How much does a fire hydrant weigh?

Typical weight

70–320 kg

That is 154–705 lb.

A valved connection to a water main, dry-barrel in freezing climates so the standing barrel drains after use.

The visible above-ground barrel and bonnet at the low end; a complete dry-barrel hydrant including the buried barrel and shoe at the high end.

How that compares

Fire hydrant against things of a similar mass.

Gorilla 70–270 kg

Fire hydrant 70–320 kg

American black bear 40–280 kg

Bull shark 90–316 kg

Hospital bed 80–230 kg

Llama 110–200 kg

Server rack 60–220 kg

Pig 50–350 kg

How much does a fire hydrant weigh?: A fire hydrant weighs 70–320 kg (154–705 lb). The visible above-ground barrel and bonnet at the low end; a complete dry-barrel hydrant including the buried barrel and shoe at the high end.