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I have been looking for a hydraulic power pack to run a press brake and a bender that I plan to build from scratch. I need something around 2kw and 2000 psi. I found a really nice Rexroth that meets my needs for about $500, but the seller came back with a shipping quote equal to the price. WTF? These units are about 100-150 lbs crated, and this one is 24" long, 24" tall, and 14" wide.
This year I bought a 30 gal 200 psi air receiver that was bigger, and an air dryer that was much larger. Both came via UPS pallet service, no lift gate, no problem- for $150 each. I also have had numerous FedEx freight lift gate residential drop offs that didn't cost that much, either (UPS drivers are smarter than FedEx drivers, for the record).
The seller said if I can get a quote, he'll ship that way. They are an equipment dealer that probably does flat bed freight as standard, and this is a small item for them. I understand that. I just can't seem to find a good rate, even FedEx quoted $1k, so I must not be accessing the same service that has been delivering bulky things to me all along.
Does anyone know a better way to ship a light quarter pallet skid from TX to WA?
This year I bought a 30 gal 200 psi air receiver that was bigger, and an air dryer that was much larger. Both came via UPS pallet service, no lift gate, no problem- for $150 each. I also have had numerous FedEx freight lift gate residential drop offs that didn't cost that much, either (UPS drivers are smarter than FedEx drivers, for the record).
The seller said if I can get a quote, he'll ship that way. They are an equipment dealer that probably does flat bed freight as standard, and this is a small item for them. I understand that. I just can't seem to find a good rate, even FedEx quoted $1k, so I must not be accessing the same service that has been delivering bulky things to me all along.
Does anyone know a better way to ship a light quarter pallet skid from TX to WA?