I just sent a crate from florida to California, the dimensions where 96Lx24wx34H, and the cost was 150.00 with 6000 dollars worth of insurance. The insurance alone was 60 dollars. the box weighed 200lbs. and it cubed out at 313lbs. thats what I got charged for. I sent mine forwardair and they where no problems to deal with. The only thing is the box was suppoosed to get there yesterday and its still not with no updates. Call them and they can estimate the shipping charges. I would not go light on the crate because you are going to get charged for the cubed price anyway so a few extra pounds wont hurt.

Pete