Equipment moves are decided by three numbers: weight, dimensions and how it gets onto the trailer. Get those right at the quote stage and the job is straightforward. Get them wrong and a truck arrives that physically cannot take the load.
We move everything from a pallet of parts to plant well over 20,000 lb.
Flatbed, step-deck or lowboy chosen from your real weight and dimensions.
Drive-on, winch, crane or forklift agreed before the truck is dispatched.
Oversized routing, state permits and escort requirements sorted upfront.
From a single pallet of parts to machinery over 20,000 lb.
The three numbers that matter
Weight decides the trailer class and the per-mile rate. Dimensions decide whether the load is legal without a permit — anything over 8 ft 6 in wide, 13 ft 6 in high or 53 ft long generally needs one. Loading method decides the equipment: does it drive on, does it need a winch, or does it need a crane or forklift at both ends?
Tell us all three honestly. An underestimate does not save money; it wastes a wasted trip.
Trailer types
Flatbeds suit most machinery that can be craned or driven on. Step-deck trailers give extra height clearance for tall items. Lowboys sit closest to the road and take the tallest and heaviest plant. Your coordinator picks the class from your figures.
Preparing a machine
Drain fluids where the manufacturer requires it for transport. Secure or remove booms, masts, buckets and any attachment that can swing. Disconnect the battery on anything that will sit for several days. Lock the cab and hand over the keys. Photograph the machine from every side before it is loaded.
Permits and escorts
Oversized loads need state permits, and sometimes escort vehicles and daylight-only travel windows. That adds cost and lead time. We will tell you which applies to your route before you commit, not after.
Common questions
What if I do not know the exact weight?
Find the machine’s data plate or model number and send it to us — we can usually look up the shipping weight from that.
Do you provide loading equipment?
Some carriers arrive with a winch or ramps. A crane or forklift at either end is normally arranged separately — tell us and we will confirm what is needed.
How far ahead should I book?
A week for standard loads. Two or more for anything needing permits, since those have their own processing times.