NMFC 125820 - Hydraulic Motors or Pumps, Boxed | Class 77.5

Note 125822: NOTE-Provisions apply only on rotary hydrostatic gear or piston pumps which convert mechanical energy into fluid energy or on motors which convert fluid energy acting on gears or pistons into rotary mechanical energy.

To find the correct freight class for your shipment:

1. Verify each unit weighs 10 lb or more as packaged; weigh after boxing to confirm eligibility for NMFC 125820 and Class 77.5.
2. Box the motor or pump securely: drain fluids, cap all ports, protect shafts/gears, and use double‑wall corrugate with foam or engineered blocking (e.g., a 35 lb gear pump in foam‑in‑place inside a heavy-duty carton).
3. List NMFC 125820, Class 77.5, and Non-Hazardous on the BOL. Exclude cylinders, reservoirs, or pulleys from the box to avoid reclassification.
4. Palletize boxes upright, band or stretch-wrap to the pallet, and avoid mixed stacking of heavy cast-iron units on lighter models to reduce crush risk and claims.

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

• Fixed Class 77.5 eliminates density calculations, streamlining quotes and reducing reclass disputes with LTL carriers.
• Boxed packaging requirement aligns with carrier handling standards, decreasing transit damage and claim costs.
• Non-hazardous status avoids hazmat fees and paperwork, lowering total landed cost and speeding tendering.
• Clear scope (no cylinders/reservoirs/pulleys) minimizes surprise accessorials and ensures predictable freight rates across lanes.