Transporting a 3.8ton digger from the UK to France
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Transporting a 3.8ton digger from the UK to France
Hi i have a 3.8 ton digger that needs moving from the North West of England to north of Limoges , has any body done this and can recomend any body to me , Thanks
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Re: Transporting a 3.8ton digger from the UK to France
Is that the cabriolet or the sports model
Seriously, I think that is a first on BE France.
There are lots of posts on bringing a RHD and registering and converting headlamps and speedo.
There are posts on bringing a LHD from the UK to France.
But a car with a bucket in front must be a first.
However, are you only asking about transport or also about insurance and re-registration in France?
Seriously, I think that is a first on BE France.
There are lots of posts on bringing a RHD and registering and converting headlamps and speedo.
There are posts on bringing a LHD from the UK to France.
But a car with a bucket in front must be a first.
However, are you only asking about transport or also about insurance and re-registration in France?
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If it isn't a vehicle that is sold in France it might create safety or liability issues, especially if it will be used for commercial activities.
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Re: Transporting a 3.8ton digger from the UK to France
its just to be used on private land so doesn't need registering, once ive done what i need to do its getting sold
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Re: Transporting a 3.8ton digger from the UK to France
I moved moved a lot of farm machinery. Mainly full artic loads but a couple of part loads.
I am near Limoges too. It should cost in the region £600. One firm to try who come to Europe regularly is walkers of tuxford. Nials, is the chap to speak to which is a shame as he is a bit of a pain
I am near Limoges too. It should cost in the region £600. One firm to try who come to Europe regularly is walkers of tuxford. Nials, is the chap to speak to which is a shame as he is a bit of a pain
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Re: Transporting a 3.8ton digger from the UK to France
Thanks for that i will look him up
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I moved moved a lot of farm machinery. Mainly full artic loads but a couple of part loads.
I am near Limoges too. It should cost in the region £600. One firm to try who come to Europe regularly is walkers of tuxford. Nials, is the chap to speak to which is a shame as he is a bit of a pain
I am near Limoges too. It should cost in the region £600. One firm to try who come to Europe regularly is walkers of tuxford. Nials, is the chap to speak to which is a shame as he is a bit of a pain
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Burg removals? He has a big removals van. Will it fit in? If he can't help you then he probably knows someone who can. Loads of us used them to move all kinds of stuff.
Burg Removal Company UK - France, moving house and storage
Burg Removal Company UK - France, moving house and storage
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Re: Transporting a 3.8ton digger from the UK to France
Btw, I can't see it's a secret so fine on the public forum, the phone number for walkers is
01777 874923.
How far from Limoges are you going?
01777 874923.
How far from Limoges are you going?
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Re: Transporting a 3.8ton digger from the UK to France
What's the size of your car? Most around here hire a trailer and move a small digger like yours themselves.
Have done so myself.
Have done so myself.
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Some sort of commercial vehicle would likely be need to safely tow such a weight, and it is quite possible that you would need some weight/ payload in the towing vehicle to ensure that the towing vehicle wasn't destabilized by the trailer trying to "do it's own thing".
FWIW I own a commercial-size truck myself and use it from time to time for towing multi-ton loads, such as machinery or logs. I have learned from experience that towing excessive weight and/or a badly loaded trailer is a scary experience!
* In the event of an accident you may find your insurance voided if you exceed the "train weight" (weight of vehicle + payload + trailer + load on trailer) for your vehicle, not least because of the capability of the brakes to stop the whole lot.
Last edited by Pulaski; May 20th 2017 at 4:36 pm.