Loading aids are required to overcome height differences when loading vehicles. They are particularly necessary when using trailers. In comparison to mobile towing platforms, trailers cannot normally be lowered to road level. The transport surface of the trailer is approx. 40-50 cm above ground level, and this height difference must be overcome during loading. Loading aids such as loading rails or loading ramps can be used to drive or pull the vehicle to be transported onto the transport vehicle.

Vehicles that are no longer roadworthy are pulled onto the transport vehicle during loading. However, they must be able to roll. Blocked wheels can be made ready for loading with sliding wedges or wheel skates. Cable winches are required for the loading itself. Cable winches are available in manual, electric or hydraulic versions. Manual cable winches are mostly used in the trailer area if a vehicle is only pulled onto the trailer from time to time. Here, the user must operate a mechanical crank. If, on the other hand, the vehicle is frequently loaded onto the trailer or lorry, electric or hydraulic cable winches are often used. In this case, the pulling process is performed by motorised winches. The user simply controls the function of the winch.

Crane loading is used for vehicles involved in serious accidents or for vehicles parked in a no-parking zone. In this case, it is not possible to pull the vehicle with a cable winch. Special transport vehicles with a crane are required here. In conjunction with a lifting sling including special lifting equipment, the HGV driver can load the vehicle or motorbike properly and quickly. The professional equipment ensures that additional damage to the load is avoided.

In addition to the loading aid products mentioned above, you should also carry wheel dollies and sliding wedges with you in addition to the cable winch and lifting crane for loading vehicles that are unable to drive. Cars with locked wheels are not uncommon - even a frequently applied handbrake is sufficient. You can avoid this problem by using wheel dollies or sliding wedges to make loading quick and easy. When travelling, you must never forget to secure the load with tie-down straps. You must be prepared for your load and its securing to be checked by the police en route. Only professional load securing with a sufficient number of suitable tie-down straps will ensure problem-free transport and avoid any fines.