Your construction timeline doesn’t wait for equipment that shows up damaged or delayed. When you need lowboy trailer transport services in Putnam County, you get equipment that arrives exactly when promised and ready to get to work.
No more wondering if your excavator will clear that low bridge on Route 9D. No more worrying about whether the hauler understands the weight restrictions on local roads or knows how to navigate the narrow driveways common in Putnam Valley and Cold Spring.
Your project stays on schedule because we handle the equipment moving with people who’ve been navigating these roads and working with this terrain for years. Equipment arrives positioned correctly, unloaded safely, and ready for immediate deployment on your job site.
We’ve been handling equipment moves throughout Putnam County since our transition to full-time excavation services in 2020. We understand the specific challenges of moving heavy equipment in this area – the rocky terrain, seasonal water table changes, and limited access that many properties present.
Josh Emerson personally oversees our equipment moving operations, bringing the same attention to detail that’s built our reputation for excavation work. We’re not just haulers – we’re contractors who understand what equipment needs to be ready for when it reaches your site.
Our removable gooseneck trailers and specialized lowboy equipment handle everything from compact excavators to large dozers, with the local route knowledge that prevents delays and damage from low clearances or weight-restricted bridges.
Equipment moving starts with understanding exactly what you’re moving, where it’s going, and what challenges the route presents. We inspect your equipment dimensions and weight, then plan the optimal route that avoids low clearances and weight restrictions common on Putnam County’s older infrastructure.
Our Landoll trailers and hydraulic tilt equipment handle ground loading without requiring ramps or additional positioning equipment. This means faster loading and unloading, especially important on job sites with limited maneuvering space.
We coordinate timing with your project schedule and provide realistic delivery windows based on actual travel conditions, not optimistic estimates. You know exactly when your equipment will arrive, and we communicate any weather or traffic delays immediately so your crew can adjust accordingly.
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Our equipment moving services handle the full range of construction machinery common to Putnam County projects. Compact excavators for tight residential sites, larger dozers for commercial land clearing, and specialized equipment like rock hammers that many local projects require due to our rocky soil conditions.
Putnam County’s challenging terrain demands haulers who understand local conditions. Route 9D’s low railroad bridge, the weight restrictions on many of our older bridges, and the narrow access roads in developments like Carmel and Mahopac require planning that prevents costly delays and equipment damage.
We provide oversize load transport with proper permitting, hydraulic tilt trailer services for equipment that can’t use ramps, and ground loading capabilities that work even when job site access is limited. Your equipment gets positioned exactly where you need it, not just dropped off at the nearest accessible spot.
We use lowboy trailers, RGN (removable gooseneck) trailers, and Landoll trailers depending on your equipment’s size and loading requirements. Lowboy trailers work best for tall equipment because they sit lower to the ground, helping clear bridges and overhead obstacles common on Putnam County roads.
RGN trailers have detachable front ends that create ramps for self-loading equipment, while our Landoll trailers offer hydraulic tilt capabilities for ground loading when ramps aren’t practical. We select the right trailer based on your specific equipment and the access limitations at both pickup and delivery locations.
Each trailer type handles different weight capacities and equipment configurations, so we match the trailer to your needs rather than trying to make your equipment fit whatever we happen to have available.
We handle all permit applications and route planning for oversize loads, working directly with New York State DOT and local authorities to ensure legal compliance. Putnam County has specific restrictions on oversize transport timing – generally limited to daylight hours on weekdays with restrictions on weekends.
Our permit process includes route surveys to identify potential clearance issues, weight restrictions on bridges, and any temporary restrictions due to construction or seasonal limitations. We coordinate with utility companies when height clearances are tight and arrange for escort vehicles when required.
The permit timeline typically runs 3-5 business days for standard oversize loads, longer for super loads that exceed standard dimensional limits. We build this timing into your project schedule so equipment arrives when you need it, not when permits finally get approved.
Yes, limited access is common in Putnam County, and we’ve developed solutions for tight situations. Many residential properties have narrow driveways, low-hanging trees, or gates that restrict standard trailer access. We use smaller specialized trailers and positioning equipment to reach difficult locations.
For sites where full-size trailers can’t reach, we can offload equipment at the nearest accessible point and use our own equipment to position machinery at the final location. This might involve temporary positioning on a neighbor’s property or using tracked equipment to cross soft ground that wouldn’t support wheeled machinery.
We survey access routes before moving day to identify potential problems and develop contingency plans. This prevents situations where equipment gets stuck halfway to your site or can’t be unloaded where you need it.
Our equipment moving pricing includes loading, transport, unloading, and basic positioning at your job site. We provide all necessary securing equipment, load distribution mats when needed, and coordination with any required escort vehicles or traffic control.
Permit fees for oversize loads are included in our quoted price, along with fuel surcharges and any bridge tolls or special routing requirements. We don’t add surprise charges for “difficult” unloading or positioning unless site conditions are significantly different from what was discussed during initial planning.
Additional services like extended positioning, waiting time beyond normal unloading, or special scheduling requirements are quoted separately upfront. We provide detailed written estimates that break down all costs so you know exactly what you’re paying for before we start moving equipment.
For standard equipment moves within Putnam County, we typically need 3-5 days notice to coordinate scheduling and route planning. Oversize loads requiring permits need 1-2 weeks lead time to complete the permitting process and coordinate any required escorts or utility notifications.
During busy construction seasons (spring through fall), equipment moving schedules fill up faster, so earlier booking ensures you get your preferred delivery timing. Emergency moves can sometimes be accommodated with 24-48 hours notice, but this depends on equipment availability and route complexity.
Weather affects equipment moving schedules, especially during winter months when icy conditions make loading and unloading dangerous. We build weather contingencies into scheduling and communicate any delays immediately so you can adjust your project timeline accordingly.
Yes, we handle equipment moving throughout the Hudson Valley region, including Westchester, Dutchess, and Orange Counties. Our route knowledge extends throughout the tri-state area, and we regularly move equipment between job sites across multiple counties.
Long-distance equipment moves require additional planning for fuel stops, driver rest requirements, and overnight security when multi-day transport is necessary. We coordinate timing with equipment dealers, auction sites, and rental companies to ensure smooth pickup and delivery regardless of distance.
Interstate equipment moves involve additional permitting and regulatory compliance, but we handle all documentation and coordination. Whether you’re moving equipment from a dealer in New Jersey or delivering to a project site in Connecticut, we manage the logistics so your equipment arrives on schedule and ready to work.
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