Ship My Trencher
Trenchers range from walk-behind Ditch Witch units to massive ride-on Vermeer machines. The trailer and permit situation depends entirely on which end of that spectrum you are on.
Recommended trailer
Flatbed, step deck, or RGN (large ride-on)
Typical weight
2,000 – 60,000 lbs
Dimensions & fit
Walk-behind units fit on a flatbed; ride-on trenchers can be oversize.
Oversize?
Often oversize — permits handled
Get a quote to ship your trencher
Direct pricing from an open-deck specialist.
What affects the cost to ship a trencher
Machine size (walk-behind vs. ride-on)
Boom/chain length for transport
Oversize status on large units
Distance
Why quote it direct?
Posting a trencher move to an online marketplace auctions it to the lowest bidder and leaves you managing whatever carrier wins. With IronHaul, one specialist prices the move, books a vetted open-deck carrier, and stays on the load until it’s delivered.