Shipping ideas
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Topic: Shipping ideas
Posted By: Dr.Fiero
Subject: Shipping ideas
Date Posted: 26 Oct 2013 at 1:49pm
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Hey guys - I'm looking to pick up an attachment for the BT. It'll fit on a 48*48 pallet, and is about 200lbs. It's near 44663 (Ohio), going to 98230 (WA). I've checked a few places, and have got OUTRAGEOUS rates of 650-750$!! The part is only $125. Not going to happen! Anyone have any ideas? Anyone planning a trip across the country? ;) ------------- Current slow rides: '65 Big Ten, '79 JD 317 |
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Posted By: den/southern illinoi
Date Posted: 26 Oct 2013 at 4:25pm
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Try calling freightquote.com at 800-323-5441. They have always done a pretty good job saving on shipping. They are a broker and look for the lowest price. Den
------------- Own 5 720 garden tractors with associated equipment,1 620 garden tractor, 4 wheel 20 2-5015, 5020 and associated equipment and 2 electric forklifts. |
Posted By: Dr.Fiero
Date Posted: 26 Oct 2013 at 6:03pm
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Thanks! Got a few rates - and by changing a few things here and there, got it down to a bit over 200. The real clincher was not doing residential p/u. The guy is now going to take the unit apart, and see if he can get it into two smaller boxes that UPS will accept, and see how that works! ------------- Current slow rides: '65 Big Ten, '79 JD 317 |
Posted By: ACmowerguy
Date Posted: 26 Oct 2013 at 9:32pm
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Seems like I've heard of someone using "U-Ship" ------------- 10 various B-series garden tractors, AC Homesteader8, 416 hydro,710 gt, 914, 916H, 917H, 920D, and many misc attachments |
Posted By: AJ
Date Posted: 27 Oct 2013 at 12:15pm
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If using UPS he needs to keep the box under 70lbs each otherwise they charge you a lot of extra charges. Sent some parts to a guy a couple months ago. Figured out how to get it to weigh 69lbs and some change. ------------- Can't fix stupid |
Posted By: Dr.Fiero
Date Posted: 27 Oct 2013 at 12:44pm
Thanks - I'll pass that along to him! I was playing with different weights and sizes using the online estimator, but I only went down to 70 lbs even! I'll try it again at 69. ------------- Current slow rides: '65 Big Ten, '79 JD 317 |
AJ wrote:Posted By: john(MI)
Date Posted: 12 Nov 2013 at 8:29am
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I recently shipped some parts and the USPS was cheaper.
------------- D14, D17, 5020, 612H, CASE 446 |