NMFC 128530 - Cane Mill | Class 77.5

To find the correct freight class for your shipment:

1. Bolt the cane mill frame to a solid machinery skid and add hardwood blocking to keep the rollers and gearbox from shifting during LTL handling.
2. Protect critical components: wrap rollers and bearings with VCI paper, cap any grease fittings, and add a plywood guard over the feed area to prevent impact damage.
3. Drain and clean sticky syrup residues, then shrink-wrap and band the unit to contain any remaining moisture and keep dust and pests off the machine.
4. List “Cane Mill, NMFC 128530, Class 77.5” on the BOL and request appropriate equipment (dock or rigging support) to manage the mill’s high center of gravity safely.

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

• Fixed Class 77.5 enables predictable quotes and simpler rate shopping without density calculations.
• Accurate NMFC usage reduces reclass fees, inspections, and invoice disputes common with heavy machinery.
• Skidded or crated packaging cuts handling risk, lowering damage claims and downtime for farm or mill operations.
• Clear labeling and standardized prep speed tendering, helping align shipments with harvest or maintenance windows.