Thread: 72 C10 weight
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Old 03-31-2024, 01:15 AM   #7
jumpsoffrock
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Re: 72 C10 weight

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Originally Posted by Stocker View Post
Had my K20 weighed many years ago before / after unloading topsoil. Can't recall if I was in the truck, or how much fuel in the tanks (it'll hold 50 gallons).

Anyway, it was 11,300# loaded, and 5300# empty. Three tons of dirt, 40+ miles over the mountain. Steered a bit funny and braking was.... well, I made it without hitting anything. I'll never do that again.
4k lbs over GVWR?!?!?!? That's some crazy stuff, them trucks are TOUGH.
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