Dense countertop unit
Crated mixer or slicer on a pallet
40 × 32 × 36 in
Packaged weight: 450 lb
- Cubic feet
- 26.67
- Density
- 16.88 lb/cu ft
Estimated class
Density-based
70
Commercial Kitchen Equipment LTL Shipping Guide
Freight Class for Commercial Kitchen Equipment
To estimate your shipment, use the Commercial Kitchen Equipment Freight Class Calculator.
The Commercial Kitchen Equipment Freight Class Examples use the current 13-tier density scale, effective July 19, 2025, and range from Class 70 to 175.
These are density-based estimates.
Commercial Kitchen Equipment density calculator
Calculate Your Commercial Kitchen Equipment Freight Class
A palletized commercial-kitchen-equipment shipment is preloaded as an example. Adjust the packaged dimensions or weight to calculate your commercial kitchen equipment freight class.
Your result
Cubic feet
53.33
Density
11.25
lb/cu ft
Estimated freight class
92.5
This is an example density-based estimate. Update any field to calculate your shipment.
Commercial Kitchen Equipment shipment examples
Commercial Kitchen Equipment Freight Class Examples
These examples use packaged outside dimensions and the site’s density-to-class chart. They are examples only, not fixed classes for all commercial kitchen equipment shipments.
Palletized range or fryer
Heavy cooking appliance on a skid
48 × 40 × 48 in
Packaged weight: 600 lb
- Cubic feet
- 53.33
- Density
- 11.25 lb/cu ft
Estimated class
Density-based
92.5
Large stainless prep unit
Bulky lightweight prep table or sink
72 × 36 × 48 in
Packaged weight: 350 lb
- Cubic feet
- 72.00
- Density
- 4.86 lb/cu ft
Estimated class
Density-based
175
Commercial Kitchen Equipment shipment comparison
Commercial Kitchen Equipment Freight Class by Shipment Type
Commercial kitchen equipment includes dense countertop machines, heavy ranges and fryers, tall refrigeration units, and bulky stainless prep equipment. Gas fittings, casters, glass, controls, removable shelves, and irregular footprints influence packaging and stackability.
| Commercial Kitchen Equipment shipment | Typical packaging | Density tendency | Stackability | Planning note |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Countertop mixer or slicer | Boxed or crated on a compact pallet | High | Usually stackable | Immobilize bowls, blades, guards, and attachments. |
| Commercial range or fryer | Bolted or strapped to a reinforced skid | Medium to high | Non-stackable | Protect gas fittings, controls, legs, and doors. |
| Stainless prep table or sink | Wrapped and blocked on a custom skid | Low | Limited | Prevent denting, scratching, and leg distortion. |
| Large oven or refrigeration unit | Full crate or tall pallet package | Low to medium | Non-stackable | Verify upright handling, doors, glass, and access requirements. |
commercial kitchen equipment shipping options
Choosing a Shipping Method for Commercial Kitchen Equipment
The right service depends on commercial kitchen equipment size, packaging, stackability, and handling needs.
| Commercial Kitchen Equipment shipment | Common shipping option |
|---|---|
| Boxed countertop foodservice machine | Standard LTL |
| Range, fryer, or mixer on a skid | LTL with no-top-load review |
| Stainless table, sink, or hood | Crated or custom-skid LTL |
| Large oven or refrigeration equipment | Specialized or dedicated service |
Large, irregular, non-stackable, unusually valuable, or specially handled commercial kitchen equipment shipments may need carrier review before booking.
Commercial Kitchen Equipment Packaging, Stackability, and Damage Risk
Commercial Kitchen Equipment Packaging
- Remove or immobilize racks, pans, bowls, shelves, doors, and detachable accessories.
- Protect stainless surfaces, glass, controls, gas fittings, valves, cords, and casters.
- Bolt or block heavy units to a reinforced skid and brace tall equipment against tipping.
Commercial Kitchen Equipment Stackability
- Compact boxed countertop units may stack when crates are weight-rated.
- Ranges, fryers, mixers, and ovens normally require no-top-load handling.
- Large stainless tables, sinks, and hoods are limited-stack unless fully framed.
Commercial Kitchen Equipment Surface, Utility, Glass, and Stability Protection
- Prevent dents, scratches, broken glass, bent legs, damaged burners, and control-panel impact.
- Cap gas, water, drain, and electrical connections and document any cleaning or draining.
- Record model, serial number, accessories, sanitation condition, and declared value.
Before Requesting a Commercial Kitchen Equipment Freight Quote
How to Measure a Packaged Commercial Kitchen Equipment Shipment
- Measure after the skid, crate, corner protection, braces, caps, and straps are installed.
- Include legs, casters, hoods, handles, fittings, controls, and pallet overhang.
- Use the total packaged weight of the equipment, accessories, skid, crate, and securement.
Commercial Kitchen Equipment Freight Quote Checklist
- Measure the finished skid, crate, pallet, or frame containing the commercial kitchen equipment.
- Record the total packaged weight of the complete equipment shipment, including accessories.
- State whether the package has a rated structural top or requires no-top-load handling.
- Include photos of stainless surfaces, glass, controls, utility fittings, legs, casters, and bracing.
- Confirm dock, liftgate, upright-only, rigging, inside-delivery, and utility-preparation requirements.
Freight Planning Calculators
Calculate and Plan Your Commercial Kitchen Equipment 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.