Heavy equipment
Heavy equipment transport
Equipment transport is a weight-and-dimension problem. Under about 20,000 pounds a machine rides on a standard flatbed or step deck at a predictable rate. Above that you are into RGN trailers and permit routing, which goes to bid.
What's included
- Pricing from real operating weight and length, not spec-sheet dry weight
- Flatbed, step deck and RGN matched to the machine
- Winch loading arranged when the machine will not start or drive
- Chain and binder securement documented with photos at load
How it runs
- 1Give operating weight with attachments, plus length, width and height.
- 2Note whether the machine starts, drives and steers under its own power.
- 3Secure or remove buckets, booms and forks before the truck arrives.
- 4Confirm site access — a low-boy needs room to turn and a firm surface to load on.
Heavy equipment FAQ
What weight needs permits?
It varies by state, but past roughly 20,000 pounds or 8.5 feet wide you are usually into permitted territory, which we route to specialty carriers by bid.
Can you move a machine that will not start?
Yes, with a winch-equipped carrier. Say so up front so the wrong equipment is never dispatched to your site.
Do I need to be on site?
Someone who can operate the machine or authorize the winch load needs to be there at both ends, along with a clear, firm loading area.