Planning
Weight and axle loads in heavy transport
Roads and bridges do not feel the total weight but the load per axle. That is why heavy haulage vehicles spread heavy goods across many axles. For planning we need the weight of the goods and its centre of gravity – the axle loads follow from that.
What matters
- Total weight
- Goods plus vehicle – the basis for permit and bridge assessment.
- Axle loads
- How much each axle carries; depends on vehicle and position of the centre of gravity.
- More axles
- Heavy goods need vehicles with many axles or modular trailers.
- Bridges
- The load capacity of structures decides the route.
Planning questions
We clarify these points before quoting – the earlier they are known, the more precise the plan.
- How heavy is each piece?
- Is the weight weighed or calculated?
- Where is the centre of gravity?
- Are there attachments that could travel separately?
- Does the weight include the frame?
What we need from you
- Weight per piece with unit
- Centre of gravity
- Frame
- Attachments
Preparation: You hand over the cargo ready for loading with known lifting points – dismantling, assembly and foundation work are handled by your team or your installation partner.
What we do for you
What we organise
- Feasibility check per project with questions on missing values
- Coordination of permits, escort vehicles, route surveys and lifting equipment via partners
- Quote with the agreed scope once the transport can be planned
Good to know
Share weight per piece and centre of gravity – with these we distribute the load correctly and choose the right vehicle.
How it works
- 01
Request
You state the cargo, dimensions and weight per piece with units, rough route and time window – marking anything unknown.
- 02
Review
We determine the suitable vehicle combination and axle loads with partners.
- 03
Quote
After the feasibility check you receive a quote with the agreed scope, including partner services.
- 04
Execution
Vehicle, permit and route follow total weight and axle loads.
Questions and answers: Weight and axle loads
Why are axle loads more important than total weight?
Because roads and bridges feel the load per axle. Many axles spread a heavy item over more area.
Do I have to calculate axle loads myself?
No. We need the weight and centre of gravity of the goods; we determine axle loads with partners.
Does the frame count towards the weight?
Yes. State the weight in transport condition, i.e. including frame or saddle.
Request
Request for this topic: Weight and axle loads
Three steps. Anything you do not know yet can be left open.
Details for planning
- Weight per piece with unit
- Centre of gravity
- Frame
- Attachments