Guide · 5 min
How much does a mobile home weigh? Real numbers from the crews that move them
Single-wides usually run 18,000 to 25,000 pounds, double-wides 30,000 to 50,000. What adds weight, how to estimate yours, and why the number matters for your move.
January 18, 2026
Most answers to this question online come from forums. Ours comes from the scale of experience: we hook these homes to the toter and pull them down Florida roads every week. Here are the real ranges, what moves them up or down, and why the number matters when you plan a move.
The quick answer, by home type
| Home type | Typical size | Typical weight |
|---|---|---|
| Single-wide | 14×70 to 16×80 | 18,000 to 25,000 lbs |
| Double-wide | 24×40 to 28×80 | 30,000 to 50,000 lbs |
| Triple-wide / large modular | varies | 50,000 lbs and up, moved in sections |
A useful rule of thumb: older mobile homes (roughly pre-2000) run about 35 to 40 pounds per square foot. Newer manufactured homes are built heavier, around 45 to 50 pounds per square foot, because of stricter HUD standards, more drywall, and better insulation. Multiply your square footage and you have a solid estimate.
What adds weight
- Construction era. A 1985 single-wide and a 2020 model of the same footprint can differ by thousands of pounds.
- Drywall interiors vs panel walls, plus flooring upgrades like tile.
- Roof type. A shingled peaked roof weighs far more than the original metal roof it often covers.
- Appliances and contents. A fridge, washer, and furniture add hundreds of pounds, which is one reason movers ask you to empty the home.
- Additions. Porches, roof-overs, and add-a-rooms are not part of the home's frame and have to be removed before transport anyway.
Why the weight matters for your move
Weight decides the equipment and part of the price. It determines the toter truck needed, how many axles and tires the home must have under it (worn or missing tires are one of the most common day-of-move surprises), braking distance and route choice, and how the home behaves on soft ground at the destination. A double-wide also moves as two separate sections, each one its own oversize load with its own permit, which is a big part of why doubles cost roughly twice what singles cost to move.
How to estimate yours in 30 seconds
- Find your square footage (width × length, using the box size, not the hitch length).
- Multiply by 40 lbs/sqft if it is pre-2000, or 48 lbs/sqft if newer.
- Add about 10% if it has a shingle roof, drywall interior, or stayed furnished.
You do not need the exact number to get a quote. Give us the size, year, and ZIP codes and we price the move the same day, equipment included.
Frequently asked
Do movers actually weigh the home before transport?+
No. Experienced movers estimate from size, year, and construction, then confirm the axle and tire setup on the pre-move inspection. The estimate determines the toter and whether extra axles or tires are needed.
Does the weight change what I pay?+
Indirectly, yes. Width and length drive most of the price because they set the permits and escorts, but a heavier home can need extra axles, tires, or a bigger toter, and those show up as line items.
Can I leave furniture inside to save a trip?+
Light soft items usually ride fine, but appliances and heavy furniture should come out. Weight shifts during transport stress the frame and can throw off the balance over the axles.
How much does a mobile home roof add?+
A shingled roof-over can add several thousand pounds versus the original metal roof, and it also raises the height, which matters for route clearance.
Ready for a firm quote?
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