How Much Does a Concrete Truck Weigh? Empty and Full
How much does a concrete truck weigh? A typical mixer truck weighs about 20,000 to 30,000 pounds empty. Fully loaded with 9 to 11 cubic yards of concrete, at roughly 4,000 pounds per yard, it can weigh about 60,000 to 70,000 pounds, depending on the truck, axle setup, and state weight laws. That weight is why driveways crack under concrete trucks and why plants ask about access before delivery.
Concrete calculator →Weight breakdown
| Item | Approx. weight |
|---|---|
| Empty mixer truck | 20,000 to 30,000 lb |
| One cubic yard of concrete | about 3,900 to 4,100 lb |
| 10 yards of concrete | about 40,000 lb |
| Loaded truck (10 yd) | about 60,000 to 70,000 lb |
See how much does a yard of concrete weigh for mix differences.
Why smaller loads still weigh a lot
Even with 4 yards in the drum, a truck can weigh 36,000 to 46,000 pounds. Short loads reduce weight but the truck itself is still heavy.
Axles and weight limits
Mixer trucks often have three to five axles, sometimes with lift axles that drop to spread the load. State and local laws set limits per axle and total. Some roads, bridges, and private lanes have posted weight limits. Ask the plant if your street or bridge has restrictions.
Driveways and lawns
A residential asphalt or concrete driveway is not built for 60,000-pound trucks. Common outcomes:
- Cracks in concrete driveways, especially near edges.
- Ruts and depressions in asphalt, worse on hot days. See concrete truck on an asphalt driveway.
- Deep ruts in lawns and damage to septic systems, sprinkler lines, and buried utilities.
Many contractors keep the truck on the street and use a chute extension, wheelbarrows, or a pump. See concrete truck chute reach.
Protecting your property
- Keep the truck off the driveway if possible.
- If it must drive on, use plywood or steel plates over weak spots, and avoid the edges.
- Mark septic tanks, leach fields, and shallow utilities.
- Avoid soft, wet ground.
- Ask whether a smaller truck or pump makes sense for tight access.
Who pays for damage?
Many ready-mix delivery tickets include a release stating the plant is not responsible for damage past the curb if you direct the driver onto private property. Read the ticket before signing.
Bottom line
A concrete truck weighs about 20,000 to 30,000 pounds empty and 60,000 to 70,000 pounds fully loaded. Keep it off driveways, lawns, and septic systems when you can, plan for chute reach or a pump, and read the delivery release before directing the truck onto your property.
Questions people ask
How heavy is a full concrete truck?
Roughly 60,000 to 70,000 pounds with 9 to 11 yards, depending on the truck.
How much does an empty concrete truck weigh?
About 20,000 to 30,000 pounds.
Will a concrete truck crack my driveway?
It can. Residential driveways are not built for that weight, especially near edges.
Can a concrete truck drive over a septic tank?
It should not. The weight can crack tanks and crush pipes.
Who pays if a concrete truck damages my driveway?
Delivery tickets often include a damage release. Read it before signing.
Related guides
- Can a Concrete Truck Drive on an Asphalt Driveway?
- How Many Yards in a Concrete Truck? Mixer Sizes
- Concrete Truck Chute Reach: How Far It Pours
- How Much Does a Yard of Concrete Weigh? About 2 Tons
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