A practical guide to oversized transport, construction equipment logistics and heavy-haul planning across Europe.
Read the Planning GuideMoving heavy machinery isn't just about finding a bigger truck. It's an engineering problem. You're balancing:
Dimensions dictate the trailer configuration. Every centimetre over standard width restricts your road options.
Gross weight is only half the story. Axle loads determine if you can cross a specific bridge without structural damage.
Clearances, roundabout geometry, and temporary roadworks can turn a straightforward highway trip into a logistical nightmare.
Movement conditions dictate when you can travel, what documents you need, and whether you require police or private escorts.
Before a single wheel turns, you need to know exactly what you're dealing with. We explore the fundamentals of measuring, weight distribution, centre of gravity, and how these factors determine your trailer selection and initial route assessment.
Moving an excavator is vastly different from moving a transformer. Learn about the specific challenges of transporting tracked vehicles, wheeled loaders, and construction attachments, including securing methods and managing site access limitations.
It's not just the drive; it's the entire chain. Discover the wider logistical process behind heavy machinery movements. From coordinating collection and preparing the equipment to delivery-site requirements and contingency planning for avoidable delays.
The shortest route is rarely the right route for an oversized load. We break down how road geometry, bridge capacities, overhead clearances, and urban restrictions shape the reality of navigating Europe's road network with abnormal loads.
Bureaucracy moves slower than traffic. Understand the role of movement permissions across different jurisdictions. We explain when special authorizations are required based on load dimensions, axle configurations, and the necessity of police or private escorts.