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Old 01-17-2017, 05:45 PM   #1
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Weight of a stepside bed.

I need to know a rough weight of a 1966 short step bed complete with gate for shipping info. Anyone know?
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Old 01-17-2017, 06:12 PM   #2
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Re: Weight of a stepside bed.

Need more info. With wood? With cross sills? With strips?
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Old 01-17-2017, 06:27 PM   #3
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Re: Weight of a stepside bed.

Complete as removed from truck. With cross sill and a wood floor although the floor has a couple holes.
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Old 01-17-2017, 10:20 PM   #4
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Re: Weight of a stepside bed.

My guess is 250-300 lbs. But thats just a guess...
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Re: Weight of a stepside bed.

I'd agree. I lifted my fully built Fleet/LWB with a strap and my engine hoist for installation.
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Re: Weight of a stepside bed.

Thanks for the responces, I had guessed around 300lbs. but the shipper thought it would be 600. I know two guys can lift them with some effort so he is way off.
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Old 01-18-2017, 02:44 PM   #7
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Re: Weight of a stepside bed.

300 is light to me. I would say 425-450
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Re: Weight of a stepside bed.

He ended up telling the shippers 600 to cover crate a pallet weight.
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