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#1 ·
how much would a complete hive with 2 10 frame deeps weigh not counting any honey? Bottom board, Bees, lid, inner cover, comb, everything but honey?
 
#3 ·
Luckily I Have the data handy. Keep in mind wood density theorefore weight can vary quite a bit. I bought some kiln dried pine and one load was quite a bit heavier almost 2x. Not sure why, perhaps more resin.

The figures below are for very light pine. My favorite. Equipmass is total hive with frames foundation

Item lb
SBB + Reducer 4.5
Inner Cover 2.5
Plastic Top Cover 5.8
Deep Box 7.3
Shallow Box 4.0
Nuc 6 9.8
Deep Frame 0.8
Shallow Frame 0.6

Equipment Mass
1 Deep 28.4
2 Deep 44.1
1 Deep 1 Shallow 37.5
2 Deep 1 Shallow 53.2
2 Deep 2 Shallow 62.3
6-Frame Nuc 14.9
 
#7 ·
Luckily I Have the data handy. Keep in mind wood density theorefore weight can vary quite a bit. I bought some kiln dried pine and one load was quite a bit heavier almost 2x. Not sure why, perhaps more resin.

The figures below are for very light pine. My favorite. Equipmass is total hive with frames foundation

Item lb
SBB + Reducer 4.5
Inner Cover 2.5
Plastic Top Cover 5.8
Deep Box 7.3
Shallow Box 4.0
Nuc 6 9.8
Deep Frame 0.8
Shallow Frame 0.6

Equipment Mass
1 Deep 28.4
2 Deep 44.1
1 Deep 1 Shallow 37.5
2 Deep 1 Shallow 53.2
2 Deep 2 Shallow 62.3
6-Frame Nuc 14.9
Kilograms?
 
#5 ·
The figures are brand new equipment without bees or comb, measured over winter in a dry climate. LIke I said i've seen some very heavy pine before, what I measured is lightest possible. I try not to use heavy pine. Light pine has better insulation properties and obviously is much lighter weight.

Density of wood makes a big difference!!! Propolis wax, moisture content, paint ad up.
 
#8 ·
I'm curious about why you are asking this question? Do you need to ship this configuration? Or are you using the info so you have some idea how much to feed your hives to get them to a certain weight?

Also, if you have any hives like the one you are asking about the weight should be the least of your concerns.
 
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