What Transport Is Considered Heavy Haulage?

Have you ever wondered what transport is considered heavy haulage? In the logistics and transportation industry, heavy haulage is a specialised form of transportation for shipping large and heavy items. This could include oversized, over-dimensional, overweight or class-restricted cargo. Heavy haulage is usually handled by specially designed trucks, trailers and equipment due to the size and weight of the cargo.

In this blog, we will be exploring the world of heavy haulage, and what types of machinery are considered to fall under this category. 

Heavy haulage is used to transport goods and materials that are too large or heavy for standard transportation methods. The load must exceed the legal weight and measurements set by local, state and federal regulations. Specialised equipment, including extendable trailers, hydraulic axle lifts and multiple-axle trailers, are typically used in this type of transportation.

Heavy haulage is particularly popular for the transportation of large, over-dimensional cargo. Examples of these include oversized machinery and equipment, such as agricultural machinery, construction equipment, wind turbine components and military vehicles.

Transporting a forklift is considered to be a heavy haulage job because it exceeds the legal measurements and weight limit. To move a forklift safely and legally, you will need to hire a truck with an extendable trailer capable of carrying its weight. Specialised trucks equipped with hydraulic axle lifts can also be used for this type of transportation.

Bobcats and skid steers are a type of construction machinery that is considered to be heavy haulage due to their size and weight. Specialised trucks with multi-axle trailers are the best option for transporting these types of vehicles.

Earthmoving equipment like bulldozers, graders and excavators are also considered to be heavy haulage due to their size and weight. Super-tilt, low-load and multi-axle trailers are the most common types of trucks used for this type of transportation.

Tractors are another type of vehicle considered to be heavy haulage. Some types of tractors weigh up to 8 tonnes and require specialised heavy-duty trucks for transportation.

If you’re located in Darwin and require heavy haulage towing services, JEC Transport is your best option. Our fleet of trucks is specially designed for the transportation of large and bulky items, including forklifts, bobcats, earthmoving equipment and tractors. Give us a call on (08) 8947 1870 to get started.