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Just a thought, but you might get more responses if you can provide more details.

From where to where (generally speaking).

"8 foot square foot print" doesn't give anything in the way of the height of the item. An extra tall item (if over 108" high) will require transport on an open to the elements trailer (and tarped for weather protection if needed), or a specialty trailer configured to enclose a taller than that item. 8 foot square would just fit width wise into most standard dimension 53' enclosed trailers, but leaves you doing something different if the item extends beyond the 8 foot measurements anywhere above the base foot print.

With an item that size/weight, you'll need to consider loading/unloading of the item as well, unless you have the equipment to handle that process yourself (either loading or unloading as the case may be).

Your best bet might be contacting some commercial carriers that service your area for cost quotes.