NMFC 65140 - Steel Grain Bucket Distributors | Class 125

To find the correct freight class for your shipment:

1. List NMFC 65140 and Class 125 on the BOL, and specify packaging as “crated” or “fiberboard‑shrouded wooden framework on pallet base.” No density entry is required.
2. Stabilize the distributor inside the crate: block base plates, add cross‑bracing for tall necks, and band the unit to the pallet with steel or heavy poly straps.
3. Shield steel or plastic liners from abrasion by capping sharp edges, interleaving corrugated pads, and wrapping with foam or kraft; bag small hardware and fasten to the frame.
4. Plan handling: verify fork tine clearance and center of gravity, mark Keep Upright/Do Not Stack, and book liftgate or extended‑tine forklift service for rural farm deliveries.

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

• Predictable pricing at Class 125 regardless of density, helping buyers lock in quotes for varied distributor sizes.
• Correct crating or fiberboard‑shrouded framing aligns with the NMFC description, reducing reclass risk, charges, and delays.
• Pallet‑base framework speeds cross‑dock transfers and minimizes manual touches, lowering damage risk and claims costs.
• Non‑hazmat status streamlines paperwork and routing, accelerating LTL tendering during harvest or maintenance windows.