Answer
Apr 14, 2025 - 08:55 AM
A 3,000-gallon fire tanker typically weighs significantly more than just the weight of the water it carries. The water alone weighs approximately 25,000 pounds (since water weighs about 8.34 pounds per gallon). When you add the weight of the truck itself, which can vary widely depending on the design and materials used, the total weight of a fully loaded 3,000-gallon fire tanker can range from 50,000 to 60,000 pounds or more.
