When you need to move heavy machinery, oversized loads, or specialized equipment, you can’t just load it onto a pickup and hope for the best. And that’s why heavy equipment float services exist!
Whether you’re in construction, agriculture, or industrial operations across Alliston, Simcoe, or Muskoka, Bennett Inc.’s float services make transporting large equipment safe, efficient, and stress-free.
If you’ve ever wondered what “float service” actually means or how the process works, here’s a clear breakdown.
What Are Float Services?
The term “Float services” refer to the transportation of heavy or oversized equipment using specialized trucks and trailers designed to handle weight, size, and load challenges that standard vehicles simply can’t manage.
These services are typically used to move:
- Excavators
- Backhoes
- Bulldozers
- Skid steers
- Farm equipment
- Industrial machinery
- Materials and oversized construction loads
Instead of navigating these massive pieces of equipment on public roads (or risking damage with DIY hauling), heavy equipment float services offer a controlled, safe, and professional solution.
How Heavy Equipment Transport Works
Moving heavy machinery involves a whole detailed process built around safety, stability, and proper equipment handling. Here’s what goes into a professional float service:
1. Specialized Equipment
Float trucks aren’t your standard transport vehicles. They include:
- Low-bed and float trailers designed to sit close to the ground for safer loading
- Ramps that allow equipment to be driven or winched onto the deck
- Winches for pulling disabled or non-running machinery
- Tie-down systems that secure loads during transport
These tools ensure the equipment stays stable from start to finish — especially on rural roads, slopes, or long hauls across Southern Ontario.
2. Proper Weight & Load Distribution
A critical part of float service is balancing the load correctly. Professional operators know how to position machinery to evenly distribute weight, avoiding trailer stress, equipment damage, or safety risks during transport.
3. Securement & Safety Compliance
Transporting heavy machinery involves following strict safety regulations. Trained operators use chains, binders, and anchors to properly secure the equipment, ensuring nothing shifts during the trip. This protects your equipment, the transport crew, and everyone on the road.
4. Experienced, Certified Operators
Driving with a 20,000+ lb piece of equipment behind you requires experience — not guesswork. Float operators handle steep inclines, tight construction sites, and narrow rural roads with confidence.
Why Hire Professionals Instead of DIY Hauling?
Sure, you could try to haul equipment yourself — but one mistake can lead to damaged machinery, road hazards, or costly fines. Professional heavy equipment float services offer:
- Safer loading and securement
- Specialized equipment made for heavy loads
- Experienced operators who understand weight distribution
- Faster, more reliable transport
- Protection for your equipment and your property
Get Your Equipment There Safely With Bennett Inc.
At Bennett Inc., we provide dependable, fully equipped heavy equipment float service across Southern Ontario. Our team handles everything from small machinery moves to full-sized construction loads with a focus on safety, efficiency, and proper care for your equipment.
Whether you’re relocating farm equipment, delivering machinery to a job site, or transporting industrial gear, we’re here to make the process smooth and stress-free.
Contact us to learn more!