Transport for Plant Hire Companies in South Africa

CTS East does not offer plant hire directly. We are an abnormal load and heavy transport specialist providing secure, insured and expertly managed transport services for plant hire businesses and equipment suppliers.

What we transport for plant hire companies

We move a wide range of plant hire equipment, including:

  • Excavators and backhoes
  • Bulldozers and dozers
  • Motor graders and scrapers
  • Rigid and articulated dump trucks
  • Crushers, screens, generators and support plant
  • Any other heavy or oversized plant requiring specialist transport

For complex or sensitive loads (e.g., aircraft components, large fabricated structures) we provide specialist handling and close supervision.

Services we provide to plant hire businesses

  • Loading & securing lifting, skidding, chaining and securement performed to road-legal standards.
  • Low-loader & multi-axle transport extendable trailers, pendle-axle and multi-axle combinations for low deck height and heavy loads.
  • Permits & route planning we arrange permits, perform bridge/power-line checks and prepare route assessments.
  • Escort vehicles professional escorting for oversized and abnormal loads where required.
  • Scheduling & rotations ad-hoc moves, scheduled rotations and contracted fleets to match plant hire cycles.
  • Insurance & liabilities commercial transport insurance; we can coordinate transit cover with your insurance policy.
  • Cross-border transport we operate throughout South Africa and into neighbouring countries (Namibia, Botswana, Eswatini, Lesotho, Zimbabwe, Mozambique).

Why plant hire companies choose CTS East

  • Specialist experience in abnormal and heavy loads we understand how to move plant safely and compliantly.
  • Flexible fleet configurations to suit machine dimensions and weight.
  • Operational coordination with your dispatch or on-site teams for smooth handovers.
  • Local and regional route knowledge to minimise delays and avoid costly re-routing.

How to book transport for plant hire equipment

To request a quotation or book transport, provide the following details via our Contact page or call/email directly:

  • Load dimensions (length × width × height) and weight
  • Centre of gravity and lifting points (if applicable)
  • Pickup and delivery addresses (including site access notes)
  • Preferred dates and any special instructions

We will respond with vehicle configuration, permit needs, escort requirements (if any) and a formal transport quotation.