How to Transport Farm Mowers and Attachments with Tractor Transport
Tractor Transport can ship your mowers, as well as tractors, using a flatbed trailer. Some of the larger mower attachments will fold up for travel. Unlike hay rakes, mower attachments don't travel vertically on trailers. Mower attachments don't have tires, which means they can be placed horizontally for travel. Depending on what you need to be shipped, the friendly logisticians at Tractor Transport will determine the correctly sized trailer and rig with enough power to ship your lawn mower.
Simply start with a phone call to Tractor Transport. We'll gather the information about your load and your timeline and schedule a mode of transport for you. You'll receive door-to-door service and a unique code to track your mowers and other equipment online in real time. We also handle all paperwork needed, from weigh stations to customs, if you need to ship internationally. Haymaking begins around the middle of May in southern areas of the country, and a couple of weeks later in the north. Schedule your shipments for earlier in the Spring. Provide plenty of lead time, and you might be able to include your mower attachment (or zero-turn mower) as a partial shipment. Call now for a farm mower transport rate! (877) 373-0109
How to Prepare Your Mower for Transport
Whether you're shipping a riding mower, zero-turn lawn mower, or tractor mower, there are steps to take to insure your equipment is ready for transport.
• Drain any gas or other liquids from your mower. This is a safety precaution to prevent any oil, gas, or other fluids from leaking during transport.
• Clean your mower. Anytime you transport equipment, you want to take pictures before loading, after, loading, and upon delivery. Cleaning your mower means you will be able to see any dings or scratches, and ensures your mower is delivered in the same condition it was picked up.
• Remove all blades and attachments. Another safety precaution. Especially for tractor and farm mowers. Making sure everything is detached means the crew can load the trailer the safest way possible.
• Disconnect the spark plugs. While it's exceedingly rare, you want to prevent your lawn mower, depending on the type, from somehow starting up during transport.
• Take pictures of your mower. Everything is good to go. So now you need to take the pictures we talked about earlier. Do this both before and after transport, and keep them for your records.
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FLATBED TRANSPORTATION SERVICES
Our most versatile and commonly used trailer by far is the standard flatbed trailer, made evident by the sheer number of them on the road every day. A great aspect of flatbed trailer shipping is the stability of the bed and the fact that these common carriers come in a wide variety of sizes and dimensions. A flatbed trailer, as the name suggests, is marked by a flat trailer surface that's able to be loaded with stability by balancing and securing cargo on the outside edges of the trailer.
Flatbed Trailer Specifications:
Max Weight: 48,000 pounds
Max Length 53 ft.
Max Width 8.5 ft.
Max Height 8.5 ft.
RGN (REMOVABLE GOOSENECK) TRANSPORT SERVICES
RGN Trailer Specifications:
Max Weight: 42,000+ pounds
Main Deck Length 29 ft.
Well Width 8.5 ft.
Legal Height Limit 11.6 ft.
The Removable Gooseneck (RGN) trailer has a detachable front end that turns the trailer into a ramp. Past the detachable section of the trailer, RGNs are equipped with a double drop formation that lends the payload an extra amount of height, usually around 12 extra inches. The variable nature of the RGN trailer allows it to accommodate cargo that is more difficult for less flexible trailers. Referred to as a "detach", the RGN is ideal for transporting less than standard cargo, equipment that is longer, taller, or otherwise a non-normal size.
EXTENDED RGN (REMOVABLE GOOSENECK) TRANSPORT SERVICES
Similar to the standard Removable Gooseneck Trailer, the extended RGN has an added section for additional length and capacity for particularly tricky transport jobs. When cargo is too long for the standard Removable Gooseneck (RGN), we sometimes employ the extended RGN. Like the standard RGN, the back portion of the stretch RGN is removable, creating a convenient ramp. The extended RGN has a versatile extension feature that allows it to meet an increased number of length requirements for cargo.
Extended RGN Trailer Specifications:
Max Weight: 150,000+ pounds
Main Deck Length 29 ft. - 65 ft.
Well Width 8.5 ft.
Legal Height Limit 11.6 ft.
DROP DECK TRANSPORT SERVICES
Drop Deck Trailer Specifications:
Max Weight: 48,000 pounds
Max Length 53 ft.
Max Width 8.5 ft.
Max Height 11 ft.
A drop deck, or "step deck" trailer resembles a standard flatbed model with a single drop in order to give the trailer the capacity for more cargo height. This is especially advantageous when the payload exceeds the standard height requirements for a regular flatbed. This is especially advantageous when the payload exceeds the standard height requirements for a regular flatbed. For especially large or oddly sized pieces of equipment, the drop deck trailers present a uniquely ideal solution; tractors, farming combines and large construction and industrial equipment.
EXTENDED DROP DECK TRANSPORT SERVICES
When a job necessitates a trailer that can carry an irregularly long piece of equipment or cargo, we employ the extended drop deck trailer. Like a flatbed with either a single or a double attached gooseneck, the extended drop deck gives the user capacity for additional height and length to meet the needs of a specific cargo load. Typically, the extended RGN is more flexible than the standard RGN, so it's only used when absolutely necessary.
Extended Drop Deck Trailer Specifications:
Max Weight: 45,000 pounds
Max Length 63 ft.
Max Width 8.5 ft.
Max Height 10 ft.
LOWBOY TRANSPORT SERVICES
Lowboy Trailer Specifications:
Max Weight: 40,000 pounds
Max Length 24 ft.
Max Width 8.5 ft.
Max Height 14 ft.
A lowboy is one of the lowest trailers to the ground, as its name suggests. Many heavy hauling tasks are carried out with the help of the lowboy trailer because of its use for extremely large, heavy, and oversized or over-dimension equipment. Typically when you see a sign that says "Oversize Load" on the interstate, the cargo being hauled is done so with a lowboy trailer. Many shippers use lowboy models as their top choice for these jobs due to their capacity to carry extremely heavy weights of cargo, and their stability as the lowest, off-the-ground option.
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Mower attachments come in all shapes and sizes, from square-and-bulky to long-and-thin. Zero-turn mowers are used more for lawn care than agricultural mowing.
Sickle bar mowers usually extend from the side of your tractor. They’re perfect for low-horsepower tractors. Rotary disc mowers, which require tractors with higher horsepower, usually a dragged behind your tractor. Drum mowers are tow-behind as well, but they usually extend out from one side of your tractor.
Tractor Transport Ships Farm Mowers
Tractor Transport ships all types of mowers. Speak with one of our logistics professionals to arrange efficient and affordable transportation for your farm mower. Your representative shops for the best rates for you, dispatches your load when you’re ready, and shepherds your transport to a successful conclusion. Let’s begin our relationship today. Tractor Transport offers:
Shipping an Allis Chalmers D17 Series III Tractor
Hauling a John Deere 8760 Tractor
Transporting a CaseIH 8120 Combine
Shipping a John Deere 9996 Cotton Picker
Hauling a Horning Corn Head
Transporting a John Deere 2720 Disc Ripper
Shipping New Holland BR740A and BR70CU Balers
Hauling a pair of EZ Trail Farm Wagons
Transporting a Versatiles SX280 Sprayer
Book Your Shipping
Booking a shipment with us is easy. Our knowledgeable staff of transport specialists are ready to meet your shipping needs, and answer any questions you may have. Call Now: (877) 373-0109. Our business hours are Monday through Sunday 8:00 AM to 8:00 PM EST. Fill out the quote form to the right, and we will email you an up to date rate. For the fastest, most accurate, no hassle estimate - contact us by phone.
Common Items We Transport:
Tractor Transport
Fifth Wheel Transport
Excavator Shipping
Sprayer Transport
Heavy Hauling Services
Oversize Load Transport
Lawn Mower Hauling
Farm Truck Transport
Farm Trailer Shipping
Box Truck Hauling
Bulldozer Shipping
Cotton Picker Transport
Scissor Lift Towing
Dump Truck Transport
Crane Transport
Heavy Duty Truck Shipping
Mini Excavator Transport
RV Transport Services
Loader Transport
Farm Plow Shipping
Storage Shed Movers
Wide Load Shipping Services
Skidder Transport
Midi Excavator Transport
Licensed, Bonded and Insured
Tractor Transport is fully licensed, bonded and insured to transport farm equipment in each state in the nation. All of our drivers are licensed and insured. As a company, Tractor Transport operates with:
- Motor Carrier License #693977
- Department of Transportation License #2245458
- Bonded
- Contingent Cargo insurance