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Detecto 8500 and 8550 Portable Stretcher Scales


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DETECTO’s 8500 and 8550 models offer precision weighing for stretchers, gurneys, and wheelchairs. The 8500 and 8550 platforms offer spacious 60 in W x 32.5 in D/1,524 mm W x 826 mm D weighing platform sizes that accommodate all common stretcher types.

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8500 Specifications

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Detecto 8500 and 8550
Portable Stretcher Scales

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DETECTO manufactures a digital scale specifically for emergent situations in hospitals and emergency rooms. DETECTO’s Stretcher Scale is ideal for emergency arrivals into a hospital when time is of the essence for gathering patient weights. DETECTO’s 8500 and 8550 models offer precision weighing for stretchers, gurneys, and wheelchairs. The 8500 and 8550 platforms offer spacious 60 in W x 32.5 in D/1,524 mm W x 826 mm D weighing platform sizes that accommodate all common stretcher types. DETECTO’s Stretcher Scale is engineered and manufactured at a light enough weight that it is easily portable to lift up and roll by nursing professionals. The 8550 features a collapsible column that can be easily transported through doorways and hallways. Both the 8500 and 8550 feature ultra-low platforms that are easy to access and free of tripping issues. DETECTO’s heavy-duty steel construction provides optimal durability for a scale that must provide quick and accurate weighing in ER situations.

8500 Portable Stretcher Scale


DETECTO’s Stretcher Scale is ideal for emergency arrivals into a hospital when time is of the essence for gathering patient weights. The DETECTO model 8500 with remote indicator can be used in the ER, dialysis, long-term care, and nursing homes. The spacious 60 in W x 32.5 in D/1,524 mm W x 826 mm D platform size accommodates all common stretcher types. DETECTO’s Stretcher Scale is engineered at a light enough weight that it is easily portable to lift up and roll by nursing professionals. The model 8500 is 115 lb/52 kg net weight and the slim profile scale design fits easily through doorways of nearly any size. The Stretcher Scale offers precision weighing for patients in stretchers, gurneys, or wheelchairs. Models with Wi-Fi/Bluetooth are available for wireless EMR/EHR.

DETECTO’s Stretcher Scale is ideal for emergency arrivals into a hospital when time is of the essence for gathering patient weights. The DETECTO model 8500 can be used in the ER, dialysis, long-term care, and nursing homes. The spacious 60 in W x 32.5 in D/1,524 mm W x 826 mm D platform size accommodates all common stretcher types. DETECTO’s Stretcher Scale is engineered and manufactured at a light enough weight that it is easily portable to lift up and roll by nursing professionals. The model 8500 is 115 lb/52 kg net weight and the slim profile scale design fits easily through doorways of nearly any size. The scale’s relatively low net weight, wheels, and guide handles all combine to make it easy to maneuver.

The Stretcher Scale offers precision weighing for patients in stretchers, gurneys, or wheelchairs. The steel construction provides optimal durability that is built to last. The MedVue® indicator’s Hold/Release key can hold the patient’s weight after leaving the scale for better patient care. The scale features a 1,000 lb x 0.2 lb/450 kg x 0.1 kg capacity with clinical-grade accuracy. The scale comes with Units locking into Kilograms or Pounds to lock-in the weight measurement type and ensure there are no dosing errors due to units conversion. It is mobile for use in multiple clinical departments. Models with Wi-Fi/Bluetooth are available for wireless EMR/EHR connectivity.

DETECTO’s Stretcher Scale has a 2-inch-high, low-profile platform with textured mat surface. The two-way-access ramps rest on the floor making it easy to roll patients onto the scale platform. The single-pass weighing feature saves time by allowing you to enter the stretcher or wheelchair tare weight using the numeric keypad on the indicator. You may also use the convenient pushbutton tare feature to remove the stretcher or wheelchair weight if you don’t know the weight already. The model 8500 comes with a wall or desk mount swivel bracket for the MedVue® weight indicator. An optional yellow guide rail kit is available for the 8500/8550 (8500-GUIDERAILS).

  • Spacious platform accommodates all common stretcher types
  • Units locking into Kilograms or Pounds
  • Wi-Fi / Bluetooth models available for wireless EMR/EHR connectivity
  • Models available with AC adapter included
  • Available with or without column for weight indicator (model 8500 without column; model 8550 with column)
  • High-capacity digital scale for stretchers and wheelchairs
  • Two integral wheels and guide handles for mobility
  • 1,000 lb x 0.2 lb / 450 kg x 0.1 kg capacity
  • Spacious 60 in W x 32.5 in D / 1,524 mm W x 826 mm D platform size
  • Two integrated ramps included for easy access
  • Steel construction for optimal durability
  • Hold/Release key to hold weight after leaving the scale for better patient care
  • Mobile for use in multiple clinical departments

8550 Portable Stretcher Scale


DETECTO’s Stretcher Scale is ideal for emergency arrivals into a hospital when time is of the essence for gathering patient weights. The DETECTO model 8550 with column display can be used in the ER, dialysis, long-term care, and nursing homes. The spacious 60 in W x 32.5 in D/1,524 mm W x 826 mm D platform size accommodates all common stretcher types. DETECTO’s Stretcher Scale is engineered at a light enough weight that it is easily portable to lift up and roll by nursing professionals. The model 8550 is 130 lb/59 kg net weight and the slim profile scale design fits easily through doorways of nearly any size. The Stretcher Scale offers precision weighing for patients in stretchers, gurneys, or wheelchairs. Models with Wi-Fi/Bluetooth are available for wireless EMR/EHR.

DETECTO’s Stretcher Scale is ideal for emergency arrivals into a hospital when time is of the essence for gathering patient weights. The DETECTO model 8550 with column display can be used in the ER, dialysis, long-term care, and nursing homes. The spacious 60 in W x 32.5 in D/1,524 mm W x 826 mm D platform size accommodates all common stretcher types. DETECTO’s Stretcher Scale is engineered and manufactured at a light enough weight that it is easily portable to lift up and roll by nursing professionals. The model 8550 is 130 lb/59 kg net weight and the slim profile scale design fits easily through doorways of nearly any size. The scale’s relatively low net weight, wheels, and guide handles all combine to make it easy to maneuver. It’s easy to quickly slide the release lever and fold down the 8550’s easy-collapsible column for transport.

The Stretcher Scale offers precision weighing for patients in stretchers, gurneys, or wheelchairs. The steel construction provides optimal durability that is built to last. The MedVue® indicator’s Hold/Release key can hold the patient’s weight after leaving the scale for better patient care. The scale features a 1,000 lb x 0.2 lb/450 kg x 0.1 kg capacity with clinical-grade accuracy. The scale comes with Units locking into Kilograms or Pounds to lock-in the weight measurement type and ensure there are no dosing errors due to units conversion. It is mobile for use in multiple clinical departments. Models with Wi-Fi/Bluetooth are available for wireless EMR/EHR connectivity.

DETECTO’s Stretcher Scale has a 2-inch-high, low-profile platform with textured mat surface. The two-way-access ramps rest on the floor making it easy to roll patients onto the scale platform. The single-pass weighing feature saves time by allowing you to enter the stretcher or wheelchair tare weight using the numeric keypad on the indicator. You may also use the convenient pushbutton tare feature to remove the stretcher or wheelchair weight if you don’t know the weight already. The model 8550 comes with a column stand built-in for the MedVue® weight indicator. An optional yellow guide rail kit is available for the 8500/8550 (8500-GUIDERAILS).

  • Spacious platform accommodates all common stretcher types
  • Units locking into Kilograms or Pounds
  • Wi-Fi / Bluetooth models available for wireless EMR/EHR connectivity
  • Models available with AC adapter included
  • Available with or without column for weight indicator (model 8500 without column; model 8550 with column)
  • High-capacity digital scale for stretchers and wheelchairs
  • Two integral wheels and guide handles for mobility
  • 1,000 lb x 0.2 lb / 450 kg x 0.1 kg capacity
  • Spacious 60 in W x 32.5 in D / 1,524 mm W x 826 mm D platform size
  • Two integrated ramps included for easy access
  • Steel construction for optimal durability
  • Hold/Release key to hold weight after leaving the scale for better patient care
  • Mobile for use in multiple clinical departments

Specifications Charts

Detecto 8500 Portable Stretcher Scales

Model 8500 8500-AC 8500-C 8500-C-AC
Price Detecto 8500 Portable Str
$5,503.82
Detecto 8500-AC Portable
$5,577.27
Detecto 8500-C Portable S
$5,577.27
Detecto 8500-C-AC Portabl
$5,651.61
Capacity x Readability 1000 lb x 0.2 lb 1000 lb x 0.2 lb 1000 lb x 0.2 lb 1000 lb x 0.2 lb
450 kg x 0.1 kg 450 kg x 0.1 kg 450 kg x 0.1 kg 450 kg x 0.1 kg
PLATFORM DIMENSIONS (flat portion) 60 in W x 32.5 in D x 2 in H
1,524 mm W x 826 mm D x 51 mm H
AC adapter Optional Included Optional Included
Connectivity RS232, USB RS232, USB Wi-Fi/Bluetooth Wi-Fi/Bluetooth
LCD Display Dimensions 3.5 in W x 3 in H
89 mm W x 76 mm H backlit blue LCD
Display 5 digit, 7 segment, 7/8 inch (22 mm) high LCD weight digits
Resolution 5,000 divisions, max
Keypad 19 key, color-coded, sealed membrane
Functions Tare, Net/Gross, Hold/Release, Zero, metric conversion, ID storage, Height entry for Body Mass Index calculation, and printer output
Power Optional model MV1PWR AC adapter or 6 C batteries (not included). Models are offered with AC adapter by adding -AC suffix to model number
Battery Life 7,560 weighments (with backlight fully ON)
10,620 weighments (with backlight fully OFF)
Cable Length 6 ft / 1.8 m coiled cable, 14 ft / 4.2 m fully extended (from scale to indicator)
Mounting Bracket 350-degree indicator swivel mounting bracket included
Operating Temperature 14 to 104 ºF
-10 to +40 ºC
Construction Mild steel
Included Two ramps (assembly required)
Overall Dimensions 76 in W x 38 in D x 2 in H
1,930 mm W x 965 mm D x 51 mm H
Remote Indicator Dimensions 9.8 in W x 8.3 in D x 7.8 in H
249 mm W x 211 in D x 198 mm H
Ramp Dimensions 7.5 in W x 32.5 in D x 2 in H
191 mm W x 826 mm D x 51 mm H
Optional Guide Rail Dimension 24 in W x .1 in D x 3.3 in H / 610 mm W x 3 mm D x 83 mm H (2 short rails per scale)
and 27 in W x .1 in D x 3.3 in H / 686 mm W x 3 mm D x 83 mm H (2 long rails per scale)
Net Weight 115 lb / 52 kg (including indicator and mounting bracket)
Shipping Dimensions 65 in L x 41 in W x 14 in H
165 cm L x 104 cm W x 36 cm H
Country of Origin USA
Shipping Weight 200 lb / 91 kg (including pallet)
Connectivity 809161305005 809161327304 809161327106 809161326901

Detecto 8550 Portable Stretcher Scales

Model 8550 8550-AC 8550-C 8550-C-AC
Price Detecto 8550 Portable Str
$5,826.84
Detecto 8550-AC Portable
$5,900.30
Detecto 8550-C Portable S
$5,900.30
Detecto 8550-C-AC Portabl
$5,974.64
Capacity x Readability 1000 lb x 0.2 lb 1000 lb x 0.2 lb 1000 lb x 0.2 lb 1000 lb x 0.2 lb
450 kg x 0.1 kg 450 kg x 0.1 kg 450 kg x 0.1 kg 450 kg x 0.1 kg
PLATFORM DIMENSIONS (flat portion) 60 in W x 32.5 in D x 2 in H
1,524 mm W x 826 mm D x 51 mm H
AC adapter Optional Included Optional Included
Connectivity RS232, USB RS232, USB Wi-Fi/Bluetooth Wi-Fi/Bluetooth
LCD Display Dimensions 3.5 in W x 3 in H
89 mm W x 76 mm H backlit blue LCD
Display 5 digit, 7 segment, 7/8 inch (22 mm) high LCD weight digits
Resolution 5,000 divisions, max
Keypad 19 key, color-coded, sealed membrane
Functions Tare, Net/Gross, Hold/Release, Zero, metric conversion, ID storage, Height entry for Body Mass Index calculation, and printer output
Power Optional model MV1PWR AC adapter or 6 C batteries (not included). Models are offered with AC adapter by adding -AC suffix to model number
Battery Life 7,560 weighments (with backlight fully ON)
10,620 weighments (with backlight fully OFF)
Mounting Bracket 350-degree indicator swivel mounting bracket included
Operating Temperature 14 to 104 ºF
-10 to +40 ºC
Construction Mild steel
Included Two ramps (assembly required)
Overall Dimensions 76 in W x 38 in D x 44.8 in H
1,930 mm W x 965 mm D x 1,138 mm H
Ramp Dimensions 7.5 in W x 32.5 in D x 2 in H
191 mm W x 826 mm D x 51 mm H
Optional Guide Rail Dimension 24 in W x .1 in D x 3.3 in H / 610 mm W x 3 mm D x 83 mm H (2 short rails per scale)
and 27 in W x .1 in D x 3.3 in H / 686 mm W x 3 mm D x 83 mm H (2 long rails per scale)
Net Weight 130 lb / 59 kg
Shipping Dimensions 65 in L x 41 in W x 14 in H
165 cm L x 104 cm W x 36 cm H
Country of Origin USA
Shipping Weight 215 lb / 98 kg (including pallet)
Connectivity 809161305104 809161327205 809161327007 809161326802
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