Articulated dump truck · Bell
Bell B30E: transport dimensions, weight and how it ships overseas
At 9 ft 10 in (2.99 m) wide, the Bell B30E is wider than a container door in one piece (7 ft 8 in / 2.34 m), so it ships whole on a 40 ft flat rack (1 ft 11 in / 0.59 m over width, 4 ft 10 in / 1.48 m over height). RoRo is the alternative where a lane serves your port.
- Transport length
- 32 ft 8 in / 9.95 m
- Transport width
- 9 ft 10 in / 2.99 m
- Transport height
- 11 ft 3 in / 3.43 m
- Weight
- 46,600 lb / 21,155 kg
Bell B30E transport specifications
| Specification | Value | Basis |
|---|---|---|
| Transport length | 32 ft 8 in / 9.95 m | overall, in transport position |
| Transport width | 9 ft 10 in / 2.99 m | over the tracks or tyres |
| Transport height | 11 ft 3 in / 3.43 m | in transport position |
| Weight | 46,600 lb / 21,155 kg | empty weight |
| Width over the mirrors | 10 ft 8 in / 3.26 m | Folded in or unbolted before loading |
| Tread | 7 ft 9 in / 2.36 m | tyre centre to tyre centre |
| Rear axle to counterweight | 4 ft 11 in / 1.5 m | centre of the rear axle to the back of the counterweight |
| Ground clearance | 1 ft 9 in / 0.54 m | |
| Approach angle | 25° | the steepest ramp it climbs without grounding its front, as the maker prints it |
| Machine type | Articulated dump truck | |
| Configuration | Tier 4 Final, 23.5R25 tyres. Length in the transport position without the tailgate, 32 ft 9 in (9.98 m) with it; width over the mudguards, 10 ft 8 in (3.26 m) over the mirrors. | |
Manufacturer documents
Links and figures checked October 2026. Linked from the manufacturer; we do not host them.
Published figures for the configuration shown. Shoes, tyres, buckets, counterweights and options change them, so we confirm the dimensions on your machine before booking.
Every way to ship a Bell B30E, best first
Cheapest first: the shipping cost ladder
We price every machine from the bottom rung up. A machine only moves up a rung when a measurement rules out the cheaper method.
Bell B30E is 9 ft 10 in / 2.99 m wide, over the 7 ft 8 in / 2.34 m container door, so shipping it whole starts on the next rung up.
- Rung 1
Container
Lowest cost
When: Fits through a 7 ft 8 in / 2.34 m × 8 ft 6 in / 2.58 m door and under 59,500 lb / 27,000 kg, whole or after we take off the bucket, boom, cab or wheels.
- Rung 2
Flat rack
Mid cost
Best fit for Bell B30E
When: Too wide or tall for a container door, but within 14 ft 9 in / 4.5 m wide, 13 ft 1 in / 4 m tall and 86,000 lb / 39,000 kg on one rack.
- Rung 3
RoRo
Mid cost
When: Drives or tows aboard, under 19 ft 8 in / 6 m tall and 110 US tons / 100,000 kg, going to a port with regular RoRo sailings.
- Rung 4
Breakbulk
Highest cost
When: Past flat-rack and roll-trailer limits, or shipped as modules lifted aboard piece by piece.
Worked out from the dimensions above against container, flat rack and RoRo limits. RoRo depends on a regular sailing to your port.
| # | Best method | Fit | Preparation |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | 40 ft flat rackBest fit | Out-of-gauge | Ships assembled, blocked and lashed; out-of-gauge surcharge applies (1 ft 11 in / 0.59 m over width, 4 ft 10 in / 1.48 m over height). |
| 2 | 40 ft high-cube container | After disassembly, across containers | Taken apart and loaded across one or more 40 ft containers, with open-tops for tall pieces: dump body off, cab or ROPS removed and crated, wheels off, and frame split at the articulation. We survey the machine first and quote this next to shipping it whole. How we containerize |
| 3 | RoRo | Where a RoRo lane serves the destination | Drives on assembled where a RoRo lane serves the destination. |
| 4 | Breakbulk | Fits as is | Lifted aboard by crane as breakbulk; used when no flat rack or RoRo option suits the port. |
Comparable articulated dump trucks from other brands
| Machine | L × W × H (transport) | Weight | Ships |
|---|---|---|---|
| Bell B30E | 32 ft 8 in × 9 ft 10 in × 11 ft 3 in (9.95 × 2.99 × 3.43 m) | 46,600 lb / 21,155 kg | 40 ft flat rack |
| CAT 730 | 34 ft 3 in × 12 ft 1 in × 11 ft 6 in (10.45 × 3.68 × 3.51 m) | 52,700 lb / 23,900 kg | 40 ft flat rack |
Same machine type within 20% of the weight. Each links to its own page with its published dimensions and verdict.
Where machines like the Bell B30E go
GuyanaTransit 7-11 daysImport duty 10%HS 8704.10 · 2023
Articulated trucks for mining and road work, by RoRo or flat rack to Georgetown.
Quote to Guyana
ChileTransit 16-32 daysImport duty 6%HS 8704.10 · 2023
Articulated trucks for mines and quarries, by RoRo to San Antonio.
Quote to Chile
AustraliaTransit 28-35 daysImport duty 5%HS 8704.10 · 2023
Strict biosecurity cleaning; the body, chassis and tyres are washed of soil before loading.
Quote to Australia
Duty rates (most-favoured-nation, averaged across the HS lines of the machine class): UNCTAD TRAINS via World Bank WITS: MFN applied tariff
Preparing a Bell B30E for export
- The body is lowered and secured, the articulation lock fitted, and the chassis and tyres washed of soil.
- Mirrors are folded, batteries disconnected and the truck lashed through its tie-down points.
Bell B30E shipping questions
Does a Bell B30E fit in a shipping container?
At 9 ft 10 in (2.99 m) wide, the Bell B30E is wider than a container door in one piece (7 ft 8 in / 2.34 m), so it ships whole on a 40 ft flat rack (1 ft 11 in / 0.59 m over width, 4 ft 10 in / 1.48 m over height). RoRo is the alternative where a lane serves your port. It can also be containerized after disassembly (dump body off, cab or ROPS removed and crated, wheels off, and frame split at the articulation), across one or more containers; we survey it first and quote both.
How much does a Bell B30E weigh for shipping?
Bell lists the Bell B30E at 46,600 lb (21,155 kg) (empty weight); the bill of lading uses your machine's own weight.
What are the shipping dimensions of a Bell B30E?
32 ft 8 in × 9 ft 10 in × 11 ft 3 in (9.95 × 2.99 × 3.43 m) (length × width × height) in transport position, from Bell's published specifications for the Bell B30E.
What has to come off a Bell B30E to ship it?
To containerize it: dump body off, cab or ROPS removed and crated, wheels off, and frame split at the articulation. Our crew does the work, crates and labels every part, and loads the pieces across one or more containers, with documentation for reassembly. Shipped whole on a flat rack or RoRo, it needs little or no disassembly.
Can a Bell B30E ship RoRo?
Yes, where a RoRo lane serves your destination port. It drives on under its own power. RoRo from the U.S. reaches fewer countries than containers and flat racks, so we check your port first.