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NMFC 125100: Mine/Quarry Drilling Machines | Cl 60–150

Article ID
125100
NMFC 125100 for mining drill rigs
Freight Group
MACHINERY GROUP
Machinery Group, heavy industrial equipment
Class Range
60-150 7 classifications
Size-based class from 60 to 150
Hazardous
No
Non-hazardous, fluids must be drained

Classification Details

NMFC Description Class
125100.00 Mine or Quarry Drilling Machines, or Parts Named:
125110.00 Bits, drilling, blast hole, rotary, with heads containing moving cutting devices, in packages:
125110.01 With carbide tips 65
125110.02 Other than with carbide or industrial diamond tips, see Note, item 125111 60
125120.00 Drilling Machines:
125120.01 Wagon type, two or three wheeled:
125120.02 SU 150
125120.03 KD 85
125120.04 NOI 85
125140.00 Drilling Machine Augers or Bits, NOI, in packages, or loose if 12 feet or over in length 77.5
125150.00 Drilling Machine Bit Shanks, Thread Bars, Extension Bars, Striking Bars, Drill Rods or Couplings, in packages, or loose if 10 feet or over in length 70
125160.00 Drilling Machine Columns 85
125180.00 Drilling Machine Parts, NOI:
125180.01 In bundles 100
125180.02 In boxes or crates 85

How to Determine Your Class

To find the correct freight class for your shipment:

  1. Measure overall footprint and tallest point of the rig or assembly (include mast, feed rail, and guards) to determine class within the 60–150 range for dimension-based rating.
  2. Choose packaging that fits the part: crate rotary heads and control modules, box small wear parts, and block-and-brace bases on skids when shipping loose to prevent shift.
  3. Drain residual fluids and cap hydraulic ports on power packs and drill heads; carriers often require dry, clean machinery even though this item is non-haz.
  4. Mark center of gravity and lift points; use steel banding and edge protectors so heavy steel frames or drill beams can be safely handled by forklifts or cranes.

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

Business Value

  • Dimension-driven classes remove density guesswork, speeding quotes and avoiding reclass fees for bulky rigs and long feed rails.
  • Right-size packaging (crates for heads, boxes for bits) lowers damage risk and claim costs versus shipping everything loose.
  • Pre-shipment prep—collapsing masts, removing rod racks—cuts oversize charges and opens more carrier options on LTL lanes.
  • Clear NMFC usage for named parts enables shipping components separately, reducing per-shipment cost and downtime in active mines.