How Much Does Firewood, green (unseasoned) Weigh?
Freshly cut green firewood with 40–50% moisture content. Significantly heavier than seasoned wood — a full cord of green hardwood can approach 4,600 lbs.
Weight Facts
- Weight per cord
- 4,600 lbs
- Category
- Firewood & Biomass
How Much Firewood, green (unseasoned) Can Each Truck Carry?
| Truck | Payload | Safe max (cords) | Full bed wt. |
|---|---|---|---|
| Ford Maverick | 1,500 lbs | 0 | 1,197 lbs |
| Honda Ridgeline | 1,500 lbs | 0 | 1,218 lbs |
| Chevrolet Colorado (2nd Gen) | 1,400 lbs | 0 | 1,606 lbs ⚠ |
| Chevrolet Colorado (3rd Gen) | 1,500 lbs | 0 | 1,606 lbs ⚠ |
| GMC Canyon (2nd Gen) | 1,400 lbs | 0 | 1,606 lbs ⚠ |
| GMC Canyon (3rd Gen) | 1,450 lbs | 0 | 1,606 lbs ⚠ |
| Ford Ranger | 1,560 lbs | 0 | 1,502 lbs |
| Nissan Frontier | 1,100 lbs | 0 | 995 lbs |
| Toyota Tacoma | 1,100 lbs | 0 | 1,696 lbs ⚠ |
| Jeep Gladiator | 1,200 lbs | 0 | 1,315 lbs ⚠ |
| Ford F-150 | 1,525 lbs | 0 | 2,239 lbs ⚠ |
| Chevrolet Silverado 1500 | 1,600 lbs | 0 | 2,264 lbs ⚠ |
| GMC Sierra 1500 | 1,500 lbs | 0 | 2,264 lbs ⚠ |
| RAM 1500 | 1,240 lbs | 0 | 2,210 lbs ⚠ |
| Toyota Tundra | 1,485 lbs | 0 | 2,358 lbs ⚠ |
| Nissan Titan | 1,460 lbs | 0 | 1,959 lbs ⚠ |
| Ford F-250 Super Duty | 3,000 lbs | 0 | 2,782 lbs |
| Ford F-350 Super Duty (SRW) | 4,000 lbs | 0 | 2,782 lbs |
| Ford F-350 Super Duty (DRW) | 5,500 lbs | 1 | 2,850 lbs |
| Chevrolet Silverado 2500HD | 3,200 lbs | 0 | 3,001 lbs |
| GMC Sierra 2500HD | 3,200 lbs | 0 | 3,001 lbs |
| Chevrolet Silverado 3500HD (DRW) | 5,700 lbs | 1 | 3,001 lbs |
| GMC Sierra 3500HD (DRW) | 5,700 lbs | 1 | 3,001 lbs |
| RAM 2500 | 1,980 lbs | 0 | 2,670 lbs ⚠ |
| RAM 3500 (DRW) | 6,280 lbs | 1 | 2,670 lbs |
⚠ = full bed weight exceeds truck payload. Safe max is by payload rating, not bed volume.
Calculate Your Load
cord
“Fill Truck” sets quantity to whichever comes first: payload weight limit or bed volume.
Estimated weight4,600 lbsTruck payload rating1,500 lbsLoad as % of payload307%Load as % of bed volume384% — overflows bed
⚠ Overloaded — 3,100 lbs over capacity
This load exceeds the published payload rating and may damage the truck's suspension, frame, tires, and brakes. Reduce quantity or use a higher-rated truck.
Standard AWD EcoBoost payload. Tremor package drops to ~1,200 lbs. Check door-jamb sticker.
4 trips needed with your Ford Maverick
Quantity per trip0.25 cordsWeight per trip1,150 lbs
Could a rental truck do this in fewer trips?
U-Haul 15-ft Box Truck6,385 lbs • from $39.95/day + mileage
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Budget 16-ft Box Truck5,000 lbs • Varies by location and date
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Penske 16-ft Box Truck4,300 lbs • Varies by location and date
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U-Haul Cargo Van4,030 lbs • from $19.95/day + mileage
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U-Haul 6×12 Open Utility Trailer (with Ramp)3,710 lbs • from $29.95/day
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Budget 12-ft Box Truck3,610 lbs • Varies by location and date
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Penske 12-ft Box Truck3,100 lbs • Varies by location and date
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U-Haul 10-ft Box Truck2,810 lbs • from $29.95/day + mileage
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U-Haul 6×12 Open Utility Trailer2,670 lbs • from $29.95/day
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U-Haul Pickup Truck (8-ft bed)2,280 lbs • from $19.95/day + mileage
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Home Depot Pickup Truck Rental (8-ft bed)2,200 lbs • $19/first 75 min, ~$89–129/day (varies by location)
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Home Depot Flatbed Truck Rental (F-250, 8-ft)2,200 lbs • $19/first 75 min, ~$89–129/day (varies by location)
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Lowe's Silverado 1500 (8-ft bed)2,000 lbs • $19/first 90 min, $89/all-day (varies by location)
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U-Haul 5×8 Open Utility Trailer1,890 lbs • from $14.95/day
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