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rastaman33609's avatar
Jul 27, 2014

Will 55 Gal drums hold the weight?

I have been reviewing the different suggestions for supporting TC's when off the truck. I was getting ready to get material to build when I noticed the 55 gal metal drums I have laying around at the shop. They would be the correct height for what I need, I already have them. and my older TC isnt very heavy and is only a 8'.
was wondering if 2 or 4 of these drums, with a sheet of ply across them would hold the weight???

13 Replies

  • With a firm footing 3 or 4 should be plenty strong. The barrel is only 35.5" tall.
  • Plenty strong enough. I would use three. Two across back and one in front. Two spread farthest apart in rear would give better stability.
  • Do you really want to have the TC that high when it's off the truck?