Material Density Chart

Material Density (Loose) Material Density (Loose)

Ashes 1,100 lb/yd³ Gypsum–Crushed 2,700 lb/yd³

Caliche 2,100 lb/yd³ Kaolin 1,730 lb/yd³

Cement–Portland 2,550 lb/yd³ Limestone–Broken 2,600 lb/yd³

Cereals–Wheat, Bulk 1,300 lb/yd³ Salt–Coarse 1,350 lb/yd³

Clay (natural bed) 2,800 lb/yd³ Sand–Dry 2,700 lb/yd³

Clay (Dry Lumps) 1,820 lb/yd³ Sand–Wet 3,500 lb/yd³

Clay (Wet Lumps) 2,700 lb/yd³ Sand with gravel–Dry 2,900 lb/yd³

Clay with Gravel (Dry) 2,700 lb/yd³ Sand with gravel–Wet 3,400 lb/yd³

Clay with Gravel (Wet) 3,080 lb/yd³ Sandstone–Broken 2,550 lb/yd³

Coal–Anthracite(Broken) 1,850 lb/yd³ Sawdust 550 lb/yd³

Coal–Bituminous(Broken) 1,400 lb/yd³ Shale 2,100 lb/yd³

Coke 875 lb/yd³ Silage 865 lb/yd³

Earth–Dry, Packed 2,550 lb/yd³ Slag–Broken 2,950 lb/yd³

Earth–Wet, Excavated 2,700 lb/yd³ Snow–Dry 400 lb/yd³

Earth, Loam 2,100 lb/yd³ Snow–Wet 600 lb/yd³

Garbage–Wet 1,350 lb/yd³ Stone–Crushed 2,700 lb/yd³

Granite–Broken 2,800 lb/yd³ Sugar–Raw, Refined 1,750 lb/yd³

Gravel–Dry 2,550 lb/yd³ Topsoil 1,600 lb/yd³

Graveled Sand 3,250 lb/yd³ Wood Chips (Dry) 600 lb/yd³

Gravel–Dry (½” to 2”) 2,850 lb/yd³ Wood Chips (Wet) 900 lb/yd³

Gravel–Wet (½” to 2”) 3,375 lb/yd³ *Actual material density may vary from these standard
values.

Corporate Office: Northwest:

330-678-2511 360-474-1940
800-321-2348 800-688-6266
Fax: 330-678-0859 Fax: 360-474-9941 www.acs-coupler.com

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 Loader Bucket Selection Guide for Material

Wheel Loaders
Size Chart p. 18-19
Material General General Light Woodchip Coal/ Rock
Purpose Purpose Material Stockpiling
Ashes • • ✔
Cereals, Wheat • • ✔
Clay (dry) • • ✔
Clay (wet, with gravel) ✔ ✔
Coal, Coke ✔ ✔ •
Dirt/rock mixture ✔ ✔ •
Gravel • ✔ •
Gypsum ✔ • ✔
Leaves • • ✔ ✔
Aggregate • • ✔
Shot rock ✔
Loam ✔ ✔ •
Recycled concrete ✔ •
Salt • • ✔
Sand • • ✔
Sawdust • ✔
Silage • ✔
Slag ✔ •
Solid Waste ✔ ✔ •
Woodchips • ✔

✔ Preferred bucket application •

Acceptable bucket application
All ACS® attachments available in pin-on or coupler equipped configuration.

Disclaimer: ACS recognizes each job or application requirement is unique. As such, the suggestions above are only offered as
reference. Please consult ACS for your specific application.
Corporate Office: Northwest:
330-678-2511 360-474-1940
800-321-2348 800-688-6266
Fax: 330-678-0859 Fax: 360-474-9941 www.acs-coupler.com

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