Tractor Transport Across the U.S.
From compact tractors to large agricultural equipment, Dobie coordinates transportation from the seller, auction or farm to your final destination.
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How Does Tractor Transport Work?
Tractors drive onto step decks, flatbeds, hotshots or RGNs depending on size — a compact Kubota books very differently than a 300-hp row-crop machine with duals. The tractor is chained at frame points with the ROPS folded when height demands it, and implements can ride along secured separately.
Tractor Moves We Coordinate
- Out-of-state purchases from dealers and private sellers
- Auction wins delivered to the farm
- Implements riding with the tractor
- Ranch and hobby-farm deliveries
- Trade-ins headed back to dealers
How It 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.
From Compact to Row-Crop
Sub-compact and compact tractors (under ~5,000 lbs) fit hotshots and ship economically. Utility tractors go step deck. High-horsepower row-crop machines with duals push width past legal and move like heavy equipment — RGN plus permits. Loader arms, cabs and duals all change the math, so include them in the specs.
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.
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Frequently Asked Questions
How much does it cost to ship a tractor?
Compact tractors ship economically on hotshots; large ag machines with duals price like permitted heavy haul. Model and options (loader, cab, duals) plus distance set the number.
Can implements ship with the tractor?
Yes — shredders, box blades, planters and loaders ride secured on the same deck when space and weight allow, usually cheaper than shipping separately.
Do wide duals need permits?
If they push the tractor past 8′6″, yes. Sometimes removing duals brings the load legal — we compare the costs both ways.
Residential or farm delivery?
Both. Rural addresses are routine; the driver coordinates gates, turning room and ground conditions before arrival.
Last reviewed: August 2026 · Reviewed by the Dobie Transport logistics team
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