SUNFLOWER SEEDS

Jul 28, 2011 at 08:10 PM CST
Posted by a private BulkLoads.com member.	Posted by a private BulkLoads.com member. Has anyone ever hauled sunflower seeds? Just wondering if we can get enough tonage in a 102" wide 84" tall 42'2" long hopper bottom. We have never hauled these before.

Replied on Thu, Jul 28, 2011 at 08:18 PM CST
Posted by a private BulkLoads.com member.	Posted by a private BulkLoads.com member. Thank you. The grainery said they are weighing about 30# per bushel, which means nothing to me. I know that sounds horrible. I don't have a clue how many bushels this trailer will hold. i do know corn weighs 60# and we can only load half way.....we'll see what happens...thanks again!

Replied on Thu, Jul 28, 2011 at 08:28 PM CST
Posted by a private BulkLoads.com member.	Posted by a private BulkLoads.com member. Quote: "Thank you. The grainery said they are weighing about 30# per bushel, which means nothing to me. I know that sounds horrible. I don't have a clue how many bushels this trailer will hold. i do know corn weighs 60# and we can only load half way.....we'll see what happens...thanks again!" Your hopper can hold 1680 bu. water level, add about 150 to the top of your bows. You should have no problem getting 51 on. Trust me on this. These loads are easy off regardless of weather. I enjoy these loads. Hope this helps...

Replied on Thu, Jul 28, 2011 at 08:28 PM CST

Posted by a private BulkLoads.com member.

Quote: "Thank you. The grainery said they are weighing about 30# per bushel, which means nothing to me. I know that sounds horrible. I don't have a clue how many bushels this trailer will hold. i do know corn weighs 60# and we can only load half way.....we'll see what happens...thanks again!"

Your hopper can hold 1680 bu. water level, add about 150 to the top of your bows. You should have no problem getting 51 on. Trust me on this. These loads are easy off regardless of weather. I enjoy these loads. Hope this helps...

Replied on Thu, Jul 28, 2011 at 08:31 PM CST
Posted by a private BulkLoads.com member.	Posted by a private BulkLoads.com member. Quote: "Thank you. The grainery said they are weighing about 30# per bushel, which means nothing to me. I know that sounds horrible. I don't have a clue how many bushels this trailer will hold. i do know corn weighs 60# and we can only load half way.....we'll see what happens...thanks again!" Corn is 56 lb per bu, soybeans are 60 lb per bu. FYI : )

Replied on Thu, Jul 28, 2011 at 08:45 PM CST
Posted by a private BulkLoads.com member.	Posted by a private BulkLoads.com member. Quote: "Corn is 56 lb per bu, soybeans are 60 lb per bu. FYI : )" shelled corn is 56#, excuse me....ear corn is 70#...FYI....going down the road typing chalk it up to a woman huh????

Replied on Thu, Jul 28, 2011 at 08:46 PM CST
Posted by a private BulkLoads.com member.	Posted by a private BulkLoads.com member. Quote: "Your hopper can hold 1680 bu. water level, add about 150 to the top of your bows. You should have no problem getting 51 on. Trust me on this. These loads are easy off regardless of weather. I enjoy these loads. Hope this helps..." Thanks Joe! I appreciate the help! Happy Trucking! :)