American Weigh TD450 450lb Mechanical Hanging Scale

Capacity and increments

The American Weigh TD450 is a mechanical hanging scale rated for 450 pounds in 2-pound increments or 200 kilograms in 1-kilogram increments. It suits hunters, anglers, farmers and home cooks who need to weigh large game, fish, feed or hay without electronic power. The yellow steel body and shatter-proof lens are built for rough outdoor conditions. Two integrated hooks allow quick suspension and load attachment.

Upgrading from spring balances

This scale replaces light-duty spring balances or small dial scales that top out well below 450 pounds and lack a rugged housing. The jump is worth it when you regularly weigh whole deer, heavy catches or bulk feed and need a single tool that survives mud, rain and repeated heavy loads. It also removes the need for batteries or calibration electronics that can fail in the field.

Headroom and practical limits

At 450 pounds the dial still reads clearly thanks to the 8-inch face, so you can load near the maximum without guessing. Beyond that point the mechanism cannot register weight and the hooks risk overload, so larger livestock or pallets need a different solution. For typical game processing, farm chores or kitchen batches the capacity provides comfortable headroom.