CC 1450 deck carriage and mule drive

[chocolatetoothpaste]

I'm looking for a deck carriage and deck mule drive for my 1450. Ideally something that needs minimal work (coat of paint OK or replacing pulley(s) but I'd rather not make too many weld repairs unless the price is right). Shipping to 84087.

Thanks

[finsruskw]

I have several here in Iowa, but shipping would be very expensive I'm afraid.
Not to mention, packaging would be a real PITA.

[Cub Cadet 123]

Originally Posted by finsruskw

I have several here in Iowa, but shipping would be very expensive I'm afraid.
Not to mention, packaging would be a real PITA.

Shipping should not be that much for just the undercarriage. I shipped a set of rear tires to Michigan from East side of Indiana and it wasn't that expensive. Just put some bubble wrap on the corners and clear plastic wrap it up, stick a label on it and it is good to go!

Cub Cadet 123

[finsruskw]

Shipping tires is one thing.
Shipping a big bulky of steel assembly weighing in at 30+ pounds with sharp edges and requiring a box near 36" x 15" x 9" or so is quite another.

I just checked USPS for a rate and in comes in at just north of $100
And, that's disassembled and in a box providing you can find one big enough and heavy duty enough to make the trip.
from 52041 to 84087

UPS may be cheaper or perhaps a bus or Fastenal. They would probably require it to be banded down on a pallet and maybe even be crated!

[garydee]

FASTENAL has the best deals for shipping bulky items throughout the country. Strap whatever you have to a pallet (small or large) and give them the size and where it is being shipped from and where its going and they will tell you how much it will cost to ship.

You will have to drop the item off at a FASTENAL outlet. They have fork lifts if needed. Might take a week to get there.

For small items like a mule drive only, FEDEX might be your best option rather than USPS or UPS as they are way too expensive!

[finsruskw]

Recently rated 2 boxes (total near 100#'s) to CT.
USPS was cheapest and Fastenal was near twice as much.
Nether was cheap enough for the prospective buyer though.

[chocolatetoothpaste]

Originally Posted by finsruskw

Shipping tires is one thing.
Shipping a big bulky of steel assembly weighing in at 30+ pounds with sharp edges and requiring a box near 36" x 15" x 9" or so is quite another.

I just checked USPS for a rate and in comes in at just north of $100
And, that's disassembled and in a box providing you can find one big enough and heavy duty enough to make the trip.
from 52041 to 84087

UPS may be cheaper or perhaps a bus or Fastenal. They would probably require it to be banded down on a pallet and maybe even be crated!

I just punched the details you provided into Fedex and the quote was $73ish. That's doable for me for a mule drive and carriage in ready to use condition (or close to it). Let me know if it's something you're willing to consider and how much you're asking for the parts. Feel free to PM to discuss further.

[garydee]

Doesn't make sense that USPS would be cheaper than Fastenal with something that heavy.

I sent my daughter 2 candle sticks for Christmas through USPS from NY to WA and it cost me $29.00! They only weighed 3 pounds!!

For small stuff, I have had the best luck with Fedex. Their insurance is reasonable too.

[finsruskw]

When it comes to shipping stuff.......anywhere.......
Nothing makes sense anymore.