What types of equipment can be towed?

Skid steers, compact excavators, small dozers, and similar machinery within compatible weight and size limits are transported using flatbed trailers and appropriate securement equipment.

How is the equipment loaded onto the trailer?

Equipment that runs is typically driven up ramps onto the trailer bed, while non-operational machinery is winched using cable systems attached to the trailer's winch and secured to the equipment frame.

What should I measure before requesting equipment transport?

Provide the equipment's length, width, height, and weight if known, or at minimum the make and model so the operator can verify trailer compatibility and confirm the equipment will fit within road transport limits.

When is equipment towing used instead of renting a trailer?

Equipment towing makes sense when you lack a truck rated to tow the loaded weight, when the equipment does not run and requires winching, or when you need transport coordinated as a service rather than handled as a self-service rental in Evansville.

How is machinery secured during transport?

Chains are positioned at the equipment's frame or designated tie-down points, binders are tightened to remove slack, and securement is checked to prevent shifting as the trailer accelerates, brakes, and navigates turns on public roads.

Equipment Towing

Skid steers, compact excavators, and similar construction equipment often need transport between job sites, to repair facilities, or from purchase locations to operational yards, and these moves require planning beyond typical vehicle towing. Equipment dimensions, weight distribution, track or tire configuration, and loading angles all affect how machinery is secured and moved safely. Feller Towing & Recovery INC provides equipment towing in Evansville for contractors, businesses, and equipment owners who need compatible machinery transported without arranging general freight services or equipment hauling contracts.

The process involves confirming the equipment type, its approximate weight and size, whether it runs and can be driven onto a trailer or needs winching, and the pickup and delivery locations. Trailers rated for equipment loads arrive, the machinery is loaded using ramps or winch systems, and securement uses chains and binders positioned to prevent shifting during road transport.

Provide equipment details including make, model, and approximate weight when requesting transport so we can confirm capability and coordinate the move.

Skid steers and compact machinery are loaded onto flatbed trailers or equipment-specific carriers, and the loading method depends on whether the equipment operates under its own power or requires winching due to mechanical failure or track damage. Operators position chains at designated lift points or securement locations on the equipment frame, and binders are tightened to prevent movement during acceleration, braking, and turns.

After loading is complete and securement is verified, your equipment moves to the specified destination, and you regain access to the machinery at the new location without needing to arrange separate hauling, coordinate multiple service providers, or leave equipment sitting idle while waiting for transport. Feller Towing coordinates timing around your project schedule or repair needs so machinery arrives when the destination is ready to receive it.

Equipment towing moves machinery safely between locations but does not include equipment operation, project delivery scheduling for ongoing construction contracts, or freight brokerage for long-haul moves across multiple states. This service is structured around localized transport needs for compatible equipment within the region.

What types of equipment can be towed?
Skid steers, compact excavators, small dozers, and similar machinery within compatible weight and size limits are transported using flatbed trailers and appropriate securement equipment.
How is the equipment loaded onto the trailer?
Equipment that runs is typically driven up ramps onto the trailer bed, while non-operational machinery is winched using cable systems attached to the trailer's winch and secured to the equipment frame.
What should I measure before requesting equipment transport?
Provide the equipment's length, width, height, and weight if known, or at minimum the make and model so the operator can verify trailer compatibility and confirm the equipment will fit within road transport limits.
When is equipment towing used instead of renting a trailer?
Equipment towing makes sense when you lack a truck rated to tow the loaded weight, when the equipment does not run and requires winching, or when you need transport coordinated as a service rather than handled as a self-service rental in Evansville.
How is machinery secured during transport?
Chains are positioned at the equipment's frame or designated tie-down points, binders are tightened to remove slack, and securement is checked to prevent shifting as the trailer accelerates, brakes, and navigates turns on public roads.

Machinery That Needs Transport Without Freight Services