Class 1 Vehicles

View Victoria’s network maps if you’re driving: 

   a Special Purpose Vehicle (SPV, including Mobile Crane, Concrete
    Pump Truck etc);
   an Oversize Overmass (OSOM) load carrying
    combination, (including Low Loader & Platform Trailer combinations); 
   a Heavy Tow Truck (see OSOM map); or
   seeking Victoria’s preferred Over-Dimensional (OD) Routes.

For all road closures, traffic alerts, roadworks and detours, or events causing road closures and/or detours, this Planned & Unplanned Disruptions map layer should be applied to the heavy vehicle network intended for use. NOTE: The route to be used must also be checked prior to travel. The Disruptions data will be viewable on the HV map network you are checking by toggling on once in the highlighted layers widget above the information panel. 

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All-Terrain Cranes

View the 2-Axle SPV network map (External link)

2 axle craneVictoria's Class 1 gazetted Special Purpose Vehicle (SPV) network map for 2-Axle cranes.  This map shows all approved arterial and municipal roads that operators of 2-Axle cranes, such as 2-Axle Pick and Carry cranes and 2-Axle All Terrain (European) cranes (at up to 24.0 tonnes) can use.  

Roads not shown as approved (green) require road manager approval for access by permit, with the exception of signed detours. This map is deemed to include any detour around a road closure on a gazetted road, provided it is marked with detour signage. 

Note: Operators must comply with mass and height clearance restrictions as indicated by symbols (red dots for mass and orange diamonds for height)

Relevant NHVR notice & information sheet:

National Class 1 Special Purpose Vehicle Notice 2021 (External link) 

Pilots and Escort Requirements - Mountainous Areas (March 2023) [PDF 374 Kb]

(External link) (PDF)To receive 2 Axle SPV Network map updates, please subscribe to the 2 Axle SPV mail group. Unsubscribe from the mail group, via the unsubscribe email.

View the 2-Axle Humma Pick & Carry Crane network map

2-axle Humma Pick & Carry CraneVictoria's Class 1 pre-approved network map for 2-Axle Humma Pick & Carry cranes.  This map shows all approved arterial and municipal roads that operators of 2-Axle Humma Pick and Carry cranes can use.  

Roads not shown as approved (green) require road manager approval for access by permit, with the exception of signed detours. This map is deemed to include any detour around a road closure on a gazetted road, provided it is marked with detour signage. 

Note: Operators must comply with mass and height clearance restrictions as indicated by symbols (red dots for mass and orange diamonds for height)

Relevant NHVR notice & information sheet:
Pilots and Escort Requirements - Mountainous Areas (March 2023) [PDF 374 Kb] 

To receive 2-Axle Pick & Carry Crane (Humma) Network map updates, please subscribe to the 2-Axle Pick & Carry Crane (Humma) mail group. Unsubscribe from the mail group, via the unsubscribe email.

View the 40t SPV network map
  
40 tonne SPVVictoria's Class 1 gazetted Special Purpose Vehicle (SPV) network map for 40 tonne “truck” cranes, 40 tonne concrete pump trucks and 3-Axle All Terrain (European) cranes.  This map shows all approved arterial and municipal roads that operators of 40 tonne “truck” cranes, 40 tonne concrete pump trucks and 3-Axle All Terrain (European) cranes (at up to 36.0 tonnes) can use. 

Roads not shown as approved (green) require road manager approval for access by permit, with the exception of signed detours. This map is deemed to include any detour around a road closure on a gazetted road, provided it is marked with detour signage. 

Note: Operators must comply with mass and height clearance restrictions as indicated by symbols (red dots for mass and orange diamonds for height)

Relevant NHVR notices & information sheet:

Pilots and Escort Requirements - Mountainous Areas (March 2023) [PDF 374 Kb] 

To receive 40t SPV Network map updates, please subscribe to the 40t SPV mail group. Unsubscribe from the mail group, via the unsubscribe email.

View the 4 & 5-Axle All Terrain Mobile Crane network mapFour and Five axle all terrain crane

Victoria's Class 1 gazetted 4 & 5-Axle All Terrain Mobile Cranes (48/60 tonnes) network map. This map shows all approved arterial and municipal roads that operators of 4 & 5-Axle All Terrain Mobile Cranes (at up to 48 and 60 tonnes, respectively) can use. 

Roads not shown as approved (green) require road manager approval for access by permit, with the exception of signed detours. This map is deemed to include any detour around a road closure on a gazetted road, provided it is marked with detour signage.  

Note: Operators must comply with mass and height clearance restrictions as indicated by symbols (red dots for mass and orange diamonds for height)

Relevant NHVR notice & document:

Victoria Class 1 4-Axle & 5-Axle All Terrain Mobile Crane Mass and Dimension Exemption Notice 2021 (No.2)

Information Sheet: Victoria Class 1 4-axle & 5-axle All Terrain Mobile Crane Mass and Dimension Exemption Notice 2021 [PDF 387 Kb]

Pilots and Escort Requirements - Mountainous Areas (March 2023) [PDF 374 Kb] 

To receive 4 & 5-Axle All Terrain Mobile Cranes Map updates, please subscribe to 4 & 5-Axle All Terrain Mobile Cranes mail group. Unsubscribe from the mail group, via the unsubscribe email.

6-Axle Crane imageView the 6-Axle All Terrain Mobile Crane (Ref. Vehicle 1) network map

Victoria's Class 1 pre-approved 6-Axle All Terrain Mobile Cranes Without Dolly (Ref. Vehicle 1 – 72 tonnes) network map. This map shows all approved arterial and municipal roads that operators of 17 variations of 6-Axle All Terrain Mobile Cranes (operating without a dolly at up to 72 tonnes) can use. 

The 17 variations of 6-Axle Crane covered by this network are:

Tandano/Demag  Mass (t) Grove Mass (t)  Liebherr Mass (t)
AC250-1  72 GMK6220-L  72  LTM 1300-6.2   72 
AC6.300 72  GMK6300  72 LTM 1350-6.1
72 
AC300-6 72 GMK6300L 72  LTM 1250/1  72 
AC350-1 72  GMK6400 72  LTM 1250-6.1  72 
AC350-6  72      LTM 1300/1  72 
AC350/6  72      LTM 1300-6.1  72 
ATF 400G-6  72         
 
Roads not shown as approved (green) require road manager approval for access by permit, with the exception of signed detours. This map is deemed to include any detour around a road closure on a gazetted road, provided it is marked with detour signage.  

Note: Operators must comply with mass and height clearance restrictions and advice, as indicated by symbols (red dots for mass restrictions, orange dots for mass and travel conditional approval) and orange diamonds for height).

Relevant NHVR notice & document:

Information Sheet: Victoria's 6-to-9-axle crane network [PDF 793 Kb]

Pilots and Escort Requirements - Mountainous Areas (March 2023) [PDF 374 Kb]

 

7 axle No Dolly imageView the 7-Axle All Terrain Mobile Crane (Ref. Vehicle 2) network map
 
Victoria's Class 1 pre-approved 7-Axle All Terrain Mobile Cranes Without Dolly (Ref. Vehicle 2 – 84 tonnes) network map. This map shows all approved arterial and municipal roads that operators of four variations of 7-Axle All Terrain Mobile Cranes (operating without a dolly at up to 84 tonnes) can use. 

The four variations of 7-Axle Crane covered by this network are:

Tandano/Demag Mass (t)  Liebherr  Mass (t)  Grove  Mass (t) 
AC 450-7 84  LTM 1400-7.1  84  GMK 7450  84 
AC 7.450 84         

Roads not shown as approved (green) require road manager approval for access by permit, with the exception of signed detours. This map is deemed to include any detour around a road closure on a gazetted road, provided it is marked with detour signage.  

Note: Operators must comply with mass and height clearance restrictions & advice as indicated by symbols (red dots for mass restrictions, orange dots for mass and travel conditional approval) and orange diamonds for height)

Relevant NHVR notice & document:

Information Sheet: Victoria's 6-to-9-axle crane network [PDF 793 Kb]

Pilots and Escort Requirements - Mountainous Areas (March 2023) [PDF 374 Kb]

 

8 and 9 axle all terrain craneView the 8-Axle All Terrain Mobile Crane 96t* (Ref. Vehicle 3) network map

Victoria's Class 1 pre-approved 8-Axle All Terrain Mobile Crane 96t* (Ref. Vehicle 3) network map shows approved arterial and municipal roads that operators of the 9 listed All Terrain Mobile Crane models can use, eight models at up to 96 tonnes (8-Axle) and * one model at up to 100 tonnes (9-Axle).

The nine 8 & 9-Axle Crane variations covered by this network are:

Tandano/Demag Mass (t)  Liebherr Mass (t) 
AC 500-2  96  LTM 1450-8.1 96 
AC 500-8  96  LTM 1500  96  
Terex Demag TC2800-1 96  LTM 1500-8.1   96  
    LTM 1650-8.1   96  
    LG 1750  96  
    LTM 1750-9.1  100 

Roads not shown as approved (green) require road manager approval for access by permit, with the exception of signed detours. This map is deemed to include any detour around a road closure on a gazetted road, provided it is marked with detour signage.  

Note: Operators must comply with mass and height clearance restrictions and advice, as indicated by symbols (red dots for mass restrictions, orange dots for mass and travel conditional approval) and orange diamonds for height)

Relevant NHVR notice & documents:

Information Sheet: Victoria's 6-to-9-axle crane network [PDF 793 Kb] 

Pilots and Escort Requirements - Mountainous Areas (March 2023) [PDF 374 Kb]

 

Yellow crane with nine axles on the roadView the 9-axle all-terrain mobile crane carrier lighter Liebherr LTM 1750-9.1 (Ref. Vehicle 3a) network map

Victoria's Class 1 pre-approved 9-axle all-terrain mobile crane carrier lighter Liebherr LTM 1750-9.1 (Ref. Vehicle 3a) network map shows approved arterial and municipal roads that operators of three listed Liebherr LTM 1750-9.1 All Terrain Mobile Crane lighter models can use.

The three Liebherr LTM 1750-9.1 Crane variations covered by this network are:

Liebherr Mass (t)
LTM 1750-9.1 99.45
LTM 1750-9.1 99.41
LTM 1750-9.1  99.1 

Roads not shown as approved (green) require road manager approval for access by permit, with the exception of signed detours. This map is deemed to include any detour around a road closure on a gazetted road, provided it is marked with detour signage.  

Note: Operators must comply with mass and height clearance restrictions and advice, as indicated by symbols (red dots for mass restrictions, orange dots for mass and travel conditional approval) and orange diamonds for height).

Relevant NHVR notice & document:

Information Sheet: Victoria's 6-to-9-axle crane network [PDF 793 Kb]

Pilots and Escort Requirements - Mountainous Areas (March 2023) [PDF 374 Kb]

 

9-Axle All Terrain Mobile Crane Without Dolly (Ref. Vehicle 4)View the 9-Axle All Terrain Mobile Crane 108t (Ref. Vehicle 4) network map

Victoria's Class 1 pre-approved 9-Axle All Terrain Mobile Crane 108t (Ref. Vehicle 4) network map shows approved arterial and municipal roads that operators of the four listed models of 9-Axle All Terrain Mobile Cranes can use up to 108 tonnes.

The four 9-Axle Crane variations covered by this network are:

Liebherr Mass (t)  Tandano/Demag Mass (t) 
LTM 11200-9.1 108  AC 700-9 108 
LTM 1750-9.1 108  AC 1000-9 108 

Roads not shown as approved (green) require road manager approval for access by permit, with the exception of signed detours. This map is deemed to include any detour around a road closure on a gazetted road, provided it is marked with detour signage.  

Note: Operators must comply with mass and height clearance restrictions and advice, as indicated by symbols (red dots for mass restrictions, orange dots for mass and travel conditional approval) and orange diamonds for height)

Relevant NHVR notice & documents:

Information Sheet: Victoria's 6-to-9-axle crane network [PDF 793 Kb]

Pilots and Escort Requirements - Mountainous Areas (March 2023) [PDF 374 Kb]

 

Crane lifting bollardsView the 8+ Axle All Terrain Mobile Crane with Reduced Axle Masses (Ref. Vehicle 5) network map

Victoria's Class 1 pre-approved 8+ Axle All Terrain Mobile Cranes with Reduced Axle Masses (Ref. Vehicle 5) network map shows approved arterial and municipal roads that operators of the three listed All Terrain Mobile Crane models can use at reduced axle masses up to 75 tonnes (8-Axle) and 78.2 tonnes (9-Axle).

The three 8 & 9-Axle Crane models covered by this network are:

Liebherr Mass (t)  Tandano/Demag Mass (t) 
LTM 1450-8.1 75  AC 1000-9 73 
LTM 11200-9.1 78.2     

Roads not shown as approved (green) require road manager approval for access by permit, with the exception of signed detours. This map is deemed to include any detour around a road closure on a gazetted road, provided it is marked with detour signage.  

Note: Operators must comply with mass and height clearance restrictions and advice, as indicated by symbols (red dots for mass restrictions, orange dots for mass and travel conditional approval) and orange diamonds for height).

Relevant NHVR notice & documents:

Information Sheet: Victoria's 6-to-9-axle crane network [PDF 793 Kb]

Pilots and Escort Requirements - Mountainous Areas (March 2023) [PDF 374 Kb]

 
 

6 Axle Grove All Terrain CraneView the 6+ Axle All Terrain Mobile Crane with Reduced Axle Masses (Ref. Vehicle 6) network map

Victoria's Class 1 pre-approved 6+ Axle All Terrain Mobile Crane with Reduced Axle Masses (Ref. Vehicle 6) network shows approved arterial and municipal roads that operators of the 18 listed All Terrain Mobile Crane models can use at reduced axle masses.

The 18 variations of 6+-Axle Cranes covered by this network are:

Liebherr  Mass (t)  Tandano/Demag Mass (t) Grove Mass (t) 
LTM 1650-8.1  64.3  AC 6.300  78.7 GMK6220-L
76.6 
LTM 1750-9.1  71  AC 300-6  78.7  GMK6300
76.6 
LTM 1300-6.2  81.35  AC 350-1  79.5  GMK6300L
76.6 
LTM 1350-6.1  81.35  AC 350-6   79.5 GMK6400
79.7 
LTM 1250/1  78.3  AC 350/6   79.5
 
LTM 1250-6.1  78.3  ATF 400G-6  77.5     
LTM 1300/1  78.3         
LTM 1300-6.1  78.3         

Roads not shown as approved (green) require road manager approval for access by permit, with the exception of signed detours. This map is deemed to include any detour around a road closure on a gazetted road, provided it is marked with detour signage.  

Note: Operators must comply with mass and height clearance restrictions and advice, as indicated by symbols (red dots for mass restrictions, orange dots for mass and travel conditional approval) and orange diamonds for height).

Relevant NHVR notice & documents:

Information Sheet: Victoria's 6-to-9-axle crane network [PDF 793 Kb]

Pilots and Escort Requirements - Mountainous Areas (March 2023) [PDF 374 Kb]

Upright yellow crane with two booms extendedView the 8+ Axle All Terrain Mobile Crane with Reduced Axle Masses (Ref. Vehicle 6a) network map

Victoria's Class 1 pre-approved 8+ Axle All Terrain Mobile Crane with Reduced Axle Masses (Ref. Vehicle 6a) network shows approved arterial and municipal roads that operators of the six listed All Terrain Mobile Crane models can use at reduced axle masses.

The six variations of 8+-Axle Cranes covered by this network are:

Liebherr Mass (t) Tadano/Demag  Mass (t) 
LTM 1500 60.95 AC500-2  58.8 
LTM1500-8.1 60.95 AC500-8  58.8 
LG 1750  49.7 AC700-9  64.5 

Roads not shown as approved (green) require road manager approval for access by permit, with the exception of signed detours. This map is deemed to include any detour around a road closure on a gazetted road, provided it is marked with detour signage.  

Note: Operators must comply with mass and height clearance restrictions and advice, as indicated by symbols (red dots for mass restrictions, orange dots for mass and travel conditional approval) and orange diamonds for height).

Relevant NHVR notice & document:

Information Sheet: Victoria's 6-to-9-axle crane network [PDF 793 Kb]

Pilots and Escort Requirements - Mountainous Areas (March 2023) [PDF 374 Kb]

 

7 Axle Grove All Terrain Mobile CraneView the 6+ Axle All Terrain Mobile Crane with Reduced Axle Masses (Ref. Vehicle 7) network map

Victoria's Class 1 pre-approved 7+ Axle All Terrain Mobile Crane Reduced Axle Masses (Ref. Vehicle 7) network map shows approved arterial and municipal roads that operators of the three listed All Terrain Mobile Crane models can use at reduced axle masses.

The three variations of 7+-Axle Cranes covered by this network are:

Liebherr Mass (t)  Tandano/Demag Mass (t) 
LTM 1400-7.1  92.6  AC 700-9  76.5 
LTM 1400-7.1   84.45     

Roads not shown as approved (green) require road manager approval for access by permit, with the exception of signed detours. This map is deemed to include any detour around a road closure on a gazetted road, provided it is marked with detour signage.  

Note: Operators must comply with mass and height clearance restrictions and advice, as indicated by symbols (red dots for mass restrictions, orange dots for mass and travel conditional approval) and orange diamonds for height).

Relevant NHVR notice & documents:

Information Sheet: Victoria's 6-to-9-axle crane network [PDF 793 Kb]

Pilots and Escort Requirements - Mountainous Areas (March 2023) [PDF 374 Kb]

 

Yellow crane at an oil refinery with both booms extendedView the 6+ Axle All Terrain Mobile Crane with Reduced Axle Masses (Ref. Vehicle 7a) network map

Victoria's Class 1 pre-approved 6+ Axle All Terrain Mobile Crane Reduced Axle Masses (Ref. Vehicle 7a) network map shows approved arterial and municipal roads that operators of the 23 listed All Terrain Mobile Crane models can use at reduced axle masses.

The 23 variations of 6+-Axle Cranes covered by this network are:

Liebherr Mass (t) Tadano/Demag  Mass (t)  Grove  Mass (t) 
LTM 1300-6.2 81.25 AC 7.450 90.1 GMK7450  94.05 
LTM 1350-6.1 81.25  AC450-7  90.1     
LTM 1300-6.2  80.1         
LTM 1350-6.1  80.1         
LTM 1300-6.2  80.8         
LTM 1350-6.1  80.8         
LTM 1250/1  84         
LTM 1250-6.1  84         
LTM 1300/1  84         
LTM 1300-6.1  84         
LTM 1250/1  82.75         
LTM 1250-6.1  82.75         
LTM 1300/1  82.75         
LTM 1300-6.1  82.75         
LTM 1250/1  82.55         
LTM 1250-6.1  82.55         
LTM 1300/1  82.55         
LTM 1300-6.1  82.55         
LTM 1400-7.1  91.6         
LTM 1400-7.1  92         

Roads not shown as approved (green) require road manager approval for access by permit, with the exception of signed detours. This map is deemed to include any detour around a road closure on a gazetted road, provided it is marked with detour signage.  

Note: Operators must comply with mass and height clearance restrictions and advice, as indicated by symbols (red dots for mass restrictions, orange dots for mass and travel conditional approval) and orange diamonds for height).

Relevant NHVR notice & document:

Information Sheet: Victoria's 6-to-9-axle crane network [PDF 793 Kb]

Pilots and Escort Requirements - Mountainous Areas (March 2023) [PDF 374 Kb]

 

8 Axle Terex Demag Metcalf All Terrain Mobile CraneView the 8-Axle All Terrain Mobile Crane Carrier TC2800-1 (Ref. Vehicle 8) network map

Victoria's Class 1 pre-approved 8-Axle All Terrain Mobile Crane Carrier TC2800-1 (Ref. Vehicle 8) network map shows approved arterial and municipal roads that operators of the one listed 8-Axle All Terrain Mobile Crane Carrier TC2800-1 model can use at up to 35.7 tonnes.

The one 8-Axle Crane covered by this network is:

Terex/Demag Mass (t) 
T2800-1  35.7 

Roads not shown as approved (green) require road manager approval for access by permit, with the exception of signed detours. This map is deemed to include any detour around a road closure on a gazetted road, provided it is marked with detour signage.  

Note: Operators must comply with mass and height clearance restrictions and advice, as indicated by symbols (red dots for mass restrictions, orange dots for mass and travel conditional approval) and orange diamonds for height).

Relevant NHVR notice & documents:

Information Sheet: Victoria's 6-to-9-axle crane network [PDF 793 Kb]

Pilots and Escort Requirements - Mountainous Areas (March 2023) [PDF 374 Kb]

 

Load Carrying Combinations

Image of a OSOM vehicleView the Oversize & Overmass (OSOM) network map (External link)

Victoria's Class 1 gazetted Oversize & Overmass (OSOM) network map. This map shows all approved arterial and municipal roads that operators of low loader/dolly combinations operating under the Multi-State Class 1 Load Carrying Vehicles Dimension Exemption Notice 2022 (No. 1) [PDF 1.2Mb] (PDF) (External link) and/or the Multi-State Class 1 Load Carrying Vehicle Mass Exemption Notice 2020 (No.1) (External link) can use. This is for combinations that operate up to 100.0 tonnes gross mass, 5.0 metres high, 5.0 metres wide, and 30 metres long.

Roads not shown as approved (green) or approved with conditions (orange) require road manager approval for access by a separate permit, with the exception of signed detours. This map is deemed to include any detour around a road closure on a gazetted road, provided it is marked with detour signage.

Note: Operators must comply with mass and height clearance restrictions as indicated by symbols (red dots for mass and orange diamonds for height). For other highlighted structures (orange dots), the restriction applies only to combinations with a total mass between 49.6 and 100 tonnes.

Access Arrangements for OSOM Combinations that are up to 3.5 metres wide, 4.6 metres high, 25.0 metres long and 49.5 tonnes

The Victorian Class 1 Oversize & Overmass (OSOM) Route Access Lists [PDF, 740Kb] detail areas of operation, exempted routes and prohibited routes and structures for all Class 1 OSOM vehicles that are up to 3.5 metres wide, 4.6 metres high, 25.0 metres long and 49.5 tonnes. This document is linked to and is to be read in conjunction with the NHVR notice:

Victoria Class 1 Load Carrying and Special Purpose Vehicle Mass And Dimension Exemption Notice 2019 (No.1) (External link) (PDF) 

Heavy Tow Trucks

Heavy Tow Trucks operating under permit and using The Heavy Tow Trucks bulletin [PDF 882Kb] must not cross any restricted structures (red and orange dots) shown on this map 

Relevant NHVR information:

Heavy Tow Trucks Information sheet

Low Loader vehicle with yellow truckView the Low Loader network maps

Victoria's Class 1 gazetted Low Loader network maps. These four maps show all approved arterial and municipal roads that operators of low loader/dolly combinations operating under the Multi-State Class 1 Load Carrying Vehicles Dimension Exemption Notice 2022 (No. 1) [PDF 1.2Mb] (PDF) and/or the Multi-State Class 1 Load Carrying Vehicle Mass Exemption Notice 2020 (No.1) can use. The maps are for two combinations that operate up to 59.5 tonnes gross mass and two combinations operating at up to 77.0 tonnes gross mass, 5.0 metres high, 5.0 metres wide, and 30 metres long.

Roads not shown as approved (green) or approved with conditions (orange) require road manager approval for access by a separate permit, with the exception of signed detours. This map is deemed to include any detour around a road closure on a gazetted road, provided it is marked with detour signage.

Note: Operators must comply with mass and height clearance restrictions as indicated by symbols (red dots for mass and orange diamonds for height). For other highlighted structures (orange dots), the restriction applies only to combinations with a total mass between 49.6 and 100 tonnes.

Access Arrangements for Low Loader Combinations that are up to 3.5 metres wide, 4.6 metres high, 25.0 metres long and 49.5 tonnes

The Victorian Class 1 Oversize & Overmass (OSOM) Route Access Lists [PDF, 740Kb] detail areas of operation, exempted routes and prohibited routes and structures for all Class 1 OSOM vehicles that are up to 3.5 metres wide, 4.6 metres high, 25.0 metres long and 49.5 tonnes. This document is linked to and is to be read in conjunction with the NHVR notice:

Victoria Class 1 Load Carrying and Special Purpose Vehicle Mass And Dimension Exemption Notice 2019 (No.1) (PDF) 

Dolly x 5 rows with Mining TruckView the Platform Trailers network maps (External link)

Victoria's Class 1 pre-approved Platform Trailer network maps.

These 23 maps show all pre-approved arterial roads that operators of a range of prime-mover, dolly, platform trailer and low loader configurations can access across Victoria’s key corridors. 

The seven pre-approved networks for prime mover & platform trailer combinations, operating at up to 205.0 tonnes gross mass, 6.0 metres high, 6.0 metres wide, and 42 metres long, are:

  • Reference vehicle 1: Prime mover & 6x8 platform trailer combination up to 115.0 tonnes with minimum Ground Contact Width (GCW) of 4.2m; 
  • Reference vehicle 9: Prime mover & 7x8 platform trailer combination up to 130.0 tonnes with minimum GCW of 4.3m;  
  • Reference vehicle 2: Prime mover & 8x8 platform trailer combination up to 145.0 tonnes with minimum GCW of 4.2m; 
  • Reference vehicle 10: Prime mover & 9x8 platform trailer combination up to 160.0 tonnes with minimum GCW of 4.3m;  
  • Reference vehicle 11: Prime mover & 10x8 platform trailer combination up to 175.0 tonnes with minimum GCW of 4.3m;
  • Reference vehicle 12: Prime mover & 11x8 platform trailer combination up to 190.0 tonnes with minimum GCW of 4.3m; and
  • Reference vehicle 13: Prime mover & 12x8 platform trailer combination up to 205.0 tonnes with minimum GCW of 4.3m.

The eight pre-approved networks for prime mover, dolly and platform trailer combinations, operating at up to 206.0 tonnes gross mass, 6.0 metres high, 6.0 metres wide, and 42 metres long, are:

  • Reference vehicle 19: Prime mover, 2x8 dolly & 7x8 platform trailer combination up to 128.0 tonnes with minimum GCW of 3.7m;
  • Reference vehicle 5: Prime mover, 2x8 dolly & 5x8 platform trailer combination up to 131.0 tonnes with minimum GCW of 4.2m;
  • Reference vehicle 6: Prime mover, 2x8 dolly & 6x8 platform trailer combination up to 146.0 tonnes with minimum GCW of 4.3m;
  • Reference vehicle 20: Prime mover, 2x8 dolly & 7x8 platform trailer combination up to 147.0 tonnes with minimum GCW of 4.0m; 
  • Reference vehicle 3: Prime mover, 2x8 dolly & 7x8 platform trailer combination up to 161.0 tonnes with minimum GCW of 4.2m;
  • Reference vehicle 4: Prime mover, 2x8 dolly & 8x8 platform trailer combination up to 176.0 tonnes with minimum GCW of 4.2m; 
  • Reference vehicle 7: Prime mover, 2x8 dolly & 9x8 platform trailer combination up to 191.0 tonnes with minimum GCW of 4.3m; and 
  • Reference vehicle 8: Prime mover, 2x8 dolly & 10x8 platform trailer combination up to 206.0 tonnes with minimum GCW of 4.3m.

The five pre-approved single trip permit networks for low loader combinations operating at up to 131.0 tonnes gross mass, 6.0 metres high, 6.0 metres wide, and 32 metres long, are:

  • Reference vehicle 17: Prime mover & 5x8 short low loader combination up to 100.0 tonnes with minimum GCW of 4.2m;
  • Reference vehicle 23: Prime mover & 5x8 long low loader combination up to 100.0 tonnes with minimum GCW of 4.2m;
  • Reference vehicle 22: Prime mover, 2x8 dolly & 5x8 low loader combination up to 113.5 tonnes with minimum GCW of 3.5m;
  • Reference vehicle 18: Prime mover, 2x8 dolly & 5x8 short low loader combination up to 131.0 tonnes with minimum GCW of 4.2m; and
  • Reference vehicle 21: Prime mover, 2x8 dolly & 5x8 long low loader combination up to 131.0 tonnes with minimum GCW of 4.2m.

The three pre-approved networks for prime mover, dolly and platform trailer combinations, operating on a period permit at up to 193.0 tonnes gross mass, 6.0 metres high, 6.0 metres wide, and 44 metres long, are:

  • Reference vehicle 16: Prime mover, 2x8 dolly & 10x8 platform trailer combination up to 176.0 tonnes with minimum GCW of 4.2m;
  • Reference vehicle 15: Prime mover, 2x8 dolly & 11x8 platform trailer combination up to 188.0 tonnes with minimum GCW of 4.2m; and
  • Reference vehicle 14: Prime mover & 14x8 platform trailer combination up to 193.0 tonnes with minimum GCW of 4.3m.

A key feature of these networks is that all structural conditions can be viewed on each individual map, removing the need for operators to seek a structural assessment. 

Victoria’s Platform Trailer Network information sheet [PDF 387 Kb] has been developed to work alongside these maps and provide clarity around questions arising about unladen travel, pilot requirements, travel time restrictions and the general responsibilities that each operator must comply with. (Operators should read this information sheet before applying for a permit through the NHVR). 

Roads NOT shown on these maps as approved (green) or approved with conditions (orange) have either been assessed and restricted (red) for reasons of mass, geometry or amenity, or have yet to be assessed. Access to restricted (red) roads will not be granted. 

Uncoloured roads require additional road manager approval via a separate NHVR Access Permit, except for signed detours. These maps are deemed to include any detour around a road closure on a pre-approved road, provided it is marked with detour signage.

Operators must comply with structure mass, height clearance and rail crossing restrictions/instructions as indicated by the following symbols:

Platform Trailer Structures

Operators must also plan their trips and review intended routes before travel.

View the Over Dimensional (OD) Route Network map

Victoria’s Over Dimensional (OD) Vehicles network map. This map shows the preferred network of arterial and municipal roads that cater for OD combinations that exceed 5.0 metres high or 5.0 metres wide or 30.0 metres long or 100.0 tonnes gross mass. These OD routes have been chosen because they have minimal height and width impediments or mass restrictions.

The routes are mapped in different colours for specific OD routes. The (broken lines) on certain routes in the regional network indicate proposed OD routes. Routes 5A and 5B (light blue) in the metropolitan network are alternate routes to be used only when authorised  by VicRoads Permits Section

  • OD Route 5A is an alternate route for OSOM combinations that are not permitted to travel via the West Gate bridge.
  • OD Route 5B is an alternate route for OSOM vehicles that are not permitted to travel via the Dandenong Bypass.

NOTE: This map is for information only and does not reflect temporary changes to the network such as road closures or detours. Operators of OD vehicles must check the VicTraffic map on the VicRoads website for road closures and road conditions prior to travel to ensure clear passage. Travelling off the preferred network requires written road manager approval or direction by an authorised officer.

Access for these OD vehicles is managed through conditions such as escorts and travel time restrictions stated in an OD Vehicle Permit. To obtain a permit to operate an OD vehicle, please submit your Class 1 permit application via the NHVR website (External link).

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