Guide to Shipping a Construction Equipment:

Shipping a piece of construction equipment overseas requires expertise in handling oversized, high, and heavy equipment. Whether you are exporting Excavators, Forklifts& concrete mixers, bulldozers, tractors & concert mixers, each type of machine requires a customized shipping solution. Construction equipment around the world we offer heavy hauling from all central points anywhere in the world to any port of loading using step deck trailers, double drop deck trailers, gooseneck trailers, extendable step deck trailers and flatbeds. We transport used equipment from industrial auctioneers such as an iron planet. Construction equipment includes tractors, forklifts, and backhoes. This equipment needs to shipped safely. Most equipment required to be sent either through a flatbed trailer or a standard trailer. However, in some exceptional cases, they can also be towed. For international shipments, a roll-on/off service, or a flat-rack container is used. The heavy equipment hauling rates depends upon the services you choose from the massive haul transport service. 

Type of Construction Equipment Shipped:

There is a lot of construction equipment. There are several different kinds of trailers that ship this equipment. These trailers are the primary tools to ship these construction equipment:

Excavators and RV’s:

An excavator is a large, diesel-powered construction machine made for digging out the earth with its bucket to create trenches, holes, and foundations. But don’t let the name “excavator” fool you. By swapping out the bucket for another attachment, excavators can also drive piles, clear brush, load, and dump grade a Jobsite and perform other heavy-duty job site tasks. Typically, these machines are tracked, but some models have wheels. In the past, excavators required cables or wire ropes for their digging power; but today, they rely on hydraulic systems that make them more mobile and more comfortable to operate. Hydraulic excavators 

Forklift:

A forklift is a small industrial vehicle, having a power operated forked platform attached at the front that can be raised and lowered for insertion under a cargo to lift or move it. Forklifts serve the needs of various industries, including warehouses and other extensive storage facilities. Forklifts are powered by electric battery or combustion engines. Some Forklifts allow the operators to sit while driving and operating the machine while others require the operator to stand. It is extensively used throughout the industry for transporting materials and goods.

Concrete mixers:

A concrete mixer (often colloquially called a cement mixer) is a device that homogeneously combines cement, aggregate such as sand or gravel, and water to form concrete. A typical concrete mixer uses a revolving drum to mix the components. For smaller volume works, portable concrete mixers are often used so that the concrete can be made at the construction site, giving the workers ample time to use the concrete before it hardens. An alternative to a machine is mixing concrete by hand. This is usually done in a wheelbarrow; however, several companies have recently begun to sell modified tarps for this purpose.

Bulldozer:

Bulldozer, also called Dozer, powerful machine for pushing earth or rocks, used in road building, farming, construction, and wrecking; it consists of a massive, broad steel blade or plate mounted on the front of a tractor. Sometimes it uses a four-wheel-drive tractor, but usually, a track or crawler type, mounted on continuous metal treads, is employed. The blade may be lifted and forced down by hydraulic rams. For digging, the edge is held below surface level; for transporting, it is held at the surface level; and for spreading, it is held above the surface level, as the tractor moves forward.

Tractors:

A tractor is an engineering vehicle specifically designed to deliver a high tractive effort (or torque) at slow speeds, for the purposes of hauling a trailer or machinery used in agriculture or construction. Most commonly, the term is used to describe a farm vehicle that provides the power and traction to mechanize agricultural tasks, especially (and originally) tillage, but nowadays, a great variety of functions. Agricultural implements maybe towed behind or mounted on the tractor, and the tractor may also provide a source of power if the tool is mechanized.

What to expect when shipping construction equipment:

It will typically take longer to ship construction equipment than a standard car for several reasons. For one, the more substantial material reduces fuel economy, which means more stops at the pump. Heavy equipment transportation also costs more than standard shipping services for the same reasons. Couple this with a relative lack of demand, and prices can get high fast. Luckily, we at American Auto Shipping work with companies that ship heavy equipment for a living. 

Three Steps for Shipping Construction Equipment:

Follow these three necessary steps for shipping your construction equipment, and your transport should be a success. First, gather the exact dimensions of your computer. Second, use those dimensions to determine which type of trailer you need to haul your machine. Third, prepare your computer for transport.

Step 1 – Determine Your Equipment’s Exact Dimensions:

Before you even touch your equipment, gather the exact dimensions of your machine. Measure the width, height, and length of your machinery. Manufacturer’s specs won’t suffice here – measure your equipment. Here are the maximum dimensions, in general, that your machine must remain within: Height. 13 feet 6 inches is standard. Only a couple of states allow more height. Step-deck trailers sit lower to the road than flatbed trailers. RGN trailers travel even lower than step decks, providing increased clearance. Width. 8 feet 6 inches is standard. It isn’t effortless to overcome an over width piece of equipment. Sometimes you can remove the wheels or tires to make width, like on a farm combine or extra-large wheel loader. Length. In general, between 48 feet and 65 feet maximum. Most states say 65 feet, but check it. Your trailer is either 48-feet long or 53 feet long because those are the dominant length restrictions among states. Weight. 80,00 gross vehicle weight (GVW). Usually, truck and trailer weigh about 40,000 pounds. That leaves about half the GVW available to you for your equipment. After that, you’re paying oversize permits and fees.

 Step 2 – Choose Your Construction Equipment Trailer

Once you’ve determined your machinery’s dimensions, you can select your shipping trailer. Again, your representative can help match your dimensions with the proper container. You can begin preparing your machinery for travel after you’ve determined its mode of transport. Your trailer can be too big for your equipment, but it can’t be too small. A container that’s too tiny means failure. Three questions to discuss with your transportation agent. Is your cargo oversized? Maybe you can remove attachments, or disinflation tires to fit within state rules for transporting cargo. A shipment that exceeds dimensional state limits requires special handling. Do you need help loading and unloading? Flatbeds don’t tilt, so you need a dock or other method of loading/unloading. Step decks use ramps, while RGNs drop to the ground. Ask your rep for guidance. 

Step 3 – Prepare Your Construction Equipment for Travel

Perhaps the essential piece of preparation is washing your machine. Equipment caked with mud adds weight to the haul, which costs your driver more in fuel. Your driver is responsible for anything that flies off his trailer, including rocks and debris. If your equipment is dirty when the driver arrives, you’ll probably have to wash it before you can load it. Measure your equipment to get the proper dimensions, including attachments. Make sure you have enough trailer to haul your machine. And prepare your machine correctly for travel. Following these three steps should result in the successful shipment of your construction equipment.