Find answers regarding our transport capabilities, machinery requirements, road plate specifications, and safety protocols.
We transport a wide variety of machinery including excavators, loaders, bulldozers, forklifts, telehandlers, scissor lifts, and boom lifts up to 30 tonnes. Serving Auckland and beyond, our versatile fleet is tailored to meet diverse transport requirements.
We offer multiple sizes: 2.4M × 1.2M × 25mm, 3M × 1.2M × 25mm, 3M × 2M × 25mm, 4M × 2M × 25mm, and 6M × 2M × 25mm. Our most common size is the 2.4M x 1.2M plate, which has the same width and length as a standard sheet of plywood.
Yes, while our primary hub is in Whenuapai, Auckland, our transport fleet operates across the wider North Island including Waikato and Bay of Plenty. Contact dispatch to confirm route feasibility and rates.
There is no minimum hire period, however, there is a minimum one-week charge. For example, a plate can be collected and returned on the exact same day, but a minimum of one week will still be billed.
We generally recommend booking 24 to 48 hours in advance for optimal route planning. However, urgent same-day moves or emergency dispatch can often be arranged subject to fleet availability.
Yes, our 25mm high-tensile steel plates are commonly used for heavy vehicle access over open trenches. However, ultimate suitability depends on the trench width, ground conditions, expected traffic type, and installation method.
Our Class 5 drivers undergo rigorous training, follow the NZTA Truck Loading Code, and use certified tie-down equipment. We adhere strictly to Health & Safety legislation and mandate full PPE on all job sites.
Yes. Send through the site address, trench dimensions, access requirements, and hire duration to booking@htstransport.co.nz, and our team can help work out the likely plate quantity and sizes needed.
We actively track our entire fleet using EROAD GPS systems. If any unexpected transit, weather, or site delay occurs, our dispatch team will notify you immediately with an updated ETA.
Weights vary by size due to the high-tensile 25mm steel thickness. Our plates start at approximately 565kg for the 2.4M x 1.2M size, and our largest 6M x 2M plates can weigh up to 2,350kg.
Yes, we frequently transport machinery purchased through private sales, dealerships, or equipment auctions directly to your yard or construction site.
The lifting hook simply opens up and is fitted into the lifting pin located in the centre of the road plate. The hook is then closed back up and a lifting strap is fitted. As the hook lifts the plate in the centre, it's perfectly balanced and easy to manoeuvre on-site.
Absolutely not. All customer details, pickup/delivery locations, and machinery movement records are handled with strict commercial confidentiality.
If there is a suitable excavator or forklift already on your site, we can deliver using a standard flat deck transporter at very competitive rates. Alternatively, we can organise a Hiab crane truck to deliver and precisely place the plates for you.
We hold comprehensive Carriers Liability and Goods-in-Transit insurance policies to fully protect your valuable assets during loading, transport, and unloading. Full certificates are available upon request.
For bookings, fill out the quote forms on our website, call 027 600 5888 directly for prompt assistance, or email us at booking@htstransport.co.nz.
For any urgent transport or equipment-related concerns, please contact dispatch directly at 027 600 5888. For general service feedback, reach out to us at: booking@htstransport.co.nz.
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