Track-type tractor (dozer) · Caterpillar
CAT D3: transport dimensions, weight and how it ships overseas
The CAT D3 usually goes in 1 × 40 ft high cube, from our loading records for related models (CAT D3 Series, CAT D3B, CAT D3C). Shipped whole, it goes on a 40 ft flat rack (2 ft 8 in / 0.82 m over height), or RoRo where a lane serves your port.
- Transport length
- 14 ft 3 in / 4.34 m
- Transport width
- 6 ft 11 in / 2.11 m
- Transport height
- 9 ft 1 in / 2.77 m
- Weight
- 20,600 lb / 9,362 kg
CAT D3 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 (AEHQ8307-06, checked October 2026). Red hatching marks what stands outside the door opening. Schematic; not for lifting or engineering.
CAT D3 transport specifications
| Specification | Value | Basis |
|---|---|---|
| Transport length | 14 ft 3 in / 4.34 m | blade on the ground, no ripper |
| Length, basic tractor | 10 ft 9 in / 3.27 m | without blade, push arms or ripper |
| Transport width | 6 ft 11 in / 2.11 m | over the tracks, 20 in (510 mm) shoes |
| Transport height | 9 ft 1 in / 2.77 m | to the top of the cab or ROPS |
| Weight | 20,600 lb / 9,362 kg | operating weight |
| Track length | 7 ft 7 in / 2.31 m | |
| Track gauge | 5 ft 3 in / 1.6 m | |
| Blade width | 9 ft 2 in / 2.78 m | standard blade; wider than the tracks, comes off to ship |
| Ground clearance | 1 ft 1 in / 0.33 m | |
| Machine type | Track-type tractor (dozer) | |
| Configuration | 2.9 yd³ (2.19 m³) power angle-tilt (pat) blade, 20 in (510 mm) shoes, no ripper. | |
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 D3, best first
Loaded by Seaway
How we load the CAT D3
Our loading records list earlier and sister models of the CAT D3 (CAT D3 Series, CAT D3B, CAT D3C). The usual plan is 1 × 40 ft high cube.
- 1 × 40 ft high cube
- Before loading: driven into the box.
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 | driven into the box |
| 2 | 40 ft flat rack | Out-of-gauge | Ships assembled, blocked and lashed; out-of-gauge surcharge applies (2 ft 8 in / 0.82 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. |
CAT D3 generations and how each has shipped
| Generation | Years (approx.) | How Seaway has loaded it |
|---|---|---|
| D5G | — | No record yet; measured at pickup and quoted both ways |
| D5K / D5K2 | — | No record yet; measured at pickup and quoted both ways |
| D3current | 2020 | 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 dozers from other brands
| Machine | L × W × H (transport) | Weight | Ships |
|---|---|---|---|
| CAT D3 | 14 ft 3 in × 6 ft 11 in × 9 ft 1 in (4.34 × 2.11 × 2.77 m) | 20,600 lb / 9,362 kg | 1 × 40 ft high cube |
| John Deere 650 P-Tier | 13 ft 11 in × 6 ft 7 in × 9 ft 6 in (4.25 × 2.01 × 2.9 m) | 21,200 lb / 9,600 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 CAT D3 go
NigeriaTransit 21-30 daysImport duty 5%HS 8429.11 · 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 8429.11 · 2023
Shipments need SABER conformity certificates arranged before arrival.
Quote to Saudi Arabia
AustraliaTransit 28-35 daysImport duty 0%HS 8429.11 · 2023
Strict biosecurity cleaning; dirty undercarriages are re-cleaned at the importer's cost.
Quote to Australia
ChileTransit 21-28 daysImport duty 6%HS 8429.11 · 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 D3 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 D3 shipping questions
Does a CAT D3 fit in a shipping container?
Not in one piece: at 9 ft 1 in (2.77 m) high it is taller than a 40 ft high-cube door (8 ft 6 in / 2.58 m). Taken apart, it goes in 1 × 40 ft high cube, the plan from our loading records.
How much does a CAT D3 weigh for shipping?
Caterpillar lists the CAT D3 at 20,600 lb (9,362 kg) (operating weight); the bill of lading uses your machine's own weight.
What are the shipping dimensions of a CAT D3?
14 ft 3 in × 6 ft 11 in × 9 ft 1 in (4.34 × 2.11 × 2.77 m) (length × width × height) in transport position, from Caterpillar's published specifications for the CAT D3.
What has to come off a CAT D3 to ship it?
For 1 × 40 ft high cube: driven into the box. Our crew does the work, crates and labels the loose parts and documents everything for reassembly.
Can a CAT D3 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.