how to shipp a welder.

Date 03-10-2011 01:59

Waht size machine? You will need to know the weight, deminsions, and freight class to get a quote assuming it is too big to ups.

By thewelder (***)

Date 03-10-2011 02:03 Edited 03-10-2011 02:06

I know all about it. I call some com. here on Los Angles and some on nashville but or is too large or too spensip because I don't have a comertial accound. any help. thank you. the machine is a pipepro 304 about 950 lbs, 58''x24''x24'' and class 70.

By Robert48 (**)

Date 03-10-2011 02:22

I have taken large stuff to Estes, dropped it off, and payed the money and left. Almost like a UPS transaction. I don't have an account either. The key is dropping it off at there terminal. They have a forklift there, and wont charge extra because you need a truck with a lift gate to pick it up if you don't have one. They also will charge more if you are sending it to a non-buisness address. But Estes, RL, and Conway are some I would check. Also Fed-EX has a freight line. Are you sure they are not charging more because you don't have a commercial adress.

By thewelder (***)

Date 03-10-2011 02:30

I call conway on Tn. they change my $2086.00 on a 5 day fraight for ''no comertial'' acc. no matter the residential or bussines addres and fedex $2632. that's way I looking for other options.

By Robert48 (**)

Date 03-10-2011 02:32

WOW. They are charging a 29% fuel sur-charge now at Estes.

By Robert48 (**)

Date 03-10-2011 02:38

Maybe someone on here that ships large stuff all the time will chime in and help you.

By C6.7weldrig (**)

Date 03-10-2011 02:46

I'll tell you exactly how to ship a welder...
I have shipped dozens of welders all over the country.
Get ahold of www.UNISHIPPERS.com
They have unbelievable prices on shipping.
For example, I shipped a Lincoln Vantage 300 from Texas to Pennsylvania for 168 bucks and had it in 4 days.
I shipped an SA-200 from California to Pennsylvania for the same price.
Excellent outfit to deal with.
All you need to do is put the welder on a pallet or skid so they can move it around.
I have always dealt with Todd @ Unishippers... ask for him and tell him Steve from Pennsylvania told you that he was the go to man for shipping welders.

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By thewelder (***)

Date 03-10-2011 03:04 Edited 03-10-2011 03:31

HI steve, I'm jaime ''thewelder'' thank you for the info. I'll try it and i come back to you. thank you. I call unishipper and is close on the east and here in Cali is just a mass. center after 5 pm pacific time, I'll call tomorrow. thank you.

By Smooth Operator (***)

Date 03-10-2011 04:21

Also try Uship on the internet, can get someone to p/u right at house and deliver wherever for a bid price!!!!!! :grin:

By thewelder (***)

Date 03-10-2011 04:28

thank you that was my first call but the best offer I have $2208.00 on 3 days. thank you any way.

By C6.7weldrig (**)

Date 03-10-2011 04:24

No problem.... If you need Todd's personal extension # let me know and i will look it up for you.

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By thewelder (***)

Date 03-10-2011 04:31

yes please. I appreciated your help. thank you.

By thewelder (***)

Date 03-10-2011 18:33

i have a cuote from unishipers today. thank you for your help. I just need to wait for welder's owner to cash my chevk and arrange for pick up. thank you fellow welders.

By KSellon (****)

Date 03-10-2011 21:30 Edited 03-10-2011 21:35

I can check with my freight company. I get a 70% discount. Doing it online I have to put my location into the mix sooooooo....

from 37214 to 73108 (me) $362.01
from 73108 to 90650 $395.42

Total = $757.43

5 days in transit. Machine must be securely fastened to pallet or skid.

By thewelder (***)

Date 03-10-2011 23:28

thank you K, I let you know , looks like the guy on TN. is busy don't aswer the e-mails, still waithing to know if he's going to sale me the machine. is a 2000 pipepro 304. thank you.

By raftergwelding (*****)

Date 03-15-2011 05:26

Kaye dont forget the machine has to be drained of all fluids i.e. gas, oil and anitfreeze