Snowmobile Shipping

Both work, and enclosed is more common on sleds than it is on cars. Enclosed keeps road salt, slush and stone chips off a machine that is often nearly new, and much of the powersports network runs enclosed trailers anyway. Open is perfectly acceptable for an older sled or a short hop, and it is usually a little cheaper. Ask for both on your lane, because the gap is often smaller than people expect.

No. Unlike a boat or a jet ski, a snowmobile does not need its own trailer to ship. Sleds are loaded directly onto the carrier deck or into an enclosed trailer and strapped down through the tunnel and ski loops. If you do want the trailer moved as well, tell us at quote time, because that changes both the equipment and the price.

Yes, and it is the cheapest way to move more than one. Two, three or four sleds going to the same destination ride as a single load, so you pay for added deck space rather than repeat pickups. Riding groups and dealers move this way as standard, and the per-sled cost drops noticeably with each additional machine.

A quarter tank or less. Enough to start and load the sled at each end, light enough to keep weight down and reduce risk in transit. Add fuel stabilizer if the machine will sit for a while at the far end, and disconnect the battery on a long haul so nothing drains while it waits.

The assigned carrier carries cargo insurance and we confirm it is active before dispatch. Loose gear, helmets, aftermarket accessories and anything in the storage compartment are typically excluded, so take them with you. Photograph the sled from every angle before pickup, because that record settles any question on delivery.

Similar to a car on the same lane. Under 800 miles is commonly a few days, 800 to 1,500 miles around four to seven, and a coast to coast run generally lands somewhere near a week to two weeks once dispatched. Winter weather on northern routes can add time, which is another reason to build slack into your dates.

Yes. A non-running sled is straightforward compared with a non-running car because it is light enough to be winched or pushed onto the deck. Tell us it is inoperable when you quote so the right equipment is assigned. A machine that will not roll or steer needs different handling again, so describe the condition honestly.