Machinery Moving
Safe and efficient machinery moving services for manufacturing plants, warehouses, and production facilities.
Get a Free QuoteCommon Deployments
- Machine transport and logistics
- Hydraulic skidding and jacking
- Crating and export packing
- Factory relocation
- Turnkey installation
Critical Parameters
Our matching team reviews these project details to route your request to the right crews.
Pre-Move Survey
Detailed assessment of machinery dimensions, weight, rigging points, and transport path from origin to destination.
Disconnect & Preparation
Coordinated disconnection of utilities, removal of ancillary components, and preparation of machinery for safe transport.
Transport & Rigging
Specialized transport using air rides, flatbeds, or rollers combined with rigging to load, move, and unload machinery.
Installation & Alignment
Precision placement at the destination with leveling, anchoring, utility reconnection, and alignment verification.
Machinery moving requires a combination of heavy rigging expertise and logistical precision. Every machine has unique rigging points, center-of-gravity considerations, and sensitivity to vibration or tilt that must be accounted for in the move plan. OSHA standard 29 CFR 1926.251 requires that all rigging equipment be inspected prior to use on each shift and removed from service if defective — a baseline our contractors treat as the starting point, not the ceiling.
When You Need Machinery Moving
Common scenarios include plant consolidation, facility expansion, equipment upgrades, and lease expiration relocations. In each case, the goal is the same: move the equipment safely with minimal production downtime.
Regulatory Compliance
Machinery moves touch multiple regulatory frameworks. On the rigging side, OSHA 29 CFR 1926.251 governs sling and rigging hardware inspection, while OSHA 29 CFR 1926 Subpart CC (sections 1926.1400–1926.1441) sets crane operation and lift-planning requirements, including the mandate that only qualified riggers may select, inspect, and attach rigging hardware to loads. All slings must conform to ASME B30.9, which covers wire rope, alloy steel chain, and synthetic web slings, and detachable rigging hardware like shackles and hoist rings must meet ASME B30.26.
On the transport side, federal weight limits under 23 CFR 658.17 cap gross vehicle weight at 80,000 pounds on Interstate highways, with single-axle limits of 20,000 pounds and tandem-axle limits of 34,000 pounds. Loads exceeding standard dimensions (generally wider than 8.5 feet or taller than 13.5 feet) require state-issued oversize/overweight permits, route surveys, and often pilot car escorts. Our contractors handle permitting and route planning as part of every move.
Our Contractor Network
We match you with machinery moving specialists who have direct experience with your equipment type and industry. Our contractors are members of organizations like the Specialized Carriers & Rigging Association (SC&RA), an international trade association of more than 1,400 members across 46 countries dedicated to specialized transport and machinery moving. From CNC machines to packaging lines, they bring the right tools, certifications, and know-how.
Operational FAQ
How do you move heavy machinery without damage?
We use hydraulic gantries, roller systems, and rigging hardware that meets ASME B30.26 standards for shackles, eyebolts, and lifting devices. Every move starts with a detailed survey and engineered lift plan, a practice required by OSHA 29 CFR 1926 Subpart CC for critical lifts exceeding 75% of rated crane capacity. The Crane Inspection & Certification Bureau estimates that roughly 90% of crane and rigging accidents stem from human error, which is why our contractors emphasize documented planning over improvisation.
Can you relocate an entire production line?
Yes. Our matched contractors handle full factory relocations including disconnection, rigging, transport, and reinstallation of complete production lines with minimal downtime. A well-planned relocation compresses downtime by coordinating every phase from utility disconnect through final alignment verification.
What size machinery can you move?
Our network includes contractors equipped to move machinery from a few thousand pounds to several hundred tons. Federal law under 23 CFR 658.17 caps standard gross vehicle weight at 80,000 pounds with single-axle limits of 20,000 pounds, so loads exceeding those thresholds require state-issued oversize/overweight permits and may need escort vehicles. The pre-move survey ensures the right equipment, permits, and crew are matched to your specific load.
Common Questions
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