How to Ship Cotton Pickers with Tractor Transport
Tractor Transport is the industry-leading company to ship cotton picker machinery and all farm equipment. When you give us a call, a dedicated transport agent will determine the best trailer for you to haul your cotton picker on. We also preplan the route, obtain paperwork for weigh stations, permits, and customs should you be shipping overseas. If you need load assistance or pilot cars, Tractor Transport provides them as well. We are a one-stop hauling company for all your cotton picker transport needs.
Cotton pickers are used for picking cotton, and the delicate spindles on them should be protected. Using a lesser service may damage your cotton picker, but the team at Tractor Transport understands how to strap in your machinery and balance your load in order to ensure that it's ready to work as soon as you are. Tractor Transport is ready to ship your cotton picker today. Call now for a cotton picker transport rate! (877) 373-0109
Using RGN Trailers and Outriggers to Ship Your Cotton Picker
Tractor Transport is ready to ship your cotton picker on the best trailer available. Cotton
pickers must be transported as an oversize load. One choice is an RGN trailer with
outriggers. RGNs have collapsible necks that enable you to drive the machine onboard. The
outriggers flop outside the frame, providing space to set the wheels of extra-width
machines.
If your cotton picker is too wide even for outrigggers, you’ll have to remove the wheels.
Usually we can transport the wheels on the same load, but sometimes the wheels must travel
separately. Large cotton pickers require oversize shipping services, such as route planning,
trip scheduling and escort-car drivers.
TRACTOR TRANSPORT OFFERS AN EXTENSIVE RANGE OF TRAILER CHOICES TO HAUL YOUR AIR SEEDERS
FLATBED
TRANSPORT SERVICES
Our most versatile and commonly used trailer by far is the standard flatbed trailer, made evident by the sheer number of them on the road every day. A great aspect of flatbed trailer shipping is the stability of the bed and the fact that these common carriers come in a wide variety of sizes and dimensions. A flatbed trailer, as the name suggests, is marked by a flat trailer surface that's able to be loaded with stability by balancing and securing cargo on the outside edges of the trailer.
Trailer Specifications
Max Weight
48,000 lbs
Max Height
8.5 ft
Max Length
53 ft
Max Width
8.5 ft
RGN (REMOVABLE GOOSENECK)
TRANSPORT SERVICES
The Removable Gooseneck (RGN) trailer has a detachable front end that turns the trailer into a ramp. Past the detachable section of the trailer, RGNs are equipped with a double drop formation that lends the payload an extra amount of height, usually around 12 extra inches. The variable nature of the RGN trailer allows it to accommodate cargo that is more difficult for less flexible trailers. Referred to as a "detach", the RGN is ideal for transporting less than standard cargo, equipment that is longer, taller, or otherwise a non-normal size.
Trailer Specifications
Max Weight
42,000 lbs
Max Height
11.6 ft
Max Length
29 ft
Max Width
8.5 ft
EXT. RGN (REMOVABLE GOOSENECK)
TRANSPORT SERVICES
Similar to the standard Removable Gooseneck Trailer, the extended RGN has an added section for additional length and capacity for particularly tricky transport jobs. When cargo is too long for the standard Removable Gooseneck (RGN), we sometimes employ the extended RGN. Like the standard RGN, the back portion of the stretch RGN is removable, creating a convenient ramp. The extended RGN has a versatile extension feature that allows it to meet an increased number of length requirements for cargo.
Trailer Specifications
Max Weight
150,000 lbs
Max Height
11.6 ft
Max Length
65 ft
Max Width
8.5 ft
DROP DECK
TRANSPORT SERVICES
A drop deck, or "step deck" trailer resembles a standard flatbed model with a single drop in order to give the trailer the capacity for more cargo height. This is especially advantageous when the payload exceeds the standard height requirements for a regular flatbed. This is especially advantageous when the payload exceeds the standard height requirements for a regular flatbed. For especially large or oddly sized pieces of equipment, the drop deck trailers present a uniquely ideal solution; tractors, farming combines and large construction and industrial equipment.
Trailer Specifications
Max Weight
48,000 lbs
Max Height
11 ft
Max Length
53 ft
Max Width
8.5 ft
EXT. DROP DECK
TRANSPORT SERVICES
When a job necessitates a trailer that can carry an irregularly long piece of equipment or cargo, we employ the extended drop deck trailer. Like a flatbed with either a single or a double attached gooseneck, the extended drop deck gives the user capacity for additional height and length to meet the needs of a specific cargo load. Typically, the extended RGN is more flexible than the standard RGN, so it's only used when absolutely necessary.
Trailer Specifications
Max Weight
45,000 lbs
Max Height
10 ft
Max Length
63 ft
Max Width
8.5 ft
LOWBOY
TRANSPORT SERVICES
A lowboy is one of the lowest trailers to the ground, as its name suggests. Many heavy hauling tasks are carried out with the help of the lowboy trailer because of its use for extremely large, heavy, and oversized or over-dimension equipment. Typically when you see a sign that says "Oversize Load" on the interstate, the cargo being hauled is done so with a lowboy trailer. Many shippers use lowboy models as their top choice for these jobs due to their capacity to carry extremely heavy weights of cargo, and their stability as the lowest, off-the-ground option.
Trailer Specifications
Max Weight
40,000 lbs
Max Height
14 ft
Max Length
24 ft
Max Width
8.5 ft
Farm Cotton Picker manufacturers whose products we’ve shipped include:
Cotton Picker Hauling Services Available at (877) 373-0109
Self-propelled cotton pickers were introduced right as World War II ended, with the first self-propelled cotton picker debuting in 1956. The machines mechanically separate cotton lint and cotton seeds from cotton plants.
Two types of cotton pickers are prevalent. Spindle cotton pickers employ rotating spindles to separate cotton from its seeds. Stripper cotton pickers are made to remove plant matter as well as seeds.
Tractor Transport Ships Farm Cotton Pickers
Tractor Transport ships all types of cotton pickers. Speak with one of our logistics professionals to arrange efficient and affordable transportation for your farm cotton picker. Your representative shops for the best rates for you, dispatches your load when you’re ready, and shepherds your transport to a successful conclusion. Let’s begin our relationship today. Tractor Transport offers:
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Tractor Transport makes it easy to ship farm equipment. Our team of specialists are trained, experienced, and ready to move your machinery. We provide you with a free farm equipment shipping estimate, along with all the details you need for transport. Your dedicated agent is available from the first phone call until your machinery is safely delivered. Let's get started.