Scissor Lift Shipping Across the US and Overseas
A scissor lift ships heavier than it looks. A mid-size electric unit runs 2,000 to 5,000 pounds, and a large rough-terrain diesel lift can pass 10,000 pounds, with the weight stacked over a compact footprint. Texas International Freight ships scissor lifts and aerial work platforms across the US and overseas, from a single machine to a rental fleet. What are you moving and where?
Scissor Lift Types and Weights
Compact electric lifts suit indoor work and ship light. Rough-terrain diesel lifts run heavier and taller and often need a low-deck trailer. The platform height, the weight, and the fuel or battery type set the method, so we confirm the model and specs before we quote.
Domestic Transport
A standard lift moves on a flatbed or step-deck, a tall or heavy unit rides a removable-gooseneck lowboy, and a single machine on a tight timeline can move by hotshot. Our heavy haul trucking secures the lift with the platform lowered and the chassis chained to the deck.
International Ocean Options
Drive-on lifts move by roll-on roll-off, most units ship inside a container through container shipping, and oversized machines travel on a flat rack or as breakbulk. We match the method to the lift size and the destination port.
Preparing a Lift for Shipping
Before a lift loads, we lower and secure the platform, disconnect and secure the battery or manage the fuel, chock the wheels, and tie the chassis down so nothing shifts. Good export packing and bracing protect the hydraulics and controls across the road or the ocean.
Documentation and Customs
A scissor lift shipment needs a commercial invoice, packing list, the correct classification, and export filing for qualifying values. We clear the cargo through our customs broker network and run cross-border loads on the lanes to Canada and Mexico, with cargo insurance on the value.
Working With Texas International Freight
Scissor lifts move alongside the other aerial work platforms and equipment we handle, with one team for the haul, the booking, the paperwork, and the customs clearance. Send us the model, count, and destination, and we return a routing and a quote.
Get Your Scissor Lift Shipment Booked
Texas International Freight ships scissor lifts and aerial work platforms within the US and overseas, by road, ocean, and air, with preparation, documentation, and customs handled. Send us the model, count, and destination, and we return a routing and a quote.
Contact Information:
- Phone: +1 877-489-9184
- Email: ship@txintlfreight.com
- Address: 11511 Katy Fwy #320, Houston, TX 77079
- Web Form: Request a Quote
How do scissor lifts ship internationally?
Drive-on units can move by roll-on roll-off, most lifts ship inside a container, and oversized machines travel on a flat rack or as breakbulk. We match the method to the size and the destination.
What are the domestic shipping options?
A flatbed or step-deck for a standard lift, a removable-gooseneck lowboy for a tall or heavy unit, and a hotshot for a single machine on a tight timeline.
How do you prepare a scissor lift for transport?
We lower and secure the platform, disconnect the battery or manage the fuel, chock the wheels, and tie the chassis to the deck so the hydraulics and controls travel protected.
Can you ship a fleet of lifts at once?
Yes. We consolidate multiple units into containers or breakbulk, plan the loading, and ship the fleet on one booking.
What does scissor lift shipping cost?
Cost turns on the weight and height, the method, the distance, and any customs requirements. We quote the full move once we have the model and the route.
