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CAT 308 CR: transport dimensions, weight and how it ships overseas
The CAT 308 CR usually goes in 1 × 40 ft high cube, from our loading records for related models (CAT 308C).
- Transport length
- 21 ft 7 in / 6.57 m
- Transport width
- 7 ft 7 in / 2.3 m
- Transport height
- 8 ft 4 in / 2.54 m
- Weight
- 18,800 lb / 8,505 kg
CAT 308 CR 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 (AEHQ8518-01, checked October 2026). Red hatching marks what stands outside the door opening. Schematic; not for lifting or engineering.
CAT 308 CR transport specifications
| Specification | Value | Basis |
|---|---|---|
| Transport length | 21 ft 7 in / 6.57 m | boom, stick and bucket installed, transport position |
| Transport width | 7 ft 7 in / 2.3 m | over the tracks, 18 in (450 mm) shoes |
| Transport height | 8 ft 4 in / 2.54 m | to the top of the machine |
| Height over the boom | 8 ft 9 in / 2.66 m | boom, stick and bucket installed |
| Weight | 18,800 lb / 8,505 kg | operating weight |
| Tail swing radius | 4 ft 9 in / 1.45 m | sets the clearance behind the swing centre on a flat rack |
| Track length | 9 ft 5 in / 2.88 m | |
| Ground clearance | 1 ft 2 in / 0.35 m | |
| Machine type | Mini excavator | |
| Configuration | Swing-boom 308 CR with cab, 11 ft 2 in (3.4 m) boom, 6 ft (1.82 m) stick, 18 in (450 mm) rubber tracks, the standard 7 ft 7 in (2.3 m) blade and no extra counterweight. Height to the cab; with a bucket on, the front stands at 8 ft 9 in (2.66 m). The 550 lb (250 kg) counterweight makes it 22 ft (6.71 m) long and 19,300 lb (8755 kg). | |
Manufacturer documents
- Technical specifications (PDF, AEHQ8518-01)
- Technical specifications (PDF, AEHQ8163-06)
- 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 308 CR, best first
Loaded by Seaway
How we load the CAT 308 CR
Our loading records list earlier and sister models of the CAT 308 CR (CAT 308C). The usual plan is 1 × 40 ft high cube.
- 1 × 40 ft high cube · 2 units per box
- Loads with the standard preparation: fluids checked, battery isolated, machine cleaned and lashed.
From our dismantling and loading records, checked July 2026. Your machine's year, attachments and options can change the boxes; we confirm before booking.
Our loading records come first. The rest is 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 | Our usual plan: 1 × 40 ft high cubeBest fit | From our loading records | Taken apart at the yard and loaded as in the plan above |
| 2 | 40 ft high-cube container | Fits as is | Ships as it is, blocked and lashed. |
| 3 | 40 ft flat rack | Out-of-gauge | Ships assembled, blocked and lashed; out-of-gauge surcharge applies (1 ft 11 in / 0.59 m over height). |
| 4 | RoRo | Where a RoRo lane serves the destination | Drives on assembled where a RoRo lane serves the destination. |
| 5 | 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
- 21 ft 7 in × 7 ft 7 in × 8 ft 4 in (6.57 × 2.3 × 2.54 m)18,800 lb (8,505 kg)
- Best fit
- 40 ft high-cube containerFits as is
- 40 ft high-cube door
- Fits as is
Only configurations the manufacturer publishes; the survey at pickup confirms the figures before booking.
CAT 308 CR generations and how each has shipped
| Generation | Years (approx.) | How Seaway has loaded it |
|---|---|---|
| 308C CR | — | No record yet; measured at pickup and quoted both ways |
| 308D CR / 308D CR SB | 2008 | No record yet; measured at pickup and quoted both ways |
| 308E CR SB | 2012 | No record yet; measured at pickup and quoted both ways |
| 308E2 CR SB | 2013 | No record yet; measured at pickup and quoted both ways |
| 308 CR (Next Gen)current | — | 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 308 CR go
NigeriaTransit 21-30 daysImport duty 5%HS 8429.52 · 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 8429.52 · 2023
Shipments need SABER conformity certificates arranged before arrival.
Quote to Saudi Arabia
AustraliaTransit 28-35 daysImport duty 0–5%HS 8429.52 · 2023
Strict biosecurity cleaning; dirty undercarriages are re-cleaned at the importer's cost.
Quote to Australia
ChileTransit 21-28 daysImport duty 6%HS 8429.52 · 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 308 CR 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 308 CR shipping questions
Does a CAT 308 CR fit in a shipping container?
Yes. Our loading records put it in 1 × 40 ft high cube.
How much does a CAT 308 CR weigh for shipping?
Caterpillar lists the CAT 308 CR at 18,800 lb (8,505 kg) (operating weight); the bill of lading uses your machine's own weight.
What are the shipping dimensions of a CAT 308 CR?
21 ft 7 in × 7 ft 7 in × 8 ft 4 in (6.57 × 2.3 × 2.54 m) (length × width × height) in transport position, from Caterpillar's published specifications for the CAT 308 CR.
Can a CAT 308 CR 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.