WaveDemon
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I may be shipping a motor I'm selling what's the best way to get it there? how much does it cost?
whats the best way to ship a motor
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ATS_Aaron
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If it is less than 150 lbs UPS will ship it. Use their online shipping and drop it off at a UPS store. It should be (barely) under $100. PACK IT WELL. If you think something will break, then pull it off and box it seprately.
Aaron
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Mouthfulloflake
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the main thing I can think of, is to leave the engine cradle mounts installed. ( the bottom mount things...
then a big box full of peanuts?
Ive shipped and recieved a couple this way, and never had any problems.
obviously a heavy cardboard box, with extra cardboard squares shoved in helps.
take pics of the engine before, and during, and after packed, and insure it for 2x what its worth, you hopefully WONT have to use these, but if you do, you will be glad you spent the $2.76 on extra insurance and 10 minutes to get the pics.
in my experience, fedex > UPS
cross country for less than $20 using a fedex account for me a couple of years ago, for an idea price wise.
they are well under the 150 lb limit.
then a big box full of peanuts?
Ive shipped and recieved a couple this way, and never had any problems.
obviously a heavy cardboard box, with extra cardboard squares shoved in helps.
take pics of the engine before, and during, and after packed, and insure it for 2x what its worth, you hopefully WONT have to use these, but if you do, you will be glad you spent the $2.76 on extra insurance and 10 minutes to get the pics.
in my experience, fedex > UPS
cross country for less than $20 using a fedex account for me a couple of years ago, for an idea price wise.
they are well under the 150 lb limit.
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WaveDemon
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I guess I should have asked what shipping company...
Mike W
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I shipped an engine about a year ago and all i did was pack the engine tightly in a heavy duty box then put that box into a larger box with peanuts all around it. It made it across country with no damage. It cost me $50 USPS.
djyox
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- Twincities, MN
When we shipped a motor off to get work done to it (kart motor) we used a cooler. The were the ones who told us about it. Take your motor, wrap it up in a trash bag, then stuff it into a cooler, then stuff in as many peanuts or whatever your using as you can. Then tape the crap out of it. And use the lock that is on the cooler...
I would also use one of those foam coolers do the same as above, then put that foam cooler in a cardboard box. And as said above, make sure to put peanuts or paper or something inbetween the two to keep them tight.
Really, if you would be ok tossing the box down the stairs, your good to ship it. If your worried it might break if you drop it... Repack! I worked at fedex for a few months.. and let me tell you, they are not nice with the boxes... even if it says glass... I can't tell you how many times people were shipping broken glass....
I would also use one of those foam coolers do the same as above, then put that foam cooler in a cardboard box. And as said above, make sure to put peanuts or paper or something inbetween the two to keep them tight.
Really, if you would be ok tossing the box down the stairs, your good to ship it. If your worried it might break if you drop it... Repack! I worked at fedex for a few months.. and let me tell you, they are not nice with the boxes... even if it says glass... I can't tell you how many times people were shipping broken glass....
thegoldenboy
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UPS has online quotes. I did some rates earlier this year from Dallas GA - Toronto, ON. Wanted to buy jetskikings protec motor, but had no money.
UPS week service was $100 taxes and border fees included (UPS cleares their own shipments) I'd have to pay brokerage on my own end.
I can't imagine shipping it much cheaper than the $50 it will take to send it across the US. You could try Roadway or Conway which are common carriers. But if you do this, you'll need to load the truck yourself, or pay for tailgate service (even though you don't need it as you can handbomb a motor onto the truck).
As destination the driver or consignee will have to unload it. Anytime the driver gets out of the truck it will cost you money.
If it was dock to dock service no touch to the driver and crated, you may be able to ship it cheaper if you have a discount with Roadway or anyone else.
If you want, give me the dimensions and weight, with origin and destination zip. I'll call Roadway and use our corp account. I work for the largest 3PL (third party logistics) providor in North America. Its safe to say our discount will be about as cheap as it comes from a common carrier.
I'm sure the differnce will be marginal. I can't see it being anything better than $10 - $20 off what UPS or FedEX will charge you. FedEX is also more reliable than Roadway. There isn't much room to move on a price of a piece that small, the courier companies will almost always be cheaper.
UPS week service was $100 taxes and border fees included (UPS cleares their own shipments) I'd have to pay brokerage on my own end.
I can't imagine shipping it much cheaper than the $50 it will take to send it across the US. You could try Roadway or Conway which are common carriers. But if you do this, you'll need to load the truck yourself, or pay for tailgate service (even though you don't need it as you can handbomb a motor onto the truck).
As destination the driver or consignee will have to unload it. Anytime the driver gets out of the truck it will cost you money.
If it was dock to dock service no touch to the driver and crated, you may be able to ship it cheaper if you have a discount with Roadway or anyone else.
If you want, give me the dimensions and weight, with origin and destination zip. I'll call Roadway and use our corp account. I work for the largest 3PL (third party logistics) providor in North America. Its safe to say our discount will be about as cheap as it comes from a common carrier.
I'm sure the differnce will be marginal. I can't see it being anything better than $10 - $20 off what UPS or FedEX will charge you. FedEX is also more reliable than Roadway. There isn't much room to move on a price of a piece that small, the courier companies will almost always be cheaper.
ive found DHL to be cheaper than anyone else. GET INSURANCE!
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yamaslut
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50$ is what I was told to ship
Ollie Rastabean
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UPS or fedex is fine.
I have built a wooden crate for the last two motors I have shipped. The bast way to ensure the motor ends up in good condition.
I had a 650 Kawi motor dropped (I assume) cracked the case and the insurance denied cause it was packed in peanuts / cardboard.
The difficult thing about this is if you show up with a well built wooden crate they charge you an additional $10 for "non-standard packing materials". I even put damn rope handles on the box for them.
I have built a wooden crate for the last two motors I have shipped. The bast way to ensure the motor ends up in good condition.
I had a 650 Kawi motor dropped (I assume) cracked the case and the insurance denied cause it was packed in peanuts / cardboard.
The difficult thing about this is if you show up with a well built wooden crate they charge you an additional $10 for "non-standard packing materials". I even put damn rope handles on the box for them.
SUPERJET-113
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I just shipped a YAM 701 motor(6m6 cases, crank, cylinder, head/girdle, reeds and dual carbs) last week at UPS for $69. If you get insurance, make sure it has at least 2" of foam on top, because if it takes damge UPS will inspect and if there is not 2" foam you SOL. Thats what the lady at UPS told me last week anyway.
Someone told me that USPS will not ship things that heavy. Is that true?
Next time, I'll try FedEx or DHL.
About a month ago I shipped a 89 lb. Seadoo 787 long block and I made a wooden frame around the engine then packed it in a box with tons of packing material and cardboard.
Someone told me that USPS will not ship things that heavy. Is that true?
Next time, I'll try FedEx or DHL.
About a month ago I shipped a 89 lb. Seadoo 787 long block and I made a wooden frame around the engine then packed it in a box with tons of packing material and cardboard.
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another good idea is to use some old motormounts screwed to the bottom of the crate to make sure it stays in place in the crate.
Big Kahuna
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In a box maybe???????
Sorry, had too!!!!!!!!!!!!
I have heard of people using coolers.... or plastic rubbermaid containers with alot of packing.
Big Kahuna
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Tricky used USPS for a while on motors, think he was paying around 35.00
Idok
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last motor i shipped to CA was Fedex Ground.. it was about $50 i think.
i just put it in two garbage bags. put a ton of peanuts/styrofoam at the base of teh box first, then laid the motor down on top of the peanuts/styrofoam.
then i just poured a bunch of expanding foam into the box.
seriously!
yes! n just make sure to cover the motor with plastic first.....
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yamaslut
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- Mooresville, NC
I have shipped/recieved maybe 10 motors in the last year or two, vis UPS Ground. The best way I think is to use a heavy box, and you can put a 1/4" square of plywood or luan in the bottom of the box. I have also considered making a whole bunch of angled wood blocks so that I could bolt the bedplates down. It usually costs under $50 to ship a shortblock, and like $80 or so for a longblock. Obviously depends on destination though. Always under $100 no matter what though!