West Des Moines, IA
Farm Equipment Transport

Standard Iowa limits generally allow loads up to 8 feet 6 inches wide, 13 feet 6 inches high, a 53-foot trailer, and 80,000 pounds gross vehicle weight. Farm equipment exceeding these limits may require an Iowa oversize or overweight permit and separate authorization on some local roads.

Oversized or overweight agricultural equipment moving through West Des Moines may require an Iowa permit. Permit planning should include loaded dimensions, weights, trailer configuration, origin, destination, and route so I-80, I-35, I-235, bridge limits, construction, and local-road requirements can be reviewed.

Farm equipment moving through West Des Moines may require escort vehicles depending on its permitted dimensions and route. Metro traffic, interstate access, bridge restrictions, loaded width and height, construction, and rural visibility can affect the escort plan.

Farm equipment moving through West Des Moines must follow any travel conditions listed on the Iowa permit. Metro congestion, construction, weather, bridge restrictions, holiday periods, and rural road conditions can affect the shipment schedule.

Farm equipment leaving West Des Moines should be prepared for metro traffic, seasonal road conditions, and rural Iowa delivery access. The trailer, securement points, chains, binders, ramps, winches, brakes, tires, lights, flags, and warning equipment should be checked before dispatch.

Farm equipment leaving West Des Moines should be prepared for metro traffic, seasonal road conditions, and rural Iowa delivery access. The trailer, securement points, chains, binders, ramps, winches, brakes, tires, lights, flags, and warning equipment should be checked before dispatch.