Construction equipment transport in Ottawa moves the machines that build this city from one job site to the next. Mini excavators, skid steers, plate compactors, concrete saws, light towers, and portable generators all need to travel between sites but cannot legally drive on public roads. Ontario Towing loads them onto flatbed trucks and delivers them where the work is happening.
Ottawa is in the middle of a construction boom. The LRT expansion, new subdivisions in Barrhaven South and Riverside South, condo towers going up along the Rideau Canal, and road resurfacing projects on seemingly every major road from April through November. All of that work requires equipment moves, and we handle them daily.
Equipment we transport across Ottawa
Construction equipment we move on flatbed trucks
Mini excavatorsKubota, Bobcat, CAT, and John Deere compact excavators in the 1,000 to 5,000 kg range. These are the most common equipment moves we do in Ottawa.
Skid steers and compact track loadersBobcat, CAT, John Deere, and Kubota skid steers used for grading, demolition, and material handling on tight urban job sites.
Plate compactors and rammersSmaller equipment used for soil compaction on residential and commercial foundation work across Ottawa.
ForkliftsWarehouse forklifts and rough-terrain forklifts moving between job sites, rental yards, and repair shops.
Light towers and generatorsPortable light plants and generators used on road construction, event sites, and emergency response across Ottawa.
Concrete and asphalt equipmentWalk-behind saws, power screeds, and small pavement equipment that needs transport between pours and cuts.
How construction equipment transport works
From your call to delivery on-site
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Call (613) 619-4545 with the detailsTell us the equipment type, approximate weight, pickup address, and delivery address. If the equipment is not running, let us know so we bring winching gear.
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We quote a flat rateOne price for the whole job. No per-kilometre charges, no fuel surcharges, no mystery fees at delivery.
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We load at the pickup siteRunning equipment drives onto the flatbed under its own power. Non-running equipment gets winched on. Either way, it is strapped down with rated chains and binders.
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Delivery to the job siteWe drive to the destination, unload, and position the equipment where your crew needs it. Done.
Weight and size limits
Equipment type
Typical weight
Our capacity
Plate compactor
75 - 500 kg
Easily handled
Mini excavator (compact)
1,000 - 3,500 kg
Standard flatbed
Skid steer loader
2,500 - 4,500 kg
Standard flatbed
Mini excavator (mid-size)
4,000 - 8,000 kg
Medium-duty flatbed
Forklift (warehouse)
2,500 - 5,000 kg
Standard or medium-duty
Rough-terrain forklift
5,000 - 8,000 kg
Medium-duty flatbed
For equipment heavier than 8,000 kg or wider than a standard flatbed, you may need a dedicated heavy haul operator with a lowboy trailer. Call us at (613) 619-4545 and we will tell you honestly whether our equipment can handle the job or if you need a specialist.
Common transport routes in Ottawa
Most of our construction equipment moves happen within the city. Rental yards on Sheffield Road and Bantree Street to job sites in Kanata, Barrhaven, and Orleans. Between subdivision developments in Riverside South and Findlay Creek. From equipment dealers on St. Laurent Boulevard to commercial projects downtown. And between the growing number of condo construction sites along the O-Train corridor.
We also move equipment to and from sites outside Ottawa. Kemptville, Arnprior, Carleton Place, Smiths Falls, and rural municipalities across Eastern Ontario where Ottawa-based contractors take on projects.
Schedule equipment moves during off-peak hours when possible. A flatbed carrying a 4,000 kg excavator moves slower in traffic and takes wider turns. Early morning moves before rush hour or evening moves after 6 p.m. are faster, safer, and often cheaper because our trucks are not sitting in 417 gridlock with your equipment on the back.
Frequently asked questions about construction equipment transport in Ottawa
Yes. We winch non-running equipment onto our flatbed. Dead battery, hydraulic failure, or a seized engine does not stop us from loading and moving it.
Flat-rate pricing based on equipment weight and distance between pickup and delivery. Call (613) 619-4545 with the details and we give you one number before we dispatch.
Yes. We transport construction equipment seven days a week. Many contractors schedule weekend moves to avoid disrupting weekday job site operations.
Yes. We move equipment to and from Kemptville, Arnprior, Carleton Place, Smiths Falls, and other communities in Eastern Ontario where Ottawa contractors work.
Need equipment moved to a job site?
Flat-rate construction equipment transport across Ottawa and Eastern Ontario.