Ford Ranger (2019–2023) — Payload & Bed Volume
The Ford Ranger has a maximum published payload rating of 1,560 lbs and a standard 5-ft bed volume of 41.8 cu ft. See how much of each building material it can safely carry.
Specifications
- Make / Model
- Ford Ranger
- Years
- 2019–2023
- Class
- Heavy-duty (3/4 or 1-ton)
- Max payload rating
- 1,560 lbs
- Bed length
- 5 ft (nominal)
- Bed volume (level-full)
- 41.8 cu ft (1.55 cu yd)
Typical 4WD SuperCrew estimate. FX4/Lariat 4WD floor is ~1,410 lbs; 4x2 SuperCab reaches ~1,860 lbs. Check door-jamb sticker.
How Much Can the Ranger Carry?
| Material | lbs / unit | Safe max | Full bed wt. |
|---|---|---|---|
| Gravel, pea (washed) | 2,835 lbs/cubic yard | 0.55 cubic yards | 4,389 lbs ⚠ |
| Gravel, crushed stone (#57) | 2,700 lbs/cubic yard | 0.58 cubic yards | 4,180 lbs ⚠ |
| Gravel, river rock | 2,800 lbs/cubic yard | 0.56 cubic yards | 4,335 lbs ⚠ |
| Gravel, limestone | 2,610 lbs/cubic yard | 0.60 cubic yards | 4,041 lbs ⚠ |
| Gravel, recycled concrete (RCA) | 2,460 lbs/cubic yard | 0.63 cubic yards | 3,808 lbs ⚠ |
| Sand, dry | 2,700 lbs/cubic yard | 0.58 cubic yards | 4,180 lbs ⚠ |
| Sand, wet | 3,240 lbs/cubic yard | 0.48 cubic yards | 5,016 lbs ⚠ |
| Sand, mason (torpedo) | 2,850 lbs/cubic yard | 0.55 cubic yards | 4,412 lbs ⚠ |
| Topsoil | 2,000 lbs/cubic yard | 0.78 cubic yards | 3,096 lbs ⚠ |
| Fill dirt | 2,200 lbs/cubic yard | 0.71 cubic yards | 3,406 lbs ⚠ |
| Clay | 2,700 lbs/cubic yard | 0.58 cubic yards | 4,180 lbs ⚠ |
| Mulch, wood chips (shredded) | 500 lbs/cubic yard | 3.12 cubic yards | 774 lbs |
| Mulch, bark nuggets | 400 lbs/cubic yard | 3.90 cubic yards | 619 lbs |
| Compost | 1,080 lbs/cubic yard | 1.44 cubic yards | 1,672 lbs ⚠ |
| Playground chips (engineered wood) | 500 lbs/cubic yard | 3.12 cubic yards | 774 lbs |
| Concrete mix (80-lb bag) | 80 lbs/80-lb bag | 20 80-lb bags | 5,573 lbs ⚠ |
| Concrete mix (60-lb bag) | 60 lbs/60-lb bag | 26 60-lb bags | 5,573 lbs ⚠ |
| Concrete mix, fast-setting (50-lb bag) | 50 lbs/50-lb bag | 31 50-lb bags | 5,573 lbs ⚠ |
| Mortar mix (60-lb bag) | 60 lbs/60-lb bag | 26 60-lb bags | 5,573 lbs ⚠ |
| Common brick | 4.5 lbs/piece | 347 pieces | — |
| Face brick | 4 lbs/piece | 390 pieces | — |
| Concrete block / CMU | 30 lbs/piece | 52 pieces | — |
| Retaining wall block | 35 lbs/piece | 45 pieces | — |
| Concrete pavers (4×8) | 3.5 lbs/piece | 446 pieces | — |
| Concrete mix (40-lb bag) | 40 lbs/40-lb bag | 39 40-lb bags | 5,573 lbs ⚠ |
| Portland cement (94-lb bag) | 94 lbs/94-lb bag | 17 94-lb bags | 3,929 lbs ⚠ |
| Sand mix (60-lb bag) | 60 lbs/60-lb bag | 26 60-lb bags | 5,573 lbs ⚠ |
| Firewood, green (unseasoned) | 4,600 lbs/cord | 0 cords | 1,502 lbs |
| Firewood, seasoned (6–12 mo.) | 3,200 lbs/cord | 0 cords | 1,045 lbs |
| Firewood, dry hardwood (1+ yr) | 3,000 lbs/cord | 1 cords | 980 lbs |
| Firewood, dry softwood (pine/fir) | 2,000 lbs/cord | 1 cords | 653 lbs |
| Wood pellets (40-lb bags) | 40 lbs/40-lb bag | 39 40-lb bags | 5,573 lbs ⚠ |
| Water (tank) | 8.34 lbs/gallon | 187 gallons | 2,607 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 — 1,275 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.
Typical 4WD SuperCrew estimate. FX4/Lariat 4WD floor is ~1,410 lbs; 4x2 SuperCab reaches ~1,860 lbs. Check door-jamb sticker.
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