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CAT 24: transport dimensions, weight and how it ships overseas

At 79 US tons (71,932 kg), the CAT 24 is heavier than a 40 ft flat rack carries (about 86,000 lb / 39,000 kg), so it ships whole RoRo where a lane serves your destination, or breakbulk where none does.

Transport length
48 ft 10 in / 14.88 m
Transport width
14 ft 10 in / 4.52 m
Transport height
14 ft 4 in / 4.38 m
Weight
79 US tons / 71,932 kg
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CAT 24 transport drawing

CAT 24 transport drawingSide elevation, end elevation and plan of the CAT 24, drawn to scale from the manufacturer's transport dimensions: 48 ft 10 in / 14.88 m long, 14 ft 10 in / 4.52 m wide, 14 ft 4 in / 4.38 m high, 79 US tons (71,932 kg).CAT 24 · TRANSPORT DIMENSIONSTHIRD-ANGLE PROJECTION · ONE SCALE48 ft 10 in14.88 m14 ft 4 in4.38 mTOP OF MACHINESIDE ELEVATION℄40 FT HC DOOR OPENING14 ft 10 in4.52 m14 ft 4 in4.38 mEND ELEVATION (FRONT)14 ft 10 in4.52 m34 ft 1 in10.39 mFRONT AXLETO MID TANDEMPLANNOTES1. Transport dimensions as published by Caterpillar;moldboard centred under the frame, no ripper.2. Width 14 ft 10 in / 4.52 m over the tyres; the moldboardis 23 ft 11 in / 7.3 m long and comes off to ship.3. Dash-dot: 40 ft high-cube door opening, 7 ft 8 in / 2.34 mwide by 8 ft 6 in / 2.58 m high. Hatched: 7 ft 2 in / 2.18m over the door width, 5 ft 11 in / 1.8 m over its height.4. On a 40 ft flat rack the machine is out of gauge by 6 ft11 in / 2.11 m in width and 8 ft / 2.43 m in height;carriers confirm acceptance per booking.5. Schematic to scale; not for lifting, lashing orengineering.SCALE0510 ft024 mSEAWAY PROJECT CARGODwg SPC-TD-CAT-24CAT 24 transport drawingVIEWSide, end, planSCALETo scale, see barSOURCECaterpillar AEXQ2939-01CHECKEDOctober 2026

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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 (AEXQ2939-01, checked October 2026). Red hatching marks what stands outside the door opening. Schematic; not for lifting or engineering.

CAT 24 transport specifications

SpecificationValueBasis
Transport length48 ft 10 in / 14.88 mmoldboard centred under the frame, no ripper
Transport width14 ft 10 in / 4.52 mover the tyres
Transport height14 ft 4 in / 4.38 mto the top of the cab or ROPS
Weight79 US tons / 71,932 kgoperating weight
Moldboard length23 ft 11 in / 7.3 mstandard moldboard; comes off its circle to ship
Wheelbase34 ft 1 in / 10.39 mfront axle to the middle of the tandem
Tandem axle spacing7 ft 6 in / 2.29 mrear tandem axle centre to centre
Front axle to moldboard13 ft 3 in / 4.05 m
Tread12 ft / 3.66 mtyre centre to tyre centre
Ground clearance1 ft 4 in / 0.4 m
Machine typeMotor grader
Configuration23 ft 11 in (7.30 m) moldboard, 29.5R29 tyres. Without the front counterweight and ripper, with the tow hitch.

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 CAT 24, 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 methodFitPreparation
1RoRoBest fitWhere a RoRo lane serves the destinationDrives on assembled where a RoRo lane serves the destination.
240 ft high-cube containerAfter disassembly, across containersTaken apart and loaded across at least 3 40 ft containers by weight, with open-tops for tall pieces: moldboard off, ripper 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
3BreakbulkFits as isLifted aboard by crane as breakbulk; used when no flat rack or RoRo option suits the port.

See how we containerize heavy equipment

Will it fit? Published configurations

Caterpillar publishes the transport dimensions for more than one configuration; pick yours and the verdict updates.

Transport envelope
48 ft 10 in × 14 ft 10 in × 14 ft 4 in (14.88 × 4.52 × 4.38 m)79 US tons (71,932 kg)
Best fit
RoRoWhere a RoRo lane serves the destination
40 ft high-cube door
7 ft 2 in / 2.18 m over the door width, 5 ft 11 in / 1.8 m over its heightAfter disassembly, across containers
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Only configurations the manufacturer publishes; the survey at pickup confirms the figures before booking.

CAT 24 generations and how each has shipped

GenerationYears (approx.)How Seaway has loaded it
24 M series—No record yet; measured at pickup and quoted both ways
24current—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.

Where machines like the CAT 24 go

  • NigeriaTransit 21-30 days

    Import 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 days

    Import duty 5%HS 8429.20 · 2023

    Shipments need SABER conformity certificates arranged before arrival.

    Quote to Saudi Arabia
  • AustraliaTransit 28-35 days

    Import 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 days

    Import 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 24 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 24 shipping questions

Does a CAT 24 fit in a shipping container?

At 79 US tons (71,932 kg), the CAT 24 is heavier than a 40 ft flat rack carries (about 86,000 lb / 39,000 kg), so it ships whole RoRo where a lane serves your destination, or breakbulk where none does. It can also be containerized after disassembly (moldboard off, ripper off, cab or ROPS removed and crated, wheels off, and frame split at the articulation), across at least 3 containers by weight; we survey it first and quote both.

How much does a CAT 24 weigh for shipping?

Caterpillar lists the CAT 24 at 79 US tons (71,932 kg) (operating weight); the bill of lading uses your machine's own weight.

What are the shipping dimensions of a CAT 24?

48 ft 10 in × 14 ft 10 in × 14 ft 4 in (14.88 × 4.52 × 4.38 m) (length × width × height) in transport position, from Caterpillar's published specifications for the CAT 24.

What has to come off a CAT 24 to ship it?

To containerize it: moldboard off, ripper 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 at least 3 containers, with documentation for reassembly. Shipped whole on a flat rack or RoRo, it needs little or no disassembly.

Can a CAT 24 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.