MSJ Moving West is a family-owned and operated, Ontario-based, moving company that has been proudly serving both public and private interests for more than thirty years now. We look forward to meeting and exceeding all of your agriculture moving needs with one simple phone call or email.

With many dedicated employees, we employee a team-oriented approach to each job we undertake regardless of size. We take a lot of pride in knowing that no matter what the transportation challenge may be, we can accommodate your needs.

MSJ Moving West utilizes a fleet of specialized trailers, to relocate your heavy equipment including all types of farm and agricultural machinery. We have a specialized team of transporters who understand the complexities of moving farming equipment and can provide expert local and interprovincial vehicle transport for almost any type of agricultural machinery.

With our proven experience and approach to efficiency you can count on having your equipment moved from one project to another quickly and safely so you can get back to what’s important. Excavators to farm tractors and everything in between, MSJ Moving West has knowledgeable staff and specialized equipment to meet your needs.

With the vast array of farming and agriculture machinery available to Farmers and in consideration of Government set legislation regarding the transport of such machinery, MSJ Moving West will work closely with you to determine the best transport solution for your move. We have successful moved some of the following items and look forward to discussing how we can be of assistance.

Tractors

Front end loaders

Backhoes

Combined harvesters

Baters

Windrowers/headers and mover conditioners

Ride on Mowers

Pickers

Carts

Spreaders

Cultivators

Planters

Derivaties of these machines

If you don’t see a specific item listed above, don’t hesitate to reach out to us by telephone or email. We will be pleased to provide detailed information and a quote to move just about any farm equipment you may have.

MSJ Moving West is proud to have in place a large network across Canada which can meet and exceed your transport requirements. We can provide ample space for loading and unloading with some of the fastest links to provincial and nationwide road networks. We have the necessary equipment to handle virtually any farming machinery move across the province and nation. We offer superior door-to-door service, depot-to-depot service or any combination of the two. Don’t wait any longer, contact MSJ Moving West today and book your next move.

The transporting of farm machinery from one field to the next by way to public roads is a necessity for many individuals in framing and agriculture. Unfortunately, motorists unfamiliar with slow moving farming machinery often make this a difficult situation. The potential for an accident is extremely high. As a result, anyone operating this equipment must be aware of potential hazards their use of public roads may cause and take necessary precautions.

Take the following into consideration:

Speed Variations
The maximum speed of most farm machinery is fairly slow at about 25km/h, while others using the road are often traveling at much faster speeds. The difference here is that many motorists miscalculate how fast they are approaching and in many cases motorists don’t even see the farm equipment as they are traveling to fast.

Speed Variations
The maximum speed of most farm machinery is fairly slow at about 25km/h, while others using the road are often traveling at much faster speeds. The difference here is that many motorists miscalculate how fast they are approaching and in many cases motorists don’t even see the farm equipment as they are traveling to fast.

Farm Size and Location
The maximum speed of most farm machinery is fairly slow at about 25km/h, while others using the road are often traveling at much faster speeds. The difference here is that many motorists miscalculate how fast they are approaching and in many cases motorists don’t even see the farm equipment as they are traveling to fast.

Size of Machinery
Without question, todays large equipment may overlap into other lanes and depending on location, may overlap into oncoming traffic lanes, creating a very hazardous situation.

Poor Visibility
Corners, hills, and other blind spots reduce a motorist's ability to see farm and ranch equipment either traveling on the roadway or pulling onto a roadway. Dirty windshields on equipment also reduces operator visibility.

Unskilled Operators
Farm equipment has changed dramatically over the years, but primarily they have become increasingly more sophisticated and larger. As a result, it’s necessary to skillful at operating this machinery, epically when moving along the public roadway. Unskilled operators do account for a significant portion of accidents, so it’s essential that they undertake the necessary training to operate such equipment.

Motorists Unfamiliar with SMV Signs
Many drivers are unfamiliar with Slow Moving Vehicle signage. As a result, this does lead to many accidents when approaching a slow moving farm machine. As a result of this accidents between a farm vehicle and car are a frequent when travelling in the same direction.

Improper Transport Techniques
Failure to properly secure tie down equipment on truck beds or transport trailers can cause equipment to side off going around a curve or when turning and traveling at high speeds.

Out Dated Equipment
Failure to properly secure tie down equipment on truck beds or transport trailers can cause equipment to side off going around a curve or when turning and traveling at high speeds.

Out Dated Equipment
One of the most common mistakes is driving too fast. If your towing any equipment, keep is slow. If you don’t your equipment will likely start to sway, causing the operator to lose control. Also, towing with just a chain can be hazardous, epically, is there is no means to provide tension other than applying the brakes.

Poor road Conditions
Be aware of rough roads, potholes, rough roads and washouts. All of these can throw the operator off the machine or cause the operator lose control.

Extra Riders
Don’t allow anyone to ride along on equipment while being transported. They can fall of and hurt themselves or worse yet, get run over by oncoming traffic.

Poor Maintenance
Be sure to keep your machinery in good repair. Bald tires need to be replaced and braking system inspected and maintained accordingly.

MSJ Moving West is here to provide superior customer service and a stress free move. Over thirty years in business, service-oriented, integrity and happy customers from cost-to-cost-to-coast has proven to be successful for us. What do you think of our service? Care to share your experience with rest of world? Click on the Home Stars logo below and leave some kind encouraging words, we would appreciate this!