Western Star Trucks are renowned for their rugged design, durability, and power—built to handle the toughest jobs in the harshest conditions. Whether you’re hauling freight across Australia’s outback, navigating the highways of the USA and Canada, or managing construction loads in New Zealand, the ability to monitor truck and trailer weight accurately is essential for safety, compliance, and operational efficiency. That’s where Loadsense comes in.

Loadsense offers a cost-effective, user-friendly, and robust onboard weighing system that fits seamlessly to Western Star trucks and trailers, regardless of suspension type—Air Bag Suspension or Mechanical Spring Suspension. Our solution supports compliance, improves efficiency, and helps avoid costly overloading fines across New Zealand, Australia, USA, Canada, UK, and Europe.

Western Star Truck Models & Suspension Configurations

Western Star offers a wide range of heavy-duty and vocational truck models used in freight, logging, mining, waste, and construction applications. These include:

  • Western Star 47X – Lightweight vocational

  • Western Star 48X & 49X – Versatile workhorse for linehaul and heavy applications

  • Western Star 57X – Premium long-haul

  • Heritage Models – Still widely used in fleets across Australia, NZ, and North America

Depending on the application, these trucks may be fitted with:

  • Full Air Bag Suspension Systems

  • Mechanical Leaf or Parabolic Spring Suspension

  • Hybrid Suspension Combinations (truck and trailer)

Loadsense Sensor Technology for Every Suspension Type

1. Air Bag Suspension Weighing

Loadsense air suspension sensors deliver real-time, accurate load data by monitoring the air pressure in the suspension bags. The sensors are built for Western Star linehaul, logging, and heavy vocational vehicles that rely on air ride systems for smoother transport.

Key Benefits:

  • Simple, wireless installation using RF communication (not Bluetooth)

  • Compatible with both single and multi-axle Western Star trucks and trailers

  • Reliable in extreme environments and remote job sites

  • Perfect for semi-trailers, logging trailers, and lowboys with air ride suspension

2. Mechanical Spring Suspension Scales

For rugged off-road trucks and legacy vehicles using leaf spring suspensions, Loadsense provides axle deflection load sensors designed for durability and accuracy. These systems measure the compression of the spring under load, translating this into precise weight data.

Key Benefits:

  • Ideal for vocational Western Star trucks and tipper trailers

  • Easy retrofit without affecting existing suspension geometry

  • Highly durable—built for mining, forestry, and earthworks

  • No need for costly aftermarket upgrades to air suspension

Why Western Star Operators Trust Loadsense

✅ Cost-Effective Solution
Our onboard scale systems offer high-end performance at a fraction of the price of competitor products—backed by a strong ROI through fuel savings, improved compliance, and reduced downtime.

✅ Easy to Use & Calibrate
Drivers and fleet managers love the simplicity of Loadsense. The system is designed for practical use—no complicated setups or tech knowledge needed. Calibration can be performed in the field in minutes.

✅ Fleet Flexibility
The Loadsense system supports multi-trailer setups, perfect for linehaul and regional operations where Western Star trucks pull varied trailers with different load types.

✅ Compliance Ready
Stay ahead of overloading regulations across the NZTA (NZ), NHVR (Australia), DOT (USA/Canada), and EU compliance laws. Avoid fines and axle load violations with accurate, legal-for-trade weight readings.

Applications Across Industries

  • Logging and Forestry Transport

  • Mining and Quarry Haulage

  • Bulk Freight and Linehaul

  • Agriculture and Livestock

  • Construction and Tipper Operations

  • Waste and Recyclables Collection

The Loadsense Advantage for Western Star

Western Star trucks are designed for hard work—and so is Loadsense. Our weighing system is made for real-world operators, where uptime and accuracy matter. Whether you’re running a single truck or an entire fleet, Loadsense helps you monitor every load, maintain compliance, and maximize your profitability.

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