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Practical transport guidance
Prepare the equipment, access and paperwork details carriers need before they quote.
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Share the right details
Useful details lead to faster, more relevant quotes.
Better equipment fit
Help suitable carriers recognise the load.
Fewer follow-up questions
Answer common access and loading questions early.
Clearer quote comparison
See timing and inclusions before choosing.
For Shippers
A carrier can quote more confidently when the equipment, its condition, access and timing are clear.
Provide the type, make, model and working condition with photos.
Give transport dimensions and weight, and state whether booms, headers, buckets or implements fold or come off.
Explain tyre or track condition and whether ramps, winch, crane or on-site loading help is available.
Include farm, auction, dealership or yard access details and any collection authorisation required.
Flag narrow gates, unsealed roads, soft ground and overhead limits on the property.
Note any cleaning or biosecurity requirements, especially for interstate movements.
Make the request easier to quote
Specific freight and site details help carriers assess equipment, timing and likely inclusions before they respond.
Example
Too vague
“Move a tractor from Wagga Wagga to Bendigo.”
Better
Quote-ready
“John Deere 6120M tractor with the loader removed, 5.2m x 2.5m x 3.0m at 5.4t. Runs and drives; ramps required. Auction collection with release paperwork supplied. Gravel driveway with wide gate access. Ready after Friday settlement.”
Every job is different, so adapt this to your load rather than copying it word for word.
What carriers assess
Equipment fit
Low loaders, drop decks, tilt trays, ramps and winches suit different machines and conditions.
Site access
Narrow gates, unsealed roads, soft paddocks and overhead limits affect the vehicle and timing.
Timing
Auction releases, harvest windows and settlement dates can fix the collection timing.
Quote clarity
Ask about permits, escorts, cleaning, waiting and loading help before comparing quotes.
Common questions
These answers help you prepare useful details so your load can be delivered faster.
Yes, but the carrier must know in advance. Winching or lifting equipment may be required, and tyre or track condition affects whether the machine can be loaded safely.
Where booms, headers, buckets or implements can fold or come off, transport is usually simpler and cheaper. State what will be removed and whether the parts travel with the machine.
Carriers usually need the release or invoice details and your authorisation to collect on your behalf. Confirm the yard’s collection process and opening hours before the carrier is booked.
It depends on the dimensions, weight and whether the machine loads under its own power. Carriers propose low loaders, drop decks, tilt trays or ramps based on the details you provide.
Describe gate widths, driveway surfaces, soft ground, overhead limits and where the machine sits on the property, so the carrier can confirm their combination can reach it.
Interstate movements can require the machine to be clean and free of soil and plant material. Check the destination state’s requirements and flag them in your request.
For Carriers
Help the shipper understand your timing, equipment fit, questions and price inclusions before they award the load.
State the low loader, drop deck, tilt tray, ramps, winch or other proposed equipment and why it fits the job.
Confirm operating condition, transport dimensions, attachments, loading help, auction documents, site access and timing.
Explain permit, escort, cleaning, waiting and loading inclusions before award.
Quote example
Illustrative only
“I can collect the tractor after Friday settlement on a drop deck with ramps. Price includes loading, fuel and tolls; farm pickup is fine with the gate width described. Please send the auction release details and a contact for site access.”
How Loadshift works
Post your load details once, then compare carriers who can do the job.
Describe the freight, access, loading and timing at no cost.
Review equipment fit, timing, inclusions, profiles and feedback.
Ask questions and select the carrier that suits your job.
Go deeper
Shipper Guide
Describe the freight, add dimensions and photos, explain access and compare quote fit instead of price alone.
Carrier Guide
State timing, equipment fit, access questions, inclusions and relevant trust details in a concise proposal.
Ready when you are
Post the details once and compare obligation-free quotes from suitable carriers.
