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    55 Gallon Drum of Mixed Size Transformers - Weight?

    Does anyone know an approximate weight of a 55 gal drum of transformers? Trying to figure if I should palletize two of these for easier moving, but my lift is a small one (1 ton), and my truck and trailer are also not rated for much. No, I don't have 55 gals of transformers...yet.



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    I have a 5 gal bucket of small transformers (the type that plug into a wall) it weighs 58 lbs!

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    (1) 5 gal bucket is 58 lbs...
    58 x 11(5 x 11=55)=638 lbs approx.
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    Thanks guys. This should work out good. Two drums on a pallet. I do need to get a trailer that can handle more weight eventually! Max out my 4x8 with two drums hah.
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