Motor grader · CASE Construction Equipment
Case 856D: transport dimensions, weight and how it ships overseas
The Case 856D fits a 40 ft high-cube container after the partial disassembly our crew does: cab or ROPS removed and crated, moldboard off, and wheels off. 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
- 30 ft 9 in / 9.37 m
- Transport width
- 8 ft 4 in / 2.55 m
- Transport height
- 10 ft 4 in / 3.15 m
- Weight
- 34,000 lb / 15,420 kg
Case 856D transport drawing
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1920 × 1240 px. Free to use with a link to this page.
Side elevation, end elevation against a 40 ft high-cube door opening, and plan, all at one scale from CASE Construction Equipment's published transport dimensions (CCE202410856D, checked October 2026). Red hatching marks what stands outside the door opening. Schematic; not for lifting or engineering.
Case 856D transport specifications
| Specification | Value | Basis |
|---|---|---|
| Transport length | 30 ft 9 in / 9.37 m | moldboard centred under the frame, no ripper |
| Transport width | 8 ft 4 in / 2.55 m | over the tyres |
| Transport height | 10 ft 4 in / 3.15 m | to the top of the cab or ROPS |
| Weight | 34,000 lb / 15,420 kg | operating weight |
| Moldboard length | 12 ft / 3.66 m | standard moldboard; comes off its circle to ship |
| Wheelbase | 19 ft 9 in / 6.02 m | front axle to the middle of the tandem |
| Tandem axle spacing | 5 ft 2 in / 1.57 m | rear tandem axle centre to centre |
| Front axle to moldboard | 8 ft 3 in / 2.5 m | |
| Tread | 6 ft 10 in / 2.09 m | tyre centre to tyre centre |
| Ground clearance | 1 ft 3 in / 0.38 m | |
| Machine type | Motor grader | |
| Configuration | 12 ft (3.66 m) moldboard, 17.5 - 25 tyres. Weight includes the front counterweight and 5-tooth ripper; the length is without them. | |
Manufacturer documents
- Technical specifications (PDF, CCE202410856D)
- Product brochure (PDF, CCE202510MG)
- CASE Construction Equipment product page
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 Case 856D, best first
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, moldboard off, and wheels off. How we containerize |
| 2 | 40 ft flat rack | Out-of-gauge | Ships assembled, blocked and lashed; out-of-gauge surcharge applies (6 in / 0.15 m over width, 3 ft 11 in / 1.2 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. |
Will it fit? Published configurations
CASE Construction Equipment publishes the transport dimensions for more than one configuration; pick yours and the verdict updates.
- Transport envelope
- 30 ft 9 in × 8 ft 4 in × 10 ft 4 in (9.37 × 2.55 × 3.15 m)34,000 lb (15,420 kg)
- Best fit
- 40 ft high-cube containerFits after partial disassembly
- 40 ft high-cube door
- Fits after partial disassembly
Only configurations the manufacturer publishes; the survey at pickup confirms the figures before booking.
Case 856D generations and how each has shipped
| Generation | Years (approx.) | How Seaway has loaded it |
|---|---|---|
| 856C | — | No record yet; measured at pickup and quoted both ways |
| 856Dcurrent | — | No record yet; measured at pickup and quoted both ways |
Production years are approximate; the serial plate settles the generation, and transport dimensions differ a little between them.
Comparable motor graders from other brands
| Machine | L × W × H (transport) | Weight | Ships |
|---|---|---|---|
| Case 856D | 30 ft 9 in × 8 ft 4 in × 10 ft 4 in (9.37 × 2.55 × 3.15 m) | 34,000 lb / 15,420 kg | 40 ft high-cube container |
| Komatsu GD555-5 | 29 ft 6 in × 8 ft 2 in × 10 ft 6 in (9 × 2.49 × 3.2 m) | 33,400 lb / 15,135 kg | 40 ft high-cube container |
| John Deere 620 P-Tier | 29 ft 2 in × 8 ft 2 in × 10 ft 5 in (8.89 × 2.49 × 3.18 m) | 34,800 lb / 15,768 kg | 40 ft high-cube container |
| John Deere 670 P-Tier | 29 ft 2 in × 8 ft 2 in × 10 ft 5 in (8.89 × 2.49 × 3.18 m) | 35,300 lb / 15,998 kg | 1 × 40 ft high cube |
| Volvo G930 | 29 ft 4 in × 8 ft 4 in × 10 ft 7 in (8.93 × 2.54 × 3.23 m) | 35,400 lb / 16,066 kg | 1 × 40 ft high cube |
Same machine type within 20% of the weight. Each links to its own page with its published dimensions and verdict.
Where machines like the Case 856D go
MexicoTransit 5-14 daysImport duty 15%HS 8429.20 · 2023
Backhoes and loaders by truck across the border or in containers to Manzanillo.
Quote to Mexico
GhanaTransit 20-28 daysImport duty 5%HS 8429.20 · 2023
Backhoes and dozers for roadwork, in high cubes to Tema.
Quote to Ghana
AustraliaTransit 28-35 daysImport duty 5%HS 8429.20 · 2023
Strict biosecurity cleaning; dirty undercarriages are re-cleaned at the importer's cost.
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 Case 856D for export
- Some CASE CX excavators share Sumitomo parts; we photograph the serial plate so parts can be cross-referenced.
- Backhoe stabilizers and the swing are locked, and the loader bucket travels in the same box.
Case 856D shipping questions
Does a Case 856D fit in a shipping container?
The Case 856D fits a 40 ft high-cube container after the partial disassembly our crew does: cab or ROPS removed and crated, moldboard off, and wheels off. 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 Case 856D weigh for shipping?
CASE Construction Equipment lists the Case 856D at 34,000 lb (15,420 kg) (operating weight); the bill of lading uses your machine's own weight.
What are the shipping dimensions of a Case 856D?
30 ft 9 in × 8 ft 4 in × 10 ft 4 in (9.37 × 2.55 × 3.15 m) (length × width × height) in transport position, from CASE Construction Equipment's published specifications for the Case 856D.
What has to come off a Case 856D to ship it?
For a 40 ft high-cube container: cab or ROPS removed and crated, moldboard off, and wheels off. Our crew does the work, then crates, labels and lashes every part in the same container, with documentation for reassembly.
Can a Case 856D 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.