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Dump Bed Weight
#1426035 10/06/2021 2:20 PM
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What would you estimate this dump body weighs? The body portion only, not the sub frame or hoist mechanism.

I want to remove the dump body, keep the hoist part and install a flat/stake body. Thinking of getting a gantry crane to perform the task and wonder if a 1 ton crane will be big enough.

Tag on the dump body says it's Garwood Industries, Model Number GA-2, 4 yd capacity. Approx. dimensions - 8' long - 7' wide - 2' tall

I see modern Knapheide 4yd models are in the 1,700-1,800 weight range, but have much shorter side and back rails
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Re: Dump Bed Weight
DougH6100 #1426248 10/08/2021 12:49 PM
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I would guess 2000 lbs ish

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Re: Dump Bed Weight
DougH6100 #1426249 10/08/2021 1:13 PM
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I would guess 1500 to 2000 lb

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Re: Dump Bed Weight
DougH6100 #1426276 10/08/2021 5:04 PM
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That is what I was guessing, it can't imagine it would be more than 2,000 lbs.

A Big Tex 70SR tandem axle dump trailed with 5'x10' bed weighs just under 1,800 lbs, and that if for the entire trailer.

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