Machinery transportation in Boston moves equipment that is not a road vehicle, such as a skid steer, a compressor or a forklift, on a truck built to carry it. The quote depends on the machine's weight and dimensions, so have both ready when you call Boston Towing Service.
Nothing is broken here; the machine simply cannot get itself from A to B. The first question a dispatcher will ask is what it weighs, because the answer decides whether it can be loaded and what it takes to carry it.
Measure the machine at its widest and tallest point, with any attachment fitted. The number on the data plate is often the one a driver needs.
What do I need to know about the machine before booking?
Weight, length, width and height, and whether it runs under its own power. A machine that drives onto a ramp is a different job from one that has to be winched.
Say where it sits now. A machine in a yard with open access is simple; one down an alley or inside a building is not.
- Weight and dimensions with attachments
- Runs, or does not run
- Pickup and drop-off access
How is machinery moving priced?
Per job. There is no published rate that applies, so a number you find online for a car tow tells you little. Ask Boston Towing Service for a quote once you have the dimensions.
Does it matter when the move happens?
Yes. Business hours are Mon–Fri Open 24 hours, closed Sat–Sun, so book around that, and ask whether the site you are leaving or entering has its own access hours.
Can a tow company move equipment that isn't a vehicle?
Some can. Describe the machine to Boston Towing Service and ask whether it can be carried, rather than assuming either way.
What if I do not know the weight?
Look for the data plate or the manual. If neither is available, give the make and model and ask the dispatcher to look it up with you.