Abnormal Loads

Abnormal Load Transport

We are abnormal load specialists. We arrange all necessary routing and permits to Police Forces and local authorities. We provide an escort vehicle or 2nd man when required for abnormal load movements.

We are highly knowledgeable and experienced in moving abnormal loads of all shapes and sizes, providing a supervisor where necessary to complete site visits and look after project needs from start to finish.

We operate a modern fleet of specialist vehicles plated up to STGO Cat 2 (65 tonnes gross) and an extensive fleet of specialist trailers, including:

• Extendible Flat Trailers
• Extendible Semi Low Loaders
• Ramp Semi Low Loaders
• Extendable power steer trailers up to 36 metres in length

For full details, please visit our specifications page.

Widths

The following details are for guidance only. Reference to applicable regulations should be made prior to all works.

* Police notification required 2 working days in advance (Police Escort could be requested by the relevant force)
** VR1 application 8 weeks in advance
*** BE16 application 8 weeks in advance

Heights

The following details are for guidance only. Reference to applicable regulations should be made prior to all works.

The minimum height of an unmarked bridge is 5.0 metres so a safe rule is that loads should not exceed an all up height of 4.9 metres. This can be achieved using specialist trailers if required which have a lower bed reducing the overall height of the load. Any loads which cannot be kept under this maximum height require careful route surveys, street furniture and overhead lines/trees may need removal.

Lengths

The following details are for guidance only. Reference to applicable regulations should be made prior to all works.

Weights 

The following details are for guidance only. Reference to applicable regulations should be made prior to all works.

 STGO Weight categories