Just wondering if anyone have used a transport company to haul woodworking machines across interstate.
If yes, would like to hear your comments and what to look out for.
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Just wondering if anyone have used a transport company to haul woodworking machines across interstate.
If yes, would like to hear your comments and what to look out for.
Haven't done it, but you'll probably find E-Go hard to beat for price. Google is your friend.
E-go are happy to do pallets. But it has to be strapped down and protected.
This is easily done with cheap ratchet straps from Bunnings and stretch wrap from Officeworks.
Wrap it like a spiders victim!
You need to think about how the machinery will be handled at each stop in the journey and tied down on each truck. o
Based on comments here and elsewhere, the keys to minimal tears seem to be
1. place on a pallet that can be lifted by a fork lift.
2. if you don't want hold down straps (or chains) pulling on some part (e.g. the extreme ends of a jointer's tables) ship the item in a crate.
3. support components (eg jointer tables) that might flex during transit.
4. bandsaws are typically top heavy -- it might be best to ship one on its back.
Insurance is your friend if the price of delivery is hard to beat!
Are you the sender or receiver? Is it big enough to require a forklift to load and unload? Does it fit within standard pallet dimensions? What is access like? All these things are important. You'll need to know the cubic metres it will take up, and the weight, and if anything may be placed on top of it because this will all affect the freight cost.
I had my combination machine and two bag dust collector shipped interstate, both of which are far larger footprint than a pallet. There was a forklift to load at the pickup point but not to unload, so a tailgate lifter was required. Access at the pickup was limited to a single axle medium truck. I found it easier to put a listing on truckit.net with comprehensive details about the shipment and what was required and let those interested quote on it. Those most interested responded with very detailed requests, the one who got the job asked for photos of the access to pickup and the items as packed, and used the most appropriate truck.
Temando is another option - https://dashboard.temando.com/booking