Augusta-Richmond County, GA
Farm Equipment Transport

In Augusta-Richmond County, GA, a load is considered oversized if it exceeds:

• Width: 8'6"
• Height: 13'6"
• Length: 60 feet single vehicle / 75 feet overall combination
• Weight: 80,000 lbs gross vehicle weight

Any load exceeding these limits requires an oversize or overweight permit.

• Permits are required for farm equipment transport exceeding legal size or weight limits in Georgia
• Permit duration and routing depend on permit type, load dimensions, weight, and issuing agency approval
• Route-specific approval may be required for loads moving through Augusta-Richmond County's Southeast farm, dealer, rural access, and equipment shipping corridors
• Travel restrictions may apply during peak traffic, construction, weather events, or route limitations on the I-20, I-520, US-1, and US-25 corridors
• Local Augusta-Richmond County approvals may be required in addition to Georgia state permits when using city or county roads

Escort vehicles may be required based on load dimensions:

• Escort vehicles may be required when farm equipment transport exceeds Georgia legal size, weight, or permit routing limits
• Overwidth, overheight, overlength, and rear-overhang conditions are reviewed during the oversize/overweight permit process
• One or more pilot cars may be assigned based on the approved route, roadway type, traffic conditions, bridges, and work zones
• Height-pole escorts, police escorts, or utility coordination may be required for high loads or complex urban routes
• Local city, county, or bridge authority requirements may apply in addition to state permit conditions

• Oversize farm equipment transport in Augusta-Richmond County, GA can only move during the times authorized by the permit and any route-specific restrictions.
• For moves using Georgia state routes, Georgia permitted travel is controlled by the issued oversize permit and route instructions, with daylight movement commonly used for many loads.
• Holiday and weekend movement should be checked before dispatch because weekend and holiday movement may be limited by dimension, route, and GDOT permit conditions.
• Loads moving through Augusta-Richmond County should be reviewed for traffic curfews or routing limits on I-20, I-520, and US-25.
• City streets, county roads, and delivery-site access in Richmond County should be checked before scheduling the move.

• "Oversize Load" signs are commonly required for oversize load visibility during permitted equipment transport in Augusta-Richmond County, GA
• Flags should be placed where the equipment extends beyond the trailer or creates a visibility concern near Richmond County delivery points
• Permit conditions may require amber lights, especially for wider agricultural machinery or moves using east Georgia agricultural equipment routes
• Load securement should be checked before departure and during stops to support safe delivery through Richmond County and surrounding areas
• Permit reviewers may require added visibility equipment or routing precautions for moves using I-20, US-25, and US-78

• Farm equipment transport in Augusta-Richmond County, GA may require advance review of overpasses, ramps, and local roads before the permit route is approved.
• Local road width and driveway access can affect whether pilot cars, staging areas, or alternate routes are needed.
• Detours should be reviewed close to pickup because construction activity can affect truck access on short notice.
• City, county, and state routing requirements may apply when moving farm equipment through Savannah River crossings and east Georgia farm equipment routes.