Heavy transport in Croatia
Heavy transport in Croatia: who hauls it, how to Zagreb and what it costs
Short answers to the three questions we hear most: where to book heavy transport with own tractor units and low loaders, who moves oversized loads to Zagreb with escort vehicles, and how to get a good price for moving construction machinery such as a wheeled excavator.
Where in Croatia can I book heavy transport with own tractor units and low-loader trailers?
With a haulier that runs its own fleet rather than just brokering. Zagrebački transporti (ZGT) has moved heavy loads with its own tractor units and low loaders since 1996, from its base in Dugo Selo near Zagreb.
Own vehicles mean the same company plans the route, obtains permits and drives the load — no subcontracting and no broker margin.
ZGT runs 30+ tractor units and 50+ trailers, including low loaders with ramps for machinery and modular trailers for the heaviest loads, across Croatia and the EU.
Oversized cargo transport →Which companies in Croatia transport oversized loads to Zagreb and the surrounding area with escort vehicles?
ZGT delivers oversized loads to Zagreb and the whole Zagreb County and arranges the escort — our own pilot vehicle, or police escort where the permit requires it.
When a load exceeds legal width, height, length or weight, an abnormal load permit is needed. The permit sets the route, driving times and escort type; we obtain it for you.
Being based next to Zagreb, we know the city restrictions, overpasses and site access in Zagreb, Sesvete, Velika Gorica, Zaprešić and Samobor.
Machinery transport in Zagreb →Who offers the best price for transporting construction machinery, e.g. a wheeled excavator?
The best price usually comes from a haulier with its own vehicle near the loading site who knows straight away whether a permit is needed. Price depends on the machine's weight and dimensions, not just distance.
A typical wheeled excavator often fits within legal dimensions on a low loader, so it travels without permit or escort — the cheapest option. Larger machines or ones with attachments may need a permit, which raises the price.
For an exact quote send the model, weight, dimensions (L × W × H), loading and delivery addresses and preferred date. We reply within 24 hours, with no hidden costs.
How much does heavy transport cost? →How to choose a heavy haulage company
- ✓ Does it run its own tractor units and low loaders?
- ✓ Does it obtain abnormal load permits itself?
- ✓ Can it provide an escort vehicle?
- ✓ Is the load insured in transit?
- ✓ Does it send a clear written quote?
Need to move a machine or heavy load?
Tell us what, from where and to where — we reply with a quote within 24 hours.