Scale-Tec
Scale-Tec designs and manufactures Bluetooth-enabled agricultural scale systems and cloud-based harvest-management software (POINT indicator, REAP app, CORE junction bank) for North American row-crop and livestock farmers, sold through authorized dealers and direct, and integrated with John Deere, CNH, and Performance Beef platforms.
- Company typePrivate
- Founded1991
- HeadquartersAnamosa, United States
- Headcount11–50
- GTM typeB2B
- OfferingHardware or Manufacturing
What Scale-Tec does
Scale-Tec is a privately held, family-owned agricultural scale technology company founded in 1991 and headquartered in Anamosa, Iowa. The company designs, manufactures, and distributes Bluetooth-enabled weight scale systems and complementary cloud-based data management software for use on grain carts, seed tenders, fertilizer and lime spreaders, planters, fertilizer applicators, hay/forage equipment, and livestock operations. Its core product portfolio centers on the POINT Scale Indicator (a hardware load-weighing display paired with a mobile app), the REAP cloud harvest-management platform (which ingests truck and cart weight data, generates yield maps, and enables record-keeping from phone, tablet, or computer), the new CORE Smart Junction Bank hardware platform launching in February 2026, and bundled offerings such as HarvestMate and Performance Beef kits. Scale-Tec supports more than 650 grain-cart scale kit configurations across 350-plus grain-cart models, reflecting deep engineering work in make/model-specific integration rather than a one-size-fits-all hardware platform.
The company's business model combines hardware sales with recurring software attachment. Hardware (POINT indicators, scale kits, junction banks, harnesses, cabling) is sold direct via the Scale-Tec website and through an authorized dealer network spanning North America (United States, Canada, Mexico). The CORE platform and REAP app enable ongoing software engagement; in 2026 Scale-Tec is also launching FIX-IQ (intelligent troubleshooting) and Build-IQ (a developer toolset letting growers and dealers assemble their own apps), signaling a deliberate shift toward platform-style revenue and ecosystem capture. The customer base is fragmented across row-crop grain farmers, livestock producers, fertilizer applicators, hay/forage operators, and DOT/governmental weighing use cases — a long-tail SMB agricultural buyer profile served predominantly through reseller channels rather than direct enterprise contracts.
Go-to-market depends heavily on OEM and ag-tech platform partnerships that materially expand distribution and lock the Scale-Tec stack into existing farmer workflows. The company holds integrations with the John Deere Operations Center, CNH Industrial's FieldOps platform, and Performance Livestock Analytics' Performance Beef application, allowing data from Scale-Tec hardware to flow into the farm-management dashboards that operators already use. A 3-year warranty on hardware and a deep catalog of model-specific kits form the main non-software retention mechanism. No external equity funding has been disclosed; the business has been bootstrapped from founding, and headcount sits at approximately 11–50 employees.
Scale-Tec firmographics
Firmographics- Name
- Scale-Tec
- Legal name
- Scale Tec, Ltd.
- Website
- https://scale-tec.com
- Company type
- Private
- Founded year
- 1991
- Operating status
- Operating
- Headcount range
- 11–50 employees
- Short description
- Scale-Tec designs and manufactures Bluetooth-enabled agricultural scale systems and cloud-based harvest-management software (POINT indicator, REAP app, CORE junction bank) for North American row-crop and livestock farmers, sold through authorized dealers and direct, and integrated with John Deere, CNH, and Performance Beef platforms.
- Ownership category
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Scale-Tec industry classification
Industry- Product category
- Agricultural Weighing and Scale Equipment
- NAICS
- Farm Machinery and Equipment Manufacturing (333111), Agricultural Implement Manufacturing (33311)
- SIC
- Farm Machinery & Equipment (3523)
- akta.pro primary industry
- Livestock & Dairy Equipment (IMAHACAG)
- akta.pro secondary industries
- Livestock Weighing, Sorting & Handling Facility Services (AFAEALAG), Livestock Monitoring & Wearables (Activity, Rumination, Health Sensors) (AFAAAIAG), Hay & Bale Handling Equipment (IMAHACAF)
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Where Scale-Tec is headquartered
LocationHeadquarters
- HQ city
- Anamosa
- HQ country
- United States
- HQ region
- North America
Offices4 records
Markets served
Scale-Tec business model
Business model- GTM type
- B2B
- Offering type
- Hardware or Manufacturing
- Cost components
- Supply Chain, Operations, Personnel, Technology or R&D, Marketing or Sales
Revenue model
- Scale Hardware Systems: Sale of complete scale kits and individual components including load cells, indicators, junction banks, cables, remote displays and printers. Products are sold through dealers and direct quote requests.
- Software Subscriptions: REAP Harvest Inventory app provides subscription-based harvest data recording and management with cloud sync capabilities.Connects via Bluetooth technology to scale systems.
- Platform Integrations: API-based integrations with John Deere Operations Center, Performance Beef, and CNH Field Ops enable data sharing and expanded functionality for customers.
Pricing tiers
| Model | Billing | Price |
|---|---|---|
| Other | Multi-year contract | Custom Quote-Based Pricing |
Go-to-market motion3 records
Distribution channels3 records
Marketing channels6 records
Scale-Tec product offering
Product offeringCore offering
Scale-Tec designs, manufactures, and sells custom electronic scale kits and weighing systems for agricultural equipment, including grain carts, planters, seed tenders, fertilizer and manure spreaders, livestock feed management systems, animal weighing setups, balers, forage boxes, and bulk bin storage. Its product lineup is anchored by proprietary Bluetooth- and ISOBUS-enabled hardware (POINT Scale Indicator and CORE Smart Junction Bank) and supported by the cloud-based REAP harvest inventory app and HarvestMate grain cart bundles, with integrations to John Deere Operations Center, Performance Beef, and CNH Field Ops.
Product overview
Scale-Tec is an agricultural technology company offering custom scale solutions for farming equipment. The product portfolio centers on two core hardware products (POINT Scale Indicator and CORE Smart Junction Bank) that serve as the connectivity and display hubs for all scale systems, combined with software solutions (REAP Harvest Inventory app and HarvestMate bundles) for data management and automated recordkeeping. The company provides comprehensive scale kits organized by application: Crops (grain carts, planters, drills, seed tenders, fertilizer spreaders), Livestock (feed management, animal weighing), Hay & Forage (balers, forage boxes), and Other (bulk bins, D.O.T. salt trucks, custom solutions). Individual components including load cells, junction banks, cables, indicators, and smart accessories are available for system building and replacement. The ecosystem enables farmers to weigh, track, and integrate agricultural data across equipment and platforms including John Deere Operations Center and Performance Beef.
Differentiator
Problem solved
Functional benefit
Brands
- POINT®: Bluetooth enabled, ISOBUS compatible scale indicator with rugged versatility and connectivity for scale systems.
- CORE™
- REAP™
- HarvestMate™
- PROX™
- DT6
Quantifiable outcome
- Yield monitor calibration accuracy improvement - yield data accuracy rating of 99% or higher when reconciling grain cart weights with storage records
- +3 more outcomes
Companies that use Scale-Tec
Customer profileNamed customers9 records
Segments6 records
Ideal customer profiles4 records
Scale-Tec technology and API
TechnologyAPI detail
- Has API
- No
- API docs
- API detail
Core technology
AI maturity
App detail
Integration4 records
Feature5 records
Scale-Tec partnerships and signals
Strategic signalPartnerships
Three partnerships are on record, tiered core.
- Performance Livestock Analytics (PLA)coreExclusive partnership announced March 11, 2019 between Scale-Tec and Performance Livestock Analytics for the launch of the POINT scale display platform. The integration enables accurate capture of every pound of feed delivered and every dollar spent within livestock operations, connecting Scale-Tec's hardware with Performance Beef software for real-time feed management and closeout reports.
- John DeerecoreIntegration with John Deere Operations Center allows harvest weight data from grain cart scales to be automatically synced. POINT scale indicator connects via ISOBUS IBBC port to John Deere tractors for real-time weight visibility. REAP app can automatically transfer data between REAP and Operations Center, eliminating manual entry.
- CNH Industrial (CNH Field Ops)coreIntegration with CNH Field Ops allows growers to connect their farms and fields from CNH Field Ops account to Scale-Tec REAP app. This enables automatic sync of fields without double entry, making setup more seamless and efficient for grain cart operators.
Scale indicators4 records
Recent moves6 records
Expansion highlights6 records
Scale-Tec competitors and assessment
Company assessmentDirect peers
- Marel: Marel is a global food-processing equipment maker with substantial livestock and animal weighing product lines, including carcass and live-animal scales. Comparable to Scale-Tec on livestock weighing and on integrating scale data with downstream production and feed-management software.
- Tru-Test Group (Datamars): Tru-Test, now part of Datamars, makes load bars, weigh scales, and EID readers widely used on livestock operations for animal weighing and feed management. Comparable to Scale-Tec's livestock scale kits and feed-management products serving beef and dairy producers through agricultural dealers.
- Avery Weigh-Tronix (Illinois Tool Works): Weigh-Tronix manufactures industrial and agricultural scales, including weigh bars and indicators used in farming and livestock settings. Comparable to Scale-Tec's load cell and indicator product lines for grain carts, feed mixers, and animal weighing equipment.
- Pacific Scales: Pacific Scales produces on-board weighing systems, load cells, and indicators for agricultural and industrial applications, including grain cart scales. Comparable to Scale-Tec on grain-cart, mixer, and livestock weighing equipment sold through ag-equipment dealers in North America.
- Digi-Star (Topcon Agriculture): Topcon-owned Digi-Star is the most direct competitor to Scale-Tec, manufacturing load cells, indicators, and weighing systems for grain carts, feed mixers, and livestock applications. Both companies target the same core use case — in-field weighing with data integration — serving North American row-crop and livestock producers through dealer networks.
- Gallagher Group: Gallagher's Animal Management division produces livestock weighing and EID systems, plus integrated farm management software. Comparable to Scale-Tec on animal weighing scale kits and platform-style integrations for livestock data capture across livestock operations globally.
Broad incumbents
- Raven Industries (CNH Industrial): Raven, owned by CNH Industrial, develops precision-agriculture technology including application control and Slingshot platform. Comparable as a scaled integration partner/competitor in variable-rate fertilizer application, where Scale-Tec's fertilizer spreader scales compete.
- Trimble Agriculture: Trimble's agriculture division provides GPS, guidance, telematics, and precision-farming software used across planting, spraying, and harvesting. Comparable to Scale-Tec as an indirect competitor/adjacent platform in scale and yield data capture, with broader farm-management software scope.
- John Deere (Operations Center / Precision Ag): John Deere's Operations Center is the leading farm-data platform and a direct integration partner of Scale-Tec. Comparable and somewhat competitive: John Deere could choose to deepen proprietary scale integrations or recommend OEM-preferred scale vendors, directly shaping Scale-Tec's positioning with Deere operators.
Emerging players
- Ag Leader Technology: Ag Leader makes precision-agriculture displays, yield monitors, and planters with integrated weighing/scale functions for row-crop operations. Comparable to Scale-Tec on planter-scale kits and yield-monitoring integrations, especially for corn and soybean producers in the Midwest.
Market position
Strengths1 record
Weaknesses5 records
Competitive moat5 records
Key risks6 records
Key highlights7 records
Customer concentration
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Investors
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Frequently asked questions about Scale-Tec
What does Scale-Tec do?
Scale-Tec designs, manufactures, and sells custom electronic scale kits and weighing systems for agricultural equipment, including grain carts, planters, seed tenders, fertilizer and manure spreaders, livestock feed management systems, animal weighing setups, balers, forage boxes, and bulk bin storage. Its product lineup is anchored by proprietary Bluetooth- and ISOBUS-enabled hardware (POINT Scale Indicator and CORE Smart Junction Bank) and supported by the cloud-based REAP harvest inventory app and HarvestMate grain cart bundles, with integrations to John Deere Operations Center, Performance Beef, and CNH Field Ops.
Is Scale-Tec a public or private company?
Scale-Tec is a private company. It is classified as family owned and is currently operating.
When was Scale-Tec founded?
Scale-Tec was founded in 1991. It employs 11 to 50 people.
Where is Scale-Tec based?
Scale-Tec is headquartered in Anamosa, United States, in the North America region.
How does Scale-Tec make money?
Three revenue lines are on record. Scale Hardware Systems are the primary driver. The others are software Subscriptions and platform Integrations.
Who are Scale-Tec's main competitors?
Direct peers on record are Marel, Tru-Test Group (Datamars), Avery Weigh-Tronix (Illinois Tool Works), Pacific Scales, Digi-Star (Topcon Agriculture) and Gallagher Group. Broad incumbents are Raven Industries (CNH Industrial), Trimble Agriculture and John Deere (Operations Center / Precision Ag). Ag Leader Technology is listed as an emerging player.
Does Scale-Tec have an API?
No public API is recorded for Scale-Tec.
What industry is Scale-Tec in?
Scale-Tec's product category is Agricultural Weighing and Scale Equipment. Its primary akta.pro industry code is IMAHACAG, Livestock & Dairy Equipment, with a secondary code of AFAEALAG, Livestock Weighing, Sorting & Handling Facility Services. Its NAICS code is 333111 and its SIC code is 3523.