The allowed capacity is written right on the truck.
The empty weight of a 26 foot Penske rental moving truck is about 9,000 to 12,500 pounds. It depends on the make of the truck. The International and Freightliner trucks of this type are about 12,400 pounds at empty weight.
Gross Vehicle Weight 11,500 lbsPayload Weight 3,500 lbs
The weight of an empty 16-foot Penske rental truck is approximately 10,000 pounds. This can vary slightly based on the specific model and any additional features. It's always best to check the truck specifications provided by Penske for precise information.
Penske tells me that they have two different models of 16-foot truck. The gross weight is 10,000 pounds for the older model and 12,300 pounds for the newer model.
Truck sizes through Budget Truck Rental include a 10 foot truck, a 16 foot truck, a 24 foot truck, or a cargo van to move precious valuable furniture to a new living space.
The maximum legal weight for a 20 foot ocean container without the truck is about 48,000 pounds. The entire cargo weight, including the truck, cannot exceed 80,000 pounds. Truck drivers are allowed 12,000 pounds on the steer tires, 34,000 pounds on the drive tires and 34,000 pounds on the tandems.
At U-Haul, the smallest truck that will hold 40 cubic yards (1,080 cubic feet) is a 24-foot truck. You will also need to check the weight capacity.
Neither a 14-foot truck nor a 17-foot truck is large enough to hold 40 cubic yards.
It weighs about 13500 lbs empty. (25500lbs - 12000 lbs)
You can rent a 28-foot straight moving truck from major rental companies like U-Haul, Penske, or Budget Truck Rental. These companies typically have locations across the country, allowing you to reserve a truck online or in person. It's advisable to check availability and pricing on their websites or by calling local branches. Additionally, some local moving companies may also offer truck rentals.
That depends on Gross Vehicle Weight Rating, not length. You could be talking about anything from a Class 3 truck up to a Class 8 truck.
It would all depend on the gas mileage for the truck and the price of gas.