The most various agricultural machinery occupies the lion’s share of all oversized and superheavy transportations which are carried out by experts of the TAD company (Ukraine). Agriculture is one of the main predominant industries in our country, so the need for transportation of heavy machinery and equipment is always there.
Combines, as well as any other agro-industrial equipment, demand for the transportation special conditions and carefully picked up equipment. Its main “problem” is the very large size, which limits the use of certain types of platforms or trawls.
In some cases for transportation of the combine it is necessary not only to remove a reaper, but also to dismantle wheels with a cabin. Of course, this requires some labor and time, but there is simply no other alternative. Moving the ready-to-operate combine on public roads is prohibited due to its large weight, large size and low speed. In addition, no owner of such equipment will “overtake” the combine to another site, which may be in the tens or even hundreds of kilometers.
First, it is very long, and secondly – unprofitable. The motor resource of the equipment which is so necessary during harvesting decreases. For these reasons, the only option for moving the combine from point A to point B is to use specialized trawls.
For transportation of large-sized equipment it is necessary to use specialized means of delivery. Trawls are best suited for these purposes – a special type of platform with a low frame, which are equipped with ramps for self-entry and exit of the combine.
If self-entry is not possible, you can try to load the equipment on the platform with a winch or use a crane with sufficient capacity. Cranes, in particular, are the main option for loading and unloading when it comes to transporting combines by rail on special platforms.
Transportation of the combine is possible both with the reaper established on it, and without it (the reaper is fixed separately). The trawl is a semi-trailer, it requires a tractor of sufficient power. Usually standard tractors of eurofrugs act in this capacity.
As for the cost of transportation, today transportation by road trawl and rail is in about the same price range. However, it should be understood that some models of combines simply do not fit on the railway platform – in this case, you can use platform extenders on car trawls.
Route selection
Any transportation of oversized machinery and equipment is associated with certain difficulties and risks. It is almost impossible to perform transportation on your own, so it is best to entrust it to professionals with the necessary experience, skills and qualifications.
In addition, having your own tractor with a trawl is not economically feasible, because the transportation of combines is performed periodically several times during the season. You will have to look for a special parking lot for storing equipment, as well as perform regular maintenance. For this reason, it is best to rent special equipment that will be used with the required efficiency in the required period of time.
As for the routes of transportation, they are also subject to certain requirements. First of all, route routes must be designed and approved in such a way as to transport the equipment in the shortest possible time, without causing inconvenience to other road users.
You should avoid sections of the road with heavy traffic, constant traffic jams, choose routes outside the city limits. The main requirements for an ideal route are:
Preference is always given to bypass roads and wide highways with several lanes in both directions.
When ordering the transportation of combines from TAD, you will always be sure of compliance with the specified delivery times. The cargo will be delivered in integrity and safety to any point of the country, then collected and fully prepared for work.
You escape from a headache in the form of search of optimum routes and delivery options, you do not need to agree with services of support and to receive necessary permissions for transportation. In addition, not every driver is suitable for such work: it is necessary to have vast experience to accurately and quickly deliver cargo weighing several tens of tons across the country.
The logistics department of Trans-Auto-D is ready to offer the required services of transportation of both combines and any other type of non-standard equipment using a variety of trawls and modern trucks.
Specialists will make the optimal route taking into account the specifics of the cargo, answering any questions and consulting if necessary. A wide selection of trawls of different configurations allows you to choose the optimal solution for each customer and its cargo.
Or do you want to change the type of employment to a higher paying one? Trans-Auto-D, one of the leaders of the national market in the transport and manufacturing sector, needs driver for oversized transportation. Therefore, we invite everyone to fill out the questionnaire and sign up for an interview.
Work oversized quite complex, compared to driving a conventional truck. That is why we prefer honest, disciplined, responsible men. Those who do not have bad habits will have an additional advantage over competitors.
Phone information:
- +380679751210
- +380673813434
Vacancies for oversized cargo drivers: a brief description and basic requirements
You have been placing ads on the Internet for a long time and without success «I’m looking for a job as a trawl driver»? Come to the company Trans-Auto-D, if you approach the main points! This is a real chance to get a job and get a stable salary.
The main requirements for applicants are:
If you think you are suitable forvacancies for oversized cargo drivers, rather, write to the company’s e-mail, attaching your resume and recommendations from previous employers. Or contact the HR department by dialing the number listed on the site.
Oversized work: working conditions and employer guarantees
Every driver on a trawl oversized first, an internship and training are mandatory, the driver must have a medical card, certificates from a narcologist and psychologist, as well as a certificate of no criminal record. And only then can go freely on any routes both in the country and abroad.
Phone information:
- +380679751210
- +380673813434
All employees are guaranteed:
With the growth of production and increasing production, the need to move goods of non-standard weight and size only increases, and this trend continues with each new year.
It should be understood that while bulky equipment is often also an overload, these two factors are considered separately in the world of bulky / heavy transportation. Oversized cargo size refers strictly to the physical dimensions – width, height and length of the cargo. Heavy or overweight loads are determined only by weight.
Dimensions and weight
International oversized transportation involves working with many types of “special” cargo. These can be:
All these loads can be safely loaded, securely fastened and promptly delivered by specially prepared vehicles, which are mobile and versatile.
Any oversized transportation implies a professional approach and accurate knowledge of certain parameters of the cargo, which include weight and dimensions, as well as the total working weight of the cargo, including fuel and any other additional equipment placed in or on the vehicle.
Knowing the exact weight and size of the equipment you are transporting is the first and most important step in transporting it. These parameters should be actual values, not indicative estimates.
Important nuances.
As a rule, oversized cargo is classified differently in different countries. This illustrates the first important point when planning the transportation of special equipment from Europe, such as large construction equipment or any potentially oversized cargo. You need to know the rules of maximum size and weight for each state through which the cargo is in transit to determine whether it is oversized.
Congestion often requires a preliminary inspection of the route to make sure that the vehicle and cargo will be able to travel the desired route. This is especially true for ultra-high loads, which can affect overhead road bridges or utilities.
According to European standards, as the size of the cargo increases, the requirements for pre-trip inspection, as well as travel safety requirements (such as escort cars, as well as days and times of travel) and, of course, oversized fees increase.
An important nuance regarding the ratio of weight and size: excess cargo is not necessarily large, and in most countries these parameters are considered separately from each other. In essence, this means that if you are overweight, you will have to pay a commission for being overweight. If it is oversized, you will have to pay an excessive fee. If it is both oversized and overweight, you will have to pay both an oversize fee and an overweight fee.
It does not matter whether you own agricultural machinery or transport drilling equipment: such transit operations through several countries or within one state will require prior planning and obtaining all necessary permits from the relevant authorities.
The company’s specialists carefully prepare for each oversized transportation, agreeing on the time of day, the requirements for the escort vehicle, using the appropriate markings and signals.
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