Bobcat Equipment Transport

Hauling Bobcat Equipment Nationwide

Bobcat Company — a wholly owned subsidiary of Doosan Bobcat — is the original compact equipment manufacturer and the brand that defined the skid steer loader category when it introduced its first compact loader in 1960. Today, Bobcat produces the broadest compact equipment lineup in the industry: skid steer loaders, compact track loaders, compact (mini) excavators, telehandlers, compact tractors, and utility vehicles. Bobcat machines are found on virtually every type of construction project in the country — from residential landscaping and utility installations to commercial site development, municipal maintenance, and agricultural operations. R&RM LLC transports Bobcat equipment across all 48 continental states for contractors, rental companies, equipment dealers, and auction buyers — a service we have provided since 2011.

Bobcat's compact equipment category means most individual machines are not heavy haul loads in the traditional sense — a single Bobcat skid steer rarely requires oversize or overweight permits. But they are among the most frequently transported machines in the country because they move constantly: rental companies rebalance their fleets between yard locations, contractors return rental units, dealers deliver new machines to first owners, and auction buyers transport purchased machines from sale sites. R&RM LLC handles all of these moves efficiently, often combining multiple Bobcat units on a single flatbed to reduce per-unit transport cost. Call (404) 987-6225 or request a quote online for Bobcat transport pricing to any destination in the continental US.

Bobcat Skid Steer Loaders

Bobcat's skid steer lineup — the S series and the newer R Series — covers machines from the entry-level S450 through the high-capacity S850 and beyond. Skid steers are among the most commonly transported compact machines in the country, and Bobcat is the dominant brand in this category:

• S450 / S510 / S530: Entry-level Bobcat skid steers at approximately 5,700–7,700 lbs operating weight. Multiple units travel on a single standard flatbed — typically 4–5 machines depending on transport dimensions. These small skid steers are ubiquitous on residential construction, landscaping, and utility installation projects and move frequently between contractor yards and job sites.
• S550 / S570 / S590: Mid-range Bobcat skid steers at approximately 8,100–9,300 lbs. The S570 and S590 are among the most common Bobcat models in the rental market. Two to three units typically travel on a flatbed together. These machines handle a wide range of attachments — buckets, augers, pallet forks, grapples — and their versatility makes them highly mobile within contractor fleets.
• S595 / S630 / S650: Higher-capacity Bobcat skid steers at approximately 9,800–11,200 lbs. Standard flatbed transport with two to three units per load is typical. The S650 is one of Bobcat's most popular high-capacity skid steer models — it's found on commercial site work, demolition, and aggregate handling operations where rated operating capacity is critical.
• S740 / S750 / S770: Large-frame Bobcat skid steers at approximately 11,500–12,700 lbs. These large skid steers handle heavy-duty applications including full-bucket loading from stockpiles and high-capacity pallet work. Two units per flatbed is common for this size class.
• S850: Bobcat's largest skid steer at approximately 14,300 lbs operating weight. This high-capacity machine moves material efficiently on demanding commercial and industrial sites. Single or paired units on flatbed transport; combination vehicle weights remain within legal thresholds for standard permit loads in most states.

Bobcat Compact Track Loaders

Bobcat's T series compact track loaders (CTLs) are among the most transported machines we handle — rental companies move them constantly, and their undercarriage makes them work better on soft ground conditions, which means they end up on a wider variety of project types than skid steers. The T series lineup parallels the skid steer range with additional undercarriage performance:

• T450 / T550: Entry-level Bobcat compact track loaders at approximately 7,600–9,200 lbs. Their rubber track undercarriage makes them more gentle on finished surfaces than skid steers and allows them to operate effectively on soft or wet ground. Multiple units per flatbed; two to three T450s or T550s travel together on a standard load.
• T590 / T595: Mid-range CTLs at approximately 9,900–10,500 lbs. The T590 is one of the most popular Bobcat CTL models in North America — it delivers strong rated operating capacity in a versatile mid-size package. Common on commercial site development, utility trenching, and snow removal operations in northern states. Two to three units per flatbed depending on trailer length.
• T630 / T650: Higher-capacity CTLs at approximately 10,700–11,700 lbs. Standard flatbed transport with two machines per load for this class. These CTLs are found on demanding earthmoving, pipeline, and industrial applications where high ground pressure resistance and strong hydraulic performance are needed.
• T740 / T750 / T770: Large-frame Bobcat CTLs at approximately 11,800–13,000 lbs. One to two units per flatbed. These large CTLs handle high-capacity applications competitive with small wheel loaders while maintaining the track undercarriage advantage on soft ground. Common on large site development and aggregate operations.
• T870: Bobcat's largest compact track loader at approximately 14,600 lbs. Single or paired transport on flatbed. The T870 operates at the boundary between the CTL category and small crawler loaders — its rated operating capacity and digging force approach what was traditionally wheel loader territory for some applications.

Bobcat E Series Compact Excavators

Bobcat's E series compact excavators range from the ultra-compact E10 through the mid-size E165 and the large E215 and E300 production models. The E series has grown substantially in recent years as Bobcat expanded upward from its traditional compact equipment focus into genuine production-class excavators:

• E10 / E17 / E20 / E26: Ultra-compact Bobcat mini excavators at approximately 2,300–5,700 lbs. These tiny machines fit through standard doorways and gate openings and are used for indoor demolition, indoor utility work, and very tight outdoor access conditions. Multiple units per flatbed load is standard — up to 4–5 of the smallest models on a single 48-foot flatbed.
• E32 / E35 / E42 / E45: Small mini excavators at approximately 6,900–10,300 lbs. These are among the most commonly rented Bobcat excavators and move frequently between rental yard locations. Two to three units per flatbed is common. Popular on utility installation, landscaping, and residential site grading.
• E50 / E55 / E60 / E63: Mid-compact Bobcat excavators at approximately 11,300–14,300 lbs. Single or double-unit flatbed transport. The E55 is one of Bobcat's best-selling compact excavator models — its zero-tail-swing design and genuine digging capability make it useful across a broad range of applications from residential basements to municipal utility work.
• E80 / E85 / E88 / E95: Upper compact to lower mid-size Bobcat excavators at approximately 18,000–22,500 lbs. RGN or flatbed transport; combination vehicle weights typically within legal thresholds for most states. These machines cross the boundary from compact to genuine production capability for many applications.
• E100 / E145 / E165: Mid-size Bobcat production excavators at approximately 22,800–37,600 lbs. RGN hauling is preferred; oversize permits for width required in all states transited. The E165 in particular competes with established mid-size excavators from Caterpillar, Komatsu, and John Deere in the 35-ton class.
• E215 / E300: Bobcat's largest excavators at approximately 48,000–67,500 lbs. These are full production-class machines requiring multi-axle RGN configurations and full oversize and overweight permits. The E300 is a relatively recent addition to the Bobcat lineup as the company expanded its excavator range significantly to compete with established full-size excavator manufacturers.

Bobcat Telehandlers

Bobcat's TL series telehandlers are used extensively on construction sites, agriculture operations, and industrial facilities for high-reach material placement — setting concrete forms at height, loading elevated conveyors, placing materials at upper floor levels on multi-story construction. Common Bobcat telehandler models include the TL26.60, TL30.60, TL38.70, and TL40.70, with operating weights ranging from approximately 18,000–26,000 lbs. Telehandler transport requires particular attention to the boom position for transport — the boom must be fully retracted and lowered to the travel position, and the stabilizer legs stowed, to achieve proper transport dimensions. Single units on flatbed or RGN equipment are the norm for telehandler transport, though two smaller models can sometimes be loaded together if transport dimensions allow.

Transport Methods for Bobcat Equipment

• Flatbed Transport (Multi-Unit): The standard transport method for Bobcat skid steers, compact track loaders, and small E series excavators. Multiple units per load is common and cost-efficient for rental company fleet repositioning and dealer delivery runs. We carefully calculate combination weights and loading configurations to ensure legal axle weights throughout the haul.
• RGN Hauling: Preferred for mid-size and large Bobcat E series excavators (E80 and above) and large wheel loaders where tracked machines can drive directly onto the trailer deck. RGN loading eliminates the need for crane equipment at the loading site and works well for tracked Bobcat excavators.
• Oversize & Overweight Permits: Required for Bobcat E145, E165, E215, and E300 excavators and large telehandlers that exceed state legal width or weight thresholds. We handle all permit procurement and routing — for Bobcat's smaller machines this is rarely necessary, but for the larger E series models we manage the permit process as part of every transport.
• Escort Coordination: Required by state law for loads exceeding defined thresholds — applicable to Bobcat E215 and E300 excavators on certain routes. Our permit and escort coordination service handles all required pilot vehicle arrangements.

Bobcat Equipment Transport Applications

Bobcat equipment is among the most frequently relocated construction machinery in the country due to its versatility and ubiquity across project types:

• Construction contractor fleet moves — relocating Bobcat skid steers and CTLs between active projects as site phases change
• Rental company fleet rebalancing — the most common Bobcat transport scenario, moving units between regional yard locations to match local demand
• Bobcat dealer deliveries — new machine delivery from authorized Bobcat dealer locations to contractors and rental company yards
• Auction purchase transport — moving Bobcat equipment purchased at IronPlanet, Ritchie Bros., Purple Wave, or local auctions to new owners
• Agricultural equipment moves — Bobcat tractors and utility vehicles used on farm operations being repositioned seasonally
• End-of-rental return transport — moving machines back to Bobcat dealer service centers for maintenance, warranty work, or end-of-lease return

Why R&RM LLC for Bobcat Transport?

R&RM LLC has been transporting compact and heavy construction equipment, including Bobcat skid steers, CTLs, and E series excavators, across all 48 continental states since 2011. Bobcat equipment is the most common compact machinery we handle — it is everywhere in the construction and rental industries, and we move it constantly on routes spanning the country. For the most common Bobcat loads — multiple skid steers or CTLs on a flatbed for a rental company rebalancing run, or a single mid-size E series excavator on RGN — our process is efficient and practiced. We know Bobcat's transport dimensions well and can typically confirm loading configurations and begin permit procurement (where required) immediately after you provide pickup and delivery details. Contact us at (404) 987-6225 for a prompt Bobcat transport quote for any route in the continental US.

Get a Bobcat Transport Quote

Provide the Bobcat model numbers, approximate weights, number of units, and pickup and delivery locations. For multi-unit loads, let us know the full list of machines — we will calculate the most cost-efficient combination of trailer loads. For larger Bobcat E series excavators, include the machine's transport dimensions if known. We respond promptly with competitive pricing.