Freighting engine wa to qld,

Jestr75 · 26-12-2012, 06:43 PM

I am after some advice on transporting a 351 Cleveland engine from wa to qld. Has anyone had it done before and what was the cost involved and which transport companies would you recommend? I will have all fluids drained and it will be strapped and wrapped onto a pallet. The engine is in Mandurah, WA but I can have it dropped off to a depot rather than pick up from the house.

I have done a few online quotes but they seem rather expensive.

There is no set timeline as long as I get it in the next month or two.
Let me know your experiences and recommendations good or bad.

The Yeti · 27-12-2012, 08:09 AM

I sent a QS M11 from Sydney - WA once by a major transport company and they lost it for 6 months

Mate it's a long distance and a heavy bulky item perhaps contacting some one like QR or Pacific National and sending it break bulk.

I don't have details with me ATM but another option is sea freight on a costal vessel I've used one a few times and found it A LOT cheaper than the toll's TNT's etc

I'm drawing a blank on the name of the company I used but when I get home I'll dig it up for you, but they'll go from Fremantle to Brisbane (fishermans Island) you'll have to sort it to and from there

mac_man_luke · 27-12-2012, 09:13 AM

try e-go - ego.com.au

xisled · 27-12-2012, 10:22 AM

My guess you would be looking around $2000. Unsure of any companies tho.

**gregaust** · 27-12-2012, 10:37 AM

Few years ago used Toll for Melbourne to qld for 2 short motors on a pallet was $120 back then

The Yeti · 27-12-2012, 10:41 AM

If its packed and wrapped on a pallet or crate call Michael here http://www.austcoastal.com.au/ you just have to get it to and from Fremantle and Brisbane

I won't guess a cost but these guys are pretty good, I think you'll have a lot of change from 2k

xisled · 27-12-2012, 03:44 PM

I ment $200 not $2000

The Yeti · 27-12-2012, 04:00 PM

That's more like it

Jestr75 · 27-12-2012, 06:42 PM

You don't know how close to the mark you were xisled. One quote was around $2400.

Thanks for your help guys I will send off a few more enquires and and make some more calls tomorrow.

Keep your ideas coming.

ozrunner · 27-12-2012, 11:51 PM

I has an XR8 engine shipped from Sydney to Perth on a pallet and it was $250through QNR who also use a trucking company in Welshpool. Can't recall their name but if you call QNR for a quote they will advise.

I've seen QNR containers on freight trains coming over so it could even end up going by container.

Jaydee transport in Maddington also would be worth a quote.

atec77 · 28-12-2012, 12:26 AM

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Originally Posted by Jestr75

I am after some advice on transporting a 351 Cleveland engine from wa to qld. Has anyone had it done before and what was the cost involved and which transport companies would you recommend? I will have all fluids drained and it will be strapped and wrapped onto a pallet. The engine is in Mandurah, WA but I can have it dropped off to a depot rather than pick up from the house.

I have done a few online quotes but they seem rather expensive.

There is no set timeline as long as I get it in the next month or two.
Let me know your experiences and recommendations good or bad.

$500.00 if you are in no hurry , speak to the rail people should only take two or three weeks

The Yeti · 28-12-2012, 01:10 PM

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Originally Posted by ozrunner

I has an XR8 engine shipped from Sydney to Perth on a pallet and it was $250through QNR who also use a trucking company in Welshpool. Can't recall their name but if you call QNR for a quote they will advise.

I've seen QNR containers on freight trains coming over so it could even end up going by container.

Jaydee transport in Maddington also would be worth a quote.

I forgot about Jaydee, there a great Company to deal with

badasgof · 29-12-2012, 03:18 PM

HPS Transport here in Perth transport engines to and from the eastern states,they have to be well packed No oils or fluids and on a pallet as you have.It will take about 7 days depot to depot WA QLD ph 08 9456 0779 for a price. Cockburn Transport are express freight WA to QLD dont go by the word express to much.If you use Toll,TNT,Linnfox you must be prepared to talk to a ghost as when they loose things " I will get back to you" or "It has arrived but no one was there to receive it"

Jestr75 · 07-01-2013, 11:28 AM

Thanks for your help guys. I am using jayde transport from Perth to Brisbane and a local carrier from Brisbane to hervey bay. Will let you know how it goes