Although different means of transport exist in today's society, truck transport remains the most preferred option for transporting oversize and heavy cargo.
Consider getting heavy haulage services if you need to move heavy construction equipment from one location to another. Your service provider will ensure safe and legal transportation of your heavy equipment, allowing you to focus on getting work done at your clients' job location.
While the responsibility of delivering your heavy machinery in undamaged condition rests on the shoulders of the company you choose, you can take deliberate steps to minimise hazards or risks and increase the overall safety of everyone involved.
Read along to learn what to do to help improve safety during heavy equipment transport.
Double-check your equipment information
Before your heavy hauler can start planning your job, they will want to know the type of equipment you have and its size, shape and weight. Refer to your equipment user's manual for this information.
Feel free to contact the equipment manufacturer or check their website if you don't own a manual.
Providing your service provider with details of your machine specifications helps them determine which type of vehicles and equipment is required to tackle your job. For example, the total weight of your machinery will dictate the minimum load capacity of the transport truck or trailer.
Drain all fluids from your machinery
Heavy construction equipment contains various fluids, including fuel, engine oil, hydraulic fluid and coolant. These fluids play a pivotal role in ensuring smooth and efficient machine operations. However, they can also pose hazards to people and the environment if they leak during equipment transport.
Before having your heavy equipment moved, empty any fluids left in it.
Tear your machinery apart if possible
When it comes to heavy equipment transport, it's best to avoid a wide-load designation whenever you can. Wide loads increase the complexity of the transportation process and cause costs to add up fast due to the need for extra services such as escort cars.
A clever way to increase the efficiency of heavy machinery transport and save money on heavy haulage costs is to dismantle the machinery to reduce its size.
Safely and legally moving heavy construction equipment from points A to B is a job that requires careful planning and preparation to do correctly. A heavy haulage service will know what to do from start to finish, thus protecting your investment.
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