Chevrolet Silverado 3500HD (DRW) (2020–2024) — Payload & Bed Volume
The Chevrolet Silverado 3500HD (DRW) has a maximum published payload rating of 5,700 lbs and a standard 8-ft bed volume of 83.5 cu ft. See how much of each building material it can safely carry.
Specifications
- Make / Model
- Chevrolet Silverado 3500HD (DRW)
- Years
- 2020–2024
- Class
- Heavy-duty (3/4 or 1-ton)
- Max payload rating
- 5,700 lbs
- Bed length
- 8 ft (nominal)
- Bed volume (level-full)
- 83.5 cu ft (3.09 cu yd)
Typical diesel 4WD Crew Cab DRW estimate. Gas engine 4WD crew cab reaches ~5,716 lbs; max is ~7,290 lbs. Check door-jamb sticker.
How Much Can the Silverado 3500HD (DRW) Carry?
| Material | lbs / unit | Safe max | Full bed wt. |
|---|---|---|---|
| Gravel, pea (washed) | 2,835 lbs/cubic yard | 2.01 cubic yards | 8,768 lbs ⚠ |
| Gravel, crushed stone (#57) | 2,700 lbs/cubic yard | 2.11 cubic yards | 8,350 lbs ⚠ |
| Gravel, river rock | 2,800 lbs/cubic yard | 2.04 cubic yards | 8,659 lbs ⚠ |
| Gravel, limestone | 2,610 lbs/cubic yard | 2.18 cubic yards | 8,072 lbs ⚠ |
| Gravel, recycled concrete (RCA) | 2,460 lbs/cubic yard | 2.32 cubic yards | 7,608 lbs ⚠ |
| Sand, dry | 2,700 lbs/cubic yard | 2.11 cubic yards | 8,350 lbs ⚠ |
| Sand, wet | 3,240 lbs/cubic yard | 1.76 cubic yards | 10,020 lbs ⚠ |
| Sand, mason (torpedo) | 2,850 lbs/cubic yard | 2.00 cubic yards | 8,814 lbs ⚠ |
| Topsoil | 2,000 lbs/cubic yard | 2.85 cubic yards | 6,185 lbs ⚠ |
| Fill dirt | 2,200 lbs/cubic yard | 2.59 cubic yards | 6,804 lbs ⚠ |
| Clay | 2,700 lbs/cubic yard | 2.11 cubic yards | 8,350 lbs ⚠ |
| Mulch, wood chips (shredded) | 500 lbs/cubic yard | 11.40 cubic yards | 1,546 lbs |
| Mulch, bark nuggets | 400 lbs/cubic yard | 14.25 cubic yards | 1,237 lbs |
| Compost | 1,080 lbs/cubic yard | 5.28 cubic yards | 3,340 lbs |
| Playground chips (engineered wood) | 500 lbs/cubic yard | 11.40 cubic yards | 1,546 lbs |
| Concrete mix (80-lb bag) | 80 lbs/80-lb bag | 71 80-lb bags | 11,133 lbs ⚠ |
| Concrete mix (60-lb bag) | 60 lbs/60-lb bag | 95 60-lb bags | 11,133 lbs ⚠ |
| Concrete mix, fast-setting (50-lb bag) | 50 lbs/50-lb bag | 114 50-lb bags | 11,133 lbs ⚠ |
| Mortar mix (60-lb bag) | 60 lbs/60-lb bag | 95 60-lb bags | 11,133 lbs ⚠ |
| Common brick | 4.5 lbs/piece | 1267 pieces | — |
| Face brick | 4 lbs/piece | 1425 pieces | — |
| Concrete block / CMU | 30 lbs/piece | 190 pieces | — |
| Retaining wall block | 35 lbs/piece | 163 pieces | — |
| Concrete pavers (4×8) | 3.5 lbs/piece | 1629 pieces | — |
| Concrete mix (40-lb bag) | 40 lbs/40-lb bag | 143 40-lb bags | 11,133 lbs ⚠ |
| Portland cement (94-lb bag) | 94 lbs/94-lb bag | 61 94-lb bags | 7,849 lbs ⚠ |
| Sand mix (60-lb bag) | 60 lbs/60-lb bag | 95 60-lb bags | 11,133 lbs ⚠ |
| Firewood, green (unseasoned) | 4,600 lbs/cord | 1 cords | 3,001 lbs |
| Firewood, seasoned (6–12 mo.) | 3,200 lbs/cord | 2 cords | 2,088 lbs |
| Firewood, dry hardwood (1+ yr) | 3,000 lbs/cord | 2 cords | 1,957 lbs |
| Firewood, dry softwood (pine/fir) | 2,000 lbs/cord | 3 cords | 1,305 lbs |
| Wood pellets (40-lb bags) | 40 lbs/40-lb bag | 143 40-lb bags | 11,133 lbs ⚠ |
| Water (tank) | 8.34 lbs/gallon | 683 gallons | 5,209 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.
✓ Within Capacity — 2,865 lbs remaining
This load is within the published payload rating. Always account for passengers, fuel, and bed accessories in your total.
Typical diesel 4WD Crew Cab DRW estimate. Gas engine 4WD crew cab reaches ~5,716 lbs; max is ~7,290 lbs. Check door-jamb sticker.