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CAT TL943D: transport dimensions, weight and how it ships overseas
At 8 ft 1 in (2.47 m) wide, the CAT TL943D 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 (3 in / 0.07 m over width, 1 ft 9 in / 0.54 m over height). RoRo is the alternative where a lane serves your port.
- Transport length
- 20 ft 5 in / 6.23 m
- Transport width
- 8 ft 1 in / 2.47 m
- Transport height
- 8 ft 2 in / 2.49 m
- Weight
- 25,700 lb / 11,680 kg
CAT TL943D transport specifications
| Specification | Value | Basis |
|---|---|---|
| Transport length | 20 ft 5 in / 6.23 m | overall, in transport position |
| Transport width | 8 ft 1 in / 2.47 m | over the tracks or tyres |
| Transport height | 8 ft 2 in / 2.49 m | in transport position |
| Weight | 25,700 lb / 11,680 kg | operating weight |
| Wheelbase | 11 ft 3 in / 3.43 m | |
| Ground clearance | 1 ft 5 in / 0.43 m | |
| Machine type | Telehandler | |
| Configuration | Without stabilizers. The TL943D is no longer in Cat's current line. | |
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 TL943D, 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 TL943D is 8 ft 1 in / 2.47 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 TL943D
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 (3 in / 0.07 m over width, 1 ft 9 in / 0.54 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: attachments off, cab or ROPS removed and crated, and wheels off. 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 telehandlers from other brands
| Machine | L × W × H (transport) | Weight | Ships |
|---|---|---|---|
| CAT TL943D | 20 ft 5 in × 8 ft 1 in × 8 ft 2 in (6.23 × 2.47 × 2.49 m) | 25,700 lb / 11,680 kg | 40 ft flat rack |
| SkyTrak 10054 | 21 ft × 8 ft 6 in × 8 ft 4 in (6.4 × 2.59 × 2.54 m) | 27,400 lb / 12,428 kg | 40 ft flat rack |
| SkyTrak 8042 | 19 ft 11 in × 8 ft 4 in × 8 ft 6 in (6.07 × 2.53 × 2.59 m) | 21,200 lb / 9,616 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 TL943D go
NigeriaTransit 21-30 daysImport duty 5%HS 8427.20 · 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 8427.20 · 2023
Shipments need SABER conformity certificates arranged before arrival.
Quote to Saudi Arabia
AustraliaTransit 28-35 daysImport duty 5%HS 8427.20 · 2023
Strict biosecurity cleaning; dirty undercarriages are re-cleaned at the importer's cost.
Quote to Australia
ChileTransit 16-32 daysImport duty 6%HS 8427.20 · 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 TL943D 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 TL943D shipping questions
Does a CAT TL943D fit in a shipping container?
At 8 ft 1 in (2.47 m) wide, the CAT TL943D 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 (3 in / 0.07 m over width, 1 ft 9 in / 0.54 m over height). RoRo is the alternative where a lane serves your port. It can also be containerized after disassembly (attachments off, cab or ROPS removed and crated, and wheels off), across one or more containers; we survey it first and quote both.
How much does a CAT TL943D weigh for shipping?
Caterpillar lists the CAT TL943D at 25,700 lb (11,680 kg) (operating weight); the bill of lading uses your machine's own weight.
What are the shipping dimensions of a CAT TL943D?
20 ft 5 in × 8 ft 1 in × 8 ft 2 in (6.23 × 2.47 × 2.49 m) (length × width × height) in transport position, from Caterpillar's published specifications for the CAT TL943D.
What has to come off a CAT TL943D to ship it?
To containerize it: attachments off, cab or ROPS removed and crated, and wheels off. 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 TL943D 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.