Built to Move Oversized and Heavy Equipment with Confidence
BNSF moves large, heavy and high-value shipments with the network, expertise and equipment complex moves demand.
BNSF moves large, heavy and high-value shipments with the network, expertise and equipment complex moves demand.
Delivering heavy equipment at scale
BNSF has infrastructure designed for large and dimensional freight. We provide end-to-end support on machinery and oversized shipments from origin to final delivery.
Benefits
Machinery and oversized solutions built for complex moves
Moving oversized and heavy equipment takes detailed planning, specialized handling and reliable execution. BNSF brings the infrastructure, expertise and network reach to move complex shipments safely and efficiently.
Detailed routing, clearance analysis and coordination move your oversized shipments safely across our network.
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Weight restriction maps
Check the weight restriction maps to see where heavier loads can travel safely on the BNSF network.
Is your shipment oversized?
Freight that exceeds standard size or weight limits may require special routing, equipment or clearance. Shipments weighing more than 286,000 pounds on a four-axle railcar or 480,000 pounds on an eight-axle railcar are considered oversized.
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Machinery and oversized tools
Everything your team needs to plan, track and manage machinery and oversized shipments with confidence.
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Explore routes connecting plants, ports and distribution hubs across our network.
Explore our networkFrequently asked questions
Is my load oversized or overweight?
Your load is oversized if it rises more than 17 feet above the top of rail, measures more than 11 feet wide at any point or overhangs the end sill of the railcar.
Our weight restriction maps show whether your shipment is overweight on the BNSF network.
Oversized shipments move within set operating windows, so they may take longer than standard individual railcar shipments.
How do I move a load with excess dimension or weight?
Start with our step-by-step guide to shipping oversized loads.
What happens after BNSF confirms my shipment can physically clear the network?
Physical clearance approval does not authorize your shipment to move.
Once you have physical clearance, submit the shipment for operational and risk management approval.
Contact your marketing representative before you begin loading or movement.
Is my load oversized or overweight?
Your load is oversized if it rises more than 17 feet above the top of rail, measures more than 11 feet wide at any point or overhangs the end sill of the railcar.
Our weight restriction maps show whether your shipment is overweight on the BNSF network.
Oversized shipments move within set operating windows, so they may take longer than standard individual railcar shipments.
How do I move a load with excess dimension or weight?
Start with our step-by-step guide to shipping oversized loads.
What happens after BNSF confirms my shipment can physically clear the network?
Physical clearance approval does not authorize your shipment to move.
Once you have physical clearance, submit the shipment for operational and risk management approval.
Contact your marketing representative before you begin loading or movement.