Houston Heavy Equipment Handling & Export Preparation Services

Heavy Equipment Handling & Export Preparation in Houston, TX

Atlantic Heavy Loaders operates a Houston, TX hub for heavy equipment and industrial machinery handling – from on-site industrial rigging Houston projects to export preparation for international shipment. As a Houston heavy equipment company, every project stays with the same crew from receiving through dismantling, storage, loading, crating, and dispatch.

Licensed & Insured
USDA Compliant
ISPM-15 Certified
Nationwide Dispatch

Local

Houston hub, nationwide reach Houston heavy machinery projects are based out of our Houston operations hub, with crews dispatched nationwide.

Rigging and moving on-site

Industrial rigging Houston TX services cover on-site lifting, moving, and installation at customer facilities.

Full-service preparationDismantling, storage, loading, and crating are handled under one roof, one contract.

One request, one team

No subcontractor handoffs between services.

Why It Matters

One Houston Team for Heavy Equipment Handling and Export Prep

Houston heavy equipment projects rarely involve just one step – a machine might need to be rigged out of a facility, stored, dismantled for transport, and crated for export. Atlantic Heavy Loaders keeps all of it under one Houston-based team, so machinery isn't handed between different industrial movers in Houston for each stage of the job.

  • Local Houston crew handles rigging, moving, dismantling, and prep under one contract
  • Equipment scoped once and moved through each stage without re-engaging new contractors
  • Houston hub coordinates nationwide dispatch when equipment is located elsewhere
Our Commitment

A Single Houston-Based Team for the Full Project

  • One scope call covers every stage
  • Same crew from receiving to dispatch
  • Houston hub, nationwide reach
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Process

How the Work Is Performed

  1. Project Review

    Equipment, location, and target outcome are confirmed with the Houston team.

  2. Scope & Schedule

    Rigging, dismantling, storage, loading, or crating needs are scoped as one project.

  3. On-Site or Hub Work

    Work happens at the customer's facility or our Houston hub, depending on the job.

  4. Preparation & Handling

    Equipment moves through each required stage without new contractors.

  5. Dispatch or Delivery

    Equipment is picked up, exported, or delivered to its next destination.

Options

One Houston Hub, Every Stage of Handling

Option 01

Industrial Rigging & Moving

On-site lifting and relocation across the Houston area.

Option 02

Equipment Dismantling

Teardown scoped to the transport method.

Option 03

Storage & Staging

Secure yard and warehouse space at our Houston hub.

Option 04

Export Preparation

Crating, packing, and container loading for international shipment.

Pricing

What Affects Your Houston Heavy Equipment Project Cost

Plant machinery loaded on a lowboy trailer inside the facility.

Scope of Services Needed

A single rigging job costs less than a full project spanning dismantling, storage, and export prep.

A self-propelled sprayer loaded onto a step-deck trailer at the yard.

Equipment Weight & Size

Larger Houston heavy equipment requires more rigging, crew, and specialized handling equipment.

An aerial view of the yard with rows of equipment and containers.

On-Site vs. Hub Work

On-site industrial rigging Houston projects may involve travel and site-access considerations not present at our hub.

A row of combines staged on the tarmac beside a container.

Turnaround Timeline

Standard scheduling costs less than expedited jobs tied to a pickup or vessel booking deadline.

Get Started

Information Needed to Plan the Work

Share these details and we'll come back with a plan, method, and pricing.

  • Equipment make and model

  • Service(s) needed (rigging, storage, dismantling, loading, crating)

  • Site location or hub delivery

  • Target date

Tell us about the project

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Operations

Houston Operations Hub

Atlantic Heavy Loaders is based in Houston, TX, with a dedicated yard, warehouse, and receiving area supporting every stage of heavy equipment handling – rigging, dismantling, storage, loading, and export preparation. Equipment received from sellers, auctions, dealers, or carriers stays on-site through each stage of the project.

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Equipment Receiving

Inbound delivery is logged and inspected on arrival from sellers, auctions, dealers, or carriers.

Controlled Work Area

Equipment stays staged on-site for the full duration of the project.

Integrated Preparation

Projects move directly between services without a change in contractor.

Nationwide Support

Atlantic Heavy Loaders dispatches Houston-based crews and industrial movers in Houston to sites across the country.

Recent Projects

Real Equipment Preparation Work

See what actually happens – from cleaning to loading.

All Projects
Track undercarriage and main box staged together after the machine was reduced to its major sections
DismantlingContainer

Tracked Machine Broken Down for Container Loading

Track undercarriage, main frame, and internal conveyor section separated, protected, and staged in sequence for a full container export load.

Heavy EquipmentView Project →
Harvester rigged on chains and swung into position over the flat-rack container
CombineFlat Rack

CLAAS Lexion 740 Loaded onto Flat-Rack Container

A tracked CLAAS Lexion 740 combine rigged, lifted by reach stacker, and set onto a 40-foot flat-rack container for export.

Agricultural EquipmentView Project →
CleaningPhytosanitary

John Deere Wheel Loader Washed for Export Prep

Full hot-water pressure wash of a John Deere wheel loader with a Martin quick-attach front end — tires, undercarriage, and linkage cleared of soil ahead of inspection.

Wheel LoadersView Project →
Reach stacker lifting the John Deere S770 combine over the flat-rack container before lowering
CombineFlat Rack

John Deere S770 Combine Loaded onto Flat-Rack Container

A wheeled John Deere S770 combine rigged on chains, lifted clear of its trailer by reach stacker, and set onto a 40-foot flat-rack container for export.

Agricultural EquipmentView Project →
Crate staged on a spread-axle flatbed, ready for the road
CratingHeavy Haul

Turbine Compressor Package Crated for Heavy-Haul Export

A multi-crate turbine-driven compressor package built into oversized export crates, stenciled for handling, and staged on spread-axle flatbeds for the next leg of transport.

Industrial EquipmentView Project →
Crated track assemblies staged on the flatbed, ready for pickup
CratingFlatbed

CAT D6 Track Assemblies Crated for Flatbed Transport

A full set of dozer track assemblies individually crated, labeled, and palletized, then staged on a flatbed trailer for pickup.

Machinery Parts & ComponentsView Project →
FAQ

Frequently Asked Questions

Yes. Industrial rigging Houston TX services cover on-site lifting, moving, and installation of heavy machinery.

Need International Transportation Out of Houston?

Once your equipment is prepared and export-ready, Atlantic Project Cargo (APC) organizes the international transportation to get it where it needs to go.

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