Aldon 4,828 #1 Posted August 24, 2015 I may need to ship a tractor and wondering if anyone has recent experience going this route.I did a search and saw someone had success shipping a large sign.Anyone else have experience with it? Basically trying to determine if its equal to or better price than taking a very long road trip. Ordinarily I would take the road trip for the adventure but time is now harder and harder to come by.Feel free to PM me, Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
WNYPCRepair 1,923 #2 Posted August 24, 2015 Have you tried fastenal? Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Aldon 4,828 #3 Posted August 24, 2015 I have watched the many threads closely and it seems they are not consistent and rates have risen. On top of that, the fella I may ship to is returned vet with limited mobility so I am hoping for a direct drop off to his location. Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
WNYPCRepair 1,923 #4 Posted August 24, 2015 Most quotes I got were around $500 - $600 with UShip. This guy was cheap and had good reviews, but only gave me 4 hours to accept, then would not reply to any messages when I couldn't give an answer in that time frame. http://www.uship.com/profile/NYDave669/ 1 Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Aldon 4,828 #5 Posted August 24, 2015 Thanks for the data Brian. Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
953 nut 58,164 #6 Posted August 24, 2015 Have you placed a "Hauling Help ad here on Redsquare? There may be a member who will be heading your way with some room.A few years back I was looking for a "U Ship" quote on a GT-14 with FEL from NJ to western NC, loading dock available at both ends best offer was $800,I reposted and didn't get an offer under $1,000. That is when we made the decision to make a road trip.Good luck. 1 Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Aldon 4,828 #7 Posted August 25, 2015 (edited) Agreed. 1k would have made me choose the road trip as well.its looking like I will be doing a road trip.He is compensating me and I get a road trip which ordinarily I would jump at. Oh well. I am sure I'll make another WH friend and spend half the day chatting about tractors. Probably be a blast and well worth putting off the list of other stuff stacking up:-) Edited August 25, 2015 by Aldon 1 Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
wh500special 2,249 #8 Posted August 25, 2015 I've used u-ship a number of times and it's been economical for me. Always was cheaper than a road trip, but you have to be flexible on your timeline and be ready to strike when you get a bid you can live with. As examples, I shipped a c195 with deck about 220 miles for $175. A big aerator the size of a wheelhorse about 500 miles for around $200. And a 16' boat 800 miles for $75. The $75 price was an anomaly as the hauler just happened to be in exactly the part of MN where the boat was with an empty trailer on his was back to St. Louis. You can turn down bids. And there is a feedback system like ebay. It can work, but patience is the key. Steve 1 Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Aldon 4,828 #9 Posted August 25, 2015 Thanks Steve.Not only positive with multiple experiences but some general guidelines that will nudge one toward success. Regardless of whether I go this route or do the road trip, perhaps this topic discussion will help others in the future. Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
boovuc 1,090 #10 Posted August 25, 2015 Don't forget about K&L Carriers. Very inexpensive, drop-gates and they go to homes. 1 Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
