Specialist Transport Services in Kent
If It Needs Lifting or Moving — We'll Get It Done
Awkward loads, oversized items, heavy machinery — when standard delivery won't cut it, our specialist transport and HIAB crane service handles the job safely and efficiently.
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Not every load fits neatly on a pallet or can be unloaded with a tail lift. When you have something heavy, awkward, fragile, or oversized that needs moving across Kent or the South East, our specialist transport service is designed for exactly these situations. We combine flatbed haulage with truck-mounted HIAB cranes so that we can collect, transport, and place items that other carriers simply cannot handle.
The range of items we move is broad. We regularly transport industrial plant and machinery for factory relocations, precast concrete products for construction sites, memorial stones and headstones for stonemasons, large sculptures and art installations, modular buildings and portable cabins, agricultural equipment, and tanks or vessels for water treatment and industrial use. If you have something that does not fit a standard courier and needs careful loading, securing, and unloading at the other end, this is the service you need.
Every specialist move starts with a detailed discussion. We ask about the item's dimensions, weight, and fragility; the collection and delivery locations; any access restrictions at either end; and whether there are timing constraints (site opening hours, road closures, tidal considerations for coastal deliveries). From this we plan the safest, most efficient route and method, and provide a clear fixed-price quote.
On the day, our operator arrives with the appropriately rated vehicle and crane. We load using the HIAB arm or work with your on-site equipment if required, secure the load for transit, and deliver to the destination. At the other end, we crane-off and position the item exactly where specified — onto a plinth, through a gap, over a wall, or wherever the job demands. Our operators have decades of experience handling unusual loads and tight access situations across the South East.
Why Choose A Arnold Transport
ALLMI CSCS Certified
Every operator holds a current ALLMI CSCS card — the industry standard for lorry loader crane operations.
LOLER Compliant
All lifting equipment is regularly examined and holds current LOLER certificates, keeping your site compliant.
Family-Run Since 1975
Over 50 years of hands-on experience across Kent and the South East. We know the roads, the sites, and the challenges.
Fully Insured
Comprehensive public liability cover on every job, giving you and your client complete peace of mind.
Specialist Transport FAQs
What types of loads do you handle?
Anything that needs a crane to load, unload, or position — machinery, concrete products, memorial stones, modular buildings, sculptures, tanks, and more. If you are unsure, just ask.
Can you move items that other carriers have refused?
Often, yes. Our truck-mounted HIAB crane means we can self-load and self-unload without relying on forklifts or third-party cranes at either end. This opens up jobs that standard hauliers cannot take on.
Do you cover areas outside Kent?
We are based in Kent and cover the entire South East as standard. For longer-distance moves we are happy to discuss — call 07769 299566 and we will let you know if we can help.
How do I get a quote for a specialist move?
Call or email us with the item details (dimensions, weight), collection and delivery addresses, and any access information. We will come back to you with a fixed price, usually the same day.
Have Something That Needs Moving?
Tell us what you need transported and we will work out the best way to get it there safely.
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Ready to discuss your project? Contact us for a free, no-obligation quote.
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info@aarnoldtransport.comCall Us
07769 299566Our Location
Based in Kent, serving Medway and the wider South East
