Komatsu Equipment Shipping — Heavy Haul for Every Komatsu Machine

• Excavators (PC series), mini to large
• Crawler dozers (D series)
• Wheel loaders (WA series)
• Motor graders (GD series)
• Articulated and rigid dump trucks (HM, HD series)
• Compact track loaders and skid steers
• Komatsu forklifts — see forklift transport
• Attachments, buckets and blades shipped separately

RGN loads in today's market typically start around $4 per mile before permits. We quote every Komatsu move from its exact specifications.

Average transit is 3–5 days for regional moves once the load is on the truck. Cross-country oversize loads can take a week or more because many states restrict oversize travel to daylight hours and prohibit weekend or holiday movement. Permit issuance can add one to three business days before pickup.

• Measure and weigh the machine as it will ship, attachments included
• Lower booms, buckets and blades; lock swing and travel
• Remove or secure loose items, tools and windows
• Note any leaks or mechanical issues
• Confirm loading access and firm ground at both sites
• For export, have registration, bill of sale and customs paperwork ready

Mid-size and large excavators (such as PC-series machines): Usually move on RGN or lowboy trailers. Larger models may need counterweights, buckets or booms removed and shipped separately.

Wheel loaders and dozers (such as WA-series and D-series machines): Width and weight often require permits; dozer blades may be removed.

When comparing equipment trucking companies, look for:

• Experience with your machine's size and weight class
• The right trailer type, including RGN and multi-axle lowboys
• Permit and escort handling for every state on the route
• Load securement with chains and binders rated for the weight
• Cargo insurance that fits the machine's value
• Clear communication on pickup and delivery windows

ShipMyCar US matches your Komatsu equipment with carriers that have the right trailer and experience for it.

Construction sites have their own challenges: soft ground, tight access, active traffic and set work hours. Before pickup, confirm:

• A firm, level area where the trailer can stop
• A qualified operator to load and unload the machine
• Site contact details and gate hours
• Any overhead lines or low clearances near the loading area

Planning these details avoids wasted trips and extra charges.

Oversize equipment often travels daylight-only, with weekend and holiday restrictions in many states, and may need pilot cars. Permit approval can take a day or two per state. Build those days into your schedule. Read oversize vehicle permits and see lowboy trucking.

• Clean tracks, buckets and undercarriage of dirt and debris.
• Lower booms and attachments, and lock them for transport.
• Remove or secure loose items in the cab.
• Check for hydraulic or fuel leaks.
• Record hour meter readings and photograph the machine.
• Confirm whether buckets, counterweights or attachments will ship separately.

• Machine weight and the trailer class it requires
• Width and height, and whether permits or escorts are needed
• Distance and the number of states crossed
• Disassembly of attachments or counterweights
• Site access and loading time
• Season and lead time

Smaller compact machines can cost far less than large excavators that need multi-axle lowboys. We quote each move based on the exact model and configuration.

Heavy equipment is secured with chains and binders rated for the machine's weight, attached at designated tie-down points. Tracks or wheels are blocked, booms and buckets are lowered and pinned, and articulation joints are locked. Drivers re-check securement during the trip, especially after the first miles and at required inspection stops. Proper securement protects the machine, the trailer and everyone else on the road.

We pick up and deliver Komatsu machines at dealerships, rental yards, auctions, quarries, farms and construction sites nationwide. Common lanes include moves between Texas, Florida, Arizona, Colorado and the Midwest, where construction and mining activity keep equipment moving. Tell us both addresses, the machine model and its configuration, and we'll recommend the right trailer and confirm whether permits are needed.

• Heavy equipment shipping: Flatbed, step-deck and RGN transport for all makes of construction and farm machinery.
• Lowboy trucking: Low-deck trailers for tall, heavy excavators, dozers and loaders.
• Forklift transport: Warehouse, rough-terrain and telehandler moves between sites.
• Oversize vehicle permits: When equipment needs permits and escorts, and what they cost.
• Tractor transport: Shipping tractors from dealers, auctions and farms.