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NMFC 127700 - Hand or Windmill Pumps | Class 77.5-200

Article ID
127700
Pumps, hand or windmill, NMFC 127700
Freight Group
MACHINERY GROUP
Machinery Group item, equipment-focused
Class Range
77.5-200 6 classifications
Dimension-based class 77.5 to 200
Hazardous
No
Non-hazardous, easier carrier selection

Classification Details

NMFC Description Class
127700.00 Pumps, hand or windmill:
127720.00 Beer:
127720.01 SU, in boxes or crates 100
127720.02 KD, in boxes 85
127740.00 Chain or Elevator Bucket 100
127780.00 Measuring, NOI, in boxes, crates or drums 85
127900.00 Pumps, hand or windmill, NOI:
127920.00 Block tin, in boxes, crates or drums 200
127930.00 Brass or copper, in boxes, crates or drums 92.5
127935.00 Iron and aluminum or plastic combined, without hose or with not to exceed 10 feet of hose, in boxes 85
127940.00 Iron or steel, cast, see Notes, items 127942 and 127946:
127940.01 SU, in boxes or crates 85
127940.02 KD, in packages 77.5
127950.00 Iron or steel, sheet, in boxes, crates or drums 150
127960.00 Iron or steel, sheet and cast combined 85

How to Determine Your Class

To find the correct freight class for your shipment:

  1. Measure the longest side including handles and spouts; class is dimension-based, so oversized levers or brackets raise the shipping class.
  2. Choose packaging to fit the profile: compact pumps box well; protruding levers or fragile castings travel safer in a crate with foam blocking.
  3. Cap all inlets/outlets and immobilize moving parts (handles, linkages) with banding or zip ties to prevent carrier damage and reclass charges.
  4. If shipping long pump columns or rods separately, list them as distinct line items; keeping the pump itself under standard length avoids oversize fees.

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

Business Value

  • Right-size packaging to hit lower classes (77.5–125) when possible, reducing LTL rates versus shipping the same pump as an oversize item.
  • Dimension-driven classification is predictable, enabling accurate quotes and fewer invoice corrections or costly reclassifications.
  • Non-hazardous status broadens carrier options and lanes, improving transit times for ag, municipal, and service replacement shipments.
  • Crated protection on cast housings cuts claim risk, preserving margins on heavy machinery parts with tight replacement lead times.