Chevrolet Colorado (2nd Gen) (2021–2022) — Payload & Bed Volume
The Chevrolet Colorado (2nd Gen) has a maximum published payload rating of 1,400 lbs and a standard 5.2-ft bed volume of 44.7 cu ft. See how much of each building material it can safely carry.
Specifications
- Make / Model
- Chevrolet Colorado (2nd Gen)
- Years
- 2021–2022
- Class
- Heavy-duty (3/4 or 1-ton)
- Max payload rating
- 1,400 lbs
- Bed length
- 5.2 ft (nominal)
- Bed volume (level-full)
- 44.7 cu ft (1.66 cu yd)
Conservative estimate for 4WD Crew Cab mid-trim. ZR2 drops to ~1,250 lbs. Check door-jamb sticker.
How Much Can the Colorado (2nd Gen) Carry?
| Material | lbs / unit | Safe max | Full bed wt. |
|---|---|---|---|
| Gravel, pea (washed) | 2,835 lbs/cubic yard | 0.49 cubic yards | 4,694 lbs ⚠ |
| Gravel, crushed stone (#57) | 2,700 lbs/cubic yard | 0.52 cubic yards | 4,470 lbs ⚠ |
| Gravel, river rock | 2,800 lbs/cubic yard | 0.50 cubic yards | 4,636 lbs ⚠ |
| Gravel, limestone | 2,610 lbs/cubic yard | 0.54 cubic yards | 4,321 lbs ⚠ |
| Gravel, recycled concrete (RCA) | 2,460 lbs/cubic yard | 0.57 cubic yards | 4,073 lbs ⚠ |
| Sand, dry | 2,700 lbs/cubic yard | 0.52 cubic yards | 4,470 lbs ⚠ |
| Sand, wet | 3,240 lbs/cubic yard | 0.43 cubic yards | 5,364 lbs ⚠ |
| Sand, mason (torpedo) | 2,850 lbs/cubic yard | 0.49 cubic yards | 4,718 lbs ⚠ |
| Topsoil | 2,000 lbs/cubic yard | 0.70 cubic yards | 3,311 lbs ⚠ |
| Fill dirt | 2,200 lbs/cubic yard | 0.64 cubic yards | 3,642 lbs ⚠ |
| Clay | 2,700 lbs/cubic yard | 0.52 cubic yards | 4,470 lbs ⚠ |
| Mulch, wood chips (shredded) | 500 lbs/cubic yard | 2.80 cubic yards | 828 lbs |
| Mulch, bark nuggets | 400 lbs/cubic yard | 3.50 cubic yards | 662 lbs |
| Compost | 1,080 lbs/cubic yard | 1.30 cubic yards | 1,788 lbs ⚠ |
| Playground chips (engineered wood) | 500 lbs/cubic yard | 2.80 cubic yards | 828 lbs |
| Concrete mix (80-lb bag) | 80 lbs/80-lb bag | 18 80-lb bags | 5,960 lbs ⚠ |
| Concrete mix (60-lb bag) | 60 lbs/60-lb bag | 23 60-lb bags | 5,960 lbs ⚠ |
| Concrete mix, fast-setting (50-lb bag) | 50 lbs/50-lb bag | 28 50-lb bags | 5,960 lbs ⚠ |
| Mortar mix (60-lb bag) | 60 lbs/60-lb bag | 23 60-lb bags | 5,960 lbs ⚠ |
| Common brick | 4.5 lbs/piece | 311 pieces | — |
| Face brick | 4 lbs/piece | 350 pieces | — |
| Concrete block / CMU | 30 lbs/piece | 47 pieces | — |
| Retaining wall block | 35 lbs/piece | 40 pieces | — |
| Concrete pavers (4×8) | 3.5 lbs/piece | 400 pieces | — |
| Concrete mix (40-lb bag) | 40 lbs/40-lb bag | 35 40-lb bags | 5,960 lbs ⚠ |
| Portland cement (94-lb bag) | 94 lbs/94-lb bag | 15 94-lb bags | 4,202 lbs ⚠ |
| Sand mix (60-lb bag) | 60 lbs/60-lb bag | 23 60-lb bags | 5,960 lbs ⚠ |
| Firewood, green (unseasoned) | 4,600 lbs/cord | 0 cords | 1,606 lbs ⚠ |
| Firewood, seasoned (6–12 mo.) | 3,200 lbs/cord | 0 cords | 1,118 lbs |
| Firewood, dry hardwood (1+ yr) | 3,000 lbs/cord | 0 cords | 1,048 lbs |
| Firewood, dry softwood (pine/fir) | 2,000 lbs/cord | 1 cords | 698 lbs |
| Wood pellets (40-lb bags) | 40 lbs/40-lb bag | 35 40-lb bags | 5,960 lbs ⚠ |
| Water (tank) | 8.34 lbs/gallon | 168 gallons | 2,788 lbs ⚠ |
⚠ = filling the bed to volume capacity would exceed payload. Safe max is by payload rating.
Calculate Your Load
“Fill Truck” sets quantity to whichever comes first: payload weight limit or bed volume.
⚠ Overloaded — 1,435 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.
Conservative estimate for 4WD Crew Cab mid-trim. ZR2 drops to ~1,250 lbs. Check door-jamb sticker.
3 trips needed with your Chevrolet Colorado (2nd Gen)
Could a rental truck do this in fewer trips?