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title: "Oversize and abnormal load transport"
url: https://evslogistics.rway.site/en/services/oversize-transport/
description: "Oversize and abnormal load transport: machinery and out-of-gauge loads, with route analysis and coordination of permits and escorts in Poland and Europe."
updated: 2026-10-06
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# Oversize and abnormal load transport

## Parameters first, route second

In abnormal load transport, dimensions and weight determine the choice of vehicle, the possible route and the formalities. A quote therefore requires complete technical data.

## Permits and escorts

The scope of permits and any escort depends on the parameters of the combination and the countries of transit. We verify the requirements before confirming the job.

## Data for analysis

- dimensions and weight of the load;
- technical documentation and photos;
- loading and unloading locations;
- operational capabilities of both sites;
- expected date.

## What to know before you enquire

- **The standard limits we start the analysis from** (according to the summary of Directive 96/53/EC): width 2.55 m, height 4.00 m, length 16.50 m for an articulated vehicle and 18.75 m for a combination with a trailer, weight 40 t. Exceeding any parameter makes it an abnormal vehicle.
- **Permit categories II–V** differ in permitted width (3.2 m / 3.4 m / 4 m on class A and S roads), length (15 / 23 / 30 m), height (4.3 m), weight (up to 60 t in category IV) and type of road. Category V covers movements larger than these thresholds along a designated route.
- **An escort** is required once 23.00 m in length, 3.20 m in width, 4.50 m in height or 60 t in weight is exceeded (one escort vehicle), and 30.00 m / 3.60 m / 4.70 m / 80 t (two escort vehicles).
- **Indivisible loads only.** A permit cannot be used to combine several smaller loads.
- **Division of roles:** the customer is responsible for cargo data and documentation; the permit category is indicated by the authority; the scope of our support with formalities is confirmed individually.

Detailed table and process: [Oversize transport — permits and categories](/en/knowledge/oversize-transport-permits-poland/).

[Send the cargo parameters](#quote).