Equipment Rigging ROM Calculator
Heavy equipment moves combine transport, crane/rigging, millwright labor, permits, insurance, and a contingency. This is a ROM (±25%), not a bid.
Statutory Relocation Benchmark: Under FMCSA 49 CFR Part 375 and federal consumer protection statutes (49 U.S.C. § 14104), interstate motor carriers must provide written binding or non-binding estimates based on verified weight tariffs. Carrier liability defaults to Released Value Protection ($0.60/lb per article) unless the consumer purchases Full Value Protection (FVP). Moving expenses are non-deductible federally under IRC § 217 except for active-duty military.
Estimated range
- Heavy-haul transport (200 mi)$1,600 – $4,000
- Crane / rigging (8 hrs × 2 crews)$2,400 – $6,400
- Millwright labor (5 days)$6,000 – $12,000
- Permits / escorts (user input)$1,500 – $1,500
- Cargo / riggers insurance (~1.5%)$7,500 – $10,000
- ROM contingency (15–25%)$2,850 – $8,475
Rough-order-of-magnitude for industrial equipment relocation. Final bids require site survey, rigging plan, and carrier quotes.
Heavy-haul per mile × distance, crane/rigging hours × crews, millwright labor, user-input permits, cargo insurance, and a ROM contingency of 10–25%.
Sources: rigging/millwright rate surveys; heavy-haul industry benchmarks. Compiled August 2025.
Example estimates: low, average, high
Computed with the same model as the calculator above — not hand-written. Your own inputs will differ.
| Scenario | Estimated range | What drives it |
|---|---|---|
| Light machine · short haul | $3,910 – $7,750 | Light, 50 mi |
| Mid machine · regional haul | $21,850 – $42,375 | Mid, 200 mi |
| Heavy plant · long haul + crews | $146,740 – $243,500 | Heavy, 600 mi, 3 crews |
Formula & data sources
Sources: rigging/millwright rate surveys; heavy-haul industry benchmarks. Compiled August 2025.
When to use this calculator
- Use this for industrial equipment or machinery relocation needing cranes, rigging, and millwrights.
- Moving an entire office? Use Office Relocation for commercial scopes.
- Building a new plant? See Facility Build-Out for the construction budget.
Frequently asked questions
What is a ROM?
Rough Order of Magnitude (±25%). It is a planning number; a real bid requires a site survey, rigging plan, and carrier quotes.
Why is insurance a line item?
Cargo and riggers' liability insurance scales with equipment value; we surface it so high-value moves aren't under-budgeted.
What is not included?
Engineering, specialized permits beyond your input, and temporary foundations are excluded. Enter known permit costs directly.
How are crews counted?
Crane and millwright labor multiply hours by crew count; large machines need multiple simultaneous crews, which the model reflects.
Why a contingency?
Industrial moves hit unforeseen access, weather, and equipment issues; a 10–25% ROM contingency is standard practice.
