Gross Vehicle Weight Rating

A vehicles GVWR is the maximum weight a vehicle should reach in use, including the vehicle itself, passengers, fuel and cargo. A vehicles GVWR is established by its manufacturer and should not be exceeded for reasons of safety.

Example, if you own a "half-ton" with a GVWR rating of 7000 lbs, you must subtract the weight of the truck (curb weight), less passengers, fuel, and any other "optional items" you added. What's left is the "payload" rating or how much you can carry. If you figured your weight at 5200 lbs before we load it, then you can carry 1800 lbs maximum.

We will advise you if we think your at risk of overloading your vehicle. It's then your call if you insist we still load your product. NOTE: Best Landscaping cannot be held responsible for snapped axels, broken box beds, twisted frames or weak brakes due to overloading. We also reserve the right to refuse to overload a vehicle if we think your safety or the safety of others may be at risk.

Weights listed below are per cubic yard.
(unless otherwise stated)

Sand

2650 lbs

 

Shale

2000 lbs

 

Top Soils

2200 lbs

 

Bark Chips

1000 lbs

Mulch

1200 lbs

 

Washed

2550 lbs