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On construction sites, machines move as fast as the work does. When a phase ends, the telehandler or the boom lift has to be on the next site, often the same day. Moving machines between job sites around Montreal is something we do every day for contractors.
The machines we move every day
- Telehandlers (reach forklifts) such as Merlo, Manulift and SkyTrak.
- Manlifts and boom lifts, including Snorkel and other brands.
- Scissor lifts (nacelles) and other aerial work platforms.
- Other small and mid-size construction equipment that has to change sites.
Why a self-loading trailer
A self-loading trailer tilts or lowers its deck to the ground, so the machine is loaded right at the curb or on the site, without a crane, a forklift or a loading dock. On a busy job site, that saves time and space, and the machine is gone before it gets in anyone’s way.
For some machines and longer trips, we also use a step deck Low Pro with ramps or a double drop. See them on the equipment page.
Downtown streets and tight sites
Montreal job sites are often on narrow streets, next to heritage buildings, with little room to park. We plan the access before the move: where the truck stops, where the machine comes off, and the safest time to do it. At delivery, cones and the wide-turn banner keep the area safe.
Does a telehandler need a permit?
A telehandler or lift up to 102 in (8 ft 6 in) wide travels without a width permit. A wider machine needs a permit, and in Montreal a city permit for each borough the load goes through. For the height, it depends on the trailer, and we bring the right one. We check it for you.
What to send us
- The machine: make, model and weight.
- Both addresses, and a contact on site at each end.
- Access details: street, gate, ground, and any time windows.
- Whether the machine runs, and where the keys will be.
- When it must be at the next site.
Then use the quote form and pick “Machinery”, or call 514-375-4506 for a move today.
Questions about moving telehandlers and lifts
Do you move telehandlers between job sites in Montreal?
Yes, every day. We move telehandlers, manlifts, boom lifts and scissor lifts from one construction site to another around Montreal.
Which telehandlers and lifts do you transport?
Telehandlers such as Merlo, Manulift and SkyTrak, manlifts and boom lifts including Snorkel, scissor lifts and other aerial work platforms.
How does a self-loading trailer move a telehandler?
A trailer that tilts or lowers its deck to the ground, so a machine can be loaded without a crane, a forklift or a loading dock.
Do I need a forklift or a crane on site to load the machine?
No. With the self-loading trailer, the machine is loaded right on the site or at the curb, without other equipment.
Can you move a boom lift or a scissor lift?
Yes. Boom lifts, manlifts and scissor lifts are part of the machines we move every day.
Can you deliver on narrow downtown streets?
Yes. We plan the access before the move, choose where the truck stops, and use cones and the wide-turn banner at delivery.
Does a telehandler need a permit to be transported?
Not for its width if it is 102 in (8 ft 6 in) wide or less. A wider machine needs a permit, including a borough permit in Montreal. For the height, it depends on the trailer, and we choose the right equipment.
How much notice do you need to move a machine?
Book as early as you can. For an urgent move, tick “This is an emergency” in the quote form or call 514-375-4506, and we confirm what we can do right away.
What do you need to quote a telehandler move?
The make, model and weight of the machine, both addresses with a contact on site, the access details and when it must be at the next site.
Do you pick up machines at dealers and rental yards?
Yes. We move machines between dealers, rental yards and job sites.
Do you move machines outside Montreal?
Yes. Besides the Montreal area, we move machinery across Quebec and to Ontario.
Fast quote
A telehandler or lift to move to another site? Send us the machine and both addresses, and we plan the move.