Classification Details
| NMFC | Description | Class |
|---|---|---|
| 126723.00 | Platforms or Lifts, elevating, wheeled, see Note, item 126735: | |
| 126725.00 | Boom Type, articulating or extensible, power operated: | |
| 126725.01 | Other than revolving, with work platforms: | |
| 126725.02 | With platform guardrails in upright position | 125 |
| 126725.03 | With platform guardrails lowered horizontally against platform or removed and bundled | 92.5 |
| 126725.04 | Revolving, with work cages, baskets or buckets (Cherry Pickers) | 200 |
| 126726.00 | Scissor Type, power operated: | |
| 126727.00 | Other than self-propelled: | |
| 126727.01 | With platform guardrails in upright position | 125 |
| 126727.02 | With platform guardrails lowered horizontally against platform or removed and bundled: | |
| 126727.03 | Retracted or collapsed and minimum platform height 50 inches or greater | 92.5 |
| 126727.04 | Retracted or collapsed and minimum platform height less than 50 inches | 70 |
| 126728.00 | Self-propelled, fully retracted or fully collapsed: | |
| 126728.01 | With platform guardrails in upright position: | |
| 126728.02 | Longest dimension of platform exceeding 90 inches | 125 |
| 126728.03 | Longest dimension of platform not exceeding 90 inches | 77.5 |
| 126728.04 | With platform guardrails lowered horizontally against platform or removed and bundled: | |
| 126728.05 | Longest dimension of platform exceeding 130 inches in length | 110 |
| 126728.06 | Longest dimension of platform not exceeding 130 inches in length | 70 |
| 126729.00 | Telescope Type, subject to Item 170 and having a density in pounds per cubic foot of: | |
| 126729.01 | Less than 9 | 125 |
| 126729.02 | 9 or greater | 85 |
How to Determine Your Class
To find the correct freight class for your shipment:
- Capture exact cube: measure the longest, widest, and tallest points, including rails, mast, and control boxes. If guardrails fold, note both folded and operating heights and list total weight with batteries or powerpack installed.
- Stabilize for transit: chock wheels, set brakes, lock swivel casters, and chain the unit to a heavy-duty skid. Add mast/boom travel stops and strap the platform to prevent hydraulic creep.
- Choose packaging to balance protection and density. A tight pallet with wheel chocks often ships at a lower class than a bulky crate; crate only when export or high-abuse lanes demand extra protection.
- Reference Note, item 126735 on the BOL. Include MEWP model, power type, fork pockets or lift eyes, and clear photos so terminals avoid liftgates and dispatch proper handling equipment.
Note: All classifications are subject to Item 170. Verify with official NMFC publications for the most current requirements.
Business Value
- Accurate density places the shipment in the best class within 70-200, improving LTL rates and minimizing costly reclass/reweigh disputes.
- Non-hazardous status streamlines paperwork and avoids hazmat surcharges, helping carriers stage indoors and move the freight faster.
- Proactive damage control—wheel chocks, chains, and mast restraints—reduces claims and downtime for rental fleets, dealers, and contractors.
- Operational clarity (center of gravity, pick points, curb weight) shortens loading time and limits detention or special-equipment accessorials.