Transport Highlights
Moving a $600,000 Portable Batch Plant Across State Lines
Moving a portable concrete plant takes a different approach than hauling standard construction equipment. Rafael Cordero coordinated this move for a customer who needed an MGT 11T Gravity Mix plant transported from Erie to Waukesha.
The plant measured 73 feet long, 11.11 feet wide, and 13.5 feet high. It weighed 65,000 pounds and carried a value of $600,000. Because of the overall size, Rafael had to plan the shipment as an oversized move and make sure the proper escort support was in place.
The plant was designed for mobility, which made power-only transport the right fit. Rather than loading the entire system onto another trailer, the two-axle plant could be connected to a power unit and towed to Wisconsin.
Transport Dimensions and Details |
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| length | 73.00' |
| width | 11.11' |
| height | 13.50' |
| weight | 65000.00 lbs |
| Equipment | MGT 11T Gravity Mix Portable Concrete Batch Plant |
| Cargo Value | $600,000.00 |
| Axles | 2 |
| Transport Method | Power Only / Towaway |
| Escort Support | Pilot Cars |
What Is an MGT 11T Gravity Mix Plant?
The MGT 11T Gravity Mix plant is a portable batch plant used in concrete and cement operations. Its main advantage is mobility. Instead of relying on a permanent batching facility, contractors can move the plant closer to where production is needed.
This particular unit can be towed into position and prepared for operation in approximately 48 hours. That makes transport a key part of getting the plant back into productive use quickly.
Planning the Oversized Move
Even though the plant was designed to be towed, its size still required careful transport planning. At 73 feet long and more than 11 feet wide, it was not a standard power-only haul.
Rafael coordinated the route and pilot car support before the plant left Erie. The goal was to make sure the oversized dimensions were accounted for from pickup through delivery so there were no unnecessary delays on the road.
Power-only, or haul away, transport worked well for this type of equipment because the plant already had its own transport configuration. The same unit that traveled to Wisconsin could then be positioned for setup once it arrived.
A Smooth Delivery to Waukesha
The transport was completed without a hitch. The plant left Pennsylvania, traveled with the required pilot car support, and arrived safely in Waukesha.
No major loading complications or unexpected issues arose during the move. That smooth delivery was exactly what Rafael's planning was intended to accomplish.
Once on site, the portable batch plant could be positioned and prepared for operation. Since the unit is designed to be set up within roughly 48 hours, a successful transport helps the customer get back to production quickly.
Rafael coordinated the power-only setup, oversized transport planning, and escort support needed to move a 65,000-pound concrete batch plant across state lines safely and efficiently.
Heavy Haulers coordinates power-only transport and oversized equipment moves for construction and industrial projects nationwide. Call (800) 908-6206 to get a transport quote.
