Compact machinery we move
We transport machinery up to 11 tonnes, the compact plant that keeps Perth’s building sites, landscaping jobs and warehouses running. That includes bobcats and skid steers, mini excavators, forklifts, boom lifts and ride-on mowers. Jobs range from delivering hire gear to a site, moving a machine between jobs, taking it in for service and collecting machinery bought at auctions such as Pickles or Grays. Broken-down machines are no problem: tell us when you call if it won’t start or drive, so we can plan how it is loaded.
Tell us the make, model and weight
Machinery is heavy for its size, and weight decides which truck we send. We move machines up to 11 tonnes, including attachments. When you call, have the following ready:
- Make and model (for example a Kubota mini excavator or a Toyota forklift)
- Operating weight, found on the plate or in the operator’s manual
- Width, height and length, plus the bucket or forks if fitted
- Rubber tracks, steel tracks or wheels
- Whether it runs and can be driven onto the tray
If you’re not sure of the weight, the make and model are usually enough for us to look it up.
Site access at both ends
Getting the truck in and out is often the hardest part of the job. Before we book, tell us about:
- Gate and driveway width
- Overhead power lines, trees or awnings
- Soft sand, mud or a slope where the truck would need to park
- Kerbs, footpaths and how close the truck can get
- Loading dock or workshop access times
Sites in new estates around Ellenbrook, Alkimos or Baldivis can be sandy and soft after rain, while industrial yards in Welshpool, Kewdale, Wangara and Malaga often have tight loading times. Knowing this up front means the right truck turns up at the right time.
Loading and securing
Where the machine runs, the operator drives it onto the tray slowly, with someone guiding. Buckets and booms are lowered flat and the machine is chained or strapped at its designated tie down points. Forklift tynes go down and are secured, and ride-on mower decks are raised. Once loaded, the driver checks the height and that nothing will move before setting off.
Pricing
Machinery transport costs depend on the distance, the size and weight of the machine, whether it runs, access at both ends and the time of day or urgency. A site with tight access or soft ground may need more time. Call or text 0419 857 070 with the machine’s weight and site details, and we’ll quote the haul upfront so you know the full cost before we arrive.
Where we work
We move machinery across every Perth suburb, from Two Rocks to Secret Harbour and Cottesloe to Mundaring. That includes the northern suburbs, eastern suburbs, southern suburbs, western suburbs and south-eastern suburbs. Regional runs from Perth are also available. For larger loads like site storage, see our container transport service, and for vehicles see vehicle transport.
Machine to move? Call or text 0419 857 070.