Heavy Equipment Shipping Guides

Real answers on what it costs to move a machine and how the process actually works — no fluff, no bidding wars. When you are ready for a firm number, we quote it direct.

What it costs to ship

Typical price ranges by machine, plus what drives the number up or down.

How Much Does It Cost to Ship an Excavator?

Excavator shipping costs by size class, distance, and trailer type — plus what drives the price up and how to get an exact quote.

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How Much Does It Cost to Ship a Bulldozer?

Bulldozer transport cost by size class and distance, why dozers are almost always an RGN load, and how to get an exact heavy-haul quote.

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How Much Does It Cost to Ship a Skid Steer?

Skid steer shipping cost by distance and trailer, why they are one of the cheapest machines to move, and how to lock in a direct quote.

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How Much Does It Cost to Ship a Wheel Loader?

Wheel loader transport cost by size, why bucket width often makes them oversize, and how to get a direct heavy-equipment quote.

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How Much Does It Cost to Ship a Backhoe?

Backhoe loader shipping cost by distance and trailer type, plus why most backhoes ship legal without permits.

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How Much Does It Cost to Ship a Forklift?

Forklift shipping cost for warehouse and rough-terrain models, trailer options, and how to get a direct quote.

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How Much Does It Cost to Ship a Farm Tractor?

Farm tractor shipping cost by size, dual wheels and width considerations, and how to get a direct agricultural transport quote.

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How Much Does It Cost to Ship a Mini Excavator?

Mini excavator shipping cost, why it is one of the cheapest machines to haul, and how to get a direct quote.

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How Much Does It Cost to Ship a Crane?

Crane transport cost for boom trucks, rough-terrain, and crawler cranes — why they are complex heavy-haul moves and how to quote one.

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How Much Does It Cost to Ship a Dump Truck?

Dump truck and articulated hauler shipping cost, drive-away vs. hauling on a trailer, and how to get a direct quote.

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How Much Does It Cost to Ship a Boom Lift?

Boom lift and scissor lift transport cost, why length can trigger oversize, and how to get a direct aerial equipment quote.

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How Much Does It Cost to Ship a Motor Grader?

Motor grader transport cost, why length and the moldboard drive oversize permits, and how to get a direct heavy-haul quote.

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How it works

Trailers, permits, oversize loads, auction pickups — explained in plain English.

How to Ship Heavy Equipment: A Step-by-Step Guide

A plain-English guide to shipping heavy equipment — measuring your machine, picking a trailer, permits, prep, and getting a fair direct quote.

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Flatbed vs. Step Deck vs. RGN: Which Trailer Do You Need?

A clear comparison of flatbed, step deck, and RGN/lowboy trailers — deck heights, weight limits, and which machines fit each.

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What Is an Oversize Load? Permits, Escorts & Limits Explained

What makes a load oversize, the standard legal size and weight limits, how permits and pilot cars work, and how it affects cost.

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Do I Need a Permit to Haul My Equipment?

How to tell if your machine needs an oversize or overweight permit, who arranges it, and what it costs.

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How to Prepare Heavy Equipment for Transport

A pre-shipment checklist for heavy equipment — securing attachments, fluids, batteries, documentation, and loading safety.

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How to Ship Equipment You Bought at Auction

The fastest way to move a machine after winning it at Ritchie Bros, IronPlanet, or a local auction — deadlines, prep, and getting a direct quote.

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How Much Does Heavy Haul Shipping Cost? Rates Explained

How heavy-haul rates are calculated — per-mile pricing, minimums, oversize surcharges, fuel, and the factors that move your quote.

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Booking Direct vs. Using a Load Board: What Is the Difference?

Why booking equipment transport direct with a specialist beats posting to a load board or bidding marketplace — control, accountability, and price.

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