how many

[lost1]

Could someone tell me on average, HOW MANY white pine logs, with aprox butt diameter of 22"(just cut), can a logging truck carry per load.

Thanks

[kyle]

Lost1,

From talking to numerous loggers I've found that they are more concerned about weight per load rather than total number of logs per load because of getting fined. Remember a 45ft log is going to weigh a lot more than a 35ft log.

From what I've been hearing for 15"-18" logs I would guess for 22" logs you would be about 20 logs per load without considering weight as a factor.

Don't take my word for it, call a couple loggers and ask. They are the experts.

[Basil]

My truckers brought them in 15-20 at a time. I had 35-55 foot long yellow poplar, 14"-18" at the butt end.

[lost1]

Thanks for the information...

[gregorama]

Use a board ft calculator (available online); a truck can haul about 5000 BF of Western Hemlock, according to my guy; confirmed by a couple others.