A transport device includes a load carrying body, at least one central walking element, a first side walking element and a second side walking element, wherein the at least one central walking element is arranged in-between the two side walking elements. The walking elements are arranged at the load carrying body in a manner to be capable of moving up and down with respect to the load carrying body. The walking elements are arranged at the load carrying body in a manner to be capable of moving back and forth in horizontal direction with respect to the load carrying body, wherein the two side walking elements can move back and forth independently from the at least one central walking element via horizontal actuators.