1960 8' bed weight

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Mar 5, 2024 | 09:47 PM

bjmayberry2

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1960 8' bed weight

Does anyone know the bed weight of a 8' bed? I'm just one person and want to pull the bed for repairs.

Mar 5, 2024 | 10:55 PM

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I don’t specifically, but it’s heavy. I tried to tip it up, but it was heavier than I wanted to try. I’ve used equipment when I needed to move it.

Mar 6, 2024 | 06:40 AM

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I'm hoping I can use my engine hoist but I was hoping someone knew the weight before I tried.

Mar 6, 2024 | 07:21 AM

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I'm hoping I can use my engine hoist but I was hoping someone knew the weight before I tried.

depending on the rating for the hoist it should be fine. Just take it slow it’ll be unwieldy, likely much bigger than your hoist. Try and lift from a center point if possible.

Mar 7, 2024 | 08:28 PM

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Engine hoist and a helper should work. When I lifted my cab it would have been nice to have someone to help steady it when I rolled it around.

Mar 7, 2024 | 09:47 PM

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Engine hoist and a helper should work. When I lifted my cab it would have been nice to have someone to help steady it when I rolled it around.

I've used my engine hoist to remove my 53-56 cabs several times. But I'm thinking the bed is heavier and even more awkward. That's why I am trying to get a bed weight.

Mar 17, 2024 | 09:22 PM

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Quick Google showed 4xx lbs. not the same make and year as yours. Removing tailgate would save weight, but also change balance. A strap through each corner stake pocket, and a load leveler would make it manageable, I believe.