Industrial Machinery Movers in Ontario
Rigging, heavy haul and full plant relocations across Ontario. We install or relocate your equipment safely, professionally and on your schedule. Ready Machinery has moved Ontario's heavy equipment since 1982 and is now ReadyForce.
- Milton Chamber of Commerce
- Fully Insured
Trusted by Manufacturers Across Ontario
Moving machinery is about more than just lifting. Moving industrial equipment takes planning, precision and a crew that treats safety as the whole job. From one machine to a full plant, across Canada, the U.S. and overseas, we plan the lift, protect your equipment and people, and place it ready for start-up, on your schedule.
70+
Years of Industrial Work
100+
Tradespeople and Crew
20K
Projects Completed
200+
Trucks and Industrial Assets
What We Do
Machinery Moving Services, End to End
Full turnkey relocation: planning, disassembly, rigging, transport, reassembly and site readiness, sequenced to minimize downtime.
Moving & Relocating
Lifting, Rigging & Haul
Storing & Removing
Not Sure Where to Start?
Tell us what needs to move and we will point you to the right crew.
Our Fleet
Ready for Any Move
Our in-house equipment and crews, backed by a 4-acre Milton facility for receiving, staging and storage.
We move CNC machines, stamping presses, transformers, tanks, boilers, chillers, air handling units, printing machines, packaging machines, structural steel and full production lines.
200+
Trucks and Industrial Assets
600t
Gantry Lift Capacity
160K
Forklift Capacity (lb)
- Hydraulic gantry systems to 600-ton capacity
- Forklifts from 2,000 to 160,000 lbs. capacity
- Electric forklifts up to 35,000 lbs. capacity for clean indoor moves in food-grade and GMP plants
- Specialized equipment includes 30-ton twin lift, 125-ton steering carts and 40-ton robo dollies
- Machinery skates, jacks and air skates
- Tilt trailers, step decks, mini decks, rolltites, and floats
- Specialized trailers for oversized and overweight loads
- Transloading services
- 4-acre Milton facility, indoor and outdoor, off Highway 401
- Indoor and outdoor storage
Specialized & Heavy Transport
When the Load Is Oversized, the Move Is a Logistics Project
For oversized, overweight and high-value equipment, we manage the whole process, from a local Ontario haul to cross-border and overseas freight.
- Full Logistics, ManagedPlanning, permitting, escort coordination and load balancing as required, handled end to end.
- Global Reach, Local CrewsHauls from Ontario to cross-border and overseas destinations, with customs and freight partners coordinated.
- Export PackagingRust proofing, shrink wrapping, ISPM-15 crating, containerization and rail tie-downs.
- Short-Notice MobilizationAn unexpected move or a tight window? We are equipped to step in fast and hold the standard.
Safety
Everything Considered. Everyone Ready.
The best moves are the ones where every risk is planned out and every crew knows the job before anyone touches your machine.
- Signed Off Before We StartA job hazard assessment and a toolbox talk before anyone touches the machine.
- Locked Out and Zoned OffLockout and tagout coordinated with your plant, with exclusion zones and signage around the work.
- A Lift Plan, Not a GuessLoad weight, centre of gravity and the path of travel walked first, based on the agreed-upon plan.
- Gear Tested and TaggedSlings, shackles and rigging hardware inspected, tested and tagged.
- Tracked on the RoadSamsara e-logs and dashcams on every truck, with driver coaching and NSC Standard 10 cargo securement.
- Everyone Gets Home SafelyCertified hoisting operators, WSIB in good standing, and a safety record we hand to your EHS team.
Why ReadyForce
Why Plants Choose ReadyForce for Machinery Moving
One Partner, One P.O.
Move it, place it, align it and tie in mechanical and door work under one project manager and one purchase order.
Scoped Before We Price It
Site visits, an agreed upon scope and real weights first, then a quote that is the invoice, with no surprise change orders.
In-house Fleet
Our own fleet and experienced crews handle every move, with vetted partners for cranes and specialized transport.
Ready to Run
Our own Millwrights level, align and ready the unit for commissioning.
Certified and Covered
CVOR, WSIB, cargo and liability insurance, and a certificate of insurance to your site in about an hour.
One Insurance Chain
One project manager, one purchase order and one certificate of insurance across the whole move.
One Call for the Whole Scope
The Move Rarely Stops There
When you require Millwrights to reinstall and align, a mechanical tie-in, or the dock door running again, it is one ReadyForce call, and one crew that already works together, for the whole scope.
Machinery Moving
Rigging and heavy haul. Positioned and ready to power up.
Industrial Millwrights
Install, anchor and align to OEM spec.
Mechanical
Process utility piping, industrial plumbing, boilers, gas and steam, and design-build. TSSA registered.
Overhead Doors & Docks
Install, repair, 24/7 response and preventive maintenance plans. First-call fix.
Industries We Move
You Should Not Have to Explain Your Equipment
Our skilled crews specialize in moving equipment like yours, safely and efficiently.
We Move For
Typical Cargo
What Partners Say
"Every detail was executed with precision, professionalism, and genuine passion."
"Extraordinarily well organized and efficient. Your team made it seem almost effortless."
"The mobilization was completed safely and the equipment was positioned as planned."
"Your crew did an outstanding job. We couldn't have expected a better outcome."
"We were all impressed with how everything went quick and smoothly."
"We didn't have to remove any pipe and didn't have downtime."
What Needs to Move?
Start a quote, or call and we will scope it with you.
New Equipment
Machine Moves
A single machine or a full line, rigged, hauled and placed on your schedule.
Plant & Operations
Plant Relocation
A line or a whole plant moved and reconnected, with downtime planned around you.
Lifting & Rigging
Rigging & Hoisting
Lift plans, gantry, skating and hoisting for heavy, awkward loads.
Around the Clock
24/7 Emergency
Equipment down or a move that cannot wait? Skip the form. We answer and roll.
Compliance and Certifications
Covered, Certified, and Accountable
- CVOR active
- Controlled Goods certified
- NSC Standard 10
- 200+ trucks & assets
- Fully insured
Crews Across Toronto, the GTA and Southern Ontario
We are your machinery movers for the whole job, running from our Milton base with crews right across Southern Ontario, from London and Barrie to Kingston and Fort Erie. Beyond the GTA, we plan moves across Canada and the USA.
Machinery Movers Near You
200+
Trucks and assets.
Ready to roll.
Company Overview
Take Us to Your Team
A one-page overview: fleet, capabilities, certifications and track record. Built to forward to whoever signs off.
Common Questions
Machinery Moving, Answered
Always Ready
Tell Us What Needs to Move
We scope it on site and provide you with a clear, accurate quote so you can budget with confidence.