Heavy Equipment Transport in Memphis, TN
Moving excavators, bulldozers, cranes, and other heavy construction equipment across Memphis and throughout the Mid-South region on lowboy trailers.
- Lowboy trailers available
- Oversize load permitted
- Job site to job site
What Is Heavy Equipment Transport?
Heavy equipment transport involves loading construction or industrial machinery onto a specialized lowboy trailer using ramps or a hydraulic neck, then hauling it between job sites, repair yards, or auction locations.
Why Choose Rapid Tow Service for Heavy Equipment Transport
Why Choose Us
Rapid Tow Service understands the scheduling pressure of active construction sites in the Memphis area. We work around your site foreman's timeline, handle permit coordination for oversize loads, and protect your equipment during every stage of loading and transport.
Common Heavy Equipment Transport Scenarios
Job Site Relocation
A Shelby County contractor needs an excavator moved from a Midtown Memphis dig site to a new residential project in Germantown before the next workday.
Equipment Repair Transport
A broken-down bulldozer at a DeSoto County infrastructure project needs transport to a certified Caterpillar or Komatsu dealer for warranty repair.
Auction and Sale Pickup
A piece of equipment purchased at a Memphis-area equipment auction needs pickup and delivery to the buyer's staging yard or active work site.
Our Heavy Equipment Transport Process
Load Details and Permitting
We collect machine dimensions, weight, and origin and destination addresses to determine whether an oversize load permit is required from TDOT before transport begins.
Lowboy Positioning and Loading
The lowboy is positioned at the pickup site, ramps are deployed or a hydraulic gooseneck is lowered, and the equipment operator or our crew drives or winches the machine onto the deck.
Securing and Inspection
Chains, binders, and wheel chocks are applied per federal securement standards. All tie-down points are inspected before departure to prevent load shift during transport.
Delivery and Offloading
Upon arrival at the destination site, we confirm access clearance, offload the equipment safely, and document delivery with photos for your records and insurance purposes.
Heavy Equipment Transport - Frequently Asked Questions
Our lowboy trailers handle up to 80,000 pounds gross vehicle weight within standard permit limits. For heavier loads, we coordinate specialized multi-axle configurations and work with TDOT on route surveys.
It depends on machine dimensions and weight. Most full-size excavators exceed standard width or weight limits and require a TDOT oversize permit. We handle the permit application process on your behalf for Memphis-area moves.
Yes. Our drivers assess tight site access situations regularly on Memphis construction projects. We can evaluate the approach in advance and, if needed, bring equipment to a staging area for loading on accessible ground.
For planned moves, 24 to 48 hours notice is ideal so we can arrange permitting and confirm equipment availability. For urgent job site needs in the Memphis metro area, same-day scheduling is often possible.
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Heavy Equipment Transport Near You
Rapid Tow Service provides heavy equipment transport throughout Memphis and surrounding communities.
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