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6.5 Cubic feet of salt???

Discussion in 'Commercial Snow Removal' started by RB, Jan 4, 2001.

  1. RB

    RB Senior Member
    Messages: 197

    I'm considering buying a spreader that holds 6.5 cu ft of bulk salt. How much is that? About 700 lbs. ??
     
    RB, Jan 4, 2001
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  2. Alan

    Alan PlowSite.com Addict
    from NW Vermont, Milton
    Messages: 1,393

    That's about 1/4 cu yd,, more like 500 lbs.
     
    Alan, Jan 4, 2001
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  3. SlimJim Z71

    SlimJim Z71 PlowSite.com Addict
    from Cary, IL
    Messages: 1,031

    Well... my spreader holds 10-cu.ft. which was about 700-lbs. So yeah, about 400-500-lbs. sounds right.

    -Tim
     
    SlimJim Z71, Jan 4, 2001
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  4. RB

    RB Senior Member
    Messages: 197

    thanx
     
    RB, Jan 4, 2001
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