Shipping very heavy objects???

[Holocene]

I need to have a motorcycle engine shipped from FL to NY. I would guess it weighs around 200lbs, maybe less.

What does something like this typically cost???

[TheStatutoryApe]

You'll probably have to look it up. There are different options depending on how long you mind waiting and such. There may also be an issue with the fact that it is a single object that weighs that much. Most of the site quotes I saw (less than $200) were for multiple boxs weighing in a total of 200lbs.

[Holocene]

Thanks.

[Danger]

It totally depends upon the carrier.
It might be worth your while to find an acquaintance who travels a lot and offer him/her a few buck to toss it into the trunk for the next trip.

[Evo]

I need to have a motorcycle engine shipped from FL to NY. I would guess it weighs around 200lbs, maybe less.

What does something like this typically cost???Call a local reputable motorcycle shop and ask for information. They may have ideas.

[turbo-1]

Cost can vary, based on how it is packed, too. Some carriers charge less if heavy items are crated and/or palletized so one person with a lift can handle it easily.

[Holocene]

Call a local reputable motorcycle shop and ask for information. They may have ideas.

Will be looking into it. A motorcycle shop is in fact who's selling it to me.

I really need this engine. I just can't bring myself to drive that far though.

[binzing]

Or maybe make a vacation of it, go to Florida, and then drive back.

[Cyrus]

Im selling stuff on ebay, and man shipping is the biggest rip off ever. They post office even charged me double the price once because the box was too light.

[Holocene]

Im selling stuff on ebay, and man shipping is the biggest rip off ever. They post office even charged me double the price once because the box was too light.

It does suck; there's no disputing that.

[Holocene]

Or maybe make a vacation of it, go to Florida, and then drive back.

haha, I could probably make a weekend trip out of it, though there'd be no beaches/boating/fishing involved.

[TheStatutoryApe]

Im selling stuff on ebay, and man shipping is the biggest rip off ever. They post office even charged me double the price once because the box was too light.

Did it have something to do with the size to weight ratio? I can understand if it's a large package and they calculate cost by weight.

[rewebster]

Well, don't have it shipped airmail, anyway--


have you tried Amtrak? ---I think they may still do that type of shipping (freight),---or some moving company, or rental truck company that needs to bring vehicles back often from the Florida area.

[JasonRox]

Well, don't have it shipped airmail, anyway--


have you tried Amtrak? ---I think they may still do that type of shipping (freight),---or some moving company, or rental truck company that needs to bring vehicles back often from the Florida area.

I got a quote to ship my scooter (small 50cc) from Toronto to Vancouver and it rang up at $900-1000.

I hope it's not that pricey for an engine.

[Danger]

I got a quote to ship my scooter (small 50cc) from Toronto to Vancouver and it rang up at $900-1000.

It'd probably be cheaper to ride it. :uhh:

[edward]

UPS will ship it (200lbs) if it is on a pallet for about $600. That would be three day delivery and they will deliver with a truck that has a lift gate.

An independent trucker would do it a lot cheaper than that if you can find one.

[Holocene]

UPS will ship it (200lbs) if it is on a pallet for about $600. That would be three day delivery and they will deliver with a truck that has a lift gate.

An independent trucker would do it a lot cheaper than that if you can find one.

I'll see what this guy ends up quoting me. With the price of fuel these days, I'm willing to bet that would be a $700 trip, if I were to make the drive myself. 2,600 miles round trip.

[Evo]

Will be looking into it. A motorcycle shop is in fact who's selling it to me.

I really need this engine. I just can't bring myself to drive that far though.A motorcycle shop should have discount business rates for bulk shipping. And if they're selling it, they should be able to ship it for you.

[Holocene]

A motorcycle shop should have discount business rates for bulk shipping. And if they're selling it, they should be able to ship it for you.

That's what I'm hoping. I haven't been able to contact this guy yet; hopefully monday.

[Astronuc]

Something like a motor cycle engine would be less than truck load (LTL).

UPS, Fedex, DHL and others may provide quotes for an online inquiry. Also, one could contact a loclal freight forwarder.

http://www.ltl.upsfreight.com/

http://fedex.com/us/national/quotes/

Perhaps one can try this - http://www.thefreightrateco.com/

[edward]

A motorcycle shop should have discount business rates for bulk shipping. And if they're selling it, they should be able to ship it for you.


Yep, and a motorcycle shop should have a pallet or shipping container available.

[JasonRox]

It'd probably be cheaper to ride it. :uhh:

Probably. :eek:

You can't really beat $2.50 to fill up

[ibnso]

You may want to research the weight of the motor a bit too, I've dealt with a lot of small car engines that weren't close to 200 lbs.

[Holocene]

You may want to research the weight of the motor a bit too, I've dealt with a lot of small car engines that weren't close to 200 lbs.

I think it's mostly aluminum. It could very well be under 200lbs.

Only thing is that on most motorcycle engines, including this one, the transmission is integrated into the engine block. So there's weight there as well.

[edward]

https://wwwapps.ups.com/ctc/request?loc=en_US

Be sure to click on "freight" I came up with under $500 for Orlando Florida To NYC

If the link doesn't work go to thier home page and click on "Calculate Time and Cost".

[turbo-1]

Another place to check for rates is moving companies like Mayflower. When moving households, they often have time-constraints in their contract and can't wait around to get a full load. If your motor is getting shipped as an extra in a partial load, you might get a decent rate. I bought a Harley Road King from an outfit in Tampa, and they palletized it. I was able to get it shipped to central Maine for just $600 in just such a moving van. Nice cushy air-ride suspensions on those trailers, hydraulic lift-gate, etc.

[humanino]

I'll see what this guy ends up quoting me. With the price of fuel these days, I'm willing to bet that would be a $700 trip, if I were to make the drive myself. 2,600 miles round trip.I had the issue with a car. Drove it there, came back by train. In your case, you would have to come back by plane. That's the cheapest I think. You need to take a long week end :smile:

[Moonbear]

You might want to try DHL for heavy freight. They seem pretty reasonable for ground shipping. 67 cents/lb for the furthest zones according to their rate chart. There might be a surcharge once you go over 50 or 100 lbs though, since that's going to require more than one person to handle/deliver it.

http://www.dhl-usa.com/rate_chart/rate_chart.asp?accountInfo=false&nav=GetRates/RateGuide2008

[Cyrus]

NY is a HUGE city, why cant you find this motor more locally, or is it being done custom by a shop in FL ?

[Holocene]

NY is a HUGE city, why cant you find this motor more locally, or is it being done custom by a shop in FL ?

Actually I live in upsate NY, not the city.

The motor isn't custom or anything, but after scouring ebay, so far I can only locate what I need in FL...:frown:

[almianc]

I suggest you contact Alliance Air Freight & Logistics. Yes they do ground shipping also. I shipped something about 200 lbs from Los Angeles - Buffalo it cost me about $120. They have a website you can visit www.shipalliance.com. You actually can get a shipping quote and see there services also. If you do get a quote make sure your info is accurate.

[Holocene]

The guy quoted me $240 to my front door. Seems like a deal. If his Ebay feedback is of any worth, he appears to be reputable.

Thanks everyone for the recommendations.

[almianc]

I still say you should try Alliance Air Freight & Logistics wwwlshipalliance.com I am willing to bet they will be close to $120 for shipping that

[Holocene]

I still say you should try Alliance Air Freight & Logistics wwwlshipalliance.com I am willing to bet they will be close to $120 for shipping that

Will do. Thanks.

[WarPhalange]

Can't you just take it as carry-on on a plane?

[turbo-1]

Airlines are charging $15 for a small checked bag, and are charging ~$100 for a checked bag that is nominally oversized. Not a good bet for a bulky engine that requires special handling.

[Oerg]

hey i have worked in the shipping industry before, more precisely, as a freight forwarder.

If you are shipping this, this would be classified as loose cargo, or LCL less than container load.

Typically, a consolidator would collect loose cargoes from various shippers and stuff it into a container before shipping the container out.

If you are doing this by sea, you would need a bill of lading, your forwarder may ask you information like cargo description, shipper title and address, consignee title and address and notify party title and address.

And im not sure what you mean by heavy, since weight is often compared to the cargo volume to see if its overweight. For example, around my area, a 20 foot container is considered overweight if it weighs more than 20 tons. It depends from location to location or from carrier to carrier.

You might consider just trucking it all the way or by rail or something.