Construction and special equipment transport
Construction Equipment Logistics

Transport construction and special equipment

Excavators, loaders, bulldozers, quarry, road and special-purpose machinery. We select the transport configuration based on the machine's actual dimensions, weight, centre of gravity and route.

H × W × L actual dimensions
Lowbed platform selection
Axle load load distribution
Route Survey route survey
Transport configuration

Machine weight is only one of the parameters

For special equipment, weight is not the only factor. The choice of transport is also affected by height, width, length, ground clearance, centre of gravity and the geometry of the machine itself.

An excavator, loader or drilling rig may have the same weight but require completely different platforms, loading configurations and routes.

We calculate not just the machine itself, but the complete transport combination: tractor unit + platform + cargo.
Equipment types

Different equipment requires different transport solutions

The platform configuration and loading method are determined by the design of the specific machine.

Tracked construction equipment transport
01

Tracked machinery

Excavators, bulldozers, drilling rigs and other tracked machinery.

Excavator transport
02

Excavators

Wheeled and tracked machines, taking into account the boom, bucket, transport height and width.

Wheel loader transport
03

Wheel loaders

Machinery with large wheels and attachments that affect the overall transport length.

Special construction equipment transport
04

Special equipment

Drilling, crushing, lifting and process machinery with non-standard configurations.

H × W × L

We calculate the dimensions of the fully loaded vehicle combination

The critical factor is not the machine's factory dimensions alone, but the final configuration after it is loaded onto the platform.

H - height
L - overall length
H
Transport height Machine + platform height.
W
Maximum width Measured across the undercarriage, attachments or body.
L
Overall length Tractor unit + platform + machine.
GC
Ground clearance Considered when selecting the platform and loading ramp angle.
Special equipment on a low-bed trailer
Lowbed configuration

The platform is selected for the machine, not the other way around

Platform height, usable deck length, number of axle lines and loading-ramp design are calculated for the specific machine.

01
Platform height

The lower the cargo sits relative to the road, the more options there are for passing height restrictions.

02
Usable length

We account for protruding elements, booms, buckets and attachments.

03
Ramp angle

Especially important for machinery with low ground clearance and a long wheelbase.

04
Number of axles

Determined by cargo weight and the required load distribution.

Weight distribution

It is not only how much the machine weighs, but also where the load is concentrated

The machine's centre of gravity determines its position on the platform. Cargo placement affects the load on each axle group of the tractor unit and trailer.

For machines with heavy undercarriages, counterweights or large attachments, weight distribution may be asymmetrical.

Load distribution across axle lines
A1
A2
A3
A4
A5
A6
Illustrative diagram. Actual load distribution is calculated for the specific machine and transport configuration.
Transport condition

Fully assembled or partially dismantled

Minimum transport dimensions do not always require a more complex platform. Sometimes it is more practical to remove selected machine components and reduce the overall transport dimensions.

01 Buckets and attachments
02 Booms and working components
03 Guarding and protruding elements
04 Additional working modules
Quarry construction equipment transport
Route Survey

The route is checked for the final vehicle combination

Once the platform is selected, we obtain the actual transport dimensions and use them to check the route.

01 Height restrictions

Bridges, overpasses, overhead lines and other structures above the road.

02 Turning geometry

Turning radii, intersections, access points and manoeuvres for a long vehicle combination.

03 Road width

Narrow sections, barriers and roadside infrastructure.

04 Load-bearing capacity

Load restrictions on bridges and road sections.

Construction equipment transport in challenging conditions
Real operating conditions

Delivery does not end on the highway

Construction and quarry machinery is often delivered directly to the site - a quarry, construction site, industrial area or temporary access road.

We therefore consider not only the main route, but also access through the final section, manoeuvring, unloading and vehicle exit.

Transport quotation

What information is needed for a preliminary solution

A complete set of documentation is not required. The machine's basic specifications are enough for an initial assessment.

01
Machine make and model If known.
02
Weight Actual or manufacturer-specified transport weight.
03
Dimensions H × W × L Machine height, width and length.
04
Loading and delivery points Address or nearest city.
05
Undercarriage Wheeled or tracked.
06
Photos or technical data sheet Any available materials help us select the configuration faster.
Transport request

Need to transport a machine? We will select the right transport configuration

Send us the machine model, weight, dimensions and route. If some parameters are not yet known - we can start with the information available.

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