External Load & Utility Transport

Let The HeliTeam be your source for your external load and heavy utility helicopter needs.

Comprehensive Utility Helicopter Services

We offer a wide range of utility helicopter services including gear and crew transport, external loads, oil and gas, telecommunications, remote construction and much more.

Helicopters are unrivaled when it comes to the delivery of oversize items and equipment with ease. Many companies are discovering that the cost of leveraging a helicopter’s ability to precisely place heavy objects in the need of construction are often less than the transport, maintenance, security, and operating expenses of ground equipment. Our specially trained staff have the precision skills to maneuver tough-to-place items that other pieces of equipment would find difficult, if not impossible, to manage. Contact us today for heavy lifting and utility transport services at (217) 407-4444.

Heavy Utility Helicopter FAQ’s

How much weight do your heavy utility helicopters lift?

Our utility helicopters are capable of lifting over 2 tons or 4,000 pounds on short notice, with the capability of providing heavier lifting helicopters with sufficient notice.

What is the heaviest lifting helicopter?

The heaviest lifting helicopter in the world is the M-26, capable of transporting up to 44,000 pounds.

What is utility transportation?

Utility transportation is the transportation of raw materials and industrial equipment used in manufacturing and other industries. Utility transportation also refers to the transportation of fuel and environmental materials used for the production of electricity and other utilities.

What is a utility helicopter?

A utility helicopter is a multipurpose helicopter used for a variety of functions, primarily for transporting materials for industrial, construction, agricultural, or military purposes. For example, utility helicopters can transport equipment and materials on a construction site that would be impossible to maneuver with ground transport vehicles. Utility helicopters are also used to transport fuels such as oil and gas.