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The same as it'll be in any other type of dump. There's no way to actually give a precise answer without knowing what the commodity is... a yard of mulch, a yard of fill dirt, and a yard of asphalt millings aren't going to weigh the same. A general rule of thumb is one ton per yard of fill dirt or hard ag product, but that's a guesstimation at best... really depends on exactly what the product is, and also how lossely it's packed... dry, loose sand and most, packed fill dirt will likewise give you two very different weights.
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∙ 9y ago
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∙ 9y ago1 (one) cubic yard of dry sand weighs about 1½ (one and a half) tons, or 3000 lbs..just an example, not disputing Jeff
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How much load can be carried by a dump trailer?
I have been looking to invest in dump trailers, and was wondering how much weight can the average dump trailer carry?
How much yards in 18 wheeler?
Of what commodity and what type of trailer? 25 - 40 in a dump trailer, depending on trailer wall heights and weight in relation to the commodity being hauled.
How much of a load can a heavy duty dump trailer haul?
It all depends on the size and quality of your dump trailer! If you have a old or worn out dump trailer, odds are it won't be able to haul as much as a new and unused one.
What does the GVW on a truck mean If you had a triaxle dump truck with a GVW of 60000 does that mean your truck can weight up to that much what if you decided to pull a trailer that weighed 20000?
GVW is gross vehicle weight which is different than GCWR (gross combination weight rating). Pulling a trailer weighing 10 tons should not cause you any problems. However I am assuming you have your dump tagged at a little less than 55,000 to avoid paying heavy use tax. Even if this is not the case and you have tagged it for a heaver weight be aware that pulling that trailer while dump and trailer are loaded may put yousignificantly over your tagged weight. Just watch your gross weight or you can re-tag your dump for 80,000. When GCWR is not available on the power unit DOT will add the GVW for the dump and the trailer to get a GCW (gross combination weight).
If my tri axle dump truck has a GVW of 70000 can weigh up to that much what if I add a 20000 lb trailer what if I add a 25000 lb machine?
GVW means Gross Vehicle Weight. That's the maximum permissible weight of the truck plus the trailer (in the case of a combination rig) plus the load. Therefore...if you take your dump truck, hook a 20,000-lb empty trailer to it and put a 25,000-lb backhoe on the trailer, the truck needs to weigh less than 25,000 lbs if you want to remain legal.
How much weight can a tandem axel trailer hold?
That depends on the axel trailer.
How much Aggregate asphalt can a truck carry?
Depends on the truck and configuration (e.g, tandem axle dump, tractor-trailer end dump, etc.).
Where and for how much can I buy dump trailers?
Depending on the size dump trailer you are looking for, you can pay anywhere from $2,000 to $20,000. EBay or Craigslist is a good place to start. There are also hydraulic dump trailers, which cost more.
How much does a aluminum cattle trailer weigh?
The weight of an aluminum trailer will depend on the manufacturer and style of the trailer. A CM Trailer weighs approximately 8,500 pounds.
What is tongue weight while towing a boat?
The tongue of the trailer presses down on the trailer hitch, and that is tongue weight. How hard it presses down is a function of the weight in front of the trailer wheels, and how much of the weight is not offset by the weight behind the wheels. If the tongue weight is too great, the rear of the towing vehicle goes down. Too light, and the boat trailer will swing side to side.
How much weight can be loaded on to a 53' HQ trailer?
It depends on what the empty weight of your combination (tractor plus trailer) is. You're allowed a total weight of 80,000 lbs., so, you subtract the tare weight of your tractor and trailer from 80,000 lbs., and you're left with what you can haul legally.
How much weight can a twelve foot trailer hold?
20,000 tons
