Hello all,
I'm acquiring a Shizuoka vertical milling machine from a shop that's closing down in Utah. The mill weighs about 4800 lbs. and will be moved to my home shop in Washington. I will have access to a forklift on the Washington end, but will not be present on the Utah end.
I've never had anything freighted before and really have no idea where to get started. A few questions:
1. Are there any videos or blog posts describing how to freight machinery out there?
2. Anyone have any trusted freight companies that they recommend for the move? (UT to WA)
3. What would be a reasonable price for hauling a load like this?
4. Do freight companies load and unload or is that a separate process? Do I need to have the machine crated up and loaded up by another company?
5. If you were in my shoes how would you go about doing this? Looking to get it moved safely and affordably. (affordable is a relative term here)
Thank you for your replies.
I'm acquiring a Shizuoka vertical milling machine from a shop that's closing down in Utah. The mill weighs about 4800 lbs. and will be moved to my home shop in Washington. I will have access to a forklift on the Washington end, but will not be present on the Utah end.
I've never had anything freighted before and really have no idea where to get started. A few questions:
1. Are there any videos or blog posts describing how to freight machinery out there?
2. Anyone have any trusted freight companies that they recommend for the move? (UT to WA)
3. What would be a reasonable price for hauling a load like this?
4. Do freight companies load and unload or is that a separate process? Do I need to have the machine crated up and loaded up by another company?
5. If you were in my shoes how would you go about doing this? Looking to get it moved safely and affordably. (affordable is a relative term here)
Thank you for your replies.