NMFC 66160 - Chicken Feeding Troughs | Class N/A

To find the correct freight class for your shipment:

1. Choose sturdy skids for long troughs. For 4–8 ft galvanized units, use full-length pallets or custom runners so nothing overhangs, then edge-cap and strap in two bands.
2. Nest or bundle plastic troughs to save cube. Place corrugated pads between each piece, stretch-wrap tightly, and keep bundle height under 48 inches to prevent crush damage.
3. Bag and box loose hardware—legs, hangers, float valves—and secure the carton to the pallet or inside a crate so small parts don’t migrate during LTL handling.
4. Ship clean and dry. Remove feed residue, mark the BOL as Agricultural Equipment—Chicken Troughs, list piece count and dimensions, and note Non-Hazardous for smoother processing.

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

• Correct NMFC referencing reduces reclass disputes and unexpected fees when moving poultry equipment through LTL networks.
• Efficient nesting and bundling of troughs cuts freight class exposure tied to size-based charges and lowers per-unit transport cost.
• Damage prevention—edge protection, full-length skids, and secured hardware—reduces claims and keeps farm operations on schedule.
• Clear non-hazardous identification and clean packaging shorten dock time, speeding carrier acceptance and delivery to growers and integrators.