What is Machinery Towing?
Machinery towing refers to the specialized transport of heavy equipment, construction machinery, industrial plant, and other large mechanical equipment. This service requires expertise in handling oversized loads, understanding weight distribution, and using appropriate securing methods.
Professional machinery towing operators are equipped with heavy-duty vehicles, specialized trailers, and the knowledge to safely transport everything from excavators and bulldozers to manufacturing equipment and agricultural machinery.
Types of Machinery We Tow
- Excavators and diggers
- Bulldozers and graders
- Forklifts and scissor lifts
- Agricultural equipment
- Industrial manufacturing equipment
Specialized Requirements
- Oversized load permits
- Heavy-duty trailers and dollies
- Specialized securing equipment
- Route planning and clearance checks
- Pilot vehicle escorts when required
Machinery Transport Challenges
Transporting heavy machinery presents unique challenges that require professional expertise:
- Weight limitations - ensuring compliance with road weight limits
- Size restrictions - navigating height, width, and length constraints
- Load distribution - properly balancing weight across axles
- Securing methods - preventing movement during transport
- Access considerations - loading and unloading in confined spaces
Professional Equipment & Expertise
Machinery towing requires specialized equipment and trained operators who understand the unique characteristics of heavy equipment transport. This includes knowledge of different machinery types, proper loading techniques, and regulatory requirements.
Professional operators use heavy-duty towing equipment, lowboy trailers, hydraulic dollies, and custom securing systems to ensure safe transport.
References & Regulations
Machinery transport in Victoria is subject to strict regulations and permits:
- VicRoads Vehicle Standards - heavy vehicle and load regulations
- VicRoads Tow Truck Licensing - commercial operator requirements
- Transport Victoria - oversized load permits and regulations
- VicRoads Road Safety - heavy load transport safety
When You Need Machinery Towing
Professional machinery towing services are essential for:
- Equipment breakdowns - when machinery fails at job sites
- Site relocations - moving equipment between projects
- Purchase transport - delivering newly acquired machinery
- Accident recovery - removing damaged equipment
- Maintenance transport - moving equipment to repair facilities
Related Services
Machinery towing complements our other specialized transport services:
- Heavy-duty towing - for commercial trucks and large vehicles
- Winching & recovery - for stuck or overturned equipment
- Long-distance transport - interstate machinery delivery
- Vehicle transport - fleet management solutions