Compact agitator drive
Dense gearbox and motor secured to a pallet
72 × 36 × 36 in
Packaged weight: 1,200 lb
- Cubic feet
- 54.00
- Density
- 22.22lb/cu ft
Estimated class
70
70
Agitator LTL Shipping Guide
Freight Class for Agitator
To estimate your shipment, use the Agitator Freight Class Calculator.
The Agitator Freight Class Examples use the current 13-tier density scale, effective July 19, 2025, and range from Class 70 to 100.
These are density-based estimates.
Agitator density calculator
Calculate Your Agitator Freight Class
A crated agitator assembly is preloaded as an example. Adjust the packaged dimensions or weight to calculate your agitator freight class.
Your result
Cubic feet
128.00
Density
14.06
lb/cu ft
Estimated freight class
85
This is an example density-based estimate. Update any field to calculate your shipment.
Agitator shipment examples
Agitator Freight Class Examples
These examples use finished outside dimensions and total packaged weight. They show how three realistic agitator shipment formats can produce different density-based class estimates.
Crated agitator assembly
Drive, shaft, impeller, and supports protected
96 × 48 × 48 in
Packaged weight: 1,800 lb
- Cubic feet
- 128.00
- Density
- 14.06lb/cu ft
Estimated class
85
85
Long agitator shaft crate
Extended shaft and impeller with end blocking
144 × 36 × 36 in
Packaged weight: 900 lb
- Cubic feet
- 108.00
- Density
- 8.33lb/cu ft
Estimated class
100
100
Agitator shipment comparison
Agitator Freight Class by Shipment Format
Agitator freight class can change with the vessel diameter and length, support frame or saddles, nozzles, protective clearance, and top-load restrictions. Use the finished packaged dimensions and total weight rather than the equipment's unpackaged size.
| Agitator shipment | Typical packaging | Density tendency | Stackability | Planning note |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Compact agitator drive | Reinforced pallet or skid with blocking, restraint, and weather protection | Medium to higher | Limited | Dense gearbox and motor secured to a pallet; this example calculates to 22.22 lb/cu ft and Class 70. |
| Crated agitator assembly | Framed crate with internal restraint and protection for controls and moving parts | Medium to higher | Possible with engineered crate | Drive, shaft, impeller, and supports protected; this example calculates to 14.06 lb/cu ft and Class 85. |
| Long agitator shaft crate | Elongated or oversized crate with structural bracing and protective clearance | Medium to lower | Usually non-stackable | Extended shaft and impeller with end blocking; this example calculates to 8.33 lb/cu ft and Class 100. |
| Vessel with drive, fittings, and support frame | Main vessel or tank plus separately protected agitator parts, instruments, valves, legs, and controls | Varies | Usually limited | Large empty vessels can occupy substantial cubic space even when their packaged weight is moderate. |
Agitator shipping options
Choosing a Shipping Method for Agitator
The appropriate service depends on finished dimensions, packaged weight, piece count, loading method, value, stackability, and whether specialized handling is required.
| Agitator shipment | Common shipping option |
|---|---|
| Compact agitator drive | Standard LTL with packaging and handling review |
| Crated agitator assembly | Standard LTL with packaging and handling review |
| Long agitator shaft crate | LTL or volume service with weight and handling review |
| Vessel with drive, fittings, and support frame | LTL, volume, partial truckload, or dedicated service after piece-count and handling review |
Heavy, long, high-value, non-stackable, multi-piece, or rigging-dependent agitator shipments may need carrier review before booking.
Agitator Packaging, Stackability, and Damage Risk
Agitator Packaging
- Support the vessel, mixer, or shaft on engineered saddles, frames, or skids that prevent rolling and point loading.
- Cap nozzles, ports, manways, instruments, and fittings and brace long shafts or projecting drives.
- Protect shells, linings, coatings, nameplates, load cells, controls, and polished product-contact surfaces.
Agitator Stackability
- Treat round vessels, tall tanks, open frames, and projecting nozzles as non-stackable.
- Use structural framing rather than the shell or vessel roof to carry any load above the shipment.
- Mark sling points, center of gravity, upright orientation, and areas where forks must not enter.
Agitator Fragility and Liability
- Prevent rolling, shell distortion, nozzle damage, coating abrasion, and movement of internal components.
- Drain or secure approved contents and document cleaning or contamination-control requirements.
- Confirm declared value and specialized handling for pressure-rated, lined, polished, or custom-fabricated equipment.
Before Requesting a Agitator Freight Quote
How to Measure a Packaged Agitator Shipment
- Measure after the agitator is secured and all pallet, skid, crate, framing, guards, and protective materials are complete.
- Include runners, saddles, legs, controls, fittings, attachments, overhang, and every projecting packaged component.
- Measure to the longest, widest, and tallest finished point and use the total tendered shipment weight.
Agitator Freight Quote Checklist
- Record the finished packaged length, width, height, and total weight.
- State whether the shipment is stackable and whether top loading is prohibited.
- Include photos showing packaging, securement, labels, lift points, and exposed risk areas when practical.
- List detached controls, guards, accessories, tooling, fittings, and other separate pieces.
- Confirm forklift, dock, crane, rigging, liftgate, or specialized loading requirements.
Freight Planning Calculators
Calculate and Plan Your Agitator Shipment
Use the freight class, density, pallet, and linear-feet calculators to plan your packaged LTL shipment.
Freight Class Calculator
Estimate freight class from packaged dimensions, weight, and density.
Freight Density Calculator
Calculate cubic feet and pounds per cubic foot for packaged freight.
Pallet Freight Calculator
Plan pallet dimensions, shipment weight, density, and configuration.
Freight Linear Feet Calculator
Estimate trailer-space usage for pallets and non-stackable freight.
Freight classes shown on this page are density-based estimates for shipment planning. Actual classification may also depend on value, handling requirements, liability, stowability, dimensions, and other commodity-specific factors. Confirm the final freight class with your carrier, broker, or official NMFC resources before shipping. NMFC® is a registered trademark of the National Motor Freight Traffic Association, Inc. FreightClassCalculator.tools is an independent calculator and is not affiliated with, endorsed by, or licensed by NMFTA.