NMFC 132260 - Garden Tractors & Tillers | Class N/A

Note 132262: NOTE-Will not apply on garden or lawn tractors equipped with lawn mower devices designed for power mowing.

To find the correct freight class for your shipment:

1. Confirm classification by referencing Note 132262 before quoting; document if the unit is a garden tractor, self-propelled tiller, or turf aerator and list any attachments removed.
2. Prepare equipment: drain fuel, cap oil ports, disconnect batteries, fold/lock handles, guard blades/tines, chock wheels, and strap securely to a rated pallet or a crated skid.
3. Protect fragile areas—mower decks, control panels, ECUs, and hydraulic fittings—using foam, edge guards, and stretch film; cap hydraulic quick-connects and cover seats and controls.
4. Plan handling: keep the footprint within pallet edges, lower the center of gravity, block axles, and use fork extensions or belly straps for wide decks or aerator housings.

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

• Using the precise NMFC item for garden tractors, tillers, and turf aerators minimizes reclass fees and aligns quotes with carrier tariffs tied to Note 132262.
• Proper prep (fluids drained, guarded tines, secured wheels) reduces inspection delays and claims risk, improving on-time performance and customer satisfaction.
• Palletization or crating enables standard forklift handling across terminals, cutting special equipment surcharges and lowering the chance of cross-dock damage.
• Shipping attachments separately and labeling each piece clearly can reduce per-piece weight and simplify residential, dealer, or jobsite deliveries for better LTL rates.