Boxed gear pump
Dense compact pump protected inside a palletized carton
36 × 30 × 30 in
Packaged weight: 900 lb
- Cubic feet
- 18.75
- Density
- 48.00lb/cu ft
Estimated class
55
55
Gear Pump LTL Shipping Guide
Freight Class for Gear Pump
To estimate your shipment, use the Gear Pump Freight Class Calculator.
The Gear Pump Freight Class Examples use the current 13-tier density scale, effective July 19, 2025, and range from Class 55 to 100.
These are density-based estimates.
Gear Pump density calculator
Calculate Your Gear Pump Freight Class
A palletized gear pump assembly is preloaded as an example. Adjust the packaged dimensions or weight to calculate your gear pump freight class.
Your result
Cubic feet
50.00
Density
28.00
lb/cu ft
Estimated freight class
65
This is an example density-based estimate. Update any field to calculate your shipment.
Gear Pump shipment examples
Gear Pump Freight Class Examples
These examples use finished outside dimensions and total packaged weight. They show how three realistic gear pump shipment formats can produce different density-based class estimates.
Palletized gear pump assembly
Pump, motor, coupling, and base secured together
60 × 40 × 36 in
Packaged weight: 1,400 lb
- Cubic feet
- 50.00
- Density
- 28.00lb/cu ft
Estimated class
65
65
Multiple gear pumps and parts
Mixed pumps, motors, and accessories in a crate
84 × 60 × 60 in
Packaged weight: 1,600 lb
- Cubic feet
- 175.00
- Density
- 9.14lb/cu ft
Estimated class
100
100
Gear Pump shipment comparison
Gear Pump Freight Class by Shipment Format
Gear Pump freight class can change with the pump or vessel geometry, motor and baseplate, ports and fittings, protective clearance, and accessory packaging. Use the finished packaged dimensions and total weight rather than the equipment's unpackaged size.
| Gear Pump shipment | Typical packaging | Density tendency | Stackability | Planning note |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Boxed gear pump | Reinforced pallet or skid with blocking, restraint, and weather protection | Higher | Limited | Dense compact pump protected inside a palletized carton; this example calculates to 48.00 lb/cu ft and Class 55. |
| Palletized gear pump assembly | Framed crate with internal restraint and protection for controls and moving parts | Medium to higher | Possible with engineered crate | Pump, motor, coupling, and base secured together; this example calculates to 28.00 lb/cu ft and Class 65. |
| Multiple gear pumps and parts | Elongated or oversized crate with structural bracing and protective clearance | Medium to lower | Usually non-stackable | Mixed pumps, motors, and accessories in a crate; this example calculates to 9.14 lb/cu ft and Class 100. |
| Equipment with motor, controls, and accessories | Main skid or vessel plus separately secured motor parts, filters, valves, controls, hoses, and fittings | Varies | Usually limited | Include every accessory and connection inside the final dimensions and total packaged weight. |
Gear Pump shipping options
Choosing a Shipping Method for Gear Pump
The appropriate service depends on finished dimensions, packaged weight, piece count, loading method, value, stackability, and whether specialized handling is required.
| Gear Pump shipment | Common shipping option |
|---|---|
| Boxed gear pump | Standard LTL with packaging and handling review |
| Palletized gear pump assembly | Standard LTL with packaging and handling review |
| Multiple gear pumps and parts | LTL with handling review or volume service |
| Equipment with motor, controls, and accessories | LTL, volume, partial truckload, or dedicated service after piece-count and handling review |
Heavy, long, high-value, non-stackable, multi-piece, or rigging-dependent gear pump shipments may need carrier review before booking.
Gear Pump Packaging, Stackability, and Damage Risk
Gear Pump Packaging
- Bolt the pump, dryer, or receiver to a reinforced pallet, skid, saddles, or support frame.
- Cap flanges, ports, drains, valves, cable entries, and exposed fittings to prevent impact and contamination.
- Protect shafts, couplings, seals, gauges, controls, filters, motors, and projecting connections.
Gear Pump Stackability
- Treat tall vessels, exposed piping, irregular skids, and equipment with projecting fittings as non-stackable.
- Use a load-bearing crate or separate structural frame if stacking is required.
- Keep lifting eyes, fork-entry points, saddles, and center-of-gravity markings accessible.
Gear Pump Fragility and Liability
- Drain or secure approved fluids and prevent residual liquid from leaking into the package.
- Immobilize rotating assemblies and protect precision seals, bearings, couplings, and instrument connections.
- Confirm declared value and coverage for engineered pump systems and compressed-air equipment.
Before Requesting a Gear Pump Freight Quote
How to Measure a Packaged Gear Pump Shipment
- Measure after the gear pump 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.
Gear Pump 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 Gear Pump 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.