Mini excavators
Suitable compact excavators can be assessed using operating weight, track width, travel height and site access.
Machinery & equipment transport
Machinery TransportBrisbane.
Tilt-tray transport for suitable compact plant and equipment.
Brisbane Towing Company transports suitable machinery and equipment across Brisbane and surrounding South East Queensland. Jobs are assessed using the machine's actual operating weight, dimensions, condition, loading access and destination access before the truck is dispatched.
Up to 3.5t actual load weight, subject to dimensions, access and assigned truck capacity.
✓ Tilt-tray transport✓ Weight & dimensions checked✓ Business & site moves
Compact plant • Equipment • Site moves
Machinery we assess
Compact plant and equipment that fits the job.
Machinery transport is different from standard car towing. The machine has to suit the tray, legal carrying capacity and loading conditions. These are examples of the types of loads that can be assessed.
Scissor lifts & access equipment
Compact access equipment where dimensions, weight and loading points suit the assigned tilt tray.
Compact tractors
Small tractors and similar plant where weight, tyre condition and overall dimensions are known before booking.
Generators & compressors
Suitable mobile or skid-style equipment that can be loaded and restrained safely for road transport.
Workshop equipment
Selected workshop, warehouse and industrial equipment subject to safe loading, restraint and access.
Suitable forklifts
Forklifts need a separate weight and mast-height check because rated lift capacity is not the same as transport weight.
Forklift transport requirements →Before we quote
Six details make machinery jobs much easier to price correctly.
A machine name alone is not enough. The more accurate the load information is, the easier it is to confirm whether the assigned truck is suitable before anyone is dispatched.
1Make, model & machine typeTell us exactly what is being moved where possible.
2Actual operating weightUse the real machine weight including attachments where applicable.
3Length, width & heightOverall dimensions help assess tray fit and loading position.
4Running / rolling conditionLet us know if it drives, rolls freely, steers or has locked components.
5Pickup & drop-off accessSite gates, slopes, soft ground, narrow driveways and loading space all matter.
6Preferred timingScheduled date, urgency and site opening times help plan the move properly.
Capacity explained
“Up to 3.5 tonnes” does not mean every 3.5t machine automatically fits.
Actual load weight is only one part of the suitability check. A lighter machine can still be unsuitable if it is too long, too wide, has difficult weight distribution or cannot be loaded safely at the site.
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WeightActual operating weight must be within the legal carrying capacity of the assigned truck.
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DimensionsTray length, width, travel height and overhang all need to work for the specific load.
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Weight distributionWhere the machine's mass sits affects safe loading and axle loading.
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AccessThe truck needs enough safe room to approach, load and unload the machine.
Up to 3.5t
Suitable machinery can be assessed up to 3.5 tonnes actual load weight. Heavy haulage, oversize machinery and loads outside the assigned truck's capacity require a different transport setup and are not represented by this service.
Industrial & business coverage
Machinery transport across Brisbane’s key work corridors.
Planned equipment moves can be quoted across Brisbane metro, western industrial areas, the southside and surrounding South East Queensland, subject to availability and job suitability.
Wacol & DarraIndustrial estates, workshops, yards and equipment transfers.
RichlandsCommercial and industrial machinery moves across Brisbane’s west.
YatalaEquipment transport for businesses and sites along the southern corridor.
Eagle FarmWorkshop, warehouse and commercial equipment transport enquiries.
Brisbane MetroPlanned machinery transport where loading access suits the truck.
Logan & IpswichBusiness-to-business and site-to-site equipment moves across surrounding SEQ.
Recent transport example
Forklift move from Sumner to Darra.
One example from the operating team's towing work involved moving a forklift between Sumner and Darra. Jobs like this show why machinery enquiries need more than a pickup and destination: the machine's weight, dimensions, condition and loading access all need to be confirmed before dispatch.
See forklift transport requirementsMachinery transport pricing
What affects the price of a machinery move?
Machinery transport is priced around the actual job rather than a generic car-towing rate. Send accurate machine information so the quote can reflect the transport setup required.
Weight & dimensionsLarger or denser equipment can require more loading and capacity checks.
DistancePickup, destination and total travel distance contribute to the transport price.
Loading accessTight sites, slopes, locked machinery or difficult loading conditions can change the job.
TimingUrgent, scheduled, weekend or after-hours availability can affect the final quote.
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Machinery transport FAQ
Common questions about machinery transport in Brisbane.
What machinery can Brisbane Towing Company transport?
Suitable compact plant and equipment may include mini excavators, scissor lifts, compact tractors, generators, compressors and workshop equipment. Final acceptance depends on actual weight, dimensions, weight distribution, access and the assigned truck.
What is the maximum machinery weight you can carry?
Suitable machinery can be assessed up to 3.5 tonnes actual load weight. That does not mean every machine at or below 3.5 tonnes is automatically suitable because dimensions, loading position, access and the legal capacity of the assigned truck also matter.
Can you transport non-running machinery?
Possibly. Tell us whether the machine rolls, steers, has locked wheels or tracks, and whether extra loading assistance may be required. The job must be able to be loaded and secured safely.
What details do you need for a machinery transport quote?
Pickup, destination, machine type, make or model if known, actual operating weight, length, width, height, condition, site access and preferred timing are the most useful details.
Can you transport forklifts?
Suitable forklifts may be assessed separately. Exact operating weight, mast height, overall dimensions, tyre condition and access are important because forklifts are dense machines with concentrated weight. See the dedicated Forklift Transport Brisbane page for the forklift-specific requirements.
Do you provide heavy haulage or oversize machinery transport?
Brisbane Towing Company transports suitable machinery within the assigned tilt tray's legal carrying capacity. Heavy haulage, oversize loads and machinery outside that capacity require a different transport setup.
Need machinery moved in Brisbane?
Send the machine type, weight, dimensions, pickup and destination so we can check suitability before dispatch.