Hauling Komatsu Equipment Nationwide
Komatsu is the world's second-largest construction equipment manufacturer, and their machines are found on construction sites, mines, quarries, and infrastructure projects across North America. R&RM LLC has been transporting Komatsu equipment for contractors, dealers, rental companies, and mining operators since 2011, covering all 48 continental states.
The Komatsu product line spans an enormous range — from the compact PC88 excavator weighing under 20,000 lbs to the 960E mining haul truck that weighs nearly 400,000 lbs empty. Each machine type has specific loading requirements, trailer configurations, and permitting needs that our experienced team navigates routinely. We handle all permit coordination, route planning, and pilot car arrangement so your Komatsu equipment arrives safely and on schedule.
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Komatsu Excavators — PC Series
Komatsu's PC (Hydraulic Power Excavator) series is among the most widely transported equipment in North America. The lineup covers everything from landscaping-scale machines to massive mining shovels used in iron ore and copper operations:
Compact & Small Excavators (PC35–PC130)
- PC35MR–PC55MR (Mini Excavators): Compact zero-tail-swing models weighing 7,500–13,000 lbs. Generally transported on a flatbed or small RGN trailer. Multiple units can often be combined on a single load to reduce per-unit transport cost.
- PC78–PC88 (Small Excavators): Popular for utility and landscaping work; operating weight 17,000–20,000 lbs. Standard RGN transport, usually within legal weight limits but may need permits depending on combination vehicle weight.
- PC130–PC138 (Compact Production Excavators): Workhorse machines at 28,000–32,000 lbs. Transported on an RGN trailer; width permits may apply when the boom is attached and swung to the side.
Mid-Size Construction Excavators (PC210–PC360)
- PC210 / PC228 Series: Some of the most common Komatsu models in North America. Operating weights of 46,000–56,000 lbs. RGN hauling is standard, with oversize permits required in most states for machine width with boom attached.
- PC290 / PC308 Series: Mid-range production excavators at 64,000–72,000 lbs. Multi-axle RGN configuration; oversize permits for width are standard, and height may be a factor depending on boom configuration.
- PC360 / PC390 Series: Large production excavators used on major grading, foundation, and demolition projects. Operating weights of 80,000–90,000 lbs. Requires oversize permits for width and potentially length; route surveys for low bridge clearances may be needed.
Large & Mining Excavators (PC490–PC8000)
- PC490 / PC650 Series: Heavy production excavators at 107,000–143,000 lbs. Multi-axle RGN required; overweight permits in addition to oversize permits are typically needed at these weights. Counterweight may be removed for transport depending on state weight limits.
- PC800 / PC1250 Series: Large mining excavators at 175,000–280,000 lbs. These machines require disassembly — boom, stick, and counterweight all removed before transport. Multi-load coordinated moves on specialized trailers; full oversize and overweight permitting in every state transited.
- PC2000 / PC3000 / PC4000 / PC8000 (Mining Shovels): Ultra-class face shovels and backhoe shovels for open-pit mining. Full disassembly is mandatory; transport involves multiple loads, heavy-lift crane support at origin and destination, and comprehensive multi-state permit coordination.
Komatsu Bulldozers — D Series
Komatsu D-series dozers are serious competition for Caterpillar on mine sites and major earthmoving projects. The lineup ranges from the agile D37 to the legendary D575A, the largest production dozer in the world:
- D31 / D37 / D39 (Small Dozers): Compact track-type tractors at 15,000–22,000 lbs. Often transported alongside other equipment on the same RGN load, making them very economical to ship.
- D51 / D61 / D65 Series: Mid-size production dozers at 28,000–48,000 lbs. RGN transport is standard; blade width may trigger width permits, particularly on two-lane state highways.
- D85 / D155 Series: Large production dozers at 60,000–110,000 lbs. Oversize permits required in all states. The D155 with its 14-foot blade width requires careful routing to avoid lane-width-restricted roads and structures.
- D275 / D375 Series: Mining-class dozers at 130,000–185,000 lbs. Blade and ripper removed for transport; multi-axle lowboy or RGN required with full oversize/overweight permitting.
- D475 / D575 Series: The D475A and D575A are among the largest production dozers ever built. The D575A-3 Super Dozer weighs over 336,000 lbs in operating configuration. Highway transport requires complete disassembly, specialized ultra-heavy trailers, and multi-state permit packages with route engineering support.
Komatsu Wheel Loaders — WA Series
Komatsu's WA-series wheel loaders are found in aggregate, mining, and construction applications across the country. Transport requirements vary significantly by model size:
- WA200 / WA270 / WA320 (Small to Mid Loaders): Operating weights of 24,000–42,000 lbs. These loaders travel easily on an RGN and are often combined with smaller excavators or dozers on the same load.
- WA380 / WA470 / WA500 (Production Loaders): Mid to large wheel loaders at 48,000–80,000 lbs. Bucket width determines whether an oversize permit is required; most of these loaders need permits for width on standard RGN configurations.
- WA600 / WA700 / WA800 (Large Loaders): These are serious mining loaders at 95,000–175,000 lbs. Multi-axle RGN or lowboy trailers required; full oversize/overweight permitting and, in some states, pilot car escorts are required by statute for machines in this weight range.
- WA900 / WA1200 (Ultra-Class Loaders): The largest wheel loaders in Komatsu's lineup, used exclusively in large open-pit mining operations. Transport requires disassembly, heavy cranes, and multi-state permit coordination similar to ultra-class mining trucks.
Komatsu Mining Haul Trucks — HD & 730E/960E Series
Komatsu off-highway haul trucks and mining dump trucks are some of the most complex transport projects in the heavy haul industry. These machines are built to haul ore and overburden at mine sites — getting them to those sites via public highways is a specialized operation:
- HD405 / HD465 / HD605 (Rigid Dump Trucks): 80,000–140,000 lbs empty weight. Dump body transported separately from the chassis; chassis requires multi-axle trailer and full oversize/overweight permits.
- HD785 / HD985 Series: Mid-range mining trucks at 145,000–200,000 lbs empty. Front axle, dump body, and suspension components typically shipped separately from the main chassis. Each component still constitutes an oversize/overweight load requiring separate permits.
- 730E / 830E Series (Electric Drive): These electric-drive mining trucks weigh 200,000–250,000 lbs empty and require specialized transport planning. The electrical drive system components are sensitive and require protection during loading and transport.
- 960E Series (Ultra-Class): One of the largest mining haul trucks in production, the 960E-2 has a payload capacity of 360 tons and weighs approximately 375,000 lbs empty. Transport is a major project: chassis, dump body, suspension, wheel assemblies, and drive components are all shipped separately on multiple heavily permitted loads.
Komatsu Motor Graders — GD Series
Komatsu GD-series motor graders are frequently transported between road maintenance contracts, construction projects, and dealer facilities. Their long wheelbases and blade overhangs create specific permit considerations:
- GD555 / GD655 Series: Mid-size graders at 30,000–45,000 lbs. RGN transport is standard; blade width permits may apply depending on state and configuration.
- GD675 / GD705 / GD825 Series: Large production graders at 50,000–75,000 lbs. Oversize permits are routinely required for width (blade overhang) and sometimes for overall length. Route planning must account for the machine's long wheelbase on tight turns.
Komatsu Articulated Dump Trucks — HM Series
- HM300 / HM400 Series: Articulated dump trucks at 48,000–65,000 lbs empty. The articulated frame presents unique securement and balance challenges during loading. RGN transport is standard; permits based on combination weight and width.
Transport Methods for Komatsu Equipment
- RGN (Removable Gooseneck) Hauling: The standard choice for most Komatsu construction and mid-size mining equipment. The detachable gooseneck lowers to grade, allowing Komatsu machines to drive directly onto the trailer deck without cranes or ramps.
- Multi-Axle Lowboy Configurations: Heavy Komatsu equipment — large mining excavators, D375/D475 dozers, large wheel loaders — requires trailers with additional axles to spread gross weight within per-axle legal limits. Komatsu's heaviest machines push the limits of conventional trailers and may require hydraulic platform trailers for the most demanding moves.
- Oversize & Overweight Permits: The majority of Komatsu's production and mining equipment requires oversize permits (width, length, or height) in every state transited. Many heavier models also require overweight permits when machine weight plus trailer weight exceeds state-specific gross vehicle weight limits. We procure all required permits through each state's DOT permit office.
- Pilot Car Escorts: Required by law in most states when load width exceeds 14 feet, and in some states when certain weight thresholds are crossed. Our pilot car coordination service handles all escort arrangements for Komatsu moves requiring escorts.
Why R&RM LLC for Komatsu Transport?
R&RM LLC has transported Komatsu equipment for construction contractors, equipment dealers, rental companies, and mining operators across all 48 continental states since 2011. We know the Komatsu product line well — where the chain-down points are on each model, which machines can carry a partial load of counterweight during transport and which must have it fully removed, and which configurations create permit triggers that aren't obvious from the spec sheet alone.
Our experience with Komatsu's heavy mining lineup is particularly relevant: moving a PC1250 or an HD785 isn't just a logistics problem, it's an engineering challenge. We coordinate with state DOT permit offices, plan routes around bridge weight limits and low-clearance structures, and arrange escort vehicles when required. When you call us about a Komatsu move, you're talking to someone who has done it before.
For construction equipment hauling and heavy industrial moves, contact R&RM LLC at (404) 987-6225 to discuss your Komatsu transport needs.
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