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From skid steers and excavators to tractors and industrial machinery, Dobie coordinates the right trailer, permits and carrier to move your equipment safely across the U.S.
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What Is Heavy Equipment Transport?
Heavy equipment transport is the coordinated hauling of machinery — excavators, skid steers, dozers, tractors and similar equipment — on specialized trailers matched to the machine’s weight and dimensions. The service covers trailer selection, permits when the load runs oversize, loading, transit and jobsite delivery.
Equipment We Transport
- Excavators and mini excavators
- Skid steers and loaders
- Bulldozers and backhoes
- Forklifts
- Tractors and agricultural equipment
- Cranes and lifts
- Industrial machinery
- Ranch equipment, ATVs and UTVs
Who This Is For
- Contractors moving machines between jobsites
- Buyers picking up equipment from auctions and dealers
- Farms and ranches bringing equipment home
- Industrial plants and facilities relocating machinery
- Dealers and rental companies repositioning fleet
How Heavy Equipment Transport Works
Tell Us About the Machine
Make, model, weight and dimensions. If you have a spec sheet or photos, even better.
We Plan Trailer & Permits
Our team matches the trailer — RGN, lowboy, step deck or flatbed — and coordinates any oversize permits the route requires.
Loading & Transport
The carrier loads, secures and hauls the equipment. Drive-on machines use ramps; inoperable units are winched or lifted.
Jobsite Delivery
The equipment is delivered to the yard, dealer or jobsite, offloaded and confirmed complete.
Trailer Selection Is the Job
Based on Dobie’s equipment moves, these are the five pieces of information our dispatch team checks before selecting an RGN or lowboy: weight, width, height, whether the machine loads under its own power, and the route’s clearance restrictions. Get those right and the rest of the move follows. Get them wrong and the wrong trailer shows up.
| RGN | Drive-on loading from ground level for tracked and heavy machines |
|---|---|
| Lowboy | Keeps tall machines under height limits |
| Step deck | Extra clearance over a standard flatbed |
| Flatbed | Lighter equipment that loads from a dock or forklift |
Cost Factors
Heavy equipment pricing is driven by the machine and the route. These are the factors our dispatch team checks before quoting:
| Factor | Impact |
|---|---|
| Weight | Trailer requirement and axle configuration |
| Width & height | Oversize permit requirements |
| Distance | Line-haul cost |
| Loading capability | Whether ramps, a winch or a crane are needed |
| Route restrictions | Bridges, clearances and escort requirements |
How Long Does It Take?
Most equipment moves are matched with a carrier within a few days of booking — often faster on busy lanes. Transit time depends on distance, route and equipment: regional moves often deliver in 1–3 days, while coast-to-coast shipments average 7–10 days. Your logistics specialist confirms a realistic pickup window when you book and keeps you updated through delivery.
Insurance & Safety
Every carrier in the Dobie network is vetted for active operating authority and insurance before a load is assigned. Your equipment is covered by the carrier's cargo insurance from pickup to delivery, and our dispatch team verifies the certificate of insurance before every dispatch — not once a year.
Where We Coordinate It
Dobie coordinates heavy equipment transport across all 50 states, with deep operating experience in Texas, the South Texas border region and cross-border routes into Mexico. Wherever the pickup and the delivery are, one team manages the entire move.
Shipments Like Yours
Explore Heavy Equipment Transport
By machine, by trailer, by industry — find your exact move.
Excavator Transport
Trailer and permits matched to the machine.
Mini Excavator Transport
Yard to jobsite, dealer to buyer.
Skid Steer Transport
The contractor workhorse, moved right.
Bulldozer Transport
Planned around size and weight.
Backhoe Transport
Pickup to jobsite.
Loader Transport
Wheel loaders and similar equipment.
Forklift Transport
Warehouse to warehouse, dealer to buyer.
Tractor Transport
Compact to full-size agricultural.
Crane Transport
A move that requires a plan.
Agricultural Equipment
Farm to farm, auction to field.
RGN Transport
Ground-level drive-on loading.
Lowboy Transport
Tall and heavy machinery.
Step Deck Transport
More clearance than a flatbed.
Flatbed Transport
Open-deck equipment and freight.
Construction
Keep projects moving.
Agriculture
Farms and agricultural operations.
Oil & Gas
Demanding schedules, remote sites.
Industrial
Plants, facilities and suppliers.
Ranching
Texas ranch equipment and beyond.
Frequently Asked Questions
How much does it cost to transport heavy equipment?
Weight, dimensions, distance and loading capability set the price, because they determine the trailer, permits and route. A skid steer on a hotshot costs a fraction of an excavator on an RGN with oversize permits. Send the machine’s specs and we quote the real number — free and fast.
Do you handle oversize permits?
Yes. We manage state permits, escorts, and route planning for oversize and overweight equipment — it’s all included in your quote.
What trailer does my equipment need?
It depends on weight and height: RGNs load from ground level for heavy tracked machines, lowboys keep tall machines under clearance limits, step decks fit mid-height equipment and flatbeds carry lighter machines. Tell us the model and we’ll match it.
Can you move equipment that doesn’t run?
Yes. Inoperable machines are winched or lifted on. Flag the condition when you request the quote so the carrier arrives with the right loading equipment.
Do you transport attachments too?
Yes — buckets, forks, blades and other attachments can usually ride with the machine when they are secured separately. List them in the quote so the weight and space are planned for.
Last reviewed: August 2026 · Reviewed by the Dobie Transport logistics team
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