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John Deere 1050 P-Tier: transport dimensions, weight and how it ships overseas
At 94,000 lb (42,640 kg), the John Deere 1050 P-Tier is heavier than a 40 ft flat rack carries (about 86,000 lb / 39,000 kg), so it ships whole RoRo where a lane serves your destination, or breakbulk where none does.
- Transport length
- 27 ft 6 in / 8.39 m
- Transport width
- 11 ft 2 in / 3.41 m
- Transport height
- 11 ft 9 in / 3.59 m
- Weight
- 94,000 lb / 42,640 kg
John Deere 1050 P-Tier 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 John Deere's published transport dimensions (MD1050PAU (24-02), checked October 2026). Red hatching marks what stands outside the door opening. Schematic; not for lifting or engineering.
John Deere 1050 P-Tier transport specifications
| Specification | Value | Basis |
|---|---|---|
| Transport length | 27 ft 6 in / 8.39 m | blade on the ground, ripper fitted |
| Length, basic tractor | 16 ft 7 in / 5.05 m | without blade, push arms or ripper |
| Transport width | 11 ft 2 in / 3.41 m | over the tracks, 24 in (610 mm) shoes |
| Transport height | 11 ft 9 in / 3.59 m | to the top of the cab or ROPS |
| Weight | 94,000 lb / 42,640 kg | operating weight |
| Track length | 11 ft 3 in / 3.42 m | |
| Track gauge | 7 ft 2 in / 2.18 m | |
| Blade width | 13 ft 11 in / 4.24 m | standard blade; wider than the tracks, comes off to ship |
| Ground clearance | 1 ft 9 in / 0.54 m | |
| Machine type | Crawler dozer | |
| Configuration | Semi-u blade, 24 in (610 mm) shoes, single-shank ripper. Length and weight include the ripper. Width over the push-arm trunnions; 9 ft 6 in (2.90 m) over the tracks. | |
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 John Deere 1050 P-Tier, best first
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 | RoRoBest fit | Where a RoRo lane serves the destination | Drives on assembled where a RoRo lane serves the destination. |
| 2 | 40 ft high-cube container | After disassembly, across containers | Taken apart and loaded across at least 2 40 ft containers by weight, with open-tops for tall pieces: blade off, ripper off, cab or ROPS removed and crated, and track chains and shoes off. We survey the machine first and quote this next to shipping it whole. How we containerize |
| 3 | Breakbulk | Fits as is | Lifted aboard by crane as breakbulk; used when no flat rack or RoRo option suits the port. |
John Deere 1050 P-Tier generations and how each has shipped
| Generation | Years (approx.) | How Seaway has loaded it |
|---|---|---|
| 1050J | — | No record yet; measured at pickup and quoted both ways |
| 1050K | — | No record yet; measured at pickup and quoted both ways |
| 1050 P-Tiercurrent | — | 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 |
|---|---|---|---|
| John Deere 1050 P-Tier | 27 ft 6 in × 11 ft 2 in × 11 ft 9 in (8.39 × 3.41 × 3.59 m) | 94,000 lb / 42,640 kg | RoRo |
| Komatsu D155AX-8 | 27 ft 7 in × 9 ft × 11 ft 1 in (8.42 × 2.75 × 3.39 m) | 89,300 lb / 40,506 kg | 1 × 40 ft open top + 4 × 40 ft high cube |
| CAT D8 | 25 ft 11 in × 9 ft 2 in × 11 ft 7 in (7.91 × 2.79 × 3.52 m) | 87,100 lb / 39,500 kg | 1 × 40 ft open top + 4 × 40 ft high cube |
| Liebherr PR 756 | 21 ft 2 in × 10 ft 4 in × 11 ft 10 in (6.45 × 3.15 × 3.61 m) | 78,500 lb / 35,628 kg | 40 ft flat rack |
| CAT D9 | 27 ft × 10 ft 10 in × 13 ft 1 in (8.22 × 3.31 × 4 m) | 55 US tons / 49,988 kg | 1 × 40 ft open top |
Same machine type within 20% of the weight. Each links to its own page with its published dimensions and verdict.
Where machines like the John Deere 1050 P-Tier go
AustraliaTransit 28-35 daysImport duty 0%HS 8429.11 · 2023
Biosecurity cleaning is strict for ag machinery: radiators, grain tanks and the threshing area must be free of soil and seed.
Quote to Australia
New ZealandTransit 28-38 daysImport duty 5%HS 8429.11 · 2023
MPI inspects for soil and seeds on arrival; we clean before loading.
Quote to New Zealand
UkraineTransit 25-40 daysImport duty 0%HS 8429.11 · 2023
Large tractors and combines, usually containerized with wheels off.
Quote to Ukraine
KazakhstanTransit 35-50 daysImport duty 0–5%HS 8429.11 · 2023
EAEU technical rules and EAC certification apply.
Quote to Kazakhstan
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 John Deere 1050 P-Tier for export
- Australia and New Zealand reject machines with soil, seeds or plant material. We pressure-wash, open the belly pans and radiator cores, and book the pre-shipment cleaning inspection.
- 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.
- JDLink and StarFire receivers may need deactivating or transferring to the destination dealer.
John Deere 1050 P-Tier shipping questions
Does a John Deere 1050 P-Tier fit in a shipping container?
At 94,000 lb (42,640 kg), the John Deere 1050 P-Tier is heavier than a 40 ft flat rack carries (about 86,000 lb / 39,000 kg), so it ships whole RoRo where a lane serves your destination, or breakbulk where none does. It can also be containerized after disassembly (blade off, ripper off, cab or ROPS removed and crated, and track chains and shoes off), across at least 2 containers by weight; we survey it first and quote both.
How much does a John Deere 1050 P-Tier weigh for shipping?
John Deere lists the John Deere 1050 P-Tier at 94,000 lb (42,640 kg) (operating weight); the bill of lading uses your machine's own weight.
What are the shipping dimensions of a John Deere 1050 P-Tier?
27 ft 6 in × 11 ft 2 in × 11 ft 9 in (8.39 × 3.41 × 3.59 m) (length × width × height) in transport position, from John Deere's published specifications for the John Deere 1050 P-Tier.
What has to come off a John Deere 1050 P-Tier to ship it?
To containerize it: blade off, ripper off, cab or ROPS removed and crated, and track chains and shoes off. Our crew does the work, crates and labels every part, and loads the pieces across at least 2 containers, with documentation for reassembly. Shipped whole on a flat rack or RoRo, it needs little or no disassembly.
Can a John Deere 1050 P-Tier 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.