Average cost for a 500-mile heavy-haul crane transport in 2026?

Heavy-haul crane transport costs for 500 miles range from $8,000 for smaller mobile cranes up to $25,000 for large crawler cranes requiring specialized trailers. The base rate averages $16-50 per mile depending on crane weight, with additional costs for permits ($500-3,000), escort vehicles ($150-300 per vehicle per day), and route surveys ($800-1,500). Oversize/overweight permits are required for loads exceeding 80,000 lbs or standard width limits.