How Many Cubic Yards of Dirt Are in a Pickup Truck?

When it comes to transporting dirt, nothing beats a pickup truck. A pickup truck is an incredibly versatile vehicle that can be used for a variety of tasks.

Whether you need to haul large amounts of soil for a landscaping project or just move a few cubic yards for a small gardening job, a pickup truck can get the job done. But how much dirt can you fit in one?

The amount of cubic yards that can fit in a pickup truck depends on the size of the bed and the type of dirt being transported. The smaller the bed, the less soil it will hold.

As an example, a standard 8-foot-long bed will typically hold up to 3 cubic yards of dry material such as sand or soil. However, if you are hauling wet or clay-like soils, you may be able to fit up to 4 cubic yards in this size bed.

If you have access to a larger bed size, such as an extended cab or long bed model, then you may be able to fit more dirt into it. For example, an extended cab with an 8-foot-long bed could hold up to 6 cubic yards of dry material and 7 to 8 cubic yards if it is wet or clay-like soil.

It is important to note that these numbers are based on estimates and do not take into account any other items that may be loaded in the bed such as tools or equipment. Additionally, these estimates do not factor in any weight limitations imposed by your vehicle manufacturer.

Conclusion:

The amount of cubic yards that can fit in a pickup truck varies depending on the size of the bed and type of material being transported. Generally speaking, an 8-foot-long bed can hold up to 3 cubic yards of dry material and up to 4 cubic yards if it is wet or clay-like soil. Larger beds such as extended cabs can hold more – up to 6 cubic yards for dry material and 7–8 cubic yards for wet/clay soils – however this will depend on any other items loaded into the bed and any weight limitations imposed by your vehicle manufacturer.

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Stephen Dunn