Mack Trucks are built tough for the world’s most demanding transport environments—whether it’s long-haul freight, construction, waste, or heavy-duty vocational work. As a premium name in heavy-duty trucking, Mack trucks like the Granite, Anthem, Pinnacle, and Metro-Liner are widely used across New Zealand, Australia, USA, Canada, and Europe. However, with tightening compliance regulations and the need to maximise payload without overloading, knowing your axle group and gross weight is critical.

Enter Loadsense—a cost-effective, functional onboard weighing solution designed for Mack trucks. Our systems provide real-time axle group and bulk weight data, perfectly suited for air bag suspension and mechanical spring suspension trucks and trailers.

Mack Truck Models Overview

Here’s a breakdown of the most popular Mack Truck models currently on the market, including their typical suspension setups, applications, and how Loadsense Scales integrate into each configuration.

🚚 Mack Anthem

  • Suspension: Primarily air suspension, with options for mechanical spring in vocational variants.

  • Engine: MP7 and MP8 (325–505 HP).

  • Application: Linehaul freight, highway driving, intermodal, and distribution.

  • Loadsense Fitment:

    • Air Bag Suspension Sensors installed on drive and trailer axles.

    • Ideal for axle group weighing and bulk load monitoring.

    • Integrates with Loadsense wireless Bluetooth in-cab display.

🏗️ Mack Granite

  • Suspension: Typically mechanical spring suspension, but air suspension is optional.

  • Engine: MP7 or MP8 (325–505 HP).

  • Application: Construction, tipper, concrete mixer, and heavy vocational.

  • Loadsense Fitment:

    • Uses mechanical deflection sensor kits (strain gauge or spring compression brackets).

    • Designed for rough conditions—quarries, mining, demolition sites.

    • Tough weatherproof sensors rated to IP67.

🚛 Mack Pinnacle

  • Suspension: Available in both air ride and mechanical spring options.

  • Engine: MP7 or MP8 engines.

  • Application: Long-haul and regional freight.

  • Loadsense Fitment:

    • Versatile weighing systems for fleets using different trailers.

    • Supports both tractor and trailer scale integration.

    • Bulk weight data available in real time.

🏙️ Mack Metro-Liner

  • Suspension: Commonly mechanical spring, some models with air suspension.

  • Engine: Cummins ISL or MP7.

  • Application: Metro delivery, waste trucks, council services, rigid tipper.

  • Loadsense Fitment:

    • Compact, rugged sensors for urban stop-start use.

    • Perfect for bulk collection vehicles that load and offload frequently.

    • Helps prevent overload fines from dynamic payloads.

🦺 Mack TerraPro

  • Suspension: Typically mechanical suspension, designed for vocational and refuse applications.

  • Application: Waste, roll-off, front and rear loader, cement, and utility service.

  • Loadsense Fitment:

    • Built for high-dust, high-vibration environments.

    • Accurate weighing of complex loads via multi-axle group sensors.

    • Easily adapted for automated waste collection routes.

Axle Group and Bulk Weight Monitoring with Loadsense

Loadsense Scales are trusted by operators in transport, construction, agriculture, and waste management to deliver real-time, reliable, and legally compliant weight readings.

✅ Axle Group Weighing

  • Shows weight by group: steer, drive, trailer bogies.

  • Prevents overloading any single axle set.

  • Helps stay within Chain of Responsibility (CoR) requirements in AU/NZ.

✅ Bulk Load Monitoring

  • Measures full truckload weight.

  • Real-time display of weight in kg or tonnes.

  • Enables max payload use without overloading fines.

✅ Wireless and Wired Solutions

  • RF wireless tech (not Bluetooth) for robust and reliable transmission.

  • Available with dash-mounted displays or external screens.

  • Low-power design—ideal for both diesel and electric models.

Why Mack Truck Operators Choose Loadsense

  • 🔧 Compatible with all Mack suspensions – air or mechanical.

  • 💸 Cost-effective alternative to weighbridges or axle pads.

  • 🚛 Supports B-doubles, PBS trailers, tipper bodies, and hook lifts.

  • 🌦️ IP-rated for harsh conditions – dust, mud, water, and vibration.

  • 📊 Data logging and alerting options for advanced fleets.

  • 🌎 Compliant across New Zealand, Australia, UK, US, Canada & Europe.

Installation Made Simple

Whether you’re fitting a single Mack Granite tipper or a national fleet of Anthem or Pinnacle tractors, Loadsense makes installation easy with:

  • 📍 Mobile installation services across NZ and Australia

  • 🛠️ Custom calibration for each axle group

  • 💼 Fleet-wide integration plans available

Contact Loadsense Today

Don’t let overweight fines, compliance risks, or payload guesswork affect your bottom line. Fit your Mack fleet with Loadsense’s smart onboard truck and trailer scale systems today.

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🌐 Visit: https://loadsensescales.com