Truck types & transport packaging

The most common trucks and transport packaging at a glance

This section provides an overview of the most common types of trucks and transport packaging, along with their dimensions, capacities, and key features.

 

The most common trucks

Euro semitrailer

 

Euro semitrailer

Dimensions:
approx. 13,62 x 2,5 x 2,6 m (LxWxH)

Capacity:
approx. 24 t, approx. 88 m³, 34 pallets

 

Trailer truck

 

Trailer truck

2-axle motor vehicle

3-axle trailer

Dimensions:
A: approx. 6,2 x 2,5 x 2,6 m
B: approx. 8,6 x 2,5 x 2,6 m
(LxWxH)

Capacity:
A: approx. 8 t, approx. 40 m³, 15 pallets
B: approx. 16 t, approx. 56 m³, 21 pallets

WAB truck

 

WAB Truck

3-axle motor vehicle

2-axle trailer

Dimensions:
A: approx. 7,3 x 2,5 x 2,45 m
B: approx. 7,5 x 2,5 x 2,45 m
(LxWxH)

Capacity:
A: approx. 22 t, approx. 89 m³, 36 pallets

Swap body

 

Swap body

Dimensions:
approx. 7,45 x 2,5 x 2,45 m
(LxWxH)

Capacity:
approx. 12 t, approx. 46 m³, 18 pallets

 

Highcube swap body

 

Swap body (High-Cube)

Dimensions:
ca. 7,45/7,82 x 2,5 x 2,70 m
(LxWxH)

Capacity:
ca. 12 t, ca. 50 m³, 18 bzw. 19 pallets

Special features:
- Greater interior height than standard WAB
- Shorter feet than standard WAB

The Most Common Transport Packaging

Euro pallet

 

Euro pallets

Dimensions: 120 x 80 x 14,4 cm (length x width x height)

Empty weight: approx. 25 kg

Payload: max. 1.500 kg

Standard:
The Euro pallets meet the standards of Ö-Norm 5350 and Ö-Norm 5351 and are tested according to the goods standard of the International Union of Railways UIC. All Euro pallets are labeled with the trademark EUR and the trademark name of the respective railway company .

 

Euro pallet cage

 

Euro pallet cage

Dimensions: 124 x 83,5 x 97 cm (lenght x width x height)

Empty weight: approx. 85 kg

Payload: max. 1.500 kg

Standard:
The Euro pallet cages meet the standards of Ö-Norm 5350 and Ö-Norm 5351 and are tested according to the goods standard of the International Union of Railways UIC. The pallet cages are labeled with the trademark EUR and the trademark name of the respective railway company.

Container

 

Container

20' Container

  • Dimensions: approx. 5,9 x 2,35 x 2,35 m (length x width x height)
  • Internal volume: 32 m³

40' Container

  • Dimensions: approx. 11,9 x 2,35 x 2,35 m 
    (lenght x width x height)
  • Internal volume: 64 m³

Containers for air freight
There is a variety of container types for air freight in particular. Basically the type of the various containers depends on the type of aircraft used. Air freight containers are available in sizes from approx. 4.5 m ³. 

Box and tarpaulin bodies

In freight transport, the most commonly used truck bodies are box bodies and curtain-sided bodies.

Box bodies are best suited for less-than-truckload, high-value, or temperature-controlled shipments that require a refrigeration unit. Curtain-sided bodies are typically used for full truckload (FTL) transport. They allow loading from the side or top, providing flexibility for different types of freight.