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Heavy equipment refers to heavy-duty vehicles specifically designed for executing construction and earthmoving tasks. This category includes a wide range of machinery such as excavators, bulldozers, cranes, agricultural tractors, and road construction equipment. If it’s big, heavy, and built for work, we can transport it.

It matters a lot! Exact weight and dimensions are the biggest factors in your final price because they determine which trailer we need to use. If your machine is extra heavy or wide, we may also need to secure special oversize permits to transport it legally. Providing accurate specs upfront is the best way to get a guaranteed, honest quote without any surprise fees later on.

For non-running or static construction machinery, we utilize specialized loading methods. Lighter equipment can be loaded via forklift, while larger heavy machinery may require a crane or a trailer equipped with a heavy-duty winch to safely pull the unit onto the deck.

In many cases, removing attachments like buckets, booms, or blades can reduce the total width or height. This often allows your excavating equipment to fit on a standard trailer, avoiding expensive oversize load permits and escort fees. We recommend preparing your machine beforehand to lower your transport costs.

Yes, we facilitate international heavy equipment shipping globally. Depending on the size of your unit, we offer Roll-On/Roll-Off (RORO) services for drivable vehicles, Flat Rack shipping for oversized loads, or container options for smaller construction equipment. We handle the logistics from your job site to the port.

Transit time depends on distance and route complexity. Generally, shipments under 500 miles take 1–2 days, while cross-country moving of heavy equipment typically takes 5–7 days. Our logistics team optimizes routes to ensure your heavy duty machinery arrives on schedule to meet your project deadlines.

Heavy equipment shipping typically costs $1.50 to $5 per mile, depending on the machine's dimensions, weight, and transport method. A 500-mile regional haul averages $1,500 to $3,500; cross-country transport ranges from $3,000 to $8,000+. Oversized loads requiring special permits, escort vehicles, or lowboy trailers increase the base rate. Final pricing also depends on pickup location accessibility and current carrier availability.

Most heavy equipment shipments require oversize or overweight permits issued by each state the load passes through. Standard permit thresholds are 8.5 ft wide, 13.5 ft tall, 48–53 ft long, or 80,000 lbs gross weight. Loads exceeding these limits may also require pilot cars, route surveys, and nighttime travel restrictions. Your carrier is responsible for obtaining all necessary permits before the transport begins.

The most common trailer types for heavy equipment are lowboy trailers (for tall machinery like excavators and bulldozers), flatbed trailers (for equipment under 10 ft tall), and RGN (removable gooseneck) trailers (for extremely heavy or long machinery). The choice depends on the equipment's height, weight, and whether it can be driven onto the trailer. Carriers select the appropriate trailer based on your equipment's exact specifications.

Yes, heavy equipment can be shipped year-round, including winter. However, cold weather introduces additional challenges: frozen ground can restrict crane or winch access at pickup sites, road bans on certain highways may delay oversized loads, and ice and snow can affect securing points and loading procedures. Carriers experienced in winter heavy haul will adjust the route and schedule accordingly to ensure safe delivery.