Crane Transport Services - USA & Canada heavy haul transport

Heavy Haul Services

Crane Transport Services - USA & Canada

American Heavy Haul offers professional, fully insured crane transport and heavy haul trucking services for all types of cranes including mobile cranes, crawler cranes, tower cranes, all-terrain cranes, and rough terrain cranes. We specialize in oversize load permits, escort vehicles, and expert route planning for safe delivery across all 50 U.S. states and Canadian provinces.

Types of Cranes We Transport

  • Mobile Cranes (Hydraulic Cranes, Truck Cranes)
  • Crawler Cranes with Tracks
  • Tower Cranes and Lattice Boom Cranes
  • All-Terrain Cranes
  • Rough Terrain Cranes
  • Overhead and Gantry Cranes
  • Spider Cranes, Boom Trucks, and Crane Attachments
  • Heavy Lift Cranes and Specialized Lifting Equipment
  • Demag, Liebherr, Manitowoc, Grove, Tadano, Link-Belt, Terex, and More

Trailers Used for Crane Transport

  • Lowboy Trailers: Ideal for hauling heavy crane bases, crawler cranes, and components requiring low ground clearance and maximum stability.
  • Removable Gooseneck (RGN) Trailers: Perfect for tall crane sections, lattice booms, and oversized loads that require easy loading and unloading.
  • Extendable Flatbed Trailers: Used for transporting long crane booms, lattice sections, and rigging equipment with adjustable lengths.
  • Multi-Axle Heavy Haul Trailers: Designed for extremely heavy crane parts with distributed weight support and enhanced maneuverability.
  • Hydraulic Modular Trailers (SPMTs): Specialized trailers for exceptionally large or heavy crane components, allowing for precise positioning and transport.
  • Double Drop Trailers: Useful for cranes that require additional vertical clearance on highways and overpasses.
  • Drop Deck Trailers: Suitable for crane loads with taller profiles needing clearance beneath bridges and tunnels.

Nationwide Crane Shipping - All 50 U.S. States

  • Alabama, Alaska, Arizona, Arkansas, California
  • Colorado, Connecticut, Delaware, Florida, Georgia
  • Hawaii, Idaho, Illinois, Indiana, Iowa
  • Kansas, Kentucky, Louisiana, Maine, Maryland
  • Massachusetts, Michigan, Minnesota, Mississippi, Missouri
  • Montana, Nebraska, Nevada, New Hampshire, New Jersey
  • New Mexico, New York, North Carolina, North Dakota, Ohio
  • Oklahoma, Oregon, Pennsylvania, Rhode Island, South Carolina
  • South Dakota, Tennessee, Texas, Utah, Vermont
  • Virginia, Washington, West Virginia, Wisconsin, Wyoming

Canada Crane Transport - Provinces & Territories

  • Ontario, Quebec, British Columbia, Alberta, Manitoba
  • Saskatchewan, New Brunswick, Nova Scotia, Newfoundland & Labrador
  • Prince Edward Island (PEI), Yukon, Northwest Territories, Nunavut

Lifting & Material Handling Equipment We Transport

  • American Heavy Haul provides secure, permitted transport for all types of lifting and material handling equipment. Click below to view specs from RitchieSpecs Lifting & Material Handling Equipment and contact us for transport:
  • Forklifts (CAT, Toyota, JLG, Hyster...)From warehouse lifts to rough terrain models, we transport forklifts with step decks, tilt decks, and dock-to-dock loading.
  • Telehandlers (SkyTrak, JLG, Genie...)Oversize telehandlers are moved with permit-ready trailers and escort services when required for height or reach boom units.
  • Boom Trucks (Altec, Manitex, National...)Crane trucks and boom lifts are shipped with pole support and height clearance planning to meet DOT rules.
  • Carry Deck Cranes (Broderson, Terex...)Compact cranes and carry deck units are hauled using low-profile trailers with custom tiedown points.

How We Haul Lifting Equipment

  • Machine Specs Review: We confirm boom reach, collapsed height, and lift capacity to assign the right trailer.
  • Permit Requirements: If oversized, we secure all DOT and oversize permits across state/province lines.
  • Trailer Matching: Tilt deck, lowboy, or step-deck depending on clearance and load points.
  • Load Securing: Certified chains and tie-downs for forklift masts, crane booms, and outriggers.
  • Escort Support: Escort vehicles arranged for units exceeding width or height thresholds.
  • Delivery Coordination: We time delivery to job site, warehouse, or terminal - including lift-off if needed.