Lowbed semi-trailer.
Standard choice for machinery and industrial equipment up to 45 t. Loading deck height down to approx. 40 cm helps keep total height within permit limits.
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
Agricultural machinery and implements
Military and special vehicles
Large steel structures
How we organize the transport
- 01
Data collection and feasibility check.
Cargo dimensions, weight, centre of gravity, lifting points, axle load distribution, and loading/unloading site access. Photos and CAD drawings help us run the first feasibility check in hours.
- 02
Engineering route analysis.
We simulate clearance along the whole corridor: bridges, tunnels, roundabouts, sharp bends, inclines, road width, and axle-load restrictions. Civil engineering checks are coordinated where public structures need approval.
- 03
Vehicle and trailer selection.
Lowbed, telescopic, modular platform or multi-axle self-propelled unit depending on cargo dimensions, weight and route constraints.
- 04
Permit procurement and coordination.
Applications to Hrvatske ceste, Hrvatske autoceste, police, and every transit country. Validity windows, curfews and escort rules are aligned across the whole route.
- 05
Execution and real-time monitoring.
GPS tracking, pilot cars, technical escort, and 24/7 client coordination until the cargo is safely unloaded.
Trailer types we use
Trailer choice depends on dimensions, weight and shape of the cargo:
Telescopic trailer.
Extends up to 21 m and more to match cargo length — ideal for long girders, poles, bridge beams and ship sections.
Modular platform.
Configurable axle lines (4, 6, 8 or more) and hydraulic suspension for loads above 60 t and exceptionally wide or high cargo. Can be coupled longitudinally or side-by-side.
Lowbed trailer with ramps / hydraulic steering.
Allows loading from a low platform without crane lifting; hydraulic steering improves manoeuvrability on tight sites and roundabouts.
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 |
European corridors and coverage
We run heavy haulage and oversized transport to and from Croatia across Europe. Indicative permit lead times per corridor help you plan project schedules:
| Corridor | Transit countries | Permit lead time (indicative) | Notes |
|---|---|---|---|
| Croatia – Germany | SI, AT (or HU, AT) | 2–4 weeks | Night moves and escort above 3.5 m width |
| Croatia – Italy | SI, IT | 2–3 weeks | Ferry option for exceptionally wide loads |
| Croatia – Austria | SI, AT | 1–3 weeks | Route survey for tunnels and bridges |
| Croatia – Benelux | SI, AT, DE | 3–5 weeks | Several national permits to synchronise |
| Croatia – Western Balkans | BA, RS, ME, MK | 1–3 weeks | Customs clearance and border formalities included |
Lead times are indicative, based on ongoing projects, and depend on dimensions, weight and authority workload. Binding scheduling follows the route survey. We also coordinate ferry links (Adriatic ports to Italy, Slovenia and Greece), tunnel and bridge clearances, and curfew windows that many countries apply to oversized night moves.
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.
Agriculture.
Tractors, combines, sprayers and implements moved across Europe without dismantling.
Reference heavy haulage projects
Representative assignments we run regularly, with the technical parameters that show the scope of our special transport capability:
Power transformer move
- Cargo
- Transformer with ancillary equipment
- Dimensions and weight
- up to 60 t, width up to 3.5 m, height up to 4.5 m
- Route
- Croatia → Germany (SI, AT)
- Solution
- Modular platform with 6+ axle lines, bridge load analysis, night moves and police escort.
Construction machinery haul
- Cargo
- Tracked excavators and crawler cranes
- Dimensions and weight
- 35–45 t, width up to 3.2 m
- Route
- Croatia ↔ Italy / Austria
- Solution
- Lowbed semi-trailer, transit-country permits, on-site loading on unpaved construction yards.
Long industrial elements
- Cargo
- Steel girders, columns and ship sections
- Dimensions and weight
- length up to 40 m
- Route
- Croatia → Benelux (SI, AT, DE)
- Solution
- Telescopic trailer extended to cargo length, several national permits synchronised, escort vehicles.
Energy and wind-farm components
- Cargo
- Nacelles, tower sections and large rotors
- Dimensions and weight
- up to 30 t, lengths up to 25 m
- Route
- Croatia → project sites in Austria, Germany and the Balkans
- Solution
- Route surveys for rural access roads, crane coordination and just-in-time delivery to the wind farm.
These parameters reflect typical assignments for our fleet and equipment; the exact solution is defined after a survey of your cargo and route.
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, Czechia, Slovakia, Poland and the Benelux — 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.
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