoing cost of owning a truck scale, the load cell system has the greatest impact on total expenditure. A system that is inexpensive up front, often leads to an influx of costs later on. Replacement parts, service fees, downtime and inaccuracy all contribute to the financial risk of a cheap load cell system. For this reason it is critical to choose a reliable load cell system.
Use the free Financial Risk Calculator to learn how downtime, service fees and inaccuracy affects your bottom line.
3. Product Longevity and Lifecycle Testing
Keeping in mind that a truck scale is a long term investment, doesn’t it make sense to invest in a company that has the time and testing to ensure a long scale life? METTLER TOLEDO has truck scales still operating in the field that are over 30 years old. Additionally, we lifecycle test every scale model to 1 Million cycles, or 20 years of weighing with the module masher.
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If you want to learn more about how lifelong costs can affect the total cost of your truck scale, request a consultation with a METTLER TOLEDO vehicle scale expert.