Crushing & Screening Equipment Transport

Crushing and Screening Equipment Hauling Services

Portable and semi-portable aggregate processing equipment — jaw crushers, cone crushers, impact crushers, screening plants, and scalping screens — moves constantly across North America as quarry operators, contractors, and demolition recyclers follow project work. A tracked jaw crusher that finishes a road base project in Georgia may be needed next week at a demolition recycling site in Tennessee or a new quarry operation in Mississippi. Getting that machine there on time without damage, in compliance with state oversize transport regulations, is a logistics task that requires hands-on experience with large, wide, and heavy equipment.

R&RM LLC has transported crushing and screening equipment for quarry operators, construction aggregate producers, demolition contractors, recycling companies, and equipment dealers since 2011. We understand the dimensional characteristics of tracked crushers — wide feed hoppers, extended discharge conveyors, tall mainframe heights when loaded — and we plan transport accordingly so there are no surprises on loading day.

Types of Crushing and Screening Equipment We Transport

Tracked Jaw Crushers

Tracked jaw crushers are the most common portable crushing machines in North America. They process run-of-quarry rock, demolition concrete, asphalt millings, and mixed C&D debris into usable aggregate. Key models and their transport characteristics include:

• Kleemann MC 100 Ri, MC 110 Zi, MC 120 Zi, MC 130 Zi (Wirtgen Group): Kleemann's tracked jaw crusher line covers feed openings from roughly 40 inches up to 52 inches. Transport weights range from approximately 88,000 lbs for the MC 100 up to 154,000+ lbs for the MC 130 Zi EVO 2. Width in transport configuration — with feed hopper folded and discharge conveyor retracted — is typically 10.5–12 feet; height on an RGN ranges from 12.5 to 14.5 feet depending on the model. Most Kleemann jaw crushers are borderline oversize in both width and height, requiring permits in most states.
• Metso Lokotrack LT106, LT120, LT130E (Metso Outotec): The Metso Lokotrack jaw crusher series is one of the most widely deployed portable crushing platforms in North America. LT106 transport weight is approximately 110,000 lbs; LT120 runs around 132,000 lbs; LT130E is among the heaviest portable jaw crushers at over 175,000 lbs. Discharge conveyor fold configuration is critical to controlling transport height.
• Sandvik QJ341, QJ361, QJ441 (Sandvik Construction): Sandvik's Q-range jaw crushers are popular in demolition recycling and quarry applications. Transport widths and heights are similar to the Kleemann range; the QJ441 is among the largest tracked jaw crushers at roughly 125,000+ lbs operating weight.
• Powerscreen Premiertrak 400, 600, 750 Series: Powerscreen jaw crushers are widely used throughout the Southeast US in limestone quarrying and demolition recycling. The 400 series runs around 65,000–75,000 lbs transport weight; the 600 series runs 110,000+ lbs. Both typically require oversize width permits due to feed hopper width in transport configuration.
• Terex Finlay J-960, J-1175, J-1480: Terex Finlay jaw crushers serve quarry and recycling applications across a broad weight range. The J-1480 is among the largest in the Terex Finlay range at roughly 150,000+ lbs.
• McCloskey J45, J50, J55: McCloskey jaw crushers see wide deployment in demolition and recycling applications. Transport weights range from 75,000 to 120,000 lbs depending on configuration.

Tracked Cone Crushers

Cone crushers process material that has already been reduced by a jaw crusher into finer aggregate fractions. They are typically deployed as secondary or tertiary crushers in a full processing train:

• Kleemann MC 110 Zi S, MC 120 PRO, MC 125 Zi (Wirtgen Group): Kleemann cone crusher units are compact by cone crusher standards, with transport weights in the 90,000–130,000 lb range and widths that typically require oversize permits.
• Metso Lokotrack LT200HP, LT300HP, LT330D: Metso's tracked cone crushers are workhorses in North American quarry operations. The LT330D is a large cone crusher with operating weight exceeding 200,000 lbs — firmly in superload territory for most states.
• Sandvik QH331, QH441, UH440i: Sandvik tracked cone crushers see wide deployment in quarry secondary crushing stages. Transport weights range from roughly 90,000 to 150,000+ lbs for the larger configurations.
• Powerscreen Maxtrak 1000, 1150, 1300: Powerscreen cone crushers are a staple in Southeast US limestone operations. The 1300 Maxtrak runs 110,000+ lbs in transport configuration.
• Terex Finlay C-1540, C-1550, C-1554: Terex Finlay cone crushers compete in the same market as Powerscreen and McCloskey across the quarry and recycling segments.

Tracked Impact Crushers

Impact crushers — horizontal shaft impactors (HSI) and vertical shaft impactors (VSI) — are the primary choice for processing soft limestone, asphalt, concrete recycling, and producing manufactured sand. They are common on road construction, demolition, and recycling projects:

• Kleemann MR 110 Zi S, MR 130 Zi S, MR 170 Zi S EVO 2 (Wirtgen Group): Kleemann impact crushers dominate the demolition and recycling crushing market in North America. Transport widths often exceed 10 feet due to the wide impactor box; transport heights on an RGN run 13–15.5 feet depending on model size and impactor lid configuration. The MR 170 Zi S EVO 2 is among the largest tracked impact crushers and may require a multi-axle RGN.
• Metso Lokotrack LT1213S, LT1315: Metso's tracked impact crushers process medium-hard stone and demolition material. The LT1315 operates at roughly 132,000 lbs transport weight.
• Powerscreen Trakpactor 260, 320SR, 550SR: Powerscreen impact crushers are common on demolition projects in the Southeast. The 550SR with on-board screen runs over 100,000 lbs.
• Terex Finlay I-120RS, I-140: Terex Finlay impact crushers with on-board recirculating screen are popular for producing clean spec material in one pass on demolition and recycling projects.

Tracked Screening Plants

Mobile screening plants process material into multiple sized fractions and are often used downstream of a crusher or to screen run-of-pit material before processing. They present unique transport challenges because of their wide screen box width and extended side discharge conveyors:

• Kleemann MS 952i, MS 953i EVO (Wirtgen Group): Kleemann's tracked screening plants fold down for transport, but the screen box width of 5.0–6.0 meters (16–20 feet) in operating position creates very wide transport configurations even after folding. Many screen plants require transport in a partially disassembled configuration with side conveyors removed.
• Metso Lokotrack ST2.4, ST3.5, ST4.8: Metso's tracked screening plants cover a range of processing capacities. Transport weights range from 60,000 to 130,000+ lbs; widths after folding side conveyors typically still require oversize permits in most states.
• Powerscreen Chieftain 1400, 1700, 2100X: The Powerscreen Chieftain series screens are widely used in quarry scalping and aggregate classification. The 2100X is one of the largest tracked screens at 110,000+ lbs transport weight.
• McCloskey S130, S190, S230: McCloskey scalping and screening plants cover a broad range of aggregate and recycling applications. Transport widths after folding typically run 10–14 feet depending on model.
• Terex Finlay 883, 893, 3-way split screens: Terex Finlay's large-format screens serve quarry classification in limestone and granite operations.

Crushing and Screening Equipment Transport Methods

RGN Trailers for Tracked Processing Equipment

Most tracked crushers and screens transport on removable gooseneck trailers. The machine drives onto the RGN under its own power after folding the feed hopper, lowering or removing the discharge conveyor, and securing all hydraulic cylinders and access platforms. RGN trailers from 55-ton through 150-ton capacity are matched to the specific machine weight. For machines in the 100,000–160,000 lb range, a 4-axle or 5-axle spread RGN configuration is typically needed to distribute weight across enough axles for permit compliance.

Step Deck and Heavy Duty Flatbed for Smaller Equipment

Smaller tracked screens and compact jaw crushers — typically under 60,000 lbs — can transport on a standard 48-foot flatbed or step deck trailer. Step decks provide lower load height that helps keep machines within height limits. Even lighter equipment may still require width permits if hoppers or side frames extend beyond 8.5 feet in transport position.

Discharge Conveyor and Attachment Management

Most tracked crushers and screens include main discharge conveyors, side discharge conveyors, and sometimes magnet separators or overband conveyors mounted on the mainframe. For transport, discharge conveyors fold hydraulically to a near-vertical position, but may still exceed the machine's mainframe height and contribute to the total transport height when loaded on a trailer. On some models, the main discharge conveyor must be removed entirely and transported on a second flatbed. Our team coordinates these logistics with the equipment owner ahead of loading day.

Oversize Permit Requirements for Crushers and Screens

Crushing and screening equipment almost universally requires oversize transport permits. Our permit services team handles all permit applications, route surveys, and pilot car coordination. Key permit factors include:

• Width: Tracked crushers are typically 10–12 feet wide in transport configuration — above the 8.5-foot legal limit in all states. Width permits are standard. Machines over 12 feet wide require front and/or rear pilot cars in most states; machines over 14 feet wide require both front and rear pilot cars in virtually all states.
• Height: Tracked crushers and screens loaded on RGN trailers typically measure 13.0–15.5 feet total height. Loads above 14 feet require individual permits in most states, with some states setting lower thresholds. Loads above 15.5 feet often require route-specific bridge clearance surveys.
• Weight: Mid-size jaw crushers in the 110,000–130,000 lb operating weight class require overweight permits in all states for a standard 5-axle tractor-trailer. A 4-axle or 5-axle RGN configuration distributes weight to meet per-axle limits but still triggers gross weight permits at these loads. Crushers over 150,000 lbs require detailed axle-by-axle weight calculations and may require superload permits in some states with a 10+ business day advance notice requirement.
• Daylight hours and travel restrictions: Oversize loads may be restricted from travel on Fridays, weekends, holidays, and rush hour periods in urban areas. For large-scale multi-state moves, our team maps the schedule around these restrictions to keep transit time predictable.

Crushing and Screening Equipment Transport Applications

• Quarry crushing plant mobilization to new quarry sites or project locations
• Demolition and construction recycling project equipment mobilization and demobilization
• Road base and aggregate production equipment moves between highway construction projects
• Mine site plant relocation and equipment upgrades
• Dealer and rental company fleet repositioning between service territories
• Auction equipment transfers (IronPlanet, Ritchie Bros., Sandhills, and others)
• New equipment delivery from manufacturers, distributors, and dealers
• Seasonal equipment repositioning from storage to active project sites

Brands We Have Experience Transporting

• Kleemann (Wirtgen Group): Full MC, MR, and MS series jaw, impact, and cone crushers and screening plants
• Metso Outotec (Lokotrack): LT and ST series jaw crushers, cone crushers, and screening plants
• Sandvik: QJ, QH, and UH series jaw and cone crushers; QA and QE screening plants
• Powerscreen: Premiertrak jaw crushers, Maxtrak cone crushers, Trakpactor impact crushers, Chieftain and Warrior screening plants
• Terex Finlay: J-series jaw crushers, C-series cone crushers, I-series impact crushers, 8-series and 3-way screening plants
• McCloskey: J-series jaw crushers, R-series cone crushers, S-series screening plants, trommel screens
• Keestrack: European-built tracked crushers and screens growing in North American market presence
• Pioneer (Astec Industries): Portable and wheeled-chassis jaw and cone crushers for quarry applications
• Any other make or model: We assess each machine on its specific transport dimensions and weight

Crushing and Screening Equipment Transport Pricing

Transport rates for crushing and screening equipment depend on machine weight, transport dimensions, route, distance, permit complexity, and whether pilot cars are required. Compact tracked screens and smaller jaw crushers in the 60,000–80,000 lb range moving regionally typically run $3,000–$5,500. Mid-size crushers in the 100,000–130,000 lb range with full oversize permits and pilot cars run $5,500–$12,000 for regional to mid-range hauls. Large jaw and cone crushers in the 150,000+ lb class requiring multi-axle trailers, superload permits, and front and rear pilot cars are quoted individually based on the specific machine and route. Contact us with make, model, approximate operating weight, and move locations for an accurate quote.

Whether you're relocating a Kleemann jaw crusher from a Georgia quarry to a Texas road construction project, or moving a Metso Lokotrack cone crusher between auction and a buyer's yard in a neighboring state, R&RM LLC brings 15+ years of heavy haul experience to every move. We handle the permit coordination, pilot car scheduling, and transport logistics so you can focus on getting production started at the new site.

Request Your Crusher or Screen Transport Quote

Tell us the make and model, approximate operating weight, transport configuration width and height (if known), pickup location, and delivery destination. We'll confirm permit requirements and provide a competitive quote promptly.