Carter Contracting Services Invests in Goldhofer Transport Equipment
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Staffordshire-based Carter Contracting Services (CCS) is investing £4 million in new transport equipment, including 28 axle lines of Goldhofer THP/SL and SL-L modular transporter equipment. The first batch has been delivered and is expected to enter service in the coming weeks. The units offer capacities of up to 45 tonnes per axle line, depending on configuration and operating conditions. CCS expects to use them on grid infrastructure projects and other heavy haulage and abnormal-load work. The purchase follows the company’s SPMT work on nine HS2 viaducts and supports projects booked into 2027.
Goldhofer Axle Lines Join CCS Fleet
The 28 axle lines comprise Goldhofer THP/SL and THP/SL-L equipment. The modular transporter systems can be configured for heavy loads across different transport requirements, with the THP/SL rated for axle loads of up to 45 tonnes at 1 km/h. Capacity depends on the specific module and operating conditions.
CCS has taken delivery of the first batch. The equipment is scheduled to enter service in the coming weeks and is expected to be deployed particularly on grid infrastructure projects, as well as across the company’s wider heavy transport operations.
“Taking delivery of our first Goldhofer axles is a proud day for the whole team, and another clear step towards our promise of delivering a new standard to the industry,”
said George Hill, Founder and Managing Director of CCS.
Investment Follows HS2 and Upcoming Projects
The investment comes after CCS completed transport work on nine HS2 viaducts using self-propelled modular transporters (SPMTs). The company has further transport projects booked for January and February, with additional work scheduled throughout 2027.
The new Goldhofer equipment will expand CCS’s capacity to move heavy and oversized loads. Its deployment on grid infrastructure projects reflects the growing demand for specialist transport equipment as work progresses across major infrastructure and energy programmes.
Expanding CCS’s Heavy Transport Capability
The Goldhofer axle lines add to a fleet that includes two MAN 250-tonne 8×4 tractor units, a four-point hydraulic gantry system with a 500-tonne capacity and a 400-tonne jack-and-skid system. The hydraulic gantry is currently working on a project, with another operation scheduled later this month.
CCS plans to add a 250-tonne Greiner girder frame in 2027. The frame is intended to support the movement of larger and more complex loads.
The company also provides engineering, route studies, swept-path analysis and feasibility studies. These services allow CCS to support projects from early planning through to transport and delivery.
About Carter Contracting Services
Carter Contracting Services is a heavy-lift and abnormal-load specialist based in Staffordshire, England. Its work includes heavy transport, SPMT operations, hydraulic gantry lifts and jack-and-skid projects. The company also provides engineering and planning services, including route studies, swept-path analysis and feasibility assessments, supporting clients with complex transport and lifting requirements from project planning through execution.
Website: https://www.carter-services.co.uk/
About Goldhofer
Goldhofer is a German manufacturer of heavy-duty transport systems and modules for moving oversized and heavy loads. Its THP/SL family includes towed modular transporter equipment designed for demanding heavy-haulage applications. The system’s configurable modules and accessories allow transporters to be assembled for different load and route requirements.
Website: https://www.goldhofer.com/
Frequently Asked Questions
What Goldhofer equipment has CCS ordered?
CCS ordered 28 axle lines of Goldhofer THP/SL and THP/SL-L modular transporter equipment. The first batch has been delivered.
What is the maximum capacity of the new equipment?
The order includes equipment with capacities of up to 45 tonnes per axle line. The applicable capacity varies by model, configuration and operating conditions.
What work will CCS use the Goldhofer equipment for?
CCS expects to deploy the new axle lines particularly on grid infrastructure projects, alongside other heavy haulage and abnormal-load operations.
What other heavy transport equipment does CCS operate?
The company’s fleet includes two MAN 250-tonne 8×4 tractor units, a 500-tonne-capacity four-point hydraulic gantry and a 400-tonne jack-and-skid system. CCS plans to add a 250-tonne Greiner girder frame in 2027.
What is included in CCS’s £4 million investment?
The £4 million investment covers new transport equipment. The 28 Goldhofer axle lines form part of that wider investment; the supplied information does not specify the cost of the Goldhofer order separately.
