I would like to see 20 cubic yards on a tandem. I would hate to pay that overload ticket.
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Need to know the specifics of the dump truck you had in mind. Tandem axle dumps in the company I work for... if they have a 'dirt tub' body, they can carry 16 cubic yards. The ones with the 'rock tub' dump bodies can carry 15 cubic yards.
Your dump truck will hold approximately 176 cubic yards. This can be calculated by multiplying the dimensions together (16 x 5.5 x 8 = 704) and then converting the result from cubic inches to cubic yards (704 / 46,656 = 0.0151).
A tandem dump truck typically holds between 10 to 16 cubic yards of gravel, depending on its size and configuration. The exact capacity can vary based on the truck's design and the density of the gravel being loaded. It's important to check the specific specifications of the truck for accurate measurements.
Provided it's not a short tandem, 15 yards with a 'rock tub' dump body and 16 yards with a 'dirt tub' dump body are typical.
That depends on what type of dump truck, what type of commodity, how it is measured (by weight or by cubic yard), and the state laws regarding weight allowances. A Class 7 single axle dump truck can typically haul eight to ten cubic yards, or up to eight tons of payload. A tandem axle dump truck can typically haul 15 to 20 yards, and anywhere between 12 and 16 tons of payload, dependent on truck specifications and local laws.
The amount of dirt a dump truck can hold depends on the size of the dump truck. The average tri axle dump truck can hold 12 cubic yards of dirt, and a quad axle can hold 14.
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Dump trucks typically don't haul liquid commodities, unless you're thinking of snow removal operations where they'll be outfitted with prewet or calcium chloride tanks. Even with that in mind, you need to remember that there are many different sizes of dump truck out there. 15 cubic yards is "typical" for a tandem axle dump truck.
A dump truck with two drive axles.
A truck and pup dump truck typically has a capacity of about 10 to 16 cubic yards for the truck portion and an additional 5 to 10 cubic yards for the pup trailer, depending on the specific model and configuration. This means the total capacity can range from approximately 15 to 26 cubic yards. Always check the manufacturer's specifications for precise measurements, as capacities can vary.
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