How much does it weigh?

DrDan · Jul 31, 2001

Need to know what a yard of dry gravel weighs. Getting a trailer that physically will haul 5 yards but that may overload it.

Thanks

Dr Dan

TWINKLE_TOES · Jul 31, 2001

DrDan,

Dry gravel 1/4 in to 2 in, 2835 lb/yd.

Per Thomas J Glover.

Al

john4nh · Jul 31, 2001

I ordered 28 tons of washed limestone supposed to be 2" but more like 1" it came in two 14 yard trucks.

john4nh · Jul 31, 2001

Just read where 2835lbs seems to be a standard to go by unless you know exactly what your dealing with. probally better to figure on the 2835. Where ever your going to load they should know the weight.

ERNIEB · Aug 1, 2001

I usually figure straight 1 1/2 at 1.4 tons/yd, something like 1 1/4 to 3/4 at about 1.5 tons/yd, smaller the rock the greater the weight per yard.

Ernie

DrDan · Aug 1, 2001

Thanks guys...

It looks like my 5 yard dump trailer better not have 5 yards of gravel put in it or the tires be flat. It has a GVWR of 9990 and the trailer weighs 3060 so in my calculations that only leaves me with a load capacity of 6930#. I haven't bought the trailer yet and it has an option of 12,000 or 16,000 GVWR. Maybe if it isn't too expensive I can go for the heavier option. It's a pretty cool trailer - called an EZ Dumper and they have a website.

Tnx Agn

Dr Dan