Heavy Haulage Construction – Plant & Components up to 200 t

At a glance

For the construction industry we transport construction plant, crane components, bridge sections and precast concrete units up to 200 t – with low-loader, semi low-loader or modular trailer, StVO §29 permit and BF3/BF4 escort, across the EU to Central Asia via the sanction-free Middle Corridor.

Construction site with cranes – heavy haulage for the construction industry

Heavy haulage for construction firms and infrastructure projects

If the 60-tonne excavator is not on site in time, the entire project stops. Oversize Transports arranges heavy haulage for the construction industry with individual weights of up to 200 tonnes – across the EU and via our own corridors to Turkey, the Caucasus and Central Asia. Construction companies, crane operators and project developers receive a fully planned door-to-door solution: from the feasibility study through permits and escort vehicles to delivery within the agreed time slot. Whether it is relocating a single machine between two sites or delivering precast units in series to the site schedule – we plan the transport so that your crew and crane slots hold.

Typical construction loads

  • Construction plant: crawler excavators, wheel loaders, bulldozers, drilling and piling rigs – driven onto the trailer via ramps
  • Crane equipment: crawler crane components, ballast slabs, boom sections, tower crane elements
  • Bridge and steel construction: girders, composite elements and oversize steel structures
  • Precast concrete: beams, wall panels, segments for civil engineering structures
  • Tunnelling: tunnel boring machine components, cutter heads, back-up gantry elements
  • Site facilities: containers, mixing plants, silos, site power equipment

Process: feasibility, permit, transport

It begins with the feasibility study: we check dimensions and weights against bridge load ratings, headroom, roundabouts and the site access – including manoeuvring areas and ground conditions at the unloading point. On this basis you receive a fixed-price quote that already includes all permits, escort vehicles and ancillary services.

We then take over permit management: in Germany the authorisation under German road traffic regulations (StVO §29), and along international routes the respective equivalents in the transit countries. Depending on the conditions imposed, we provide BF3 or BF4 escort vehicles, agree night-driving windows and, where prescribed, organise the police escort.

During transport, a dedicated project manager runs the shipment, coordinates the crane and unloading on site and is available around the clock – decisive when road closure windows, concreting dates or crane slots have to be met exactly.

Equipment for site logistics

Depending on the load we use low-loaders with ramps for self-propelled machines, semi low-loaders for tall components or modular trailers for the heaviest single pieces. Attachments such as booms, counterweights or buckets are dispatched as part loads or on separate vehicles so that the machine is ready for work at destination without waiting time. Crane and loading coordination at both the loading and the unloading point is part of the scope of services.

Meeting deadlines in the construction programme

In a construction programme, crews, cranes and liquidated damages often hang on a single heavy haulage movement. That is why we plan backwards from the date on site: when does the machine have to work, when does the crane slot open, which closure windows apply – from this we derive the loading day, the driving window and the buffer times. Night-driving conditions, public holiday driving bans and weather-related restrictions are factored in from the outset instead of being discovered en route. Your site management receives fixed reporting points: loading completed, stage reached, arrival confirmed – without chasing us by phone.

For construction companies and rental fleets with ongoing relocation needs, we also dispatch recurring machine movements between sites and rental depots – with known machine data, established procedures and short response times. Particularly when replacement plant is needed at short notice after a breakdown, what counts is that permit procedures and vehicle dispatch do not start from zero but build on an existing route and data base.

Building internationally – from the EU to Central Asia

For construction projects outside the EU we handle the complete customs and transit process with T1 or TIR procedures; for construction plant deployed only temporarily, the ATA carnet is an option that considerably simplifies re-importation. Towards the Caucasus and Central Asia we run via the Middle Corridor (Turkey–Georgia–Caspian Sea), which completely avoids the sanction-affected routes through Russia and Belarus. We check the sanctions and permit situation before every shipment so that your machine does not stand at a border while the site waits. That keeps heavy haulage what it should be in a construction programme: a plannable date, not a risk.

Frequently asked questions: Construction

What does it cost to transport construction plant?

Moving an excavator within Germany often costs a low to mid four-figure sum, depending on the machine and the distance; transports with escort vehicles and special permits reach five-figure amounts, and project transports to Central Asia more still – depending on route, weight and permit situation. After the feasibility study, Oversize Transports gives you a binding fixed-price quote with no hidden extras.

How long does a permit under StVO §29 take?

For standard routes in Germany, the authorisation under StVO §29 usually takes one to three weeks, depending on the federal state. Where dimensions are very large, bridge structural checks are required or the route crosses several federal states, four to eight weeks can be involved. Internationally, the permits of the transit countries are added on top. We apply for all authorisations as a bundle and schedule the transport date realistically around them.

When does construction plant count as heavy haulage or an abnormal load?

A permit becomes mandatory as soon as the standard limits are exceeded: more than 2.55 m width, 4 m height, 16.5 m length for an articulated vehicle or 40 t gross weight. A crawler excavator of the 25-tonne class on a low-loader usually already exceeds both height and weight. We check the figures against your data sheet and apply for the appropriate authorisation.

Does the excavator have to be dismantled for transport?

Many construction machines travel fully assembled; whether dismantling is required depends on the transport height and the axle loads along the route. It is often enough to lower the boom or to load attachments such as buckets and hammers separately. On large and crawler cranes, ballast and boom sections are distributed across escort vehicles as a matter of course. The feasibility study establishes the most economical configuration in advance.

Do you deliver directly to the construction site – including crane unloading?

Yes, we deliver to the point of use on site and coordinate unloading with your crane or with a crane partner organised by us. Access, ground conditions, manoeuvring areas and time slots are checked before the transport starts, with an on-site survey if required. This avoids idle time for your crew and crane on the delivery day.

Do you also transport construction plant to Turkey or Central Asia?

Yes, in addition to the EU we serve fixed corridors to Turkey, Georgia, Armenia and Azerbaijan as well as Kazakhstan, Turkmenistan and Uzbekistan. We run via the sanction-free Middle Corridor, handle customs and transit clearance with T1 or TIR and, on request, use the ATA carnet for machines deployed temporarily.

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