Indicative Rates
Realistic low-loader, drop deck and platform float bands for Brisbane and SEQ. A planning guide — not a quote and not a guarantee.
Indicative only — dated September 2026. These bands are a planning guide, not a quote and not a guarantee. Final pricing depends on the exact load, route, permit and escort requirements, timing and fuel levy at the time. Request a quote for a firm indication.
Indicative rate bands
The table below sets out realistic bands for the most common SEQ oversize haulage services. Actual capacity, configuration and route drive the final figure.
| Item | Indicative band | Notes |
|---|---|---|
| Low loader — local SEQ day rate | $1,200 – $2,200 / day | Indicative; depends on trailer config, load and route |
| Low loader — per-km (SEQ) | $3.50 – $6.00 / km | Loaded kilometres; minimums apply |
| Extendable drop deck — day rate | $1,400 – $2,400 / day | Long loads; extension affects price |
| Platform float — day rate | $2,200 – $4,500+ / day | Heavy/OSOM; multi-axle config drives price |
| NHVR access permit (indicative) | $80 – $400+ | Per permit; OSOM and bridge assessments cost more |
| Pilot escort (per pilot, per move) | $300 – $900+ | Per pilot; number sized to width/height/mass |
| Fuel levy | Variable | Applied on top of base rate; moves with fuel price |
| After-hours / weekend premium | +15% to +30% | Where corridor/site access requires it |
What drives the price
- • Trailer and combination — a 2-axle low loader costs less than a multi-axle platform float with a jeep dolly and steerable rear.
- • Route and distance — loaded kilometres, corridor restrictions and the swept-path survey at SEQ interchanges.
- • Permit and escort — NHVR access permit cost, pilot numbers, and police escort/traffic management for OSOM.
- • Timing — peak, after-hours, weekend and event-window premiums where corridor or site access requires it.
- • Fuel levy — a variable levy applied on top of the base rate, moving with the pump price.
Rates FAQ
Are these rates a quote?
No. These are indicative bands for planning only, dated September 2026. They are not a quote and not a guarantee. Request a quote for a firm indication based on your exact load, route and timing.
What changes the final price?
The trailer and combination, the route distance and corridor, permit and escort requirements, fuel levy at the time, timing (peak, after-hours, weekend), and any bridge rating or traffic management requirements.
Why a fuel levy?
Heavy haulage fuel cost is significant and moves with the pump price. We apply a variable fuel levy on top of the base rate so the quote reflects the real cost at the time of the move.
Want a firm indication?
Send us the load, dimensions and route. We'll match the trailer, plan the permit and escort, and give you an indicative rate for your specific move.
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