Ford F-350 Super Duty (DRW) (2020–2024) — Payload & Bed Volume
The Ford F-350 Super Duty (DRW) has a maximum published payload rating of 5,500 lbs and a standard 8-ft bed volume of 79.3 cu ft. See how much of each building material it can safely carry.
Specifications
- Make / Model
- Ford F-350 Super Duty (DRW)
- Years
- 2020–2024
- Class
- Heavy-duty (3/4 or 1-ton)
- Max payload rating
- 5,500 lbs
- Bed length
- 8 ft (nominal)
- Bed volume (level-full)
- 79.3 cu ft (2.94 cu yd)
Conservative 4WD Crew Cab DRW estimate. Documented diesel 4x4 crew cab at ~5,453 lbs; max reaches ~8,000 lbs. Check door-jamb sticker.
How Much Can the F-350 Super Duty (DRW) Carry?
| Material | lbs / unit | Safe max | Full bed wt. |
|---|---|---|---|
| Gravel, pea (washed) | 2,835 lbs/cubic yard | 1.94 cubic yards | 8,327 lbs ⚠ |
| Gravel, crushed stone (#57) | 2,700 lbs/cubic yard | 2.04 cubic yards | 7,930 lbs ⚠ |
| Gravel, river rock | 2,800 lbs/cubic yard | 1.96 cubic yards | 8,224 lbs ⚠ |
| Gravel, limestone | 2,610 lbs/cubic yard | 2.11 cubic yards | 7,666 lbs ⚠ |
| Gravel, recycled concrete (RCA) | 2,460 lbs/cubic yard | 2.24 cubic yards | 7,225 lbs ⚠ |
| Sand, dry | 2,700 lbs/cubic yard | 2.04 cubic yards | 7,930 lbs ⚠ |
| Sand, wet | 3,240 lbs/cubic yard | 1.70 cubic yards | 9,516 lbs ⚠ |
| Sand, mason (torpedo) | 2,850 lbs/cubic yard | 1.93 cubic yards | 8,371 lbs ⚠ |
| Topsoil | 2,000 lbs/cubic yard | 2.75 cubic yards | 5,874 lbs ⚠ |
| Fill dirt | 2,200 lbs/cubic yard | 2.50 cubic yards | 6,461 lbs ⚠ |
| Clay | 2,700 lbs/cubic yard | 2.04 cubic yards | 7,930 lbs ⚠ |
| Mulch, wood chips (shredded) | 500 lbs/cubic yard | 11.00 cubic yards | 1,469 lbs |
| Mulch, bark nuggets | 400 lbs/cubic yard | 13.75 cubic yards | 1,175 lbs |
| Compost | 1,080 lbs/cubic yard | 5.09 cubic yards | 3,172 lbs |
| Playground chips (engineered wood) | 500 lbs/cubic yard | 11.00 cubic yards | 1,469 lbs |
| Concrete mix (80-lb bag) | 80 lbs/80-lb bag | 69 80-lb bags | 10,573 lbs ⚠ |
| Concrete mix (60-lb bag) | 60 lbs/60-lb bag | 92 60-lb bags | 10,573 lbs ⚠ |
| Concrete mix, fast-setting (50-lb bag) | 50 lbs/50-lb bag | 110 50-lb bags | 10,573 lbs ⚠ |
| Mortar mix (60-lb bag) | 60 lbs/60-lb bag | 92 60-lb bags | 10,573 lbs ⚠ |
| Common brick | 4.5 lbs/piece | 1222 pieces | — |
| Face brick | 4 lbs/piece | 1375 pieces | — |
| Concrete block / CMU | 30 lbs/piece | 183 pieces | — |
| Retaining wall block | 35 lbs/piece | 157 pieces | — |
| Concrete pavers (4×8) | 3.5 lbs/piece | 1571 pieces | — |
| Concrete mix (40-lb bag) | 40 lbs/40-lb bag | 138 40-lb bags | 10,573 lbs ⚠ |
| Portland cement (94-lb bag) | 94 lbs/94-lb bag | 59 94-lb bags | 7,454 lbs ⚠ |
| Sand mix (60-lb bag) | 60 lbs/60-lb bag | 92 60-lb bags | 10,573 lbs ⚠ |
| Firewood, green (unseasoned) | 4,600 lbs/cord | 1 cords | 2,850 lbs |
| Firewood, seasoned (6–12 mo.) | 3,200 lbs/cord | 2 cords | 1,983 lbs |
| Firewood, dry hardwood (1+ yr) | 3,000 lbs/cord | 2 cords | 1,859 lbs |
| Firewood, dry softwood (pine/fir) | 2,000 lbs/cord | 3 cords | 1,239 lbs |
| Wood pellets (40-lb bags) | 40 lbs/40-lb bag | 138 40-lb bags | 10,573 lbs ⚠ |
| Water (tank) | 8.34 lbs/gallon | 659 gallons | 4,947 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 — 2,665 lbs remaining
This load is within the published payload rating. Always account for passengers, fuel, and bed accessories in your total.
Conservative 4WD Crew Cab DRW estimate. Documented diesel 4x4 crew cab at ~5,453 lbs; max reaches ~8,000 lbs. Check door-jamb sticker.