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Heavy Machinery Towing and Transport Across Sydney

Need machinery towing Sydney-wide? AH Towing Services moves forklifts, bobcats, skid steers, mini excavators and light plant between construction sites, depots, hire yards and repair workshops. Call 0420 502 202 and you get a clear quote before we dispatch.

Machinery moves are part of our 24/7 towing in Sydney, so you can book a breakdown pick-up or a planned site-to-site move any day, including weekends and public holidays.

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Construction Equipment Towing: Machines We Move

From warehouse forklifts to mini excavators, we move the machines that keep building sites, warehouses and hire yards running. Our machinery towing Sydney jobs cover breakdowns, planned moves and hire yard returns, and every machine travels on a tilt tray, chained and strapped down for the trip.

Forklift Transport Sydney

Forklift Towing services in Sydney

We move forklifts between warehouses, depots, worksites and repair workshops, including units that have broken down and can’t drive onto the truck. Give us the make, model and weight when you call so we can confirm the right truck before we dispatch.

Excavator Transport Sydney

Excavator on tow truck

We transport mini excavators between job sites, hire yards and repair workshops. Before we leave, the bucket and boom are lowered and the machine is chained and strapped to the tray.

Bobcat Transport Sydney

Bobcat towing Sydney

Bobcats and other skid steers often need moving between building sites, landscaping jobs, hire yards and depots. Let us know about buckets, forks or other attachments when you book so we can plan the load.

Breakdown and After-Hours Machinery Towing

Emergency machinery towing

When a machine stops on site and won’t move, we can take it to a workshop or back to your depot. We’re available 24/7, including weekends and public holidays, so a breakdown doesn’t have to wait until Monday.

Site-to-Site Machinery Moves

Construction site relocation

We work with builders and site managers to move equipment between active construction sites. Book ahead for a planned move or call on the day, and we’ll work around your site’s access rules and delivery hours.

Oversize Machinery and Permits

Oversize load transport

A machine that’s wider, longer or heavier than standard limits may need a permit before it can travel on public roads. Send us its dimensions and weight and we’ll tell you whether your move is likely to need one and what happens next.

What We Can Move

Here’s what our machinery towing Sydney service covers. If your machine isn’t listed, call with the make, model and weight and we’ll tell you straight away whether it suits our trucks.

MachineCommon movesHelpful to tell us
ForkliftsWarehouse to workshop, depot to depot, breakdownsMake, model, weight, whether it can drive
Bobcats and skid steersSite to site, hire yard returns, landscaping jobsAttachments travelling with the machine
Mini excavatorsJob site to job site, hire yard, repair workshopWeight, bucket or attachment, track condition
Pallet jacksWarehouse and depot moves, repairsElectric or manual, number of units
CompactorsSite to site, hire yard returnsType (plate or roller), weight
Light plantMoves between sites, depots and hire yardsWhat it is, weight, dimensions


Moving a boat rather than plant? See our boat trailer towing service.

What to Tell Us When You Book

Having these details ready when you call helps us send the right truck and give you an accurate quote.

  • The machine – type, make and model, any attachments, and whether it starts and can drive onto a truck.
  • Weight – the operating weight from the machine’s plate or manual, including attachments.
  • Dimensions – length, width and height in metres, measured with the attachments fitted.
  • Pick-up access – the exact address, gate widths, slopes, ground conditions, overhead wires and who will meet the driver.
  • Drop-off access – where the machine needs to go, where it can be unloaded and who will receive it.
  • Time window – site opening hours, delivery cut-offs and whether the move is urgent or can be scheduled.


Curious about the gear that goes into a machinery towing Sydney? Read our guide to heavy-duty towing equipment.

What to Do When Your Machinery Breaks Down on Site

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A broken-down machine on a live construction site is stressful and costly. These steps keep everyone safe and help us get the right truck to you. If anyone is hurt or in danger, call 000 first.

  • Step 1 — Secure the Area Place safety barriers or witches hats around the broken-down equipment to protect workers and bystanders on site.
  • Step 2 — Turn Off the Machine Lower any bucket, forks or blade to the ground, shut the machine down and apply the park brake and safety locks.
  • Step 3 — Note the Equipment Details Have the machine’s make, model, weight and dimensions ready. This helps us send a truck that suits the job.
  • Step 4 — Call AH Towing Services on 0420 502 202 Share the exact site address or a Google Maps pin and tell us where the machine needs to go. You get a clear quote before we dispatch.
  • Step 5 — Clear Access for the Tow Truck If you can, keep a clear path for the tilt tray to reach the machine, and let us know about any tight gates, soft ground or overhead wires.

Our drivers work on active construction sites and will check in with your site manager or supervisor when they arrive.

How Machinery Towing Works

Step 1 – Call Us

Call 0420 502 202 or message us on WhatsApp. Tell us what the machine is, where it is and where it needs to go.

Step 2 – Get a Clear Quote

We ask about the machine’s type, weight and size and the access at both sites, then give you a clear quote before we dispatch.

Step 3 – Truck Dispatch

Once you’re happy with the quote, we send a truck suited to your machine and confirm the pick-up details with you.

Step 4 – Safe Equipment Loading

Our driver checks the machine and the site, loads it onto the tilt tray and secures it with chains and straps for the trip.

Step 5 – Equipment Delivery

We deliver the machine to your site, depot, hire yard or repair workshop and unload it where you need it. Payment is finalised on delivery.

Areas We Cover Across Sydney and the Illawarra

We provide machinery towing Sydney-wide and across the Illawarra, plus long-distance towing across NSW. That includes Western Sydney, South Western Sydney, the North Shore and Hills, the Inner West and CBD, the Eastern Suburbs, the Northern Beaches, the Sutherland Shire and Wollongong.

Can’t see your suburb? Call us to check. If the move is further afield, any distance costs are included in your quote before we dispatch.

How Much Does Machinery Towing Cost in Sydney?

You get a clear quote before we dispatch. The price depends on your vehicle, the distance and the time of day, and any after-hours rate is confirmed upfront.

For machinery towing Sydney jobs, the quote also reflects the machine’s type, weight and size, the access at the pick-up and drop-off sites, and whether a permit is needed. Send us the details to get a free quote before you book.

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Why Choose AH Towing Services for Machinery Towing

When a machine stops or needs to move, you need clear communication, the right truck and careful loading. Here’s what you can expect from our machinery towing Sydney team on every job, from on-site breakdowns to planned site relocations.

Call or WhatsApp Us Any Time

A Clear Quote Before Dispatch

Machines Chained and Strapped for the Trip

Local Drivers Across Sydney and the Illawarra

At Home on Active Construction Sites

Breakdowns and Planned Moves, 24/7

Frequently Asked Questions – Machinery Towing Sydney

We tow and transport forklifts, bobcats and other skid steers, mini excavators, pallet jacks, compactors and light plant. If you're not sure whether your machine suits our trucks, call 0420 502 202 with the make, model and weight and we'll tell you straight away.

Machinery that exceeds standard width, length, height or mass limits may need an oversize or overmass permit before it can travel on public roads. Tell us the dimensions and weight when you call and we'll let you know whether a permit is likely to be needed. You can read the rules on the NHVR oversize and overmass permit page.

You get a clear quote before we dispatch. The price depends on your vehicle, the distance and the time of day, and any after-hours rate is confirmed upfront. For machinery, the machine's weight and size and the access at each site also affect the quote.

Yes. We can move your machine to a construction site, depot, hire yard, repair workshop or private property across Greater Sydney and the Illawarra, plus long-distance towing across NSW. Just tell us the drop-off address and who will receive the machine.

Yes. We're available 24/7, including weekends and public holidays. Any after-hours rate is confirmed upfront before we dispatch.

Tell us the machine's type, make, model and weight, its dimensions with attachments fitted, and the access at the pick-up and drop-off sites. Let us know your time window too, so we can plan the move around your site.

Yes. Alongside machinery, we offer tilt-tray car towing for cars that have broken down or won't start. Call 0420 502 202 and tell us what you need moved.

Book Machinery Transport in Sydney Today

Don't let a broken-down machine hold up your project. AH Towing Services is available 24/7, including weekends and public holidays, to move forklifts, bobcats, mini excavators and light plant across Greater Sydney and the Illawarra.

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