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Hinckley MN

Do people special build pallets for bringing pumpkins to weigh-offs or are standard 40 x 48 inch pallets big and strong enough? I was thinking I could slap plywood and styrofoam on a standard pallet and it should hold up to 1200 lbs or so. an oak pallet should be able to hold a ton, if I can find one..or three.

7/26/2011 11:02:38 PM

Bristol R.I. USA

Most growers can get away with a standard pallet that may be motified a bit. That being they put plywood on the base and some type of padding. Other growers make their pallets.

7/26/2011 11:27:21 PM

Owensboro, Ky.

F.Ben, I would suggest the Oak pallet...w/ padding!!! Will fit well w/ yer attitude!!! LOL Peace, Wayne
PS...Grow em BIG!!!

7/27/2011 12:37:37 AM

Niagara Falls,NY

I use a pallet I got from walmart,(make sure you ask if you can have one) they are very heavy duty,and fit nice in the back of a pick-up truck.I have thick carpet on mine and it works well.

7/27/2011 12:44:15 AM

Team Munson

We made these video's to help growers & sites with questions like these take a look I hope it helps.

http://www.youtube.com/user/tremor6614#p/u/16/7c-r9G0cLjg

7/27/2011 9:05:32 AM

Middle TN

Thank you, thats info that I needed also :)

7/27/2011 11:51:24 AM

Menomonie, WI ([email protected])

I made a treated pallet with locking wheels, Makes it easy to get on and off the trailer.

7/27/2011 1:12:28 PM