Buyer's guide
How equipment delivery works from Billings
Our inventory is in Billings, and plenty of buyers come from Bozeman, Miles City, Wyoming and the Dakotas. Here is how getting a machine home actually works, what to confirm before you commit, and how to avoid a hauling surprise.
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Pickup versus arranged transport
You have two paths: haul it yourself, or arrange transport. Many buyers with a suitable trailer and truck pick up in Billings, which gives them a chance to inspect the machine in person first. Others prefer to arrange transport, especially over longer distances or for heavier machines. We can discuss transportation machine by machine, but delivery is never a blanket free offer, so always confirm the arrangement for your specific machine and destination.
Know the weight before the trailer
The single most important number for hauling is the machine's operating weight. A compact track loader typically weighs more than a comparable skid steer, and a mini excavator's weight climbs with size. Match that weight against your trailer's rating and your truck's towing capacity, with margin to spare for the attachment and any extras. Overloading a trailer is dangerous and illegal, so get the real number before you plan the trip.
Trailer, tie-down and legal basics
Use a trailer rated well above the machine weight, and confirm you have proper tie-down points and chains rated for the load. Know your combined weight for bridge and permit rules if you are near your truck's limits. For long hauls, a professional transporter handles the permits and securement for you, which is often worth it for a heavier machine or a multi-hundred-mile trip.
Planning the trip from your area
Bozeman buyers run the I-90 corridor; Miles City and eastern Montana buyers run I-94; Wyoming and Dakota buyers have their own routes into Billings. Whatever the distance, the trip is easier to justify once the machine is qualified. Review the photos, hours, features and price first, then call with your specific questions so you are not driving in blind.
Talk it through before you commit
Every delivery conversation comes down to the exact machine, the exact destination and who is doing the hauling. Call Chris with those details and he will give you a straight answer on pickup and transportation options. Current machines are shown above so you can pick the unit first, then sort out getting it home.
Common questions
Before you buy
Do you deliver equipment?
Transportation can be discussed machine by machine. It is not a blanket free offer, so confirm the arrangement for your specific machine and destination with Chris.
How do I know if my trailer can haul it?
Check the machine's operating weight against your trailer and truck ratings, with margin for the attachment. Chris will give you the machine weight.
Can I pick up the machine myself in Billings?
Yes. Many buyers pick up in Billings and inspect the machine in person first.
Do you have a location in Bozeman or Miles City?
No. The business and inventory are in Billings. We simply work with buyers from across the region.
Should I hire a transporter for a long haul?
For heavier machines or long distances, a professional transporter handles permits and securement and is often worth the cost.
One owner, direct answers
Ask Chris about the machine.
Talk with the person who selected and inspected the inventory.