Kentucky Heavy Equipment Transport
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LOW COSTS FOR SHIPPING EQUIPMENT IN KENTUCKY
Whether you’re searching for heavy hauling or equipment shipping companies in Kentucky, you’ve come to the right place! Heavy equipment shipping in Kentucky is one of the specialties of We Will Transport It. As a leading Kentucky heavy hauling company on the East Coast, we have a five-star rating.
Kentucky Heavy Equipment Transport
Kentucky Heavy Equipment Hauling Experts
Moving heavy equipment in Kentucky takes precision, compliance, and logistics knowledge and no one does it better than We Will Transport It. From the hills of Lexington, KY to the industrial hubs of Louisville, KY – We Will Transport It is the trusted company with the logistics knowledge to deliver safe, insured, and on-time heavy equipment transport across the Bluegrass State.
With over a decade of experience hauling oversized machinery, we have experience in hauling construction, agriculture, manufacturing, and energy projects across Kentucky. Whether you’re moving a D11 bulldozer to a job site in Bowling Green, a harvester to a farm in Owensboro, or a generator to a plant in Paducah.
We Will Transport It has the fleet, permits, and route planning expertise to get it done right. We don’t just haul equipment, we take the stress off our client’s plate. Every shipment is monitored by our knowledgeable heavy machinery movers, handled with care, and executed with the professionalism that Kentucky businesses rely on.
We Will Transport It gets the job done, no excuses, just results.
Why Kentucky Chooses We Will Transport It
- Kentucky-Born Logistics Expertise: Our logistics team knows every mile of I-64, I-65, I-75, and I-71 including weight-restricted bridges, low-clearance routes, and seasonal road closures.
- Compliant Deliveries: On your behalf, we secure all oversize permits, escorts (if needed) so your heavy machinery is delivered legally and on your schedule.
- Custom Route Planning: Not every load can be on normal roads, we personalize each route to each delivery. We avoid delays in Louisville and gravel roads in Eastern Kentucky.
Door-to-Door and Job Site Delivery in Kentucky
We bring your equipment exactly wherever it’s needed. We can transport oversized machinery to high-rise construction sites in downtown Louisville or remote quarries in Eastern Kentucky, we also deliver machinery to family farms. We offer terminal-to-terminal shipping, door-to-door service picks up and deliveries directly to your site, so you don’t have to worry about drop-offs or pickups.
- Direct delivery to factories, warehouses, and industrial plants
- Job site access to rural areas, we also offer professional on-site loading and unloading services
- Farm-friendly service with space for wide turns and soft ground
Heavy Machinery Types and Brands We Haul in Kentucky
No type of machinery is too large for us, we have the experience to move all types of oversized and heavy equipment, including:
- Construction Industries: Excavators (5-ton to 80-ton) bulldozers (Cat D6 to D11), wheel loaders and skid steers
- Agriculture: Tractors ( John Deere, Case IH, Fendt), grain carts, augers and silos
- Industrial and Manufacturing Machinery: Boilers, HVAC units and generators
Kentucky Heavy Equipment Transport Costs
Shipping heavy machinery across Kentucky with us is cheap. Offering affordable rates, shipping costs between $2.00 and $8.50 per mile. The final price depends on several key factors, which we outline below to help you plan effectively.
Key Factors That Influence Pricing:
- Weight and Dimensions: machinery that exceeds a legal weight and height requires special permits. Oversized equipment may also require additional planning.
- Trailer Type: removable gooseneck are best for large or self-drive equipment but can lean to the more expensive option than standard flatbeds or step-decks.
- Same-day/expedited deliveries: (this includes weekend hauls) this method of shipping can be a premium service due to scheduling and driver availability.
- Fuel Prices and Tolls: these always change and can vary based on route, distance, and current fuel prices.
Trailers for Kentucky’s Heavy Machinery Shipping
No load is the same and no trailer can match any trailer, we have a wide range of trailers to choose from for your heavy machinery.
- RGN (Removable Gooseneck): these trailers are used to deliver machines like tall excavators and dozers
- Lowboys are trailers that are best for heavy-duty machinery like cranes and pavers
- Step Deck trailers are best for medium size equipment like hay balers and compact tractors mid-size equipment
- Flatbed trailers are perfect for tractors and forklifts
Why We’re Kentucky’s #1 Heavy Haul Partner
We go beyond basic transport to offer a full-service experience built around reliability and transparency. Here’s what clients can expect when working with us:
- With 24/7 GPS tracking, experienced heavy machinery drivers with more than a decade in handling oversized loads, and 7-day availability including nights, we ensure your equipment is always on schedule and in expert hands.
With over a decade of experience, we’ve been trusted to deliver:
- Kentucky Department of Transportation
- Toyota Manufacturing (Georgetown)
- Louisville Construction Coalition
- Bluegrass Farmers Co-Op
- Appalachian Power Projects
Do you need a permit to haul heavy equipment in Kentucky?
Yes, any load over 8.5 feet wide, 13.5 feet high, or 80,000 pounds requires a KYTC oversize/overweight permit. We secure single-trip, annual, or superload permits within 24 to 48 hours. Every route includes a bridge survey for low clearances, such as the 13-foot-6-inch limit on I-64 near Frankfort. Permit fees are passed through at cost with no markup.
Which company in Kansas near me can move my excavator in the winter?
We Will Transport It is your go-to Kentucky heavy hauler, moving excavators safely year-round, even through snow, ice, and Ohio River flooding on I-64, I-65, and I-75. With 10+ years hauling 5-80 ton machines, we handle all permits, RGN trailers, and escorts for low bridges.
How do you load a non-running excavator or dozer?
We use winches, rollback trailers, and on-site cranes to safely load non-running machines.We use plywood placed under tracks to protect asphalt driveways or soft ground during loading.
Can you move equipment from Kentucky to another state?
Yes, we handle interstate and state-to-state hauls every day. We can transport heavy machinery to Ohio, Indiana, Tennessee, Illinois, West Virginia, Virginia, and Missouri. We also offer international transport services to Puerto-Rico, Canada and Mexico.
What if my equipment is too tall for Kentucky bridges?
We prevent height issues with personalized route planning and pre-trip surveys, rerouting loads, detaching booms, or using RGN trailers to safely clear low bridges and underpasses in Kentucky.
Do you provide tracking for my equipment shipment?
Yes, we provide live GPS tracking with updates, you can stay in direct contact with your sales rep and driver to keep track of where your heavy machinery is.
How early do I need to book heavy haul transport in Kentucky?
It’s best to book three to five days ahead for standard loads and seven to ten days for superloads or peak season. Same-day emergency service is available but might be more expensive. We recommend booking two weeks early during busier Kentucky seasons like fall harvest or spring construction seasons.
How much does it cost to move a Caterpillar D6N LPG from Louisville, Kentucky, to Boise, Idaho?
The total price with insurance to ship a Caterpillar from KY to Idaho will be $4754.00.
Can I move my car and equipment out of Kentucky at the same time?
Yes and No. Depending on the equipment size, if it’s under twenty-seven feet, it can be on a trailer with a car.
Heavy Equipment Transport Jobs To & From Kentucky
Caterpillar 336C Excavator Haul from Jackson, WY to Covington, KY
Louis DeThomas handled the transport of a Caterpillar 336C excavator using a multi-axle lowboy RGN trailer from Jackson, Wyoming, to Covington, Kentucky. The machine was properly secured using a chain and binders before leaving the yard, and every detail of the route was planned to accommodate the excavator’s weight and height. The haul moved through mountain passes and long open highways, arriving on time without a single issue. This kind of job shows how experience and attention to detail make a big difference in heavy equipment hauling.
Hauling a 2012 JD 7200 from CA to KY
Kristofer called in to have his 2012 JD 7200 model from Oakhurst, CA, 93644 to Shenandoah, Kentucky, 51601. Total transit time was only five hundred miles, it took 2 days for transport. Total price was $3,250.00 and we hauled the unite with an RGN ” removable gooseneck” Call today for all our transport needs at WWTI (877) 880-5991.
Shipping a Kubota LX series tractor KY to NY
We received a request to transport a Kubota LX series tractor from Kentucky to New York. The customer bought it from a dealership and now needed the equipment hauled to his construction site in the Bronx. Once we received all the paperwork online, we dispatched a lowboy trailer to pick it up from the dealership. When it comes to hauling equipment, call the family-owned and operated company.
Hauling a New Holland tractor T5 from KY to CA
Carlo got an email to haul a New Holland tractor T5 from an auction in Kentucky to Los Angeles, California. We picked the tractor up on Wednesday and delivered it on Sunday while the customer was home from work. We always try to work around the customer’s schedule, but sometimes it’s wise to be flexible because no one can predict traffic and weather.
We Are Nationwide Heavy Equipment Transport Experts
Kentucky Facts
- The state of Kentucky is known as the Bluegrass State
- The 15th state was incorporated in 1792
- Frankfort is the capital of Kentucky
- The city with the largest population in Louisville
- KY is an abbreviation for Kentucky
- Cardinal is the state bird
- Goldenrod is the state flower
The most popular heavy equipment auction houses in Kentucky?
- Kurtz Auction & Realty Co.
- Mallory Auction Company
- Bunch Brothers Auctioneers, Inc
- Ford Brothers Inc. Auctioneers
- Roeder Auction Company
What are the best rental equipment companies in Kentucky?
- Sunbelt Rentals
- Rite Way Equipment Co Inc
- Equipment Sales & Rentals
- Outcrop Equipment Sales & Rental co.
- General Rental Center
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