A telehandler is equipped with a 1.2 m squared (1.2 m x 1.2 m) material bucket. The load chart specifies a maximum capacity of 1,000 kg for a specific boom configuration when handling 'loose materials'. If the bucket is used to transport sand, which has a density of 1,600 kg/m³, what is the maximum volume of sand, in cubic metres, that can be safely loaded into the bucket without exceeding the telehandler's rated capacity for that configuration?

Question: A telehandler is equipped with a 1.2 m squared (1.2 m x 1.2 m) material bucket. The load chart specifies a maximum capacity of 1,000 kg for a specific boom configuration when handling 'loose materials'. If the bucket is used to transport sand, which has a density of 1,600 kg/m³, what is the maximum volume of sand, in cubic metres, that can be safely loaded into the bucket without exceeding the telehandler's rated capacity for that configuration?

Answer options: ✅ 0.625 m³

• 0.750 m³
• 0.833 m³
• 1.200 m³

Correct answer: 0.625 m³

Explanation: To find the maximum volume, divide the rated capacity (1,000 kg) by the density of the sand (1,600 kg/m³). Volume = Mass / Density = 1000 kg / 1600 kg/m³ = 0.625 m³. Understanding the relationship between mass, volume, and density is crucial for safe load handling.