Lowbed semi-trailer.
Standard choice for machinery and industrial equipment up to 45 t. Lowers total cargo height.
When is cargo considered oversized?
Cargo needs a special transport permit when the loaded vehicle exceeds one or more of the limits set by Croatian and EU road regulations:
- Length over 16.50 m (tractor with semi-trailer) or 18.75 m (truck with trailer)
- Width over 2.55 m (2.60 m for refrigerated vehicles)
- Height over 4.00 m
- Total weight over 40 t (44 t for intermodal transport)
- Axle load higher than allowed for the road category
Types of oversized cargo we transport
Our fleet and team are adapted to a wide range of indivisible loads:
Industrial machinery and production lines
Energy equipment — transformers, turbines, reactors
Construction structures, bridges and silos
Ship sections and yachts
Military and special vehicles
Large steel structures
How we organize the transport
- 01
Data collection.
Dimensions, weight, center of gravity, loading points and route.
- 02
Engineering route analysis.
Clearance simulation, bridges, roundabouts, inclined road sections.
- 03
Vehicle and trailer selection.
Lowbed, telescopic or modular platform depending on the cargo.
- 04
Permit procurement.
Applications to road managers, police and transit countries for international routes.
- 05
Execution and monitoring.
GPS tracking, technical escort and 24/7 client coordination.
Trailer types we use
Trailer choice depends on dimensions, weight and shape of the cargo:
Telescopic trailer.
Extends to match cargo length — ideal for long structures and ship sections.
Modular platform.
For loads above 60 t and exceptionally large dimensions; axle count adapts to the route.
Lowbed trailer with ramps.
Allows loading from a low platform without crane lifting.
Fleet technical specifications
Indicative limits per trailer type. The final combination is defined after the route survey and a review of the cargo specification.
| Trailer type | Usable length | Max cargo width | Payload | Typical use |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Lowbed semi-trailer | 8.4–13.6 m | up to 3.5 m | up to 45 t | Machinery, industrial equipment |
| Telescopic trailer | 13.6–21 m | up to 3.0 m | up to 40 t | Girders, poles, ship sections |
| Modular platform | configurable | up to 6.0 m | 60 t and above | Transformers, reactors, structures |
| Flatbed / mega trailer | 13.6 m | up to 2.55 m | up to 24 t | Volumetric and lighter indivisible loads |
Industries we serve
Typical special transport assignments by industry:
Power and energy.
Transformers, turbine and wind-farm components, boilers and pressure vessels moved to and from project sites.
Construction.
Excavators, cranes, concrete plants, precast concrete and structural steel elements.
Manufacturing and plant engineering.
Production line relocations, presses, machine tools and complete process units.
Shipbuilding and marine.
Hulls, sections, masts and yachts up to 3.5 m beam transported without dismantling.
Permits and escort
Every special transport in Croatia requires a permit from Hrvatske ceste (HC) or Hrvatske autoceste (HAC), and a police or technical escort once the load exceeds certain dimensions. For international oversized transport we coordinate permits for every transit country — Slovenia, Austria, Germany, Italy, Hungary, Serbia and beyond — align the validity windows, and plan night-time or convoy movements where local rules require them, so the cargo moves without delays at the border.
Frequently asked questions
What is oversized cargo?▼
Oversized cargo is cargo that, together with the vehicle, exceeds one or more legal dimensions: length 16.50 m (semi-trailer) or 18.75 m (truck with trailer), width 2.55 m, height 4.00 m or total weight 40 t. An exceptional transport permit is required.
How much does special transport of oversized cargo cost?▼
The price depends on cargo dimensions and weight, route length, the number of countries crossed, permit and escort requirements, and trailer type. Each quote is prepared individually after a route analysis and a review of the cargo specifications and drawings.
How long does it take to obtain an exceptional transport permit?▼
For Croatia, permits are usually issued within 3–7 working days. For international transport, permits must be coordinated for each transit country, which can take 1–4 weeks depending on the route.
What types of oversized cargo do you transport?▼
We transport industrial machinery, energy equipment, construction structures, ship sections, bridges, reactors, transformers and other indivisible loads that exceed standard dimensions.
Which countries do you cover with special transport?▼
We run oversized and heavy transport from Croatia to and from all EU markets, with the most frequent corridors towards Slovenia, Austria, Germany, Italy, Hungary, Czechia, Slovakia, Poland and the Benelux countries, plus the Western Balkans.
What information do you need for a special transport quote?▼
Send the cargo dimensions (length, width, height), weight, centre of gravity, lifting or loading points, the exact pickup and delivery addresses, and the desired time window. Drawings or photos speed up the route feasibility check considerably.
Need oversized cargo transport?
Send us the cargo specifications and route — we will prepare a quote and timeline estimate.
Request a quote