How Many Cubic Meters Can a 10-Wheel Dump Truck Carry?
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Dump trucks vary in size, with blue license plates and yellow license plates, and their sizes differ, so the amount of construction waste they can carry also varies. Taking the Dongfeng blue license plate dump truck as an example: the cargo box dimensions are 4100*2200*800, which calculates to a capacity of 7.5 cubic meters. For the Dongfeng small dump truck, the cargo box dimensions are 3500*1900*800, calculating to a capacity of 4.5 cubic meters. Below is relevant information: Introduction: Dump trucks, also known as soil trucks or construction waste trucks, do not refer to a specific type of vehicle but rather to trucks used for transporting construction materials such as sand and gravel. In 2014, the state issued a document on the modification of dump trucks, which began to be implemented nationwide. Common models: Common dump trucks include large dump trucks and "Bumblebee" models. Most are large heavy-duty trucks.
As an experienced heavy truck driver, I always calculate the cargo capacity and density before each haul. For a 10-wheel dump truck like the 'front four rear eight' type, the common cargo box dimensions are 5.6 meters long, 2.3 meters wide, and 1.5 meters high, giving a total volume of about 20 cubic meters. However, actual loading requires flexible adjustments. When hauling high-density materials like sand and gravel, I might only load 15 cubic meters to prevent overloading; for lighter soil, I can pack up to 25 cubic meters. After years of urban dump truck transportation, I've learned to consider road conditions too – on mountainous national highways, I reduce the load by 2-3 cubic meters to prevent frame deformation, while on flat expressways, I can go full capacity. The vehicle's age also affects loading capacity – older trucks can't safely handle a full 20 cubic meters, while new ones can stably carry 22 cubic meters. Most crucially, with strict overload inspections nowadays, I always walk around the truck after loading to check tire compression, since one fine could cost me three trips' worth of earnings.
From an engineering vehicle design perspective, the effective capacity of a 10-wheel dump truck primarily depends on the box structure and suspension system. The standard 4×2 rear axle configuration typically offers a box volume ranging from 18 to 25 cubic meters, with variations stemming from different manufacturers' designs: some reinforce box strength with deep-bottom designs for heavy materials like crushed stone; others employ heightened side panels suitable for lightweight construction waste. During actual operations, I pay special attention to the compression effect of material density on capacity. For instance, clay weighs 1.8 tons per cubic meter - filling a 25-cubic-meter box would overload the axles, while furnace slag at just 0.9 tons per cubic meter can be transported effortlessly at the same volume. I recommend spray-painting volume markers on the box during each loading to prevent overload fines and protect driveline longevity.
