Heavy Haulage Guide

Low Loader & Heavy Haulage Transport Guide

Moving heavy or oversized machinery by road requires more than a big truck. Permits, route surveys, escort vehicles, and lashing calculations must all be right before a wheel turns.

Deck height

400mm–900mm

Max payload

up to 150,000 kg

Extendable deck

up to 30.00m

Permit required

Above 44,000 kg GVW

Low Loader Type Selector

Select a trailer type to compare deck height, payload, and permit requirements

deckht

Deck height

400mm–550mm

Max payload

60,000 kg–80,000 kg

Deck length

12.00m–14.00m fixed

Permit class

STGO Cat 1–3

Heavy Haulage Guide

How to plan and execute a heavy haulage shipment

Heavy haulage requires advance planning that begins weeks before the transport date. Route surveys, permit applications, and escort coordination cannot be rushed.

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Abnormal Load Regulations

Heavy haulage permit rules at a glance

Based on EU Directive 96/53, UK STGO, and individual country-level abnormal load regulations.

Standard EU width limit

2.55m

Above this = permit required

Standard EU height limit

4.00m

Some countries allow 4.3 m

Standard EU GVW limit

44,000 kg

5-axle semi-trailer

Max axle load

11,500 kg

Per single drive axle

UK STGO categories

Cat 1 / 2 / 3

Route survey requirements

Mandatory

Escort and pilot car requirements

>3.50m wide

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