From Engine Stand to Skid, How Inline Engines Get Ready for the Road
Engines need to ship as a stable, forkliftable unit. Many engines move as freight because weight pushes them past common parcel limits, and freight handling expects a base that a forklift and pallet jack can work with.
Here is what we look for before pickup.
- Drain fluids and confirm plugs and caps are tight.
- Bolt the engine to a rigid skid or pallet deck.
- Add blocking and bracing so the engine cannot slide on the base.
- Wrap and band the load to keep parts covered and contained.
Leaks matter. Carriers can refuse freight that is dripping, and leaks can damage other shipments.
Blocking and Tiedown Methods That Keep Long Inline Engines From Walking
Long cargo can creep under vibration. Inline engines are prone to that because tiedowns are spread out, and the base can flex if it is too light. We plan securement around a rigid base, smart tiedown placement, and tiedown counts that scale with the shipped length.
Working load limit matters, too. Tiedowns have to add up to meet cargo weight requirements so the engine stays put under braking and turns. We also plan a tension check early in the trip and again after big weather swings.
