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Heavy haul transport for excavators
Quickway Transports

Excavator Transport

RGN and lowboy excavator hauling for track hoes, part of our heavy equipment transport network

Excavator Transport

Nationwide Excavator Transport & Excavator Hauling

Excavator transport is one of the most requested heavy equipment transport jobs in the country, from construction sites to mine operations to equipment auctions. Quickway Transports is an FMCSA-licensed heavy haul broker specializing in safe, permit-compliant excavator hauling across all 48 states.

Most excavators move on RGN (removable gooseneck) trailers, which allow the equipment to drive directly onto the trailer under its own power. Larger machines may require multi-axle configurations. We handle the right trailer selection, route permitting, and pilot car coordination for every shipment.

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All 48 states

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Equipment

Excavator Types We Transport

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Standard Excavators (5–50 tons)

Typical construction excavators from mini to standard size. These commonly move on standard RGN trailers with minimal permit requirements.

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Large Excavators (50–100 tons)

Komatsu PC800, Caterpillar 390, Hitachi EX1200 class machines. These require multi-axle RGN trailers and state oversize permits.

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Mining Excavators (100+ tons)

Ultra-class mining excavators must be disassembled for transport. We coordinate multi-load moves with specialized rigging crews.

water

Long-Reach & Amphibious Excavators

Extended boom and amphibious configurations require special trailer planning. We route these loads to avoid clearance conflicts.

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FAQ

Excavator Transport Questions

Excavator transport cost depends on the machine's operating weight, dimensions, mileage, and the permits each state requires. As a freight broker we price every excavator hauling move individually and return a firm quote, typically within 1 business hour of your request.
Most excavators are transported on RGN (removable gooseneck) trailers, which allow the machine to self-load by driving up the detached gooseneck ramp. Larger machines may use multi-axle RGN configurations or specialized heavy haul trailers.
Often yes. The bucket adds to overall height, so many excavators need the bucket removed or folded to comply with permit height restrictions. We advise on exact prep requirements based on your machine's dimensions.
Yes. We manage all oversize/overweight permits for every state your excavator passes through. Permit requirements vary by state, and we handle the full application process so your load moves legally.
Yes. We regularly transport Caterpillar, Komatsu, Hitachi, Volvo, John Deere, and Liebherr excavators of all sizes. Just provide the model and operating weight and we'll recommend the correct trailer.
Request a quote using our form or call us directly. Provide the excavator model, weight, dimensions (length, width, height with boom), and pickup/delivery locations. We typically respond within 1 business hour.
We provide excavator transport coverage across all 48 contiguous United States, including high-demand states like Texas, California, Florida, Ohio, Pennsylvania, and Georgia.
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Get an Excavator Transport Quote

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Provide your excavator details and we respond with pricing. We handle all permits, pilot cars, and carrier coordination for excavator hauling nationwide.

Do you have any questions?

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+1 (631) 898-4248