Machinery & Industrial Goods Transport
CNC machines, presses, generators, panels, moulds and full factory shifts — planned, rigged, lifted and secured on the right trailer, by transporters who move heavy equipment for a living.
Industrial goods are not packed in cartons. A CNC machine has a high centre of gravity and precision parts that must not take shock; a transformer is heavy for its size; a production line has to be dismantled, labelled and reassembled in order. Moving them safely needs a site survey, the right lifting equipment, a suitable trailer, proper lashing and someone who has done it before. This page covers machinery and industrial goods that fit within normal road dimensions; for loads that are too wide, too tall or too heavy for a standard trailer, see ODC & project cargo.
Who it's for
- Manufacturers relocating or expanding a plant
- Machine dealers delivering new equipment to customers
- Companies moving generators, compressors, panels or transformers
- Workshops buying or selling used machinery between cities
What's included
Site survey first
Weight, dimensions, lifting points, floor strength and access are checked before a vehicle is chosen, so the plan matches the real load.
Cranes, hydras and forklifts
Lifting equipment sized for the machine, with rigging done by trained crew rather than improvised on the day.
Flatbed, low-bed and semi-low-bed
Open trailers of the right deck height and length, so tall machines stay within road height limits.
Crating and protection
Wooden crating or skids, VCI wrapping against rust, and fixing of moving parts so precision components arrive as they left.
Proper lashing
Chains, belts and chocks rated for the load, with the machine secured to the deck rather than resting on it.
Dismantling and reassembly
For factory shifting, machines can be dismantled, tagged and reassembled with your maintenance team or the OEM.
Machinery transport charges — estimate ranges
| Type | Estimated rate | Notes |
|---|---|---|
| Open trailer / flatbed (up to ~20–25 T) | ₹70 – ₹140 / km | By trailer length and load |
| Low-bed / semi-low-bed trailer | ₹100 – ₹200 / km | For tall machines that need a lower deck |
| Crane / hydra for loading | ₹6,000 – ₹45,000 / day | Depends on crane capacity and city |
| Crating per machine | ₹3,000 – ₹60,000 | From a small machine skid to a full export-grade crate |
Market estimates only. Industrial transport is priced per job after a survey: weight, dimensions, lifting needs, distance, permits, crating and insurance all change the cost. Always get a written, itemised quote.
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Frequently asked questions
How is machinery transport different from normal goods transport?
Machinery is heavy, often top-heavy and sensitive to shock. It needs a survey, the right lifting equipment, a trailer with a suitable deck height, professional lashing and often crating. Normal goods transport assumes cartons that can be hand-loaded.
What information do I need to share for a quote?
The machine make and model, approximate weight, length, width and height, the lifting points, pickup and drop addresses, floor or access constraints at both ends, and whether you need dismantling, crating or reassembly. Photos help a lot.
Is my machine insured in transit?
Transit insurance is available for the declared value. Machinery claims are judged on how the load was packed and secured, so keep photos of the lashing and crating, and make sure the insurer knows it is machinery.
Do I need a crane at both ends?
Usually, unless the site has an overhead crane or loading dock, or the machine is light enough for a forklift. The survey decides this; it is better to plan a crane than to improvise on the day.
What if my machine is too big for a normal trailer?
If the loaded height, width or weight is beyond the normal legal limits, it is over-dimensional cargo (ODC) and needs special trailers, permits and route planning. See our ODC & project cargo page.
Can you shift a whole factory?
Yes. Factory shifting is planned in phases: inventory and tagging of every machine, dismantling, crating, moving in a sequence that suits the new layout, and reassembly with your team. It is quoted as a project after a site visit.