Shipping heavy engine parts Australia

Posted: Tue Sep 04, 2018 3:37 pm

Things have been crazy at work, and on top of that, my younger brother passed away recently at age 51 from a heart attack. This has distracted me from assisting one of our fellow Australian forum members in Queensland with some parts I promised to get to him. I have a new 1100 head and barrels for my 900 resto-mod project and told him I would send him the old 900 head, barrels and pistons. Problem is, it is quite heavy at about 28 kg and none of the shippers I have contacted will ship engine parts from a home address as they are worried about oil leaking from the parts. Also, box is too heavy for regular postage. Does anyone know of a shipper in Australia that handles this sort of thing? I am in Bowral, in the NSW Southern Highlands and trying to get the parts to a business address in Brisbane, Queensland.

Any help appreciated.

Regards,

Chris

Posted: Tue Sep 04, 2018 4:50 pm

Not at all familiar w/how things go in OZ, but here in the States, some bus lines also transport bulky pkgs. I don't know if the weight would be an issue for them - maybe split them up into more than 1 box? Of course your friend would have to p/u at local bus depot. Good Luck - Ed

Posted: Tue Sep 04, 2018 5:30 pm

It is really not that heavy? I shipped that same stuff all over the US individually. If they ask what is is just say it is metal

Posted: Tue Sep 04, 2018 8:26 pm

Hi Chris,

Where in QLD do they need to go? I have some ideas on this, I'll give you a call.

IIRC we are allowed 30kg checked luggage when we travel. Just sayin'...

Cheers...Tony.

Posted: Tue Sep 04, 2018 10:35 pm

Thanks Tony. Yes, I have contemplated flying up with it checked! Oh, BTW, I remembered that I still have a bag of yours sitting under my desk at AIPA that I need to return to you! Sorry about that, will drop it to you when next in the office.

Regards,

Chris

Posted: Tue Sep 04, 2018 11:39 pm

Very hard to ship anything like that around Aus, most carriers won't touch it

Posted: Tue Sep 04, 2018 11:44 pm

Very hard to ship anything like that around Aus, most carriers won't touch it, you can't even ship a second hand motor mower because it has had fuel in it. I have shipped bikes all over Aus and have never once been asked if it has fuel in the tank, go figure

CB1100F Joined: Feb 17, 2009 Posts: 2105 Location: Oz

A quick Google found a couple.

https://www.uship.com/au/cost-to-ship/vehicles-4/vehicle-parts-84/page/3/

https://www.packsend.com.au

Posted: Wed Sep 05, 2018 12:47 am

If its less than 70 lbs, then FedEx will take it. You didn't mention that cost was an issue but then....

Posted: Wed Sep 05, 2018 2:12 am

I have no shipping advice for you, Chris, but I wanted to pass on my condolences regarding your brother's recent passing. I'm very sorry to hear the news. My best to you and your family.

Tom

Posted: Wed Sep 05, 2018 2:15 am

Thanks everyone,

Looks like the pack and go self service may be a reasonable option thanks Don.

Posted: Wed Sep 05, 2018 8:18 am

The best mob I've found are freight Management Australia, Daniel is the contact, I've recently shipped a gear box from Hobart to Alice Springs no issues.
http://freightmanagement.com.au

Posted: Thu Sep 06, 2018 8:10 am

So sorry to hear about your brother.
I've used Pack and Send to get multiple packages up to Mark before - heaviest being a crank for his build. If it's dry, I can't see any issue, other than lifting it Wink

cheers