Single-drum soil compactor · BOMAG
BOMAG BW 211 D-5 PL: transport dimensions, weight and how it ships overseas
The BOMAG BW 211 D-5 PL fits a 40 ft high-cube container after the partial disassembly our crew does: cab or ROPS removed and crated. We crate and label those parts and lash them in the same container, so it ships at container rates to almost any port.
- Transport length
- 19 ft 3 in / 5.87 m
- Transport width
- 7 ft 5 in / 2.27 m
- Transport height
- 9 ft 10 in / 2.99 m
- Weight
- 23,400 lb / 10,600 kg
BOMAG BW 211 D-5 PL transport specifications
| Specification | Value | Basis |
|---|---|---|
| Transport length | 19 ft 3 in / 5.87 m | overall, in transport position |
| Transport width | 7 ft 5 in / 2.27 m | over the tracks or tyres |
| Transport height | 9 ft 10 in / 2.99 m | to the top of the ROPS or cab |
| Height, ROPS off | 7 ft 5 in / 2.26 m | with the ROPS or cab folded down or taken off |
| Weight | 23,400 lb / 10,600 kg | operating weight |
| Wheelbase | 9 ft 9 in / 2.97 m | |
| Ground clearance | 1 ft 7 in / 0.49 m | |
| Machine type | Single-drum soil compactor | |
| Configuration | Smooth drum, with the ROPS cab; height to the cab roof, 7 ft 5 in (2.26 m) with the cab off. Operating weight 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 BOMAG BW 211 D-5 PL, 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.
BOMAG BW 211 D-5 PL fits a container once our crew takes a few parts off, still the cheapest way to ship it.
- Rung 1
Container
Lowest cost
Best fit for BOMAG BW 211 D-5 PL
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 | 40 ft high-cube containerBest fit | Fits after partial disassembly | We handle the disassembly: cab or ROPS removed and crated. How we containerize |
| 2 | 40 ft flat rack | Out-of-gauge | Ships assembled, blocked and lashed; out-of-gauge surcharge applies (3 ft 5 in / 1.04 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 rollers from other brands
| Machine | L × W × H (transport) | Weight | Ships |
|---|---|---|---|
| BOMAG BW 211 D-5 PL | 19 ft 3 in × 7 ft 5 in × 9 ft 10 in (5.87 × 2.27 × 2.99 m) | 23,400 lb / 10,600 kg | 40 ft high-cube container |
| Dynapac CA2500D | 19 ft 8 in × 7 ft 7 in × 9 ft 5 in (5.99 × 2.3 × 2.87 m) | 22,700 lb / 10,300 kg | 40 ft high-cube container |
| Sakai SV544D-1 | 19 ft 1 in × 7 ft 7 in × 10 ft (5.81 × 2.3 × 3.05 m) | 24,400 lb / 11,070 kg | 40 ft high-cube container |
| HAMM HD+ 120i VV | 17 ft 5 in × 7 ft × 9 ft 9 in (5.3 × 2.15 × 2.98 m) | 27,700 lb / 12,580 kg | 40 ft high-cube 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 BOMAG BW 211 D-5 PL go
MexicoTransit 5-14 daysRollers by truck across the border or in high cubes to Manzanillo.
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GuyanaTransit 7-11 daysSoil compactors for road and site work, in high cubes to Georgetown.
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PhilippinesTransit 18-28 daysRoad-building fleets, in high cubes to Manila.
Quote to Philippines
Preparing a BOMAG BW 211 D-5 PL for export
- The drum and frame are washed of soil, the articulation lock fitted, and the cab or ROPS taken off where the height needs it.
- Batteries are disconnected and the machine is chocked and lashed through its tie-down points.
BOMAG BW 211 D-5 PL shipping questions
Does a BOMAG BW 211 D-5 PL fit in a shipping container?
The BOMAG BW 211 D-5 PL fits a 40 ft high-cube container after the partial disassembly our crew does: cab or ROPS removed and crated. We crate and label those parts and lash them in the same container, so it ships at container rates to almost any port.
How much does a BOMAG BW 211 D-5 PL weigh for shipping?
BOMAG lists the BOMAG BW 211 D-5 PL at 23,400 lb (10,600 kg) (operating weight); the bill of lading uses your machine's own weight.
What are the shipping dimensions of a BOMAG BW 211 D-5 PL?
19 ft 3 in × 7 ft 5 in × 9 ft 10 in (5.87 × 2.27 × 2.99 m) (length × width × height) in transport position, from BOMAG's published specifications for the BOMAG BW 211 D-5 PL.
What has to come off a BOMAG BW 211 D-5 PL to ship it?
For a 40 ft high-cube container: cab or ROPS removed and crated. Our crew does the work, then crates, labels and lashes every part in the same container, with documentation for reassembly.
Can a BOMAG BW 211 D-5 PL 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.