Shipping method
Flat rack shipping for used excavators
A flat rack is a container without sides or roof. The machine is driven or lifted on, lashed down, and shipped on a container vessel. It is the usual method for 25-40 tonne excavators that are too large for a closed container.
When a flat rack is the right choice
- The machine is too tall or too wide for a closed container.
- The destination port handles container vessels and has crane capacity for the lift.
- The sailing you want has flat rack space, which is more limited than dry container space.
How the unit is prepared
- Dimensions measured with the arm in the transport position.
- Loose parts, bucket and attachments packed or secured separately.
- Lashing points checked; chains and straps rated for the weight.
- Photos taken after securing and before the vessel closes.
What you receive
Photos of the loaded and secured unit, the flat rack number, the vessel and the estimated arrival, plus the bill of lading after sailing.
Common questions
Does a flat rack cost more than a container?
It is priced per sailing and per port, not by a fixed rule. We quote it as a separate freight line for your destination so you can compare.
Is the machine covered during loading?
Loading is photographed and the securing is checked before the vessel closes. Marine insurance is quoted separately and covers the sea leg.
Can two machines share one flat rack?
Only where the dimensions, weight and lashing plan allow it, and the carrier accepts the stow. It is confirmed per shipment, never assumed.