At a glance
The right vehicle determines feasibility and permit: semi-trailers for light oversize cargo, semi low-loaders for tall packages, low-loaders/low-bed trailers for heavy and tall machines and modular trailers/SPMT for super-heavy loads up to 200 t. We select it according to weight, height and the bottlenecks along the route.
| Vehicle type | Suitable for | Characteristic |
|---|---|---|
| Semi-trailer / flatbed | long or slightly oversize components, palletised heavy cargo | standard loading height, economical |
| Semi low-loader | construction machinery, transformers, tall packages | lowered bed, reduced overall height |
| Low-loader / low-bed trailer | heavy and tall machines, boilers | very low loading height, high payload |
| Modular trailer / SPMT | super-heavy loads from 100–200 t and above | scalable axle by axle, partly self-propelled |
Example: the same 3.2 m tall machine under a typical 4 m clearance. The loading deck is added to the cargo height — only the low-loader stays below the limit.
Height and axle load are part of what decides which routes can be used and which conditions the permit will contain. A lowered low-bed keeps the overall height below critical underpasses; modules extended axle by axle spread the weight and protect bridges. We align the vehicle, the permit under StVO §29 and the BF3/BF4 escort with each other – for heavy haulage up to 200 t across the EU and via the Middle Corridor to Central Asia.
Tell us the weight, dimensions and route – we will suggest the right vehicle and check feasibility.