Author Topic: Anybody ever ship a front roller UPS or Fedex?  (Read 4400 times)

WayOffTrack

  • Hero Member
  • *****
  • Posts: 620
Anybody ever ship a front roller UPS or Fedex?
« on: April 20, 2017, 08:20:48 AM »
Just curious. Weight with roller axle shaft is approx. 145 pounds and once I reinforce the box with some plywood it is sure to be a little over 150lbs. I think there might be a rate increase at the 150 pound weight. I found a really nice Poulan mower box that will work.

steve1973

  • Hero Member
  • *****
  • Posts: 1419
Re: Anybody ever ship a front roller UPS or Fedex?
« Reply #1 on: April 20, 2017, 08:39:47 AM »
You my have to ship by truck freight. I think major carriers can do it. I would shop around for price. Also check U-Ship.

Steve A.

Tapper02

  • Hero Member
  • *****
  • Posts: 630
Re: Anybody ever ship a front roller UPS or Fedex?
« Reply #2 on: April 20, 2017, 09:16:49 AM »
Supposedly you can ship through Fastenal pretty cheap if it's on a pallet.  Never tried it myself though.

Watch the video on the page linked below...

https://www.fastenal.com/en/22/third-party-logistics-(3pl);jsessionid=eRebzP4tucIrrGnQ35OUpAe5.443d7b2e-1555-3602-a586-c0d73327934b

-Tom
« Last Edit: April 20, 2017, 09:21:32 AM by Tapper02 »
1942 Diamond T M3 Halftrack
  (Being restored to an M3A1 configuration)
  Frame Number M31789
  Ordnance Number 3692
  Hood Number USA W403570-S
1944 Schelm Bros. M10 Ammunition Trailer
  Serial Number 16959
MVPA # 30507

WayOffTrack

  • Hero Member
  • *****
  • Posts: 620
Re: Anybody ever ship a front roller UPS or Fedex?
« Reply #3 on: April 20, 2017, 12:40:27 PM »
Yep this might be the time to try Fastenal.  :)

superjeep

  • Full Member
  • ***
  • Posts: 187
Re: Anybody ever ship a front roller UPS or Fedex?
« Reply #4 on: April 20, 2017, 05:51:04 PM »
Fastenal is great for shipping! I use them every chance I get. You can also ship a roller through ups
1943 White M2A1 Winch
1944 White M3A1 Scout Car
1943 Willys MB
1943 Willys MT-TUG 6 X 6 Jeep Ambulance version
1945 WLA Harley
194? Clark CA-1 Airborne Dozer
1963 M422A1 Mighty Mite
1968 M274A5 Mule 106m

R.E.Co.

  • Sr. Member
  • ****
  • Posts: 292
Re: Anybody ever ship a front roller UPS or Fedex?
« Reply #5 on: April 21, 2017, 08:35:02 PM »
Every time I get a quote from fastenal its literally $150 every time no mater the size or weight haha, SuperJeep and Tom are soooo right, cheapest place to ship freight.
1941 White M2
1941 Chevrolet G506 Civilian Dash
1941 Federal 94-43 4-5 Ton COE
1918 3 Ton Field Gun Trailer

HenryVIII

  • Full Member
  • ***
  • Posts: 176
Re: Anybody ever ship a front roller UPS or Fedex?
« Reply #6 on: April 22, 2017, 12:08:49 PM »
Have you tried UPS? last time I shipped a heavy package I asked what the limits were. I thought they said they now will ship packages up to 170 LBS. Not sure of cost though.

Henry

WayOffTrack

  • Hero Member
  • *****
  • Posts: 620
Re: Anybody ever ship a front roller UPS or Fedex?
« Reply #7 on: April 22, 2017, 04:37:36 PM »
UPS did confirm they will take it and quoted a price of $150 to $180.00 I figured the weight at 155lbs.

R.E.Co.

  • Sr. Member
  • ****
  • Posts: 292
Re: Anybody ever ship a front roller UPS or Fedex?
« Reply #8 on: April 22, 2017, 06:18:37 PM »
That's probably just as easy to ship USPS.  Fastenal only ships store to store, it would have to be picked up there as it wouldn't be home delivered. 
1941 White M2
1941 Chevrolet G506 Civilian Dash
1941 Federal 94-43 4-5 Ton COE
1918 3 Ton Field Gun Trailer