Transporting a bus

I was trying to buy a used GMC transit bus, and I called a company for a transport quote. Never heard back from the transporter, and anyway, someone else got the bus.

Could any of you haulers hazard a guess as to what it would cost to transport a bus? I realize many variables are in play, but as an example, transport a used transit bus that can roll under its own power, but is not roadworthy.

Oklahoma City, OK area to Dayton, OH area.

When I was a transit bus mechanic, the company that towed ours used what was essentially a ramp trailer. Like a flatbed wrecker, but a tractor trailer.

I'm just curious to know. Again, just a ballpark to get a better idea of what money I'd need to transport a bus when the next one comes along. Thanks!

 

I think your talking about a landall. trailer post weight widths and height might be helpful

 

It was a Landoll like this most likely like glide said. Not sure what the bill would be to go that distance. A lot of tow companies own them. Probably best to call around.

 

Bus specs are 10ft high, 102" wide,40ft long, approx 40000 lbs, 285" wheelbase.

 

Just drive it home at night, after all the coppers go to bed

 

Can fit on my step deck !

 

Yours is small enough to be hauled on several types of low deck trailers. But for a full size bus, you gotta have a special bus hauling trailer; a regular Landoll is too high. See Traileze.com for pics of a bus hauler.

 

He said it’s 10’ high, that’ll go on a Landoll as long as it’s correct

 

I can fit 10'9" high

 

Yes but unless you load and unload from a dock - you aren’t getting it up your ramps. And if it is dead you likely don’t have a winch to get it on or off. Sometimes using a trailer built for a purpose is just better