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John Deere 310 P-Tier: transport dimensions, weight and how it ships overseas
At 11 ft 5 in (3.48 m) high, the John Deere 310 P-Tier is too tall for a container door in one piece (8 ft 6 in / 2.58 m), so it ships whole on a 40 ft flat rack (5 ft / 1.53 m over height). RoRo is the alternative where a lane serves your port.
- Transport length
- 24 ft 6 in / 7.47 m
- Transport width
- 7 ft 3 in / 2.2 m
- Transport height
- 11 ft 5 in / 3.48 m
- Weight
- 16,200 lb / 7,356 kg
John Deere 310 P-Tier transport specifications
| Specification | Value | Basis |
|---|---|---|
| Transport length | 24 ft 6 in / 7.47 m | overall, in transport position |
| Transport width | 7 ft 3 in / 2.2 m | over the tracks or tyres |
| Transport height | 11 ft 5 in / 3.48 m | in transport position |
| Weight | 16,200 lb / 7,356 kg | operating weight |
| Wheelbase | 7 ft 2 in / 2.18 m | |
| Ground clearance | 10 in / 0.25 m | |
| Machine type | Backhoe loader | |
| Configuration | Standard stick: overall length and height over the stick as Deere lists them. Wheelbase for the 4WD machine. | |
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 310 P-Tier, 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.
John Deere 310 P-Tier is 11 ft 5 in / 3.48 m tall, over the 8 ft 6 in / 2.58 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 John Deere 310 P-Tier
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 (5 ft / 1.53 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: bucket off, 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 backhoe loaders from other brands
| Machine | L × W × H (transport) | Weight | Ships |
|---|---|---|---|
| John Deere 310 P-Tier | 24 ft 6 in × 7 ft 3 in × 11 ft 5 in (7.47 × 2.2 × 3.48 m) | 16,200 lb / 7,356 kg | 40 ft flat rack |
| JCB 3CX | 18 ft 5 in × 7 ft 9 in × 11 ft 10 in (5.62 × 2.35 × 3.61 m) | 17,400 lb / 7,887 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 John Deere 310 P-Tier go
AustraliaTransit 28-35 daysImport duty 0–5%HS 8429.59 · 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 8429.59 · 2023
MPI inspects for soil and seeds on arrival; we clean before loading.
Quote to New Zealand
UkraineTransit 25-40 daysImport duty 0%HS 8429.59 · 2023
Large tractors and combines, usually containerized with wheels off.
Quote to Ukraine
KazakhstanTransit 35-50 daysImport duty 5%HS 8429.59 · 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 310 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 310 P-Tier shipping questions
Does a John Deere 310 P-Tier fit in a shipping container?
At 11 ft 5 in (3.48 m) high, the John Deere 310 P-Tier is too tall for a container door in one piece (8 ft 6 in / 2.58 m), so it ships whole on a 40 ft flat rack (5 ft / 1.53 m over height). RoRo is the alternative where a lane serves your port. It can also be containerized after disassembly (bucket off, 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 John Deere 310 P-Tier weigh for shipping?
John Deere lists the John Deere 310 P-Tier at 16,200 lb (7,356 kg) (operating weight); the bill of lading uses your machine's own weight.
What are the shipping dimensions of a John Deere 310 P-Tier?
24 ft 6 in × 7 ft 3 in × 11 ft 5 in (7.47 × 2.2 × 3.48 m) (length × width × height) in transport position, from John Deere's published specifications for the John Deere 310 P-Tier.
What has to come off a John Deere 310 P-Tier to ship it?
To containerize it: bucket off, 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 John Deere 310 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.