Compliant, Accurate Weighing for Kiwi MAN Truck Operators

Whether you’re hauling freight from Auckland to Invercargill, navigating forestry roads in Gisborne, or working heavy construction sites in Canterbury, MAN trucks are a common sight across New Zealand’s transport and civil contracting sectors. From the MAN TGX and TGS to TGM and vocational chassis, these trucks are known for their strength and reliability—but ensuring axle group compliance under NZTA regulations is essential for running a legal and efficient operation.

That’s where Loadsense comes in—offering a cost-effective, easy-to-use onboard truck and trailer scale solution that’s built specifically for New Zealand’s unique road and compliance environment.

Why Axle Group Weighing Matters in New Zealand

New Zealand’s Heavy Vehicle Rule 2005 and NZTA Vehicle Dimension and Mass (VDAM) regulations place strict limits on axle group weights, not just gross vehicle weight. This means:

  • A legally loaded truck can still be fined if a single axle or axle group is overloaded

  • Operators can lose permits or get demerits for repeated overload offences

  • Weigh-in-motion (WIM) systems are increasingly monitoring compliance on state highways

Loadsense onboard weighing scales help MAN operators monitor and manage axle loads in real time, ensuring full compliance while also improving payload management.

Suspension Solutions for MAN Trucks

MAN trucks in New Zealand operate in diverse conditions—from sealed highways to unsealed farm tracks—so Loadsense supports both air bag and mechanical spring suspension systems, commonly found on MAN chassis.

✅ Air Bag Suspension – Loadsense Pressure Sensors

Ideal for MAN trucks used in:

  • Long-haul and regional freight (TGX and TGS)

  • Container transport or curtain-siders

  • Refrigerated or flat-deck trailer combinations

Loadsense pressure sensors integrate directly with the truck’s air suspension system to provide accurate real-time axle group weights, displayed in the cab or on your mobile.

Benefits:

  • High accuracy, especially on sealed roads

  • Plug-and-play installation

  • Easy calibration – no weighbridge required

  • Perfect for NHVL and RUC weight tracking

✅ Mechanical Spring Suspension – Axle Deflection Sensors

Many rural and heavy-duty MAN trucks in New Zealand run on mechanical spring suspension, particularly:

  • Bulk tippers and stock trucks

  • Logging trucks and trailers

  • MAN vocational rigs used in agriculture or quarries

Loadsense axle deflection sensors provide a robust, weather-resistant weighing solution for these harsher environments.

Benefits:

  • Rugged sensors for rough terrain

  • Real-time feedback even on uneven surfaces

  • Works on leaf and parabolic spring systems

  • Low maintenance and extremely durable

Full Truck and Trailer Scale Integration

Loadsense supports full vehicle integration, ideal for:

  • Truck and 4-axle dog trailers

  • B-train or quad semi combinations

  • Tipper and flat deck configurations

Whether your MAN trailer runs on air bags or springs, Loadsense can combine both sensor types into a unified scale system, giving you total weight visibility across each axle group.

Built for New Zealand Roads & Regulations

Loadsense is built with the New Zealand operator in mind, providing the tools you need to stay legal and efficient:

  • ✅ Complies with NZTA axle group limits

  • ✅ Reduces risk of roadside WIM fines

  • ✅ Supports accurate RUC declarations

  • ✅ Helps maximise payload without going over

  • ✅ Ideal for contractors with HPMV permits or 50MAX routes

Whether you’re hauling logs on SH2, aggregates on SH1, or chilled goods across the Cook Strait, Loadsense helps you stay within your envelope without underloading.

Why Kiwi MAN Operators Trust Loadsense

  • ✅ Affordable alternative to weighbridge dependence

  • ✅ Quick install – no truck downtime

  • ✅ No subscription fees – own the hardware outright

  • ✅ Compatible with NZ-spec MAN trucks and trailers

  • ✅ Nationwide support and technical advice

Get Weighing, Stay Compliant, Save Time

Make sure your MAN truck or trailer is compliant, productive, and profitable with Loadsense onboard axle group weighing.

Contact Loadsense New Zealand Today:

Visit: www.loadsensescales.com