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    Posted: 26 Oct 2013 at 1:49pm
Hey guys - I'm looking to pick up an attachment for the BT. It'll fit on a 48*48 pallet, and is about 200lbs.

It's near 44663 (Ohio), going to 98230 (WA).  I've checked a few places, and have got OUTRAGEOUS rates of 650-750$!!  The part is only $125.  Not going to happen!

Anyone have any ideas?  Anyone planning a trip across the country?  ;)

Current slow rides: '65 Big Ten, '79 JD 317
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Try calling freightquote.com at 800-323-5441.  They have always done a pretty good job saving on shipping.  They are a broker and look for the lowest price.  Den

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Thanks!  Got a few rates - and by changing a few things here and there, got it down to a bit over 200.  The real clincher was not doing residential p/u.

The guy is now going to take the unit apart, and see if he can get it into two smaller boxes that UPS will accept, and see how that works!

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Seems like I've heard of someone using "U-Ship"
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If using UPS he needs to keep the box under 70lbs each otherwise they charge you a lot of extra charges. Sent some parts to a guy a couple months ago. Figured out how to get it to weigh 69lbs and some change.
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Originally posted by AJ AJ wrote:

If using UPS he needs to keep the box under 70lbs each

Thanks - I'll pass that along to him!

I was playing with different weights and sizes using the online estimator, but I only went down to 70 lbs even!  I'll try it again at 69.

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I recently shipped some parts and the USPS was cheaper.  
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