How Much Does It Cost to Ship a Motor Grader?
Motor graders are long, heavy, and articulated, which makes them a true heavy-haul move. They almost always ride on an RGN and frequently ship as oversize loads on both length and width.
Typical cost ranges
Graders are priced per mile with oversize surcharges. Length is the defining challenge — few machines are as long relative to their weight.
| Machine / haul | Typical range |
|---|---|
Compact / small grader | $3.00 – $5.00 / mile |
Standard motor grader Oversize on length and often width. | $4.00 – $7.00 / mile |
Large grader (multi-axle) Permits + possible escorts. | $5.50 – $9.00+ / mile |
These are typical market ranges — not a quote. Real pricing depends on the exact machine, route, season, and how fast it needs to move. The fastest way to a firm number is a two-minute call or quote request.
The moldboard and length
A grader's moldboard (blade) can be angled or removed to reduce width, but the machine's overall length is what usually requires oversize length permits. Routing avoids low bridges and tight interchanges, which a heavy-haul specialist plans in advance.
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(208) 495-2260Frequently asked questions
Is a motor grader an oversize load?
Almost always — graders are long and heavy, so they typically require oversize permits on length and sometimes width, plus a multi-axle RGN.
What trailer hauls a motor grader?
An RGN or lowboy, usually multi-axle, so the long machine loads low and legal and the weight spreads across enough axles.