Motor grader · Caterpillar
CAT 150: transport dimensions, weight and how it ships overseas
The CAT 150 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
- 29 ft 3 in / 8.91 m
- Transport width
- 8 ft 4 in / 2.53 m
- Transport height
- 11 ft 4 in / 3.45 m
- Weight
- 38,000 lb / 17,229 kg
CAT 150 transport drawing
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Side elevation, end elevation against a 40 ft high-cube door opening, and plan, all at one scale from Caterpillar's published transport dimensions (AEXQ4505-00, checked October 2026). Red hatching marks what stands outside the door opening. Schematic; not for lifting or engineering.
CAT 150 transport specifications
| Specification | Value | Basis |
|---|---|---|
| Transport length | 29 ft 3 in / 8.91 m | moldboard centred under the frame, no ripper |
| Transport width | 8 ft 4 in / 2.53 m | over the tyres |
| Transport height | 11 ft 4 in / 3.45 m | to the top of the cab or ROPS |
| Weight | 38,000 lb / 17,229 kg | operating weight |
| Moldboard length | 12 ft / 3.66 m | standard moldboard; comes off its circle to ship |
| Wheelbase | 20 ft 2 in / 6.14 m | front axle to the middle of the tandem |
| Tandem axle spacing | 5 ft / 1.52 m | rear tandem axle centre to centre |
| Front axle to moldboard | 8 ft 5 in / 2.56 m | |
| Tread | 6 ft 10 in / 2.09 m | tyre centre to tyre centre |
| Ground clearance | 1 ft 1 in / 0.33 m | |
| Machine type | Motor grader | |
| Configuration | 12 ft (3.66 m) moldboard, 14.0R24 tyres. Without the push plate and ripper. | |
Manufacturer documents
- Technical specifications (PDF, AEXQ4505-00)
- Product brochure (PDF, AEXQ4504-00)
- Caterpillar 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 CAT 150, 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 (5 in / 0.13 m over width, 4 ft 11 in / 1.5 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
Caterpillar publishes the transport dimensions for more than one configuration; pick yours and the verdict updates.
- Transport envelope
- 29 ft 3 in × 8 ft 4 in × 11 ft 4 in (8.91 × 2.53 × 3.45 m)38,000 lb (17,229 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.
CAT 150 generations and how each has shipped
| Generation | Years (approx.) | How Seaway has loaded it |
|---|---|---|
| 140M3 | — | No record yet; measured at pickup and quoted both ways |
| 150, before Next Generation | — | No record yet; measured at pickup and quoted both ways |
| 150 Next Generationcurrent | — | 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 |
|---|---|---|---|
| CAT 150 | 29 ft 3 in × 8 ft 4 in × 11 ft 4 in (8.91 × 2.53 × 3.45 m) | 38,000 lb / 17,229 kg | 40 ft high-cube container |
| John Deere 672 P-Tier | 29 ft 2 in × 8 ft 2 in × 10 ft 5 in (8.89 × 2.49 × 3.18 m) | 37,800 lb / 17,138 kg | 1 × 40 ft high cube |
| John Deere 870 P-Tier | 29 ft 2 in × 8 ft 8 in × 10 ft 5 in (8.89 × 2.64 × 3.18 m) | 37,700 lb / 17,114 kg | 40 ft high-cube container |
| Komatsu GD655-7 | 31 ft 2 in × 8 ft 10 in × 10 ft 6 in (9.51 × 2.68 × 3.2 m) | 38,300 lb / 17,350 kg | 1 × 40 ft high cube |
| Komatsu GD675-7 | 31 ft 2 in × 8 ft 10 in × 10 ft 6 in (9.51 × 2.68 × 3.2 m) | 38,300 lb / 17,350 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 CAT 150 go
NigeriaTransit 21-30 daysImport duty 5%HS 8429.20 · 2023
Form M must be opened through a Nigerian bank before the machine ships.
Quote to Nigeria
Saudi ArabiaTransit 18-25 daysImport duty 5%HS 8429.20 · 2023
Shipments need SABER conformity certificates arranged before arrival.
Quote to Saudi Arabia
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
ChileTransit 21-28 daysImport duty 6%HS 8429.20 · 2023
Quote to Chile
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 CAT 150 for export
- Tier 4 Final and Stage V engines need ultra-low-sulfur diesel (15 ppm or less) and DEF. Where only high-sulfur diesel is sold, the after-treatment clogs, so check fuel quality or source a lower-tier export machine.
- Telematics (such as Cat Product Link, Komtrax or JDLink) may stop working abroad; the dealer can transfer or end the subscription before export.
CAT 150 shipping questions
Does a CAT 150 fit in a shipping container?
The CAT 150 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 CAT 150 weigh for shipping?
Caterpillar lists the CAT 150 at 38,000 lb (17,229 kg) (operating weight); the bill of lading uses your machine's own weight.
What are the shipping dimensions of a CAT 150?
29 ft 3 in × 8 ft 4 in × 11 ft 4 in (8.91 × 2.53 × 3.45 m) (length × width × height) in transport position, from Caterpillar's published specifications for the CAT 150.
What has to come off a CAT 150 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 CAT 150 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.