Used machinery carrier trucks

Machinery carrier trucks: heavy equipment transport made easy

The machinery carrier truck is a vehicle specifically designed to load, transport and unload heavy equipment such as excavators, backhoes, mini-excavators, compactors, rollers, forklifts and other industrial or agricultural machinery. Equipped with a low-bed platform and access ramp, it allows machinery to be driven on and off autonomously, without the need for auxiliary cranes.

It is an essential solution in sectors such as construction, public works, agriculture, mining and machinery rental, where equipment needs to be moved frequently between different sites or locations.

Used low-loader and plant carrier trucks

In the transport industry, different terms are used to refer to this type of vehicle: machinery carrier, low-loader, plant carrier or low-bed truck. Although technical differences may exist depending on the specific configuration (fixed platform, extendable, gooseneck), they all share the same function: safely transporting machinery and heavy equipment by road.

Advantages of machinery carrier trucks

• Self-loading and unloading: the rear ramp (hydraulic or mechanical) allows machinery to drive on under its own power, without relying on cranes.
• Low-bed platform: reduces the overall height of the load, facilitating transit under height restrictions and improving stability during transport.
• Versatile loading: suitable for transporting anything from mini-excavators to heavy construction machinery, agricultural equipment or industrial vehicles.
• Securing system: equipped with anchor points and chains to immobilise the load during transit.
• Operational savings: eliminates the need for external transport services to move machinery between sites.

Common applications

Machinery carrier trucks are mainly used in:

• Construction and public works: moving excavators, backhoes, compactors and rollers between sites.
• Machinery rental: delivering and collecting equipment at client facilities.
• Agriculture: transporting tractors, harvesters and large implements.
• Industry and logistics: moving forklifts, platforms and heavy equipment.
• Mining and quarries: relocating extraction and processing machinery.

What to check when buying a used machinery carrier truck

When purchasing a used machinery carrier truck, it is essential to check the condition of the platform (deformations, welds, wear), the operation of the hydraulic ramp, the securing system, tyres and axles, and the general condition of the chassis and mechanics. At Rabert Trucks we inspect every unit to ensure the vehicle is in optimal working condition.