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Weights of Containers

Fiberboard carton or crate = 60 lb.
Carton = 40 lb.
Los Angeles = 30 to 34 lb.
2-Layer Flat = 18 to 20 lb.
8-Quart climax basket = 9 to 11 lb.
12-Quart climax basket = 18 to 20 lb.
16-Quart climax basket = 27 lb.

Bushel basket or hamper = 55 to 60
5/8 bushel hamper = 35 lb.
1/2 bushel basket = 30 lb.
11 or 12-quart basket, lidded = 15 to 20 lb.
12-pint flats - Cherry tomatoes = 16 to 17 lb.
2-Layer carton = 18 to 20 lb.
8-quart basket-field run = 10lb.
10 lb. basket = 10 lb.
Eight 2 quart baskets = 30 lb.

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