Luxembourg and oversized transport permits
When organizing oversized transport in Luxembourg, it is important to know in advance that Luxembourg has a detailed permit classification system — separately for standard vehicles, oversized vehicles and mobile cranes, with specific conditions for the transport of construction machinery.
This guide provides an overview of the key regulations for abnormal transport permit Luxembourg, so you can plan the transport more efficiently and avoid delays, penalties and unnecessary costs.
Free dimensions without permit
| Vehicle | Free dimensions | Note |
|---|---|---|
| Truck | 14 m (12 m + 2 m overhang) × 2.55 m × 4 m | Standard transport |
| Tractor unit + semi-trailer | 18.5 m (16.5 m + 2 m overhang) × 2.55 m × 4 m – 44 t | Axle loads must not be exceeded. |
| Truck + trailer | 20.75 m (18.75 m + 2 m overhang) × 2.55 m × 4 m – 44 t | Axle loads must not be exceeded. |
As soon as one of the limits for length, width, height or weight is exceeded, the appropriate permit is required. The processing time for obtaining the permit can take up to 1 month.
🇱🇺 Abnormal Transport Permit — Luxembourg
Permits – standard vehicles
Category 1
- Truck – up to 14 m (12 m + 2 m overhang) × 3 m × 4.3 m.
- Tractor unit + semi-trailer – up to 20 m (16.5 m + 3.5 m overhang) × 3 m × 4.3 m – 44 t (max. 12 t per axle).
- Truck + trailer – up to 20.75 m (18.75 m + 2 m overhang) × 3 m × 4.3 m – 44 t (max. 12 t per axle).
Exceptions:
- 4-axle truck – max. 39 t gross weight.
- 5-axle truck – max. 50 t gross weight, under the following conditions: axle loads must not exceed 11.5 t, the vehicle must be equipped with an electronic axle load measuring system and have at least 3 hydraulically steered axles. Such a truck may also tow a trailer, but the total weight of the combination must not exceed 50 t.
- Combination with dolly (e.g. timber transport) – max. 25 m (21 m + 4 m) × 2.55 m × 4 m – 44 t.
- Transport of crane ballast – max. 80 t gross weight / max. 12 t per axle.
- Transport of construction machinery – max. 80 t / max. 12 t per axle, provided that the machine weight exceeds 30 t.
Category 2
- Truck – up to 17 m (12 m + 5 m overhang) × 3.5 m × 4.5 m.
- Tractor unit + semi-trailer – up to 21.5 m (16.5 m + 5 m overhang) × 3.5 m × 4.5 m – 80 t (max. 12 t per axle).
- Truck + trailer – up to 20.75 m (18.75 m + 2 m overhang) × 3.5 m × 4.5 m – 80 t (max. 12 t per axle).
Exceptions of Category 2: Same conditions as for Category 1 for 4- and 5-axle trucks. Transport of construction machinery – max. 100 t / max. 12 t per axle, provided that the machine weight exceeds 45 t.
Category 3
For parameters and weights exceeding Category 2. Transport of construction machinery – max. 100 t / max. 12 t per axle, provided that the machine weight exceeds 60 t.
Permits – oversized vehicles
Category 1
- Tractor unit + semi-trailer – up to 20 m (including max. 2 m overhang) × 3 m × 4.3 m – 44 t (max. 12 t per axle).
- Truck + trailer – up to 23 m (including max. 2 m overhang) × 3 m × 4.3 m – 44 t (max. 12 t per axle). Important: this combination may only be used for the transport of construction machinery.
Transport of construction machinery – max. 80 t / max. 12 t per axle, provided that the machine weight exceeds 30 t.
Category 2
- Tractor unit + semi-trailer – up to 25 m (including max. 5 m overhang) × 3.5 m × 4.5 m – 80 t (max. 12 t per axle).
- Truck + trailer – up to 25 m × 3.5 m × 4.5 m – 80 t (max. 12 t per axle). Important: this combination may only be used for the transport of construction machinery.
Transport of construction machinery – max. 100 t / max. 12 t per axle, provided that the machine weight exceeds 45 t.
Category 3
For parameters and weights exceeding Category 2. Transport of construction machinery – max. 100 t / max. 12 t per axle, provided that the machine weight exceeds 60 t.
Permits – mobile cranes and mobile cranes with ballast
Category 1
- Mobile crane – up to 19 m × 3.5 m × 4.3 m – 80 t / max. 12 t per axle.
- Mobile crane with ballast – up to 22 m × 3.5 m × 4.3 m – 80 t / max. 12 t per axle.
Category 2
- Mobile crane – up to 22 m × 4 m × 4.5 m – 100 t / max. 12 t per axle.
- Mobile crane with ballast – up to 25 m × 4 m × 4.5 m – 100 t / max. 12 t per axle.
Category 3
For parameters and weights exceeding Category 2.
Required documents
- Scans of the vehicle registration documents.
- CoC certificate.
- Certificate of indivisibility of the load (e.g. technical specification).
Driving authorization: Category 1 – without specifying a route. Category 2 – without specifying a route, but the route must be checked before transport. Category 3 – route specified in the permit + mandatory route survey submitted to the road authorities.
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Private escort
- Category 1 — Escort is not required.
- Category 2 — 1 escort vehicle at the front for width and/or height + 1 escort vehicle at the rear for lengths exceeding 3.5 m.
- Category 3 — At least 1 escort vehicle at the front and at least 1 at the rear + possible police escort according to the permit conditions.
Police escort
Police escort applies to Category 3 – if specified in the permit conditions. The application period is 1–2 weeks. Cancellation costs depend on the progress of the application and the time of cancellation.
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FAQ — permit for abnormal transport in Luxembourg
The processing time can take up to 1 month – transport should therefore be planned in advance.
Category 1 and Category 2 permits are valid for 1 year. The Category 3 permit is valid for 3 months.
For Category 1, no escort is required. For Category 2, an escort vehicle is required at the front and rear. For Category 3, a minimum of 2 escort vehicles is mandatory, and police escort may be required.
For Category 1, the machine weight must exceed 30 t (max. 80 t total weight). For Category 2, the machine weight must exceed 45 t (max. 100 t total weight). For Category 3, the machine weight must exceed 60 t (max. 100 t total weight). Multiple machines can be transported, but at least one machine must exceed the specified threshold.