John Deere Equipment Transport

Hauling John Deere Equipment Nationwide

John Deere is one of America's most recognized equipment brands, producing a wide range of construction, agricultural, and forestry equipment that R&RM LLC transports routinely across all 48 continental states. Since 2011, we've moved Deere excavators between job sites, relocated Deere dozers for contractors, and hauled John Deere agricultural equipment — combines, large tractors, and planters — for dealers and farmers from coast to coast.

What makes John Deere transport interesting is the breadth of the product line. A John Deere 35G mini excavator and a John Deere S790 combine harvester are both "John Deere equipment," but they couldn't be more different as transport projects. The 35G fits on a flatbed alongside other small machines. The S790 with its corn head attached can exceed 30 feet in width and require multiple escort vehicles. We handle both, and everything in between.

Call (404) 987-6225 or request a quote online for John Deere transport pricing.

John Deere Construction Excavators — G Series

John Deere's G-series excavators cover compact through large production machines. They're green iron you'll find on utility projects, residential development, commercial grading, and heavy civil construction:

Compact Excavators (35G–85G)

• 35G / 50G / 60G (Mini Excavators): Ultra-compact machines at 7,700–14,000 lbs. These fit easily on a flatbed trailer, and multiple units can frequently be grouped on one load for cost efficiency. Zero-tail-swing designs make securement straightforward.
• 75G / 85G (Small Excavators): Lightweight production excavators at 17,000–20,000 lbs. Single-machine RGN or flatbed transport; the small size means combination vehicle weight is rarely an issue in most states.

Mid-Size Construction Excavators (130G–245G)

• 130G / 135G Series: Popular mid-compact excavators at 28,000–32,000 lbs. These machines are commonly transported for rental companies moving inventory between yard locations, or for contractors relocating between project phases.
• 160G / 210G Series: Standard construction excavators at 38,000–52,000 lbs. RGN transport with oversize width permits is the norm for this class, particularly when the boom is positioned to the side for the shortest possible machine length during transport.
• 245G / 250G Series: Mid-large excavators at 57,000–60,000 lbs. Multi-axle RGN configurations; oversize permits for width are standard in all states. Bridge clearances and weight limits on secondary routes must be checked during route planning.

Large Excavators (350G–670G)

• 350G / 380G Series: Large production excavators at 78,000–88,000 lbs. These machines push into overweight territory in states with lower gross vehicle weight limits. Counterweight position is a factor in transport height; boom and stick configuration affects required permit dimensions.
• 470G / 670G Series: John Deere's largest excavators, weighing 104,000–148,000 lbs. The 670G in particular — Deere's largest production excavator — requires full oversize and overweight permits in all states transited, multi-axle RGN trailers, and careful route planning around weight-restricted bridges.

John Deere Dozers & Track-Type Tractors

John Deere's dozer lineup runs from the light 450 series to the 1050K, a large production dozer that competes with mid-range Caterpillar and Komatsu machines. These are workhorses on land-clearing, grading, and earthmoving projects:

• 450K / 550K Series (Small Dozers): Compact track-type tractors at 15,000–24,000 lbs. Easily transported on an RGN, often combined with other small machines. Blade removal is rarely necessary at this size.
• 650K / 700K Series (Mid-Size Dozers): Production dozers at 26,000–38,000 lbs. RGN transport is standard; combination vehicle weight may require permit in some states. Blade overhang can affect width permits depending on blade type.
• 750K / 850K Series (Large Dozers): Significant production machines at 45,000–65,000 lbs. Oversize permits for width are routine in this class; the 850K in particular has a blade width that pushes into permit territory in most states. RGN transport with drive-on loading.
• 1050K Series (John Deere's Largest Dozer): The 1050K is John Deere's largest production dozer at approximately 115,000 lbs. Highway transport requires blade and ripper removal, multi-axle RGN trailer, and oversize/overweight permits in all states on the route. This is a serious transport project requiring advance planning.

John Deere Wheel Loaders

Deere wheel loaders cover a broad range from the compact 244 series to the large 944K, used on aggregate, recycling, and heavy construction projects:

• 244K / 304K / 344K (Small Loaders): Compact wheel loaders at 11,000–22,000 lbs. Multiple units can be grouped on a single flatbed or RGN load. These machines are common in residential and light commercial construction.
• 444K / 524K / 544K (Mid-Size Loaders): Production wheel loaders at 25,000–38,000 lbs. RGN transport with single permit for combination weight is typical; bucket width is the primary dimension concern.
• 624K / 644K / 724K (Large Loaders): Heavy production loaders at 42,000–65,000 lbs. Width permits are standard when transported with buckets in place. These loaders are frequently moved between quarry and aggregate operations.
• 844K / 944K (Mining Class Loaders): John Deere's largest wheel loaders at 80,000–120,000 lbs. Full oversize and overweight permits required; bucket usually removed for transport to reduce width and overall height. Multi-axle RGN configurations.

John Deere Backhoe Loaders

Backhoe loaders are among the most common pieces of construction equipment in America, and John Deere's 310, 410, and 710 series are fixtures on utility, landscaping, and small commercial projects. Transport is generally straightforward compared to dedicated excavators or dozers:

• 310SL / 310SK (Standard Backhoes): These classic backhoe-loaders weigh approximately 15,000–17,000 lbs in transport configuration. Flatbed or RGN transport; typically within legal dimensions when loader boom is lowered and backhoe stowed. Combination vehicle weight permits may apply in some states.
• 410L / 710L (Large Backhoes): Extended-hoe and four-wheel-drive versions at 18,000–22,000 lbs. Similar transport profile to the 310 series but with slightly greater reach and dig depth.

John Deere Motor Graders — G Series

John Deere motor graders are used extensively for road maintenance, site preparation, and final grading on both public road projects and private construction sites. Their long wheelbases and blade overhangs create specific transport permit needs:

• 620G / 622G Series: Mid-size graders at 28,000–33,000 lbs. RGN transport; blade width typically triggers width permits in most states. Length must be factored into state-specific maximum length compliance.
• 670G / 672G / 770G / 772G Series: Large production graders at 38,000–56,000 lbs. Oversize permits for width and length are standard. The 770G and 772G with tandem drive configurations and wider blades require more careful routing on two-lane roads due to their overall width in transport position.

John Deere Agricultural Equipment Transport

John Deere's agricultural lineup is one of the most comprehensive in the world, and transporting farm equipment is a significant part of our farm equipment hauling service. Deere's ag equipment has unique transport challenges compared to construction equipment:

Combine Harvesters (S & X Series)

• S660 / S680 / S700 Series: Large combines at 35,000–45,000 lbs without header. These machines can be transported on RGN trailers with header detached and shipped separately. The unfolded combine width, height with feeder house raised, and overall length all require careful permit assessment.
• X9 Series (John Deere's Largest Combine): The John Deere X9 1100 is one of the largest combines in production. In transport configuration without header the machine is typically within permit-width dimensions, but combination vehicle weight will require overweight permits in many states. Header transport requires a separate load.
• Corn Heads & Draper Headers: Wide corn heads (12-row and beyond) are serious oversize loads. A 16-row corn head can measure 30 feet or more in transport width, requiring wide-load permits, front and rear escort vehicles, and state-specific travel restrictions on time of movement.

Large Tractors (7R, 8R, 9R Series)

• 7R Series (175–290 HP): Mid-range row-crop tractors at 18,000–25,000 lbs. Often transported by dealers for delivery to farms or between dealer locations. Flatbed or RGN transport; combination weight is the primary permit consideration.
• 8R Series (235–410 HP): Large row-crop tractors at 25,000–35,000 lbs. Similar transport profile to 7R; four-wheel-drive versions with full duals can approach permit width thresholds depending on tire configuration.
• 9R Series (370–620 HP, Articulated): John Deere's largest articulated row-crop tractors at 35,000–50,000 lbs. The articulated frame and large dual rear tires can require width permits, and the overall combination length with the tractor loaded on an RGN may require length permits in some states.
• 9RX Series (Track-Type): The 9RX track tractors weigh 50,000–62,000 lbs and have exceptionally wide track systems. Track width is often the governing permit dimension. These machines sit in the overlap zone between farm equipment and construction equipment from a transport perspective.

Planters, Sprayers & Other Ag Equipment

• ExactEmerge Planters (DB60, DB90 Series): Wide row planters that fold for transport but still commonly exceed 18–20 feet in folded width. Oversize permits and sometimes escort vehicles are required. Planter transport is typically time-sensitive around planting season.
• R4023 / R4038 Self-Propelled Sprayers: Large applicators at 14,000–18,000 lbs. Boom width folded is the key transport dimension; many sprayers fall within legal transport dimensions, but boom configuration and axle weight must still be assessed.

Transport Methods for John Deere Equipment

• RGN (Removable Gooseneck) Hauling: The preferred method for most John Deere construction equipment. Drive-on loading eliminates the need for cranes or loading ramps, reducing handling time and the risk of equipment damage during the loading process.
• Flatbed Transport: Compact John Deere construction equipment and most agricultural tractors and sprayers can move efficiently on flatbed trailers, often allowing multiple units to travel together.
• Oversize & Overweight Transport: Large construction equipment and wide agricultural equipment — big combines with headers, wide corn heads, and the largest tractors — require state-issued oversize and sometimes overweight permits. We handle all permit procurement for every state on the route.
• Pilot Car Escorts: Required by state law when loads exceed certain width or weight thresholds, which applies to large Deere combines with headers, wide corn head shipments, and the largest construction equipment. Our permit and escort service coordinates all required escorts.

Why R&RM LLC for John Deere Transport?

R&RM LLC has been transporting John Deere equipment since 2011, covering all 48 continental states for construction contractors, agricultural dealers, farming operations, and rental companies. The Deere product line spans two very different worlds — construction and agriculture — and we move equipment from both.

For construction contractors, we understand loading procedures for Deere's G-series excavators and dozers, know which models have recessed tie-down points, and have experience routing heavy Deere loads around weight-restricted bridges in every region of the country. For agricultural customers, we understand the seasonal urgency of moving planting and harvest equipment, the specific permit requirements for wide ag loads, and the time-sensitive nature of farm equipment delivery.

Whether you're a John Deere dealer moving a trade-in excavator to a buyer in another state, a contractor relocating a 670G between job sites, or a farmer taking delivery of a new 9RX tractor, we have the equipment and experience to handle it.

Get a John Deere Transport Quote

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