Where Timber Meets True Accuracy
Weighing systems for Forestry & Logging vehicles.
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Built for Rugged Environments. Trusted by Timber Hauliers.
Haulage in the forestry and logging sector comes with unique challenges — rough off-road collection sites, variable timber weights, and long-distance heavy haulage. In this industry, every trip must balance safety, compliance, and profitability. That’s why SmartWeigh Onboard Weighing Systems are trusted by timber hauliers to get the load balance right first time. Designed for harsh working conditions, our systems help operators maximise payloads while staying within legal weight limits — protecting vehicles, drivers, and profitability.
The SmartWeigh Forestry Advantage
- Suitable for logging trucks, trailers and specialist forestry vehicles.
- Provides clear, accurate readings when on flat ground.
- Built tough for off-road, muddy and all-weather conditions.
- Compatible with mechanical, air or mixed suspension systems.
- Mobile app (Android & Apple) for in-cab and remote monitoring.
- DIY fitting option with installation guide or nationwide installation service available.
- Maximise timber payloads safely and legally on every journey.
Compliance in Action — Learn From the Mistakes of Others.
Should be 3,500kg…
Actually 6,340kg 🚨
81% overweight and straight onto a recovery truck.
⚖️ SmartWeigh Onboard Weighing Systems help prevent extreme overloads before they reach the roadside.
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#SmartWeigh #OnboardWeighing #DVSA #Overloaded
Guess the gross vehicle weight👇
This vehicle should weigh no more than 3500kgs but on this occasion it was 6️⃣3️⃣4️⃣0️⃣kgs - a massive 8️⃣1️⃣% overweight🚨
Full lift recovery to the nearest port✅
#DVSA #Overweight #KeepingRoadsSafe
23% overweight at #Colsterworth…
and the vehicle turned out to be stolen. 👀
Stopped, seized, and fines issued.
⚖️ SmartWeigh Onboard Weighing Systems help operators stay within legal weight limits before enforcement steps in.
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#SmartWeigh #Onboard
We’ll have a look, of course we’ll have a look 👀
#RPU stopped this flatbed to be weighed at #Colsterworth. Was 23% overweight.
Oh, and it was stolen. Vehicle was seized & driver’s details passed to the investigating force.GFPN was issued for numerous weight offences.#DVSA
3,500kg limit.
Over half a tonne overweight.
Add defective brakes, damaged windscreen and no seatbelt — a disaster waiting to happen.
⚖️ SmartWeigh Onboard Weighing Systems help prevent dangerous overloads before they reach the road.
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#SmartWeigh
#RPU stopped this vehicle on the A1 near Grantham. Over 1/2 tonne over its plated weight of 3500kgs, defective brakes, damaged windscreen and driver not wearing a seatbelt. What could possibly go wrong. Driver reported for summons and vehicle prohibited.
3,500kg permitted.
6,260kg actual.
94% overweight on the rear axle alone 🚨
“Sad springs” today… serious consequences tomorrow.
⚖️ SmartWeigh Onboard Weighing Systems help prevent dangerous axle overloads before failure occurs.
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#SmartWeigh #Onboard
"Wawaweewaa!" #RPU Stopped this ‘very nice’ 3500kg (GW) van in #BOSTON. Weighed in at a whopping 6260kg 👀
94% overweight on the rear axle alone.
Sad springs = bad things. Another disaster awaiting to happen,averted by proactive, robust targeted patrols. #DVSA #LincsSpecials