Transport for Construction Machinery & Equipment
Excavators, wheel loaders, rollers or attachments — Logisticoo brings construction machinery to where it is needed: to the site, into the rental fleet or to the buyer, with a fixed-price quote in 30 minutes. We transport self-propelled machines on low-loaders and semi-low-loaders with drive-on ramps, and smaller equipment such as mini excavators, plate compactors or generators on flatbed and curtainsider vehicles too, lashed at tested lashing points. If a machine exceeds the permitted dimensions or weights, we take care of the necessary special permits and plan the route accordingly — that is part of our project logistics. Construction sites are rarely ideal unloading points: your personal dispatcher clarifies access, ground conditions and whether a machine operator, a crane or a ramp is available on site beforehand. Relocations between sites under time pressure, returns from rental and transfers to auctions or dealers in 55 countries are also part of the daily business. This way your machine is on site on time for the start of construction rather than sitting in the depot. On request, the driver documents the machine's condition at collection and delivery with photos — this saves disputes over rental returns and used-equipment sales.
Vehicles & equipment
We deploy low-loaders and semi-low-loaders with hydraulic ramps for self-propelled machines, plus flatbed and mega-trailers for attachments; securing is done with lashing chains, tensioning straps and anti-slip mats at the manufacturer's lashing points.
Typical requirements
- Transport of self-propelled machines including loading via ramps or crane
- Special permits and route planning for oversize and overweight loads
- Site-appropriate delivery: access check, ground conditions, unloading assistance on site
- Short-notice relocations between sites and rental depots
- Load securing of heavy equipment per VDI 2700 with chains and edge protectors
- International transfers to dealers, auctions and projects
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Typical shipments from the construction-machinery sector
For rental fleets, dealers and construction companies we mainly move self-propelled earthmoving machines: crawler and wheeled excavators, wheel loaders, dozers, rollers and graders. Added to this are compact units such as mini excavators, plate compactors, rammers and generators, which travel on flatbed or curtainsider vehicles. Attachments — buckets, hydraulic breakers, trenchers, pallet forks — often travel as part load or are delivered separately afterwards. A third block is tower-crane segments, shoring props and formwork towers, which run as long or oversize goods. Weights range from the 900 kg mini excavator to the 40 t crawler excavator, which is why vehicle class and permit requirements are determined individually for each machine. Returns from rental and transfers to auction houses round off the volume.
Standards and regulations in construction-machinery transport
For machines over 2.55 m wide, 4.00 m high or 40 t gross weight, abnormal and heavy transport rules apply: we apply for the special permit under Section 29 (3) and the authorisation under Section 46 of the German Road Traffic Regulations (StVO) for the specific route and plan for conditions such as night driving or escort vehicles (BF3/BF4). Load securing is carried out form-fit in accordance with VDI 2700 sheet 15 (construction machinery) and EN 12195-1 with lashing chains at the manufacturer's lashing points, including chains and anti-slip underlays. Self-propelled machines are lashed with the parking brake applied, equipment secured and the slewing function locked. For hydraulic attachments we account for residual pressure and leakage protection. On international runs, the national heavy-transport requirements of the respective country are added.
How a construction-machinery transport works at Logisticoo
- Enquiry with machine type, weight, dimensions and whether the machine drives on itself or is craned.
- Fixed-price quote in 30 minutes including permit and ancillary costs.
- For oversize loads we apply for the special permit and plan the route with its conditions.
- Dispatch of the right vehicle — low-loader, semi-low-loader or flatbed — together with the loading equipment.
- Loading via drive-on ramps or crane, form-fit securing per VDI 2700 and, on request, photo documentation of the machine's condition.
- Site-appropriate delivery: your dispatcher clarifies access, ground conditions and unloading assistance in advance so the driver does not end up facing an impassable entrance. For relocations between sites we coordinate the collection and destination appointments throughout.
What does a construction-machinery transport cost?
We quote the price in advance as a fixed price. As a guide, our vehicle rule-of-thumb rates per kilometre driven apply (±15 %): flatbed van for compact equipment around 1.10 €/km (from 89 €), truck 7.5 t around 1.45 €/km (from 169 €), truck 12 t around 1.65 €/km (from 219 €), low-loader/articulated truck for heavy self-propelled machines around 1.95 €/km (from 379 €). Example: a wheel loader from Hamburg to Hanover (around 155 km) on the low-loader is roughly 380–460 €. For permit-required oversize loads, permit fees and, where applicable, escort vehicles are added, which we quote in advance. Return loads and fixed rental-fleet lanes lower the per-kilometre price compared with one-off orders.
Typical construction-machinery shipments and the right handling
| Machine/equipment | Weight (typ.) | Vehicle/equipment | Permit |
|---|---|---|---|
| Mini excavator, plate compactor | 0.9–3 t | Flatbed van / trailer | none |
| Wheeled excavator, wheel loader | 8–18 t | Semi-low-loader with ramp | mostly permit-free |
| Crawler excavator | 20–40 t | Low-loader, drive-on ramp/crane | often oversize/overweight |
| Attachments (bucket, breaker) | 0.5–4 t | Flatbed / part load | none |
| Crane segments, formwork towers | bulky / long goods | Low-loader / long-goods trailer | depending on dimensions |
Frequently asked questions
What do you need from me to calculate a construction-machinery transport?
Machine type, weight, dimensions (length, width, height) and whether the machine can drive on itself or has to be craned. Plus the collection and delivery address with a note on the site situation. With this information you receive a fixed price including all ancillary costs within 30 minutes.
Who obtains the permit if the excavator is wider than 2.55 m?
We take care of that. For excess width or weight we apply for the special permit under Section 29 StVO for the specific route and plan for any required conditions such as night driving or escort. Allow a few working days' lead time depending on the federal state — for urgent cases we check whether a permit-free transport variant is possible, for instance by removing attachment parts.
Can the machine drive onto the low-loader itself or do I need a crane?
Both are possible. Self-propelled machines usually drive on via the low-loader's hydraulic drive-on ramps — a machine operator should be on site for this, or our driver is briefed accordingly. Non-operable or tracked machines are craned on with a mobile crane or truck-mounted forklift. What makes sense in each case we clarify at the enquiry stage based on weight, centre of gravity and the ground conditions at the loading point.
Do you secure the machine's condition for rental returns and used-equipment sales?
Yes. On request the driver documents the condition at collection and delivery with dated photos from all sides, including the operating-hours counter and visible damage. This saves disputes over rental returns and used sales. We provide the documentation digitally with the shipment.
Do you transport machines with residual hydraulic pressure and operating fluids safely?
Yes. Before loading we relieve the hydraulics, lock moving parts and check that no operating fluids are leaking. For larger tank contents or battery machines we observe the relevant transport requirements. This keeps the load stable in position and leak-free throughout the entire run.