30 80lb bags of concrete

todd11231 · July 30, 2003

basic quick question....2400 pounds in the bed of a 2500HD...any problems?

i gotta pick up around 30 80 pond bags of quickrete and i was wondering if it will be ok in the bed or do i need a trailer? its gonna be 2400lbs. truck shouldnt have a problem with this if i can get it over the rear axle right? I haul more than this all the time but its always been on a trailer. Unfortunately all trailers are in use right now. thanks for the help.

JonesNTN · July 30, 2003

Sounds like a maximum load. Please take pictures!

Aren't those 2500's supposed to be good for 3k+?

Hacksaw Hilliard · July 30, 2003

Hmmm,,,,, shouldn't be too much of a problem. I have the extended-cab short bed. Before I bought my 5th wheel, I had a Lance camper that weighed over 3,000 pounds. BUT, the reason I bought the short bed to begin with was that it had a load carrying capcity of about 500 pounds more then the long bed (based on weight of the truck with similar equipment). Not sure what your truck weighs. You may want to find out first. Just subtract the weight of your truck from 9200 and you'll have your max rated carrying capacity. BTW, I also have the airbags in the back to level the load. Also don't forget to put 80lbs of air pressure in your tires when carrying the heavy load.

deduncan · July 30, 2003

I put 15 80lb bags in my s-10, and it was fine. I'd imagine your truck would be fine with twice that load.

Truckman031 · July 30, 2003

That should be fine. We have put 1500 lbs. in the bed of a 1500.

sse01 · July 30, 2003

You will be fine. I loaded mine with roughly 3,000 pounds of limestone. It handled it much better than I thought it would. It handled it much better than I did, in fact!!!

2002 Chevrolet 2500HD D/A

Colorado Kid · July 30, 2003

I've been there and done that, hitched the mixer on too!

You won't believe how well it will handle the load, but I do second the 80 psi in the rear tires.

Ag Teacher · July 30, 2003

I haul 3000 pounds of feed in my old 8600 gvw K-2500 monthly and never have any problems. You've got 600 more pounds of GVW than I do so you should be fine.

Wingnut · July 30, 2003

Close to 3000 lbs in a half ton looks like this. You should be fine.

Just depends on how far you gotta drive with it, and how comfy you feel about it.

JimWilson · July 31, 2003

I've hauled a few loads in the 3K range already and I didn't have any problems. Like others have said, max the air pressure in the rear tires but everything else should be fine. I just took it slow.

f7_ditch_jumper · July 31, 2003

the weight isn't the problem. The capicity in volume (size) may be. Will 30 bags fit in your bed? If it is a six foot bed it may not unless you pile it over the bed rails.

todd11231 · July 31, 2003

thanks for all the tips ill be sure to get pics...and i may

be crazy but i think 30 bags of concrete will have

absolutely no problem FITTING in my bed. what are

they like 5 in thick max and 20in long by 12 wide?

NO PROBLEM FITTING>>>>JUST A LITTLE FUN ON THE

HAULING SDE.......thanks alot fellas this will probably

take place pretty soon and ill try to get pics.

MarkD · July 31, 2003

It shouldn't be a problem. I don't think it is a good idea to load it too high over the rails though. How long is the drive?

Charlie in TX · July 31, 2003

A 80lb bag is 1/3 cu ft.

30 bags is 10 cu ft.

A bed only 4x6x1 is 24 cu ft.

No prob

bummed-n-Md · July 31, 2003

Not a problem,

About a month ago, I hauled 1/2 yard of bulk bluestone and threw another 10 bags of quickcrete on top. Truck actually seemed to like the extra weight.

I didn't punch up the pressure on my rears, only had to drive 15 miles and they are normally at 80 anyway (per the door jamb sticker)

bummed.