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Nationwide Agricultural & Farm Equipment Shipping — Specialized Hauling for Tractors, Harvesters & More

Farm & Agricultural Equipment Transport

Let's discuss how we can help ship your farm equipment.

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Not every logistics provider knows how to handle farm machinery — we do.

Farm and Agricultural Equipment Transport Solutions

Let's discuss how we can help ship your farm equipment.

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At Nickels Brokerage, we understand that transporting farm and agricultural equipment—including tractors, combines, harvesters, sprayers, tillage tools, balers, grain systems, and conveyor machinery—requires far more than standard freight handling. These machines are often large, heavy, awkwardly shaped, and mechanically sensitive, which makes their transport a specialized skill set.

Agricultural equipment shipments involve challenges such as:

  • → Oversized dimensions (wide tires, tall cabs, extended booms, or long frames)
  • → Delicate components like hydraulic lines, sensors, sprayer arms, GPS modules, and auger systems
  • → Uneven weight distribution, requiring knowledge of blocking, bracing, and carrier securement points
  • → Complex loading needs, often requiring ramps, winches, or ground-level access
  • → Route restrictions, including low bridges, narrow rural roads, and weight-limited farm lanes

Because of these unique factors, farm machinery must be paired with the correct trailer—flatbed, step-deck, lowboy (RGN), or extendable—and an experienced agricultural carrier who understands how to handle expensive machinery without risking damage.

Whether you’re a family farm, commercial grower, equipment dealer, manufacturer, or auction buyer, Nickels Brokerage coordinates every step of the process to deliver your equipment safely, efficiently, and cost-effectively anywhere in the United States. Our team evaluates load dimensions, securement requirements, permits, routing, and on-farm delivery needs to ensure a smooth experience from pickup to final placement.

We combine agriculture-focused logistics knowledge with a reliable national carrier network—so your equipment arrives ready to work, exactly when you need it.

What Farm & Agricultural Equipment We Ship

We handle a wide range of agricultural and farm machinery, including but not limited to:

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Tractors (compact, utility, row-crop, specialty)
Combines / harvesters / reapers
Plows, cultivators, tillers, disk harrows
Balers, hay & straw equipment
Sprayers, planters, seeders, and plan-applicators
Harvest attachments, headers, booms
Farm trailers, wagons, loaders, skid-steers
Farm and ranch fencing materials

How Our Farm & Agricultural Equipment Transport Process Works

We follow a meticulous step-by-step process to ensure the successful delivery of your farm equipment and agricultural materials.

Provide Equipment Details

Send us the dimensions (length × width × height), weight, model type, and origin/destination addresses. Photos are very helpful when machinery has awkward attachments (arms, blades, booms).

We Assess Transport Requirements

We examine whether the load qualifies for standard flatbed, step-deck, or requires heavy-haul trailers. Oversized or overweight loads trigger permit review and possible escort/pilot-car coordination.

Trailer & Carrier Selection

Based on equipment and route, we dispatch the appropriate trailer — lowboy, extendable, step-deck or flatbed — with a carrier experienced in farm machinery hauling.

Securement & Loading Coordination

We coordinate securement with experienced crews, ensuring that wheels, tires, attachments, and hydraulic arms are properly strapped, blocked, or removed as needed to prevent damage during transit.

Route Planning & Permits (if Applicable)

For wide, tall, or heavy machinery, we arrange oversize/over-weight permits, plan safe routing (avoiding low bridges, narrow rural roads, restricted zones), and coordinate any required escorts.

Delivery & Offloading Coordination

We work with you to schedule delivery — straight to your farm, construction site, or dealer lot. If you need offloading assistance, we can coordinate with local crews or provide guidance on safe unloading.

Nickels Brokerage is a trusted partner for farmers, equipment dealers, and agricultural operations

Why Shippers Across the U.S. Choose Nickels Brokerage

When it comes to transporting tractors, combines, sprayers, tillage machinery, and other heavy agricultural equipment, the right logistics provider makes all the difference. Our team understands the unique challenges of farm equipment shipping—oversized dimensions, sensitive hydraulic systems, complex attachments, rural delivery access, and time-critical seasonal demands.

We combine specialized agricultural freight expertise, a nationwide network of flatbed and heavy-haul carriers, and hands-on communication to ensure your equipment moves safely, on time, and without unnecessary cost. Whether you're relocating a single tractor, delivering auction equipment, or coordinating multi-load shipments for a dealership, Nickels Brokerage delivers dependable, professional transport with attention to detail at every stage.

Heavy-Haul & Flatbed Expertise
Nickels Brokerage works with carriers who specialize in transporting large, heavy, and oversized agricultural machinery. Our team understands the differences between loading a compact tractor, a 30-foot cultivator, or a multi-attachment sprayer. We evaluate each shipment to determine the safest trailer type—flatbed, step-deck, lowboy (RGN), or extendable—ensuring proper weight distribution, securement, and route compliance. This expertise significantly reduces risk of damage and avoids costly delays.
Nationwide Carrier Network
From local farms to multi-state operations, we provide reliable transport across all 50 states. Whether equipment is moving from a dealership to a customer, between farm properties, or across the country from an auction yard, our nationwide network allows us to source the right truck quickly. With dependable coverage in rural areas, agricultural regions, and hard-to-reach locations, we ensure your machinery gets where it needs to go—no matter how remote.
Oversize Load & Permit Management
Agricultural equipment often exceeds legal height, width, or length limits—especially sprayers, combines, and tractors with dual tires or extended booms. Nickels Brokerage manages everything related to oversize requirements, including permits, route planning, escort vehicles, daylight travel restrictions, and state-by-state compliance. This removes complexity from your plate and ensures a smooth trip from pickup to delivery.
Personalized Service & Direct Communication
When you choose Nickels Brokerage, you work with real people who understand farm logistics—not a call center or automated system. We provide direct access to your freight team, give proactive updates, and communicate with drivers to ensure on-time loading, safe handling, and coordinated delivery. Our customers trust us because they know we’re available when it matters most.
Transparent, Accurate Quotes
Agricultural machinery shipping often involves variables like attachments, terrain limitations, oversize fees, and seasonal demand spikes. We offer clear pricing up front and take the time to evaluate all load details to prevent surprises later. Our quotes include the correct trailer type, permit requirements (when applicable), and realistic transit expectations based on your location and timeline.
Expertise in Rural Access & On-Farm Delivery
Delivering equipment to a farm isn’t the same as delivering to a warehouse. Many rural properties involve narrow roads, steep approaches, soft ground, limited turnaround areas, or livestock-related access restrictions. Our team reviews Google Maps, property photos, and land layouts to help plan safe entry and exit for the truck. Whether it’s a remote grain facility, hillside pasture, or multi-acre plot, we ensure drivers arrive fully prepared.

FAQs: Agricultural Equipment Shipping Services

Managing the logistics of shipping farm and agricultural equipment - from their materials to coordinating appropriate timing due to local terrain - is complex. You need a trusted broker who has years of experience to ensure everything is handled accurately and professionally.

Can you ship a tractor across state lines?
Yes — we ship tractors, farm equipment, and heavy machinery nationwide.
What trailer types are used for tractors and combines?
We use flatbed, step-deck, lowboy, or extendable heavy-haul trailers depending on the size and configuration of the load.
Do you handle oversize or overweight permits?
Yes. For oversized or overweight equipment, we obtain necessary permits, plan the route, and manage escort vehicles if required.
Do I need to disassemble any equipment before shipping?
Sometimes — especially for large attachments (booms, headers, arms). We’ll advise based on your equipment and provide securement guidelines.
Can you deliver directly to a farm or rural address?
Yes. We handle final-mile scheduling and coordinate to ensure safe delivery to farms, rural properties, or dealer lots — even remote ones.
Is equipment insured during transport?
Yes. We work only with carriers who maintain active cargo insurance and safety compliance.
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Ready to get moving?

Ship Your Equipment with Confidence

If you’re ready to transport your farm or agricultural equipment, send us your load details:

  • → Equipment type and model
  • → Dimensions (L × W × H)
  • → Weight
  • → Origin & destination addresses
  • → Any special attachments, access issues, or timing needs


📞 Call: (573) 378-7604
📧 Email: nickelsbrokerageinc@gmail.com