This is an overload of about 4336#, or about 59%! A 7×14 tandem axle dump with a 14000# GVWR, 24” sides, and an estimated payload of 9640#. 7 x 14 x 2 = 196 cubic feet, divided by 27 = 7.26 cubic yards. This means the trailer will hold 7.26 yards of material if loaded even with the sides.2019-11-05
How many yards can you put in a dump trailer?
A 6×12 tandem axle dump has a 9990# GVWR, 24” sides, and an estimated payload of 7390#. Given that 6 x 12 x 2 = 144 cubic feet, divided by 27 = 5.33 cubic yards. This means the trailer will hold 5.33 yards of material if loaded even with the sides.2019-11-05
How do you calculate yardage for a dump trailer?
BACKGROUND: A cubic yard is a measure of volume and is calculated as the (length) x (width) x (depth) divided by 27 because there are 27 cubic feet in a cubic yard. Cubic yard calculations for Kaufman Dumpers = (Length of bed) x (height of bed) x (width of bed) / 27.
Given that 6 x 12 x 2 = 144 cubic feet, divided by 27 = 5.33 cubic yards. This means the trailer will hold 5.33 yards of material if loaded even with the sides. 5.33 x 2200 = 11,726#. This is an overload of about 4336#, or about 59%!2019-11-05