looking for expierence, 3 yards mulch and..

[snapper]

a single axle trailer. 6.5x12 1 3500 pound axle. Assuming i can get three yards comfortably on it, and the tires and springs look good, how far am i pushing my luck? This is mulch from a local green waste recycling yard, and i am guesing it will be 8-900 pounds a yard so three yards would be 24-2700 pounds. So it would be right on the line. Has anybody done this? This is a one time deal and a fairly short haul.. So should it handle it???


later!! chris

[mow king]

It'll be perfectly fine..

[Metro Lawn]

Mulch is much lighter than you think. Most is under 600 per yard even damp.

[grassmanak]

yea, mulch is light, id say around 600lbs per yard, you will be fine with 3 yards,

[DBL]

weight is not a problem but youre gonna need sides or a big tarp to keep it all in the trailer

[Total.Lawn.Care]

I do not see any issues. How are you getting it, bagged or bulk. I have one supplier near me that for every yard I pay for, the loader probably gives me about 1 1/2 yards. That would be my only concern, but not about the weight, just the capacity to fit it in that trailer.

Overall, you should be okay.

[snapper]

well i am hopin with one foot sides, and if i heap it up, and then tarp down it should ride fine. I am going to make some plywood sides so i might spend double and make them two foot tall.. Well i am glad to know the weight wont be a concern...

Thanks guys!!

[grassmanak]

one foot sides will proabably not fly, i have a 6.5x 14ft trailer and we loaded up 1 yard of river rock, and 3 yards of mulch earlier this year with 1 foot sides and it was kinda messy.

[Grn Mtn]

your trailer can do it, but 1' sides won't cut it. I put on plywood sides when I'm doing leaves or mulch. Mine is a 6'4" wide x 10' long trailer but I put in a toolbox in front so the new area is 6'4" x 8'4" (fencing fits in real nice). here is a pict of it to help give you an idea. If you search my posts you'll see more picts. 3 yards on my trailer goes almost to the top, remember to take it easy on the turns or you'll crack a spring, you will be near the top of your capacity. the trailer probably ways in around 900-1200 pounds. leaving you with about 2200 pounds.