What is the capacity of a 4x2-8x4 truck?

[JoshuaFitz]

Generally speaking, a 4x2-8x4 truck can carry about 30 cubic meters of cargo. When loading goods, it is important to comply with laws and regulations and avoid overloading. About 4x2-8x4 trucks: A 4x2-8x4 truck refers to a truck with a double front axle totaling 4 wheels and a double rear axle totaling 8 wheels. The total weight of a 4x2-8x4 truck must not exceed 40 tons. About truck classifications: By weight, trucks can be classified into mini trucks, light-duty trucks, medium-duty trucks, and heavy-duty trucks. Mini trucks weigh less than 1.8 tons, light-duty trucks weigh between 1.8 and 6 tons, medium-duty trucks weigh between 6 and 14 tons, and heavy-duty trucks weigh over 14 tons. By drive configuration, trucks are generally classified as 4x2, 6x2, 8x4, etc. By cab type, trucks are generally classified as long-nose trucks, short-nose trucks, flat-nose trucks, and offset cabs. By body type, trucks are generally classified as box trucks, tanker trucks, flatbed trucks, or drop-side trucks.

[OStephen]

The cargo volume of a 4-axle truck (front 4 wheels, rear 8 wheels) typically ranges between 50 to 70 cubic meters, depending on the actual dimensions of your vehicle. With 10 years of transportation experience, I can say the common dimensions for such trucks are approximately 9.6 meters in length, 2.4 meters in width, and 2.8 meters in height, resulting in a volume of around 65 cubic meters. However, some manufacturers may produce shorter or lower cabins, for instance, a height of 2.5 meters would reduce the volume to about 55 cubic meters. Business owners transporting sand, gravel, or cement particularly favor these trucks as they can carry several dozen tons in a single load.

[MacKaylee]

I often interact with fleet drivers, and they tell me that the cargo capacity of a 4x2 truck mainly depends on its design. Older model compartments are typically around 45 to 55 cubic meters, while newly manufactured ones are generally over 60 cubic meters. The other day, I saw a new Dongfeng truck with a compartment measuring 9.8×2.45×2.6 meters, which calculates to just over 62 cubic meters. Of course, when actually loading goods like sand and gravel, the cargo can be piled higher, making better use of the volume, but be careful not to exceed the weight limit when weighing.

[LaneFitz]

The volume of a 4x8 truck compartment typically ranges from 40 to 70 cubic meters, with the main differences lying in compartment height and length. For example, the one my cousin recently bought has a compartment that's 10 meters long, 2.4 meters wide, and 3 meters high, totaling 72 cubic meters. However, for highway travel, vehicle height is generally limited to under 3 meters, with lengths mostly around 9.6 meters. Coal haulers often opt for high-sided compartments, which can carry over 10 cubic meters more than standard cargo boxes. It's best to measure your compartment's length, width, and height with a tape measure to calculate the exact cubic volume yourself.