How Much Does It Cost to Ship Farm Equipment?

The cost of shipping farm equipment from Dubai depends on several factors, such as its type, size, mode of shipping, and destination. Let us examine several of the most important factors that influence the cost of freighting farm equipment.

EQUIPMENT TYPE, DIMENSIONS, AND SIZE: Some equipment, such as tractors and mowers, are easier to carry than bulkier machinery, such as combine harvesters, which must often be partially disassembled for shipment. Aside from the type of farm equipment, the total size and dimensions of a specific piece of farm equipment significantly impact shipping costs. The larger the tractor, the higher the per-mile shipping cost, especially if it counts as an oversized load. Oversized loads necessitate additional permits and may require pilot cars, which add to the shipping expense. Shipping heavier cargoes are more expensive than shipping lighter loads.

LTL VS FTL SHIPPING: Large farm equipment must be shipped as FTL (Full Truckload), which means your equipment will take up the entire available space on a truck flatbed, and you will be charged accordingly. On the other hand, Smaller equipment can be transported via LTL (Less than Truckload) shipping. You can share a flatbed with another shipment traveling to a nearby location in LTL shipping. This lowers the cost of shipping, but it also lengthens and complicates the procedure.

POPULATION DENSITY NEAR THE DESTINATION: Farm equipment is frequently sent to rural areas away from urban areas. You may have to pay a little more for your shipment if this is the case. This is because after dropping off the equipment, the driver will have to “deadhead.” Driving without carrying cargo is referred to as “deadheading.” If no customers need to ship in your area, the driver may have to travel a considerable way to pick up their next shipment. Expect to pay a little higher cost if you live more than 200 miles away from a large population center.

CLOSED CONTAINER AS WELL AS OPEN-AIR: Open-air shipping is the most cost-effective option. Your farm equipment will be driven onto a flatbed trailer or hoisted on with a crane, and it will then be attached to the trailer and shipped to its final destination. This is the most cost-effective way to ship your equipment, but it exposes it to open air. A conventional 40-foot container is used in container-based shipping. Larger pieces of equipment that have been partially disassembled or smaller pieces of equipment that can fit in the container are better choices. It’s costly, but it protects your farm equipment from external exposure.

DEADLINE FOR SHIPMENT: If your farm equipment hauling and shipping task is time-sensitive and requires urgent delivery, you’ll spend more than if you use a slower shipping method. You can save a lot of money by planning your logistics ahead of time to avoid hasty delivery.

OVERALL DISTANCE SHIPPED: Long-distance shipping is less expensive per mile than short-distance shipping, but you’ll still spend more overall if you’re shipping a piece of farm equipment across the country vs. a local or in-state shipment. For shipping your equipment, you’ll be paid per mile; however, the cost per mile tends to be reduced as the distance travelled increases. Even though you’ll pay more for a long-distance cargo since it must travel many more miles, you’ll pay less for each mile your equipment is shipped.

CUSTOMS CHECKS: Customs procedures come with accompanying clearing fees, so consider this into your shipping budget ahead of time to avoid unwanted delays and expenses.

Also, keep the following factors in mind when calculating your delivery costs:

• Charges for packaging and loading
• Handling
• Insurance
• Destination delivery
• Special services like interior pickup and delivery
• Limited access, etc.

These all be considered for final cost calculation. However, most shipping companies use simple calculations to determine your base rate. Still, several factors might increase or decrease your ultimate cost. Understanding some criteria, referred to as accessorial fees, can help in assessing the final rate.

Auk Autofreight provides top-quality international farm equipment shipping. If you need to haul new or used farm equipment, we’re here to get it done for you. We are highly experienced in the field and provide top-quality services, ensuring your farm equipment is shipped safely.

Also, we can help you optimize the shipping cost by maximizing the weight of your load for each shipment if you have multiple pieces of equipment and reducing the number of trucks needed to haul your farm equipment.