Driving a farm tractor on public roads, freeways, and interstate highways are always discouraged. However, sometimes in short distances, these tractors are given green signals o travel across. Still, a tractor driver must meet stringent requirements and may require a specific license to operate the vehicle. It is dangerous to drive farm equipment on the highway. When fast-moving cars, trucks, and other vehicles overtake it, its massive size, immense power, and slow pace create dangerous situations.
Therefore, to transport large machinery between states, it must be loaded and secured on a trailer. The trailer is subsequently hooked to the main mover, like a truck. You’ll be able to transfer a farm tractor fast and efficiently on public roads and highways if you do it in this manner. By securely anchoring the vehicle on the trailer, it may be transferred quickly yet safely from one location to another.
Generally, people do not have proper instruments, vehicles, staff, or the ability to transfer tractors safely and efficiently across state lines. In such cases, tractor owners hire the services of a reputable tractor-shipping firm or take advantage of machinery-established shipping services.
Ship a Car, Inc. has over 30 years of experience in the tractor transportation industry, so they know exactly what needs to be done to ship a tractor stress-free. With the help of their shippers and carrier partners in the US, they take care of every stage of your farming vehicle shipment. When it comes to transporting tractors, Ship A Car, Inc. makes the easiest decision possible.
Factors Affecting the Cost for Tractor Shipping
- The weight, length, and height of every tractor differ depending upon its job. Therefore, the trailer’s choice is also made based on these factors, which highly impact the price.
- For huge size tractors, a full truckload with a flatbed is needed otherwise small tractor can be easily sent with less truckload shipping. Therefore, depending upon the size of the carrier, the price varies.
- Distance plays an important role in deciding the cost. Longer distances require more fuel/gas and maintenance of the carrier, which incurs extra costs.
- If the tractor is being unloaded in a secluded area, the carrier returns empty. This is a loss to the business, and therefore some shipping companies charge extra dollars from the tractor owners.
Preparation for Shipping Tractor
- Taking images and videos of your tractor will help you to spot any damages that may occur throughout the shipping.
- Remove any personal items from the cabin to reduce the risk of theft during the shipment process, as well as any items that will move around. During the cargo transport, loose, unsecured items may shift and cause damages.
- Some fuel may be required to load and unload the tractor on the truck, but it’s a good idea to empty your tractor off the majority of the fuel.
You will need to collaborate with the shipping company to find out the best way to load the tractor. Some huge tractors or tractors with outsized wheels may require a crane to be upraised onto the truck. It should be noted that this may need the use of more specialized instruments, which may result in higher costs. Talk with the shipping company face to face to understand their shipping process and get quotes written without any hidden charges. This helps in making better decisions.
