Transporting heavy equipment can be a difficult and expensive undertaking. It's important to work with professional heavy equipment movers and to also do everything you can to prepare your equipment so that it can be transported safely.

Read the Owner's Manual

Make sure to read the owner's manual for your heavy equipment. There might be specific precautions you need to make for the specific type of heavy equipment you are transporting. For example, the owner's manual will inform you about the liquids that must be emptied before your equipment can be transported. There might also be wires that need to be disconnected.

Wash the Equipment

The heavy equipment should be washed before it is hauled away. Debris can interfere with the tie-downs and can make it more difficult to transport your equipment from one location to another. Also, if your equipment is not clean, you will have a more difficult time identifying any damage that might have occurred with your equipment that you did not notice. 

Take Steps to Prevent Damage

Make sure to disconnect any batteries before transporting the equipment. If your batteries are not disconnected, the equipment might start moving accidentally while it is being transported and this could lead to the equipment becoming damaged. Make sure all the doors are secured so they don't open unexpectedly.

Your equipment should always be inspected before transporting it to make sure that there was no damage prior to the journey. You should consider taking photographs of your equipment before and after the trip.

Cover Your Equipment

For any parts of your machinery that you are worried about damage, make sure to cover them. Your equipment will be less likely to become damaged if you cover it with a rust-proof coating before you transport it.

Hire Heavy Equipment Movers

While many towing services have the ability to tow heavy equipment, there are some heavy equipment movers who specialize in moving heavy equipment. These individuals will have the knowledge and skills to move heavy equipment. For example, you could onboard your own heavy equipment, but it's more convenient if the driver knows how to onboard your equipment and is able to do it for you.

The heavy equipment transport service will send a truck that has the hauling capacity necessary to move your heavy equipment. They will also understand clearance issues and will be able to transport your equipment without damaging it.

Contact heavy equipment movers near you to learn more. 

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