Truck body builders play a critical role in shaping vehicles for specific industries—be it freight, construction, agriculture, waste, or mining. As vehicle customization grows in complexity, there is increasing demand for reliable, easy-to-install, and cost-effective weighing systems that can be integrated during the truck body build process. That’s where Loadsense comes in.

Loadsense offers versatile onboard truck and trailer weighing solutions that are perfectly suited for integration by truck body builders—whether for air bag suspension, mechanical spring suspension, or hybrid configurations. Designed for ease of installation, intuitive operation, and global compliance, Loadsense is the ideal partner for truck body manufacturers and custom vehicle builders across New Zealand, Australia, USA, Canada, the UK, and Europe.


Why Truck and Trailer Body Builders Choose Loadsense

As a truck body builder, integrating a weighing system like Loadsense during the build phase offers multiple benefits for both the truck and trailer body builder and end-user:

Factory-Fit Integration
Avoid aftermarket hassles by fitting the weighing system during chassis and body assembly. Loadsense systems are easy to install and can be configured to suit a wide variety of body types and vehicle applications.

Cost-Effective & Scalable
Loadsense offers an economical solution with scalable components—perfect for large fleet builds or one-off custom vehicles. The return on investment for your clients is immediate through improved load management and legal compliance.

Flexible Sensor Options
Whether the vehicle is fitted with air suspension, leaf springs, or a combination of both, Loadsense has dedicated sensors that deliver precise, real-time weight readings.

User-Friendly Calibration
Body builders appreciate that Loadsense doesn’t require complex setup or specialist tools. Calibration is simple and can be completed by the installer or end-user with minimal training.

Supports All Vehicle Types
Loadsense can be fitted to:

  • Truck Tippers Body and dump trucks

  • Truck Box bodies and curtain siders

  • Livestock carriers

  • Crane trucks and utility builds

  • Vacuum and waste trucks body

  • Agricultural and horticultural vehicles

  • Flat decks and beavertail bodies


Sensor Technology Designed for Integration

Air Bag Suspension Weighing

Loadsense air pressure sensors are engineered to integrate seamlessly with OEM or custom air suspension systems. These sensors monitor pressure in real time, offering high accuracy and wireless transmission (using robust RF technology).

Features:

  • Easy install with minimal intrusion

  • Compatible with multi-axle builds

  • Wireless and wired options available

  • Designed for reliability in harsh conditions

Mechanical Spring Suspension Scales

For vehicles with mechanical suspensions, Loadsense provides rugged axle deflection sensors that measure spring compression to determine load weight.

Features:

  • Ideal for rigid trucks and tipper bodies

  • Durable in heavy-duty applications

  • Simple wiring or wireless setup

  • Highly accurate across varied loads


Applications Across Body Building Sectors

Loadsense scales are suitable for integration into body types across all industries:

  • Construction: Tippers, dog trailers, hook lifts

  • Agriculture: Feed trucks, fertilizer spreaders

  • Waste: Refuse and recycling trucks

  • Transport: Linehaul, local delivery, refrigerated bodies

  • Emergency Services: Fire, rescue, and civil defence vehicles

  • Specialty Builds: Crane bodies, winch trucks, tilt trays


Global Compliance Built-In

No matter the end destination, truck body builders can trust that Loadsense helps vehicles comply with regional weight restrictions and axle load regulations in NZ, Australia, the USA, Canada, the UK, and the EU. Help your clients avoid overloading fines, extend vehicle life, and increase safety.


Let’s Build Smarter – Partner with Loadsense

Whether you’re a small custom truck body builder or a high-volume manufacturer, Loadsense makes it easy to offer your customers an advanced weighing system right from the start. Integrate smarter, save time, and offer more value with every truck you build.

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