Articulated dump truck · Caterpillar
CAT 730: transport dimensions, weight and how it ships overseas
At 12 ft 1 in (3.68 m) wide, the CAT 730 is wider than a container door in one piece (7 ft 8 in / 2.34 m), so it ships whole on a 40 ft flat rack (4 ft 2 in / 1.28 m over width, 5 ft 1 in / 1.56 m over height). RoRo is the alternative where a lane serves your port.
- Transport length
- 34 ft 3 in / 10.45 m
- Transport width
- 12 ft 1 in / 3.68 m
- Transport height
- 11 ft 6 in / 3.51 m
- Weight
- 52,700 lb / 23,900 kg
CAT 730 transport specifications
| Specification | Value | Basis |
|---|---|---|
| Transport length | 34 ft 3 in / 10.45 m | overall, in transport position |
| Transport width | 12 ft 1 in / 3.68 m | over the tracks or tyres |
| Transport height | 11 ft 6 in / 3.51 m | in transport position |
| Weight | 52,700 lb / 23,900 kg | empty weight |
| Wheelbase | 13 ft 1 in / 3.98 m | |
| Tread | 7 ft 6 in / 2.28 m | tyre centre to tyre centre |
| Rear axle to counterweight | 5 ft 1 in / 1.56 m | centre of the rear axle to the back of the counterweight |
| Ground clearance | 1 ft 9 in / 0.55 m | |
| Machine type | Articulated dump truck | |
| Configuration | Empty weight with 23.5R25 tyres, without the tailgate (34 ft 9 in / 10.59 m long with it); height in the transport position, width overall, 9 ft 8 in (2.95 m) over the fenders. Cat’s 2025 sheet gives 51,800 lb (23,510 kg) empty. | |
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 730, 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.
CAT 730 is 12 ft 1 in / 3.68 m wide, over the 7 ft 8 in / 2.34 m container door, so shipping it whole starts on the next rung up.
- Rung 1
Container
Lowest cost
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
Best fit for CAT 730
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 flat rackBest fit | Out-of-gauge | Ships assembled, blocked and lashed; out-of-gauge surcharge applies (4 ft 2 in / 1.28 m over width, 5 ft 1 in / 1.56 m over height). |
| 2 | 40 ft high-cube container | After disassembly, across containers | Taken apart and loaded across one or more 40 ft containers, with open-tops for tall pieces: dump body 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 |
| 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 articulated dump trucks from other brands
| Machine | L × W × H (transport) | Weight | Ships |
|---|---|---|---|
| CAT 730 | 34 ft 3 in × 12 ft 1 in × 11 ft 6 in (10.45 × 3.68 × 3.51 m) | 52,700 lb / 23,900 kg | 40 ft flat rack |
| Bell B30E | 32 ft 8 in × 9 ft 10 in × 11 ft 3 in (9.95 × 2.99 × 3.43 m) | 46,600 lb / 21,155 kg | 40 ft flat rack |
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 730 go
NigeriaTransit 21-30 daysImport duty 5–10%HS 8704.10 · 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 8704.10 · 2023
Shipments need SABER conformity certificates arranged before arrival.
Quote to Saudi Arabia
AustraliaTransit 28-35 daysImport duty 5%HS 8704.10 · 2023
Strict biosecurity cleaning; dirty undercarriages are re-cleaned at the importer's cost.
Quote to Australia
ChileTransit 16-32 daysImport duty 6%HS 8704.10 · 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 730 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 730 shipping questions
Does a CAT 730 fit in a shipping container?
At 12 ft 1 in (3.68 m) wide, the CAT 730 is wider than a container door in one piece (7 ft 8 in / 2.34 m), so it ships whole on a 40 ft flat rack (4 ft 2 in / 1.28 m over width, 5 ft 1 in / 1.56 m over height). RoRo is the alternative where a lane serves your port. It can also be containerized after disassembly (dump body off, cab or ROPS removed and crated, wheels off, and frame split at the articulation), across one or more containers; we survey it first and quote both.
How much does a CAT 730 weigh for shipping?
Caterpillar lists the CAT 730 at 52,700 lb (23,900 kg) (empty weight); the bill of lading uses your machine's own weight.
What are the shipping dimensions of a CAT 730?
34 ft 3 in × 12 ft 1 in × 11 ft 6 in (10.45 × 3.68 × 3.51 m) (length × width × height) in transport position, from Caterpillar's published specifications for the CAT 730.
What has to come off a CAT 730 to ship it?
To containerize it: dump body 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 one or more containers, with documentation for reassembly. Shipped whole on a flat rack or RoRo, it needs little or no disassembly.
Can a CAT 730 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.