How Accurate is the Sherline Trailer Tongue Weight Scale?
Updated 11/13/2025 | Published 10/23/2025
Question:
What is the accuracy of this scale?
asked by: Ron B
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Expert Reply:
It's extremely accurate Ron. The Sherline Trailer Tongue Weight Scale item # 5780 has been tested by the manufacturer to be within 2%-3% of the scales range. We've had quite a few customers compare it to weights they've gotten from CAT scales.
What kind of trailer do you have?
expert reply by:
Jerred H
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Sherline Trailer Tongue Weight Scale
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Sherline Trailer Tongue Weight Scale - 2,000-lb Capacity
- Tongue Weight Scale
- Analog Scale
- Standalone Scale
- 2000 lbs
- Sherline
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Jerred H.
11/13/2025
Hey Ron, how did the Sherline tongue weight scale perform when you tested it with your trailer? Your results could help others see how close it reads compared to larger scales.