How much weight on an open tailgate?

[fordgt]

I have to pick up some mulch tomorrow, how much weight can I safely put on the open tailgate? Picking up 2 cubic foot pine bark bags.

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[superj]

If i remember right, tailgates used to have a 250 pound weight limit. Maybe google it or search the manual?


I know i can sit on it and i am 215. And my son can sit and he is 165 so it will easily hold 380 but i think their is an actual limit