deerslayer1979

First thing first, any one here know about how much a Case 450 Dozer weighs? Just need a rough estimate for now.

Second, how much do you hot shot guys charge to haul something like this? I have to take it about 70 miles one way, should be 50/50 interstate and county roads. Gonna do this for a guy at work, hes paying for the fuel, and then some "extra" for doing this. I just need to give him some numbers at work tomorrow.
Thanks,
DS79

jkitterman

Googling puts the Case at 12-13,000 lbs.

rfeiller

18k-20k trailer. GCVW i would be over my legal limit with my RAM5500. (26k combined)

klx650a2

Will you be overweight? You bet. Can you tow it? Most definitely. If you get caught by the DOT, you WILL be in trouble...

deerslayer1979

I figured I would be overweight, but am not to concerned about it. I plan on doing this on a Saturday and staying away from the interstate. I may just use dads D600 and the tri-axle trailer just so I know the brakes and combo will be up to the task. Only problem with that is, I can only go 50-55mph. Now the only problem I have is what do or should I ask him to pay me? Might just do it as a $/hr rate instead of per mile, I think I will come out better on that deal.
DS79

rich

thats not over weight we haul those thing all the time and the dot doesnt say anything. i chargge 65 an hr or 2.25 per mile. the hr works better on the local or just give a flat rate

03 ant a hemi

If your not insured to do this job then be carefull.
Up here Hotshots are $1.75/km or $75-150/hr.

If your trying to make mony on this deal then I would walk away from it if your not properly insured to do it.

If your doing a favor for a friend and it is his private property and not used in a commercial business then I would have him pay for your fuel, buy you lunch and maybe a case or two of beer. Depending on how far you have to go.
If it is used in a commercial application then I would be charging delivery rates applicable in your local area.

Load Hauler 04

I haul eqiupment like this all the time. $200 for pick up and 2.50 per mile. Just make sure that you have enough trailer to handle it and also to stop it.I never worry about hauling it , just stopping it on 7% grades. I use either my Tandam Duel trailer or my triple axle, Good brakes!!!!!

deerslayer1979

Its for a co-workers father. They use it on their land, not for a business. I know my dads D600 and our tri axle traler will be more then capable of handling the load and stopping it. I wouldn't do this if I wasn't going to come out ahead, my time wether at work or at home is to valuable to me. Leaning toward just charging him a hourly rate, that way if I have any issues loading or unloading I get reimbursed for it.
Thanks for all the replies,
DS79