Oversize shipping guides / Saskatchewan / Heavy Equipment shipping
2 of 3 reference heavy equipment shipments below ride legal in Saskatchewan; the rest need a province permit: the province treats loads over 8.5 ft wide or 13.6 ft tall as oversize. LoadLoom prices the permits into the quote automatically and files them for the carrier.
Saskatchewan figures verified against Government of Saskatchewan / SGI (saskatchewan.ca) ยท 2026-09 ยท last reviewed September 2026
Price my heavy equipment shipment โLegal width 8.5 ft, legal height 13.6 ft.
| Shipment | Width | Height | Weight | In Saskatchewan |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Mini excavator (3 to 4 ton)15 ft 6 in ร 5 ft 8 in ร 8 ft 2 in, 8,100 lbs, runs and drives | 5.7 ft | 8.2 ft | 8,100 lbs | Legal load |
| Skid steer11 ft ร 6 ft ร 6 ft 8 in, 7,500 lbs, runs and drives | 6.0 ft | 6.7 ft | 7,500 lbs | Legal load |
| 20-ton excavator31 ft ร 10 ft ร 10 ft, 48,000 lbs, overwidth, RGN with permits | 10.0 ft | 10.0 ft | 48,000 lbs | Permit |
Loaded height adds the trailer deck; the quote computes it from your dimensions and the trailer it assigns. This guide is provided free, for general information, so shippers can see how oversize and overweight moves work. It is not legal advice and not a permit determination. Limits, escort bands, fees, and seasonal restrictions change regularly; before relying on any figure, verify it with the jurisdiction's transportation department or permit office, or a licensed permit service. When you book with LoadLoom, our dispatch desk and your assigned carrier confirm the current rules for your exact load and route; that confirmation, not this page, governs your shipment.
Most oversize permits carry warning signs, lights, and escort vehicle requirements; the province publishes escort vehicle specifications, and the permit states counts for the route.
Daylight travel is the working default for oversize loads; curfews apply in urban areas.
Saskatchewan posts seasonal weight restrictions and secondary-highway classifications; the Truckers' Guide and current orders govern what a route carries in thaw season.
The Ministry-issued special permit is Saskatchewan's exceptional lane: loads beyond the standard permit envelope clear individually, and overweight permitting is reserved for non-divisible or impractical-to-divide loads.
SGI Permit Office (for the Ministry of Highways) ยท 1-800-667-7575
The carrier or its permit service files; the cost is in your quote.
Full Saskatchewan guide โOnly when it exceeds the province's envelope: 8.5 ft wide, 13.6 ft tall. 20-ton excavator on this page would; the quote decides from your real dimensions.
The carrier or its permit service; permits attach to the vehicle, not the shipper. The cost is in your quote and the paperwork rides in the cab.
Saskatchewan posts seasonal weight restrictions and secondary-highway classifications; the Truckers' Guide and current orders govern what a route carries in thaw season.
LoadLoom prices every lane from Saskatoon, Regina to 154 North American metros; the lane pages linked below carry live reference prices.
