Since 1974, Central City Scale has been the trusted source for reliable weighing equipment built for real-world demands. Our small platform scales — including portable bench scales, mini platform scales, and low profile electronic scales — deliver exceptional accuracy and durability for farms, veterinary clinics, farmers markets, landscape operations, manufacturing, and more.

Whether you’re weighing newborn animals, produce at the market, seed boxes, bushel baskets, or precision parts, our compact, rugged designs make weighing fast, portable, and precise. Capacities range from 150 lb to 10,000 lb, with options for custom sizes, aluminum construction, forklift compatibility, and easy UPS shipping.

Explore our lineup of small platform scales below and find the perfect fit for your operation.

The PS150 Slimline (150 lb x 0.1 lb) and PS400 Slimline (400 lb x 0.2 lb) are heavy-duty portable bench scales built for fast, reliable weighing in any environment. These Slimline portable bench scales deliver exceptional value, strength, and simplicity — perfect for quick package processing, no matter your location or shipping destination.

Key features include:

• Low-profile aluminum die-cast base with hard-wearing diamond tread pattern to prevent packages from sliding.
• Compact ABS plastic indicator with easy-to-read 1.2-inch high LCD digits and a 10 ft (3 m) coiled cable for flexible wall mounting.
• Dual power options: Included AC adapter or four AA batteries (not included) — up to 168 hours of battery life for true portability without hunting for outlets.
• Simple three-key operation — minimal training needed for fast, accurate results.
• Compact platform size: 11.8″ x 11.8″ x 1″ (ideal for tight spaces).

These shipping bench scales excel in warehouse shipping/receiving areas, mail rooms, general weighing stations, and portable applications worldwide. Whether you’re handling parcels, boxes, or light industrial loads, the PS Slimline series gets the job done efficiently and durably.

Ready for a reliable portable bench scale? Contact Central City Scale today for pricing, availability, or custom options!

ZM110 + BSL Base Bench Series – Versatile, Approved Bench Scales for Warehouse & Checkweighing

The ZM110 + BSL Base Bench Series combines the rugged ZM110 LCD indicator with durable stainless steel bases for a complete, ready-to-use bench scale system. Calibrated for precision, it’s 6,000d unapproved but offers EC & OIML approval up to 3,000d (with 3,000d EC approved E2 stamping for legal trade where required).

Available in three capacities and platform sizes:

• Capacities: 45 kg (100 lb), 113 kg (250 lb), 272 kg (600 lb) — switchable between lb and kg units.
• Removable food-grade 304 stainless steel top pan — corrosion-resistant and easy to sanitize.
• Advanced functions: General weighing, sample mode for fast counting, plus checkweighing and check countingwith audio buzzer alerts for under/over limits — ideal for quality control, repetitive packing, and inventory accuracy.
• Large backlit LCD display (white backlight) for clear reading in low-light warehouse conditions.
• Power: Included AC adapter + built-in rechargeable lead-acid battery (over 107 hours of runtime).

This warehouse bench scale series is built tough for shipping/receiving, general weighing, and checkweighing applications in warehouses, distribution centers, and manufacturing. Connect the indicator to the base — it’s ready to weigh or count right out of the box.

Upgrade your operation with a versatile checkweighing bench scale from Central City Scale. Call our specialists at 800.582.3175 or request a quote today!

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Weighing just 35 pounds, the Alley ‘Weigh’ is one of the most portable small platform scales available. Built from durable aluminum with adjustable leveling feet, it’s perfect for mobile or multi-location use.

• Standard size: 20″ × 50″
• Custom sizes: Available on request
• Features: State-of-the-art touch pad digital indicator, UPS-shippable
• Ideal applications: Veterinary scales, small animal weighing, portable farm tasks

Great for producers who need a lightweight yet tough aluminum platform scale.

No on-site calibration needed — the Floor-Pro arrives pre-calibrated and ready for immediate use. This heavy-duty small platform scale handles larger loads in a compact footprint.

• Capacities & sizes:
  • 5,000 lb (48″ × 48″ × 3″)
  • 10,000 lb (60″ × 60″ × 3″)
• Features: Low-profile design (only 3″ tall), rugged construction

Excellent for palletized boxes, bulk containers, or heavier small-scale weighing.

Designed specifically for ag input handling, the Pro Box Scale makes weighing seed pro-boxes, mini-bulk bags, and planter boxes effortless and accurate.

• Platform features: Integrated pallet fork subframe for easy forklift handling, built-in seed chute hole for precise seed distribution
• Capacities: Matches 5,000 lb and 10,000 lb models (custom options available)
• Indicator choices: Model 640, 640XL, or iPad/iPhone weighing app
• Additional features: Back-lit display (1″ or 2″ digits), push-button zero, RS-232 port, optional Bluetooth printer or cloud memory, outdoor-rated durability

Field-proven for small farm scales and seed management — streamlines filling planter boxes evenly.

Why Choose Central City Scale Small Platform Scales?

• Built tough for farm, vet, and industrial environments (stainless steel, aluminum, mild steel options)
• Precision accuracy you can trust — farm-proven since 1974
• Portable, low-profile, and often UPS-shippable designs
• Custom sizes and configurations available
• Compatible with advanced indicators, apps, and remote displays
• Expert support from real farm scale specialists

Ready to upgrade your weighing setup? Our small platform scales solve common pain points like portability, accuracy in tight spaces, and easy integration into daily workflows.

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