Just bought a dump truck

[GT2]

Its a 1978 GMC 6000, 7 yard.
Any idea how many ton that is?
Or what is the Gross ?
Thanks, tim

 

[RobS]

I have no idea how many ton it is, but this thread will be a lot more interesting with some pictures! Congrats on your new acquisition.

 

[atgreene]

I had a 1976 GMC 7000, it was a 29,000 gvw, I think? I would think the 6000 was probably a 26k gvw, but depends upon what it was spec'd with for axels and springs.

 

[GeneD14]

The 6000 series GMC typically falls into the class 6 medium duty truck. I had the Chevy version of your truck. They made the suspension in several different GVW weight ratings in both single and tandum axle configurations. On drivers side door jamb there should be a label that has your trucks GVW rating. If you do a google search you will also find some web sites that can de-cifer your vin #. Good Luck!

 

[GT2]

I'll try to get some pics this weekend, its at a friends house ( he has more room than me!)
I'll also check out the ser #.
Thanks, Tim

 

[GeneD14]

Here is a link to vin de-coder

http://service.gm.com/dealerworld/vincards/

you can learn alot about the truck by reading these charts.

 

[GT2]

Here is a link to vin de-coder

http://service.gm.com/dealerworld/vincards/

you can learn alot about the truck by reading these charts.

Thanks for the link, it helped a little. Evidently there isent as much info in these older vins as the new ones.

I did find the door sill sticker.
It says 19500 GVW. The vin says its a 2 ton.
What is the 2 ton referring to?

The title says scale weight is 8600 ( I think thats chassis and cab only, not including the dump ?) and I have it licensed to 14000 #.
Thanks, Tim

 

[john_bud]

Licensed to 14,000? Sounds like a bag of chips and your over weight....

jb

 

[CurlyDave]

Just FYI, when I search for the density of dirt, I get 3200 to 4200 lbs per yard.

Don't fill that bed too full...

 

[GT2]

Licensed to 14,000? Sounds like a bag of chips and your over weight....

jb

All be it, a really big bag!!