Heavy equipment hauling · Kalispell, MT

Hauling a 90,000-Pound D8 Dozer to Kalispell

Moving a 1975 Caterpillar D8 dozer to Kalispell meant hauling about 90,000 pounds of equipment through Montana mountain roads. For our Helena-area trucking crew, some of the hardest stretches were the tight turns where there was little room to maneuver.

What made this dozer haul different

Getting the dozer down the highway was one part of the job. The narrower roads brought changing grades, tight corners and less room to make corrections. At a few points our driver slowed down to take another look before continuing. The D8 made it to Kalispell, where a machine built in 1975 could get on with its next job.

For contractors planning a move, the last stretch is worth discussing early. A pickup or delivery address tells a hauler where to go. Photos of a tight entrance or a steep gravel approach tell them much more about what it will take to get there.

What to share when booking heavy equipment transport

• The machine’s make, model, approximate weight and dimensions, if known.
• Any attachments that will travel with the machine and whether it can move under its own power.
• Pickup and delivery addresses, site contacts and your preferred timing.
• Photos or notes about narrow gates, sharp turns, steep approaches or limited turnaround space.

Our transport and trucking team is based near Helena and handles heavy equipment moves in Montana and beyond. Share the details of your machine and both sites so we can discuss what the move may involve.

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