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
400–900 mm
Max payload
up to 150 t
Extendable deck
up to 30 m
Permit required
Above 44 t GVW
Low Loader Type Selector
Select a trailer type to compare deck height, payload, and permit requirements
Deck height
400–550 mm
Max payload
60–80 t
Deck length
12–14 m fixed
Permit class
STGO Cat 1–3
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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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
2.55 m
Above this = permit required
Standard EU height limit
4.0 m
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
>3.5 m wide
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