Track-type tractor (dozer) · Caterpillar
CAT D5: transport dimensions, weight and how it ships overseas
We load the CAT D5 in 1 × 40 ft high cube, from our own loading records. Shipped whole, it goes on a 40 ft flat rack (4 in / 0.1 m over width, 3 ft 9 in / 1.14 m over height), or RoRo where a lane serves your port.
- Transport length
- 16 ft 5 in / 5 m
- Transport width
- 8 ft 2 in / 2.5 m
- Transport height
- 10 ft 1 in / 3.09 m
- Weight
- 37,900 lb / 17,180 kg
CAT D5 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 (AEXQ2535-03, checked October 2026). Red hatching marks what stands outside the door opening. Schematic; not for lifting or engineering.
CAT D5 transport specifications
| Specification | Value | Basis |
|---|---|---|
| Transport length | 16 ft 5 in / 5 m | blade on the ground, no ripper |
| Length, basic tractor | 15 ft 3 in / 4.64 m | without blade, push arms or ripper |
| Transport width | 8 ft 2 in / 2.5 m | over the tracks, 24 in (610 mm) shoes |
| Transport height | 10 ft 1 in / 3.09 m | to the top of the cab or ROPS |
| Weight | 37,900 lb / 17,180 kg | operating weight |
| Track length | 8 ft 5 in / 2.56 m | |
| Track gauge | 6 ft 2 in / 1.89 m | |
| Blade width | 10 ft 9 in / 3.27 m | standard blade; wider than the tracks, comes off to ship |
| Ground clearance | 1 ft 2 in / 0.36 m | |
| Machine type | Track-type tractor (dozer) | |
| Configuration | 4.6 yd³ (3.5 m³) vpat blade, 24 in (610 mm) shoes, no ripper. Height to the antenna. Shipping weight 37,400 lb (16,950 kg). | |
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 D5, best first
Loaded by Seaway
How we load the CAT D5
We have dismantled and loaded the CAT D5 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 (4 in / 0.1 m over width, 3 ft 9 in / 1.14 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 D5 generations and how each has shipped
| Generation | Years (approx.) | How Seaway has loaded it |
|---|---|---|
| D6M | — | No record yet; measured at pickup and quoted both ways |
| D6N | — | No record yet; measured at pickup and quoted both ways |
| D5current | — | 1 × 40 ft high cube1 machine on record: CAT D5 |
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 D5 | 16 ft 5 in × 8 ft 2 in × 10 ft 1 in (5 × 2.5 × 3.09 m) | 37,900 lb / 17,180 kg | 1 × 40 ft high cube |
| John Deere 750 P-Tier | 17 ft 7 in × 8 ft × 10 ft 8 in (5.36 × 2.44 × 3.25 m) | 37,600 lb / 17,041 kg | 40 ft flat rack |
| Case 1650M | 18 ft 8 in × 8 ft 4 in × 9 ft 8 in (5.68 × 2.53 × 2.95 m) | 38,200 lb / 17,347 kg | 40 ft flat rack |
| Liebherr PR 726 | 18 ft 2 in × 8 ft 2 in × 10 ft 6 in (5.54 × 2.5 × 3.21 m) | 38,900 lb / 17,658 kg | 40 ft flat rack |
| Komatsu D61EXi-24 | 18 ft × 8 ft 2 in × 10 ft 11 in (5.48 × 2.5 × 3.34 m) | 41,100 lb / 18,640 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 D5 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 D5 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 D5 shipping questions
Does a CAT D5 fit in a shipping container?
Not in one piece: at 8 ft 2 in (2.5 m) wide it is wider than a 40 ft high-cube door (7 ft 8 in / 2.34 m). Taken apart, it goes in 1 × 40 ft high cube, the plan from our loading records.
How much does a CAT D5 weigh for shipping?
Caterpillar lists the CAT D5 at 37,900 lb (17,180 kg) (operating weight); the bill of lading uses your machine's own weight.
What are the shipping dimensions of a CAT D5?
16 ft 5 in × 8 ft 2 in × 10 ft 1 in (5 × 2.5 × 3.09 m) (length × width × height) in transport position, from Caterpillar's published specifications for the CAT D5.
What has to come off a CAT D5 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 D5 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.