Skid-steer loader · Bobcat
Bobcat S650: transport dimensions, weight and how it ships overseas
The Bobcat S650 (11 ft 5 in × 6 ft 2 in × 6 ft 9 in (3.47 × 1.88 × 2.07 m), 8,060 lb (3,657 kg)) fits a 20 ft container as it is. A container is usually the cheapest way to ship it and reaches the most ports, with the machine sealed inside.
- Transport length
- 11 ft 5 in / 3.47 m
- Transport width
- 6 ft 2 in / 1.88 m
- Transport height
- 6 ft 9 in / 2.07 m
- Weight
- 8,060 lb / 3,657 kg
Bobcat S650 transport specifications
| Specification | Value | Basis |
|---|---|---|
| Transport length | 11 ft 5 in / 3.47 m | overall, in transport position |
| Transport width | 6 ft 2 in / 1.88 m | over the tracks or tyres |
| Transport height | 6 ft 9 in / 2.07 m | in transport position |
| Weight | 8,060 lb / 3,657 kg | operating weight |
| Wheelbase | 3 ft 9 in / 1.15 m | |
| Ground clearance | 8 in / 0.21 m | |
| Machine type | Skid-steer loader | |
| Configuration | Length with the bucket on the ground, width with the bucket; height with the cab. | |
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 Bobcat S650, 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.
Bobcat S650 fits a container in one piece, the cheapest way to ship it.
- Rung 1
Container
Lowest cost
Best fit for Bobcat S650
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
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 | 20 ft containerBest fit | Fits as is | Ships as it is, blocked and lashed. |
| 2 | 40 ft flat rack | Out-of-gauge | Ships assembled, blocked and lashed; out-of-gauge surcharge applies (5 in / 0.12 m over height). |
| 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 compact loaders from other brands
| Machine | L × W × H (transport) | Weight | Ships |
|---|---|---|---|
| Bobcat S650 | 11 ft 5 in × 6 ft 2 in × 6 ft 9 in (3.47 × 1.88 × 2.07 m) | 8,060 lb / 3,657 kg | 20 ft container |
| CAT 259D3 | 11 ft 5 in × 5 ft 6 in × 6 ft 11 in (3.49 × 1.68 × 2.11 m) | 8,990 lb / 4,076 kg | 20 ft container |
| Takeuchi TL8R2 | 11 ft 5 in × 5 ft 5 in × 7 ft 4 in (3.49 × 1.66 × 2.23 m) | 9,180 lb / 4,165 kg | 20 ft container |
| Kubota SVL75-2 | 11 ft 9 in × 5 ft 6 in × 6 ft 10 in (3.58 × 1.68 × 2.08 m) | 9,310 lb / 4,225 kg | 20 ft container |
Same machine type within 20% of the weight. Each links to its own page with its published dimensions and verdict.
Where machines like the Bobcat S650 go
GuatemalaTransit 10-16 daysImport duty 0%HS 8429.51 · 2023
Container lanes from Houston and Miami.
Quote to Guatemala
NigeriaTransit 21-30 daysImport duty 5%HS 8429.51 · 2023
Form M before shipment.
Quote to Nigeria
Saudi ArabiaTransit 18-25 daysImport duty 6%HS 8429.51 · 2023
SABER certificates before arrival.
Quote to Saudi Arabia
AustraliaTransit 28-35 daysImport duty 0–5%HS 8429.51 · 2023
Clean tracks and engine bay to biosecurity standard.
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 Bobcat S650 for export
- Bobcat machines are often consolidated with other cargo; we provide a packing list for every unit and attachment in the container.
Bobcat S650 shipping questions
Does a Bobcat S650 fit in a shipping container?
The Bobcat S650 (11 ft 5 in × 6 ft 2 in × 6 ft 9 in (3.47 × 1.88 × 2.07 m), 8,060 lb (3,657 kg)) fits a 20 ft container as it is. A container is usually the cheapest way to ship it and reaches the most ports, with the machine sealed inside.
How much does a Bobcat S650 weigh for shipping?
Bobcat lists the Bobcat S650 at 8,060 lb (3,657 kg) (operating weight); the bill of lading uses your machine's own weight.
What are the shipping dimensions of a Bobcat S650?
11 ft 5 in × 6 ft 2 in × 6 ft 9 in (3.47 × 1.88 × 2.07 m) (length × width × height) in transport position, from Bobcat's published specifications for the Bobcat S650.
Can a Bobcat S650 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.