{"id":734,"date":"2023-04-27T05:11:18","date_gmt":"2023-04-27T05:11:18","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/myautomachine.com\/?p=734"},"modified":"2023-08-02T07:18:39","modified_gmt":"2023-08-02T07:18:39","slug":"how-much-does-a-fully-loaded-concrete-truck-weigh","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/myautomachine.com\/how-much-does-a-fully-loaded-concrete-truck-weigh\/","title":{"rendered":"How Much Does a Fully Loaded Concrete Truck Weigh?","gt_translate_keys":[{"key":"rendered","format":"text"}]},"content":{"rendered":"\n
A concrete truck can carry 8 to 16 cubic yards of concrete, with an average of 9.5 cubic yards. They weigh around 66,000 pounds when fully loaded, with each additional cubic yard adding 4,000 pounds. The average distance between the front and rear axles is 20 feet. This information is essential because it can help you calculate the weight the truck exerts on the slab.<\/p>\n\n\n\n
For example, if you have a 10-foot by 10-foot slab, that’s 100 square feet. If the truck is 8 feet wide, it exerts 80,000 pounds on the slab (8 feet times 10,000 pounds). If it’s 12 feet wide, it’s exerting 120,000 pounds on the slab. So, before pouring a concrete slab, consider the truck’s weight and available space. Other factors, such as the type of concrete and weather, can also affect the weight the truck exerts on the slab.<\/p>\n\n\n\n
A front discharge concrete truck<\/a> has a discharge chute on the front instead of the back. These trucks typically weigh between 38,000 and 44,000 pounds when empty and up to 80,000 pounds when fully loaded. They are generally larger and heavier than rear discharge trucks.<\/p>\n\n\n\nConcrete Truck Capacity<\/h2>\n\n\n\n