NMFC 114220 - Excavator/Loader Attachments | Class N/A

Note 114222: NOTE-Provisions apply only on articles made for attaching to tractors or trucks, other than platform, warehouse or lift trucks, and designed for the purpose of excavating, grading or loading of bulk materials.

To find the correct freight class for your shipment:

1. Confirm the attachment type (buckets, grading blades, forks, grapples, hydraulic breakers) fits NMFC 114220; if specialized, review Note, item 114222 for exceptions.
2. Prepare and package: drain any fluids, cap hydraulic ports, shield cutting edges, then band to a 4‑way pallet or block and brace inside a crate to stop shift.
3. Stabilize the load: keep center of gravity low, use hardwood blocking and edge protectors under straps, and provide lift points or fork pockets for safe handling.
4. Document clearly: list make/model, material (steel or alloy), packaging method (crated, palletized, banded), full dims and weight, and include photos to reduce OS&D.

Note: All classifications are subject to Item 170. Verify with official NMFC publications for the most current requirements.

• Accurate use of NMFC 114220 curbs reclass fees and billing disputes on heavy attachments.
• Palletized or crated handling shortens load/unload times and can avoid special handling surcharges.
• Non-hazardous status broadens carrier options and helps secure faster, more economical LTL routes.
• Referencing NMFC 114220 and Note 114222 in paperwork speeds carrier approval and yields tighter, more reliable quotes.