Track-type tractor (dozer) · Caterpillar
CAT D4: transport dimensions, weight and how it ships overseas
We load the CAT D4 in 1 × 40 ft high cube, from our own loading records. Shipped whole, it goes on a 40 ft flat rack (3 ft 4 in / 1.01 m over height), or RoRo where a lane serves your port.
- Transport length
- 16 ft 10 in / 5.14 m
- Transport width
- 7 ft 8 in / 2.33 m
- Transport height
- 9 ft 9 in / 2.97 m
- Weight
- 29,300 lb / 13,272 kg
CAT D4 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 (AEXQ3213-03, checked October 2026). Red hatching marks what stands outside the door opening. Schematic; not for lifting or engineering.
CAT D4 transport specifications
| Specification | Value | Basis |
|---|---|---|
| Transport length | 16 ft 10 in / 5.14 m | blade on the ground, no ripper |
| Length, basic tractor | 15 ft 6 in / 4.73 m | without blade, push arms or ripper |
| Transport width | 7 ft 8 in / 2.33 m | over the tracks, 22 in (560 mm) shoes |
| Transport height | 9 ft 9 in / 2.97 m | to the top of the cab or ROPS |
| Weight | 29,300 lb / 13,272 kg | operating weight |
| Track length | 8 ft 8 in / 2.65 m | |
| Track gauge | 5 ft 10 in / 1.77 m | |
| Blade width | 10 ft 6 in / 3.2 m | standard blade; wider than the tracks, comes off to ship |
| Ground clearance | 1 ft 2 in / 0.35 m | |
| Machine type | Track-type tractor (dozer) | |
| Configuration | 4.3 yd³ (3.26 m³) vpat blade, 22 in (560 mm) shoes, no ripper. Shipping weight 28,700 lb (13,006 kg). | |
Manufacturer documents
- Technical specifications (PDF, AEXQ3213-03)
- Product brochure (PDF, AEXQ3233-02)
- 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 D4, best first
Loaded by Seaway
How we load the CAT D4
We have dismantled and loaded the CAT D4 for export before. It goes in 1 × 40 ft high cube.
- 1 × 40 ft high cube
- Before loading: cab or ROPS removed and crated, blade off, 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 | cab or ROPS removed and crated, blade off, and driven into the box |
| 2 | 40 ft flat rack | Out-of-gauge | Ships assembled, blocked and lashed; out-of-gauge surcharge applies (3 ft 4 in / 1.01 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 D4 generations and how each has shipped
| Generation | Years (approx.) | How Seaway has loaded it |
|---|---|---|
| D6K | — | 1 × 40 ft high cube1 machine on record: CAT D6K |
| D6K2 | — | No record yet; measured at pickup and quoted both ways |
| D4 | — | 1 × 40 ft high cube1 machine on record: CAT D4 |
| D4current | 2021 | 1 × 40 ft high cube1 machine on record: CAT D4 |
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 D4 | 16 ft 10 in × 7 ft 8 in × 9 ft 9 in (5.14 × 2.33 × 2.97 m) | 29,300 lb / 13,272 kg | 1 × 40 ft high cube |
| Liebherr PR 716 | 15 ft 11 in × 7 ft 8 in × 9 ft 11 in (4.85 × 2.34 × 3.02 m) | 29,300 lb / 13,290 kg | 40 ft high-cube container |
| Komatsu D51EXi-24 | 15 ft 9 in × 7 ft 9 in × 10 ft 5 in (4.8 × 2.35 × 3.18 m) | 30,400 lb / 13,780 kg | 1 × 40 ft high cube |
| Case 1150M | 16 ft 8 in × 7 ft 10 in × 9 ft 8 in (5.09 × 2.39 × 2.96 m) | 31,600 lb / 14,330 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 D4 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 D4 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 D4 shipping questions
Does a CAT D4 fit in a shipping container?
Not in one piece: at 9 ft 9 in (2.97 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 D4 weigh for shipping?
Caterpillar lists the CAT D4 at 29,300 lb (13,272 kg) (operating weight); the bill of lading uses your machine's own weight.
What are the shipping dimensions of a CAT D4?
16 ft 10 in × 7 ft 8 in × 9 ft 9 in (5.14 × 2.33 × 2.97 m) (length × width × height) in transport position, from Caterpillar's published specifications for the CAT D4.
What has to come off a CAT D4 to ship it?
For 1 × 40 ft high cube: cab or ROPS removed and crated, blade off, and driven into the box. Our crew does the work, crates and labels the loose parts and documents everything for reassembly.
Can a CAT D4 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.