Your excavator isn’t just sitting there looking pretty while it waits for transport. Every day of downtime is revenue walking out the door. Every scratch or dent hits your bottom line twice—repair costs and depreciation.
When you work with a machinery mover who actually understands what’s at stake, your equipment gets treated like the investment it is. You get transparent pricing upfront, no hidden fees showing up later, and equipment that arrives exactly as it left. No drama, no excuses, no “sorry about that scratch.”
Your projects stay on schedule. Your clients stay happy. Your equipment keeps making you money instead of costing you sleep.
Josh started Emerson Excavating and Trucking as a logging operation back in 1997. Twenty-seven years later, he’s still the guy who shows up on almost every job—not because he has to, but because your equipment matters to him.
When we transitioned to full-time excavation in 2020, we brought the same hands-on approach that kept us in business through logging’s ups and downs. Josh’s son joined as partner in 2022, making this a true family operation where your success directly impacts ours.
Saratoga County contractors know us because we’ve been moving equipment through these roads for decades. We understand the local routes, the seasonal challenges, and exactly which permits you need for different loads. That knowledge saves you time and headaches.
First, we assess your equipment and route requirements. Josh personally evaluates the job—dimensions, weight, destination, and any special handling needs. No guesswork, no surprises later.
Next, we handle all permits and routing. Our decades in Saratoga, NY mean we know which roads work best for your load and which ones to avoid. We secure the proper permits and coordinate any escort requirements before your equipment ever leaves the ground.
On moving day, we show up with the right trailer and the right experience. Your equipment gets loaded safely, secured properly, and transported directly to its destination. You get updates throughout the process and your machinery transport arrives ready to work.
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Every machinery transport service includes proper loading equipment, securing systems, and comprehensive insurance coverage. We handle excavators, bulldozers, loaders, and specialized construction equipment up to legal transport limits.
Saratoga County’s construction boom means equipment moves are happening constantly. From the new developments around Luther Forest to residential projects throughout Saratoga Springs, contractors need reliable heavy equipment transport that won’t hold up their schedules. We’ve moved equipment for projects ranging from single-family home sites to major commercial developments.
Our service area covers all of Saratoga County and extends into surrounding areas. Whether you’re moving equipment from a completed job in Ballston Spa to a new site in Clifton Park, or transporting a new purchase from Albany to your yard in Saratoga, NY, we know the routes and handle the logistics.
Heavy equipment transport costs depend on several factors: equipment size and weight, distance traveled, permits required, and any special handling needs. For local moves within Saratoga County, you’re typically looking at rates between $3-5 per loaded mile, with minimum charges for shorter distances.
A standard excavator move within 15 miles usually runs $300-600, while larger equipment or longer distances cost more. We provide upfront pricing with no hidden fees—what we quote is what you pay. Factors like oversized permits, escort requirements, or difficult loading conditions are discussed and priced transparently before we start.
The key is working with someone who understands your equipment’s value and handles pricing honestly. Cheap isn’t always better when your $200,000 excavator is involved.
New York requires oversize/overweight permits for equipment exceeding legal highway limits. Standard limits are 8.5 feet wide, 13.5 feet high, and 80,000 pounds gross vehicle weight. Most excavators and large construction equipment exceed these limits and need permits.
We handle all permit applications for you as your machinery mover. This includes calculating exact dimensions and weights, determining route restrictions, and securing any required escort vehicles. Different routes have different restrictions—some bridges can’t handle certain weights, some roads prohibit oversize loads during peak hours.
Permit costs vary by size and distance but typically range from $50-200 for standard oversize moves within New York. We factor these costs into your quote upfront, so there are no surprise fees when the job is done.
Equipment protection starts with proper loading techniques and the right trailer for your specific machine. We use appropriate tie-down points, never improvise with chains or straps that could damage hydraulic lines or painted surfaces. Each piece gets secured according to its weight distribution and center of gravity.
Our trailers are regularly maintained and inspected. We carry comprehensive cargo insurance, but our goal is never needing it. That means checking load securement multiple times during heavy equipment transport, taking appropriate routes to avoid low bridges or weight-restricted roads, and handling your equipment like it’s our own.
Before loading, we document the equipment’s condition with photos. After delivery, we do a final inspection with you present. This protects both of us and ensures any pre-existing conditions are noted. Twenty-seven years in business means we’ve learned how to move equipment without drama.
We understand construction schedules change and equipment needs can become urgent. While we can’t always accommodate same-day requests, we make every effort to fit emergency moves into our schedule, especially for established customers in Saratoga County.
Our best availability for urgent machinery transport is typically within 24-48 hours, depending on equipment size and destination. If you have a breakdown situation where equipment needs immediate transport for repairs, or a job delay that suddenly frees up equipment for the next site, call us directly to discuss options.
Josh personally handles scheduling, so you’re talking directly to the decision-maker. We’ve rearranged schedules before to help contractors meet critical deadlines. The key is communication—the more notice you can give us about potential urgent needs, the better we can plan to help.
Yes, we handle equipment transport throughout the Capital District and beyond. Our primary service area includes Saratoga, Washington, Warren, Albany, and Rensselaer counties. We regularly move equipment to job sites in Glens Falls, Albany, Troy, and throughout the region.
For longer distances, we evaluate each job individually. Factors include equipment size, destination accessibility, and our current schedule. We’ve transported equipment as far as Vermont and Massachusetts for established customers, but longer hauls require more advance planning.
Distance affects pricing—longer moves have better per-mile rates but higher total costs due to fuel, permits, and driver time. We provide accurate quotes for any distance and let you decide if our pricing works for your project. Local knowledge matters most within our primary service area, but we have the equipment and experience for regional heavy equipment transport when needed.
We can handle most construction equipment up to legal transport limits without requiring specialized heavy haul permits. This includes standard excavators up to about 35 tons, bulldozers, wheel loaders, and similar construction machinery. Equipment dimensions matter as much as weight—height, width, and length all factor into what we can transport legally.
For equipment exceeding standard oversize limits, we evaluate each job individually. Some loads require pilot cars, specific routing, or travel time restrictions. These factors increase costs and complexity but don’t necessarily make the job impossible.
If your equipment exceeds our capabilities, we’ll tell you honestly rather than take on a job we can’t handle safely. We know other specialized heavy haul companies for truly oversized loads and can provide referrals when appropriate. Our goal is getting your equipment moved safely, whether that’s with us or someone better equipped for your specific needs.
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