Machinery & Equipment Transport

When your gear needs to move, we move it.

Trades and small businesses around the Illawarra know that keeping equipment moving between sites is just as important as the work itself. A broken-down machine or a piece of gear that needs to be in two places at once can bring a whole job to a halt.

Ruggs Towing Service has been helping businesses across the Illawarra move machinery and equipment for decades. We use our tilt tray to load and secure all types of plant and worksite gear, and we can usually turn things around quickly when time is tight.

What we move

• Ride-on mowers and turf equipment

• Mini excavators and skid steers

• Forklifts and pallet jacks

• Generators and compressors

• Trailers (boat, box, car, flat-deck)

• Bobcats and small construction equipment

• Landscaping and groundskeeping machinery

• Agricultural equipment and farm gear

If it fits on a tilt tray and needs moving, call us. If you’re not sure, give us a ring and describe what you’ve got — we’ll tell you straight whether we can handle it.

Who we work with

We regularly work with:

• Landscapers and garden maintenance businesses

• Building and construction contractors

• Earthmoving and civil works operators

• Agricultural and rural properties

• Equipment hire and rental companies

• Councils and facility management contractors

Safe loading and secure transport

All machinery is loaded using our tilt tray and secured with heavy-duty straps rated for the job. We take loading seriously — a shift in transit can damage equipment and create a serious safety hazard. Every piece we move is chocked, strapped, and inspected before we leave the pickup point.

If the machinery isn’t self-propelled or is in a difficult location, we have winching capability to bring it on safely.

Service area

We cover the full Illawarra and Shoalhaven, including Wollongong, Shellharbour, Kiama, Dapto, Albion Park, Oak Flats, Warrawong, Unanderra, Figtree, Port Kembla, Corrimal, Lake Illawarra, Gerringong, Nowra, and Bomaderry. We also do long-distance machinery transport — call for a quote.

Frequently asked questions

Can you move machinery that’s broken down on a worksite?

Yes. If it’s not driveable or moveable under its own power, we can winch it onto the tray. Describe the situation when you call and we’ll bring the right setup.

Do you work with businesses on a regular basis?

Yes — a number of trades and businesses in the Illawarra use us regularly for equipment moves. If you’ve got ongoing needs, it’s worth having our number saved.

What’s the maximum weight or size you can carry?

It depends on the specific equipment. Call us with the make, model, and approximate weight and we’ll confirm whether it’s within our capacity.

Can you do same-day machinery transport?

Often yes, depending on our schedule and your location. Call us as early as possible and we’ll do what we can.

Need help right now? Call 0451 986 985 — 24 hours a day, every day of the year.