Ford F-250 Super Duty (2020–2024) — Payload & Bed Volume
The Ford F-250 Super Duty has a maximum published payload rating of 3,000 lbs and a standard 8-ft bed volume of 77.4 cu ft. See how much of each building material it can safely carry.
Specifications
- Make / Model
- Ford F-250 Super Duty
- Years
- 2020–2024
- Class
- Heavy-duty (3/4 or 1-ton)
- Max payload rating
- 3,000 lbs
- Bed length
- 8 ft (nominal)
- Bed volume (level-full)
- 77.4 cu ft (2.87 cu yd)
Typical 4WD Crew Cab estimate. Diesel/loaded configs can drop to ~2,380 lbs; gas 4x2 reaches ~4,323 lbs. Check door-jamb sticker.
How Much Can the F-250 Super Duty Carry?
| Material | lbs / unit | Safe max | Full bed wt. |
|---|---|---|---|
| Gravel, pea (washed) | 2,835 lbs/cubic yard | 1.06 cubic yards | 8,127 lbs ⚠ |
| Gravel, crushed stone (#57) | 2,700 lbs/cubic yard | 1.11 cubic yards | 7,740 lbs ⚠ |
| Gravel, river rock | 2,800 lbs/cubic yard | 1.07 cubic yards | 8,027 lbs ⚠ |
| Gravel, limestone | 2,610 lbs/cubic yard | 1.15 cubic yards | 7,482 lbs ⚠ |
| Gravel, recycled concrete (RCA) | 2,460 lbs/cubic yard | 1.22 cubic yards | 7,052 lbs ⚠ |
| Sand, dry | 2,700 lbs/cubic yard | 1.11 cubic yards | 7,740 lbs ⚠ |
| Sand, wet | 3,240 lbs/cubic yard | 0.93 cubic yards | 9,288 lbs ⚠ |
| Sand, mason (torpedo) | 2,850 lbs/cubic yard | 1.05 cubic yards | 8,170 lbs ⚠ |
| Topsoil | 2,000 lbs/cubic yard | 1.50 cubic yards | 5,733 lbs ⚠ |
| Fill dirt | 2,200 lbs/cubic yard | 1.36 cubic yards | 6,307 lbs ⚠ |
| Clay | 2,700 lbs/cubic yard | 1.11 cubic yards | 7,740 lbs ⚠ |
| Mulch, wood chips (shredded) | 500 lbs/cubic yard | 6.00 cubic yards | 1,433 lbs |
| Mulch, bark nuggets | 400 lbs/cubic yard | 7.50 cubic yards | 1,147 lbs |
| Compost | 1,080 lbs/cubic yard | 2.78 cubic yards | 3,096 lbs ⚠ |
| Playground chips (engineered wood) | 500 lbs/cubic yard | 6.00 cubic yards | 1,433 lbs |
| Concrete mix (80-lb bag) | 80 lbs/80-lb bag | 38 80-lb bags | 10,320 lbs ⚠ |
| Concrete mix (60-lb bag) | 60 lbs/60-lb bag | 50 60-lb bags | 10,320 lbs ⚠ |
| Concrete mix, fast-setting (50-lb bag) | 50 lbs/50-lb bag | 60 50-lb bags | 10,320 lbs ⚠ |
| Mortar mix (60-lb bag) | 60 lbs/60-lb bag | 50 60-lb bags | 10,320 lbs ⚠ |
| Common brick | 4.5 lbs/piece | 667 pieces | — |
| Face brick | 4 lbs/piece | 750 pieces | — |
| Concrete block / CMU | 30 lbs/piece | 100 pieces | — |
| Retaining wall block | 35 lbs/piece | 86 pieces | — |
| Concrete pavers (4×8) | 3.5 lbs/piece | 857 pieces | — |
| Concrete mix (40-lb bag) | 40 lbs/40-lb bag | 75 40-lb bags | 10,320 lbs ⚠ |
| Portland cement (94-lb bag) | 94 lbs/94-lb bag | 32 94-lb bags | 7,276 lbs ⚠ |
| Sand mix (60-lb bag) | 60 lbs/60-lb bag | 50 60-lb bags | 10,320 lbs ⚠ |
| Firewood, green (unseasoned) | 4,600 lbs/cord | 1 cords | 2,782 lbs |
| Firewood, seasoned (6–12 mo.) | 3,200 lbs/cord | 1 cords | 1,935 lbs |
| Firewood, dry hardwood (1+ yr) | 3,000 lbs/cord | 1 cords | 1,814 lbs |
| Firewood, dry softwood (pine/fir) | 2,000 lbs/cord | 2 cords | 1,209 lbs |
| Wood pellets (40-lb bags) | 40 lbs/40-lb bag | 75 40-lb bags | 10,320 lbs ⚠ |
| Water (tank) | 8.34 lbs/gallon | 360 gallons | 4,828 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.
⚡ Near Capacity — 165 lbs remaining
Within 15% of the payload limit. Factor in passengers, fuel, and any truck-bed accessories before loading.
Typical 4WD Crew Cab estimate. Diesel/loaded configs can drop to ~2,380 lbs; gas 4x2 reaches ~4,323 lbs. Check door-jamb sticker.