Heavy Equipment Transport
Nationwide transport for excavators, bulldozers, cranes, skid steers, forklifts, and all construction equipment. FMCSA-licensed carriers. Permits handled. Job-site pickup.
Cost Range
$1,200 – $14,000+
Transit Time
3–18 days
Permits
All States Handled
Coverage
All 50 States
Nationwide Heavy Equipment Transport
Quick Answer: Heavy equipment transport starts at $1,200 for compact equipment on regional routes. Excavators and bulldozers average $2,200–$8,000. All permits handled by our carrier team at no extra cost.
KeepShippin's heavy equipment transport network covers every state, connecting construction companies, agricultural operations, equipment dealers, and auction buyers with specialized carriers who have the trailers, permits, and experience to move equipment safely.
Whether you're moving a newly purchased excavator from an auction in Texas to a job site in Colorado, shipping a bulldozer between seasonal construction projects, or transporting a crane to a new contract location, KeepShippin provides door-to-door service with all permits handled, the right trailer dispatched, and full documentation at every step.
Equipment Types We Transport
Excavator Transport
1,700–100,000+ lbs (varies by class) · Flatbed (mini), Step-deck (midi), RGN Lowboy (full-size)
$1,400 - $8,000
Skid Steer Transport
5,000–14,000 lbs · Standard flatbed or step-deck
$1,200 - $4,500
Bulldozer Transport
8,000–230,000+ lbs (varies by class) · Step-deck (small), RGN Lowboy (large)
$1,600 - $12,000+
Forklift Transport
3,000–50,000 lbs · Standard flatbed (most), Step-deck (rough terrain)
$1,100 - $5,500
Farm Tractor Transport
2,000–50,000+ lbs (varies by class) · Flatbed (utility/row-crop), Step-deck or RGN (articulated 4WD)
$1,200 - $7,500
Crane Transport
Varies widely — 20,000 to 1,000,000+ lbs total · Multi-axle RGN, Schnabel trailer, specialized platform trailers
$3,500 - $50,000+ (per load)
Heavy Equipment Transport Cost by Distance (2026)
| Distance | Excavator / Bulldozer | Skid Steer / Forklift | Tractor / Backhoe | Crane (custom) | Transit |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Under 500 mi | $2,200–$4,500 | $1,200–$2,800 | $1,600–$3,200 | Custom | 3–5 days |
| 500–1,000 mi | $2,800–$6,000 | $1,600–$3,600 | $2,100–$4,200 | Custom | 5–7 days |
| 1,000–1,500 mi | $3,600–$8,000 | $2,100–$4,800 | $2,800–$5,600 | Custom | 7–10 days |
| 1,500–2,500 mi | $4,800–$10,500 | $2,800–$6,200 | $3,700–$7,400 | Custom | 10–14 days |
| 2,500+ mi | $6,500–$14,000 | $3,800–$8,400 | $4,800–$9,800 | Custom | 14–18 days |
Estimates for standard equipment on lowboy/step-deck trailers. Oversize escorts, fuel surcharges, and multi-axle fees may apply. Get exact quote for your load.
Equipment Transport by State
Popular Equipment Transport Routes
Why Choose KeepShippin for Equipment Transport?
Permits Handled — All 50 States
Our carrier team acquires all oversize/overweight permits before dispatch. We handle route surveys for extreme-width loads. No surprise permit fees.
$1M+ FMCSA Liability Coverage
All carriers carry $1M+ liability. Pre-load photo inspection and Bill of Lading documentation on every haul.
Right Trailer for Every Load
Step-deck for compact equipment, lowboy for standard excavators, RGN for extreme height, multi-axle for heavy loads. We match the trailer to your equipment.
Job Site to Job Site
Direct pickup from your construction site, equipment yard, auction house, or dealer lot. Delivery to any address in the continental U.S.
All Brands & Equipment Types
Caterpillar, John Deere, Komatsu, Volvo, Case, Bobcat, Kubota, JCB — all brands and all equipment types accepted.
Transparent Equipment Pricing
No fuel surcharges, hidden broker fees, or after-booking surprises. The price in your quote is the final price.
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