Compact track loader · John Deere
How to ship a John Deere 333G overseas
The John Deere 333G (10 ft 2 in × 6 ft 9 in × 7 ft 3 in (3.1 × 2.05 × 2.2 m), 12,100 lb (5,493 kg)) fits a 20 ft container as it is. A container is usually the cheapest way to ship it and reaches the most ports, with the machine sealed inside.
John Deere 333G shipping dimensions
- Weight
- 12,100 lb (5,493 kg)operating weight
- Machine type
- Compact track loader
- Transport length
- 10 ft 2 in (3.1 m)
- Transport width
- 6 ft 9 in (2.05 m)
- Transport height
- 7 ft 3 in (2.2 m)
- Configuration
- 18 in (450 mm) track; length without bucket (12 ft 2 in / 3.71 m with).
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 333G, 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 | 20 ft containerBest fit | Fits as is | Ships as it is, blocked and lashed. |
| 2 | 40 ft flat rack | Out-of-gauge | Ships assembled, blocked and lashed; out-of-gauge surcharge applies (10 in / 0.25 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. |
Containerizing a machine means taking off the parts that stop it fitting, then crating, labelling and lashing them in the same box. See how we containerize heavy equipment
Container, flat rack, RoRo or breakbulk?
We quote in this order because it is usually cheapest first. Most machines that look too big for a box fit once our crew takes off the bucket, boom, cab or wheels; larger ones are taken further apart across several containers, and pieces too big or heavy for a flat rack or roll trailer go breakbulk.
01Container
Best fit- Work needed
- We partially disassemble when needed (bucket, boom, cab, wheels), or take larger machines further apart across several high-cubes and open-tops, then crate, block and lash every part.
- Destinations
- Widest: almost every port worldwide, plus inland delivery by rail.
- Typical cost
- Usually the lowest, with no out-of-gauge surcharges.
- Protection
- Sealed steel box; loose parts and attachments travel locked inside.
- Best for
- Most machines: compact ones as they are, others after partial disassembly, and large ones split across several containers.
02Flat rack
- Work needed
- Ships assembled, blocked and lashed. Surcharges apply when wider than 2.4 m or taller than about 1.95 m.
- Destinations
- Most container ports, on the same vessels as containers.
- Typical cost
- Moderate; rises with every centimetre out of gauge.
- Protection
- Open to the weather; we protect cabs, electronics and hydraulics.
- Best for
- Excavators, dozers and loaders too wide for a container door.
03RoRo
- Work needed
- Drives on assembled; non-runners go on a roll trailer.
- Destinations
- Fewer destinations: regular lanes to Europe, West Africa, the Middle East, Oceania and parts of Latin America.
- Typical cost
- Often competitive for large self-propelled machines where a lane exists.
- Protection
- Below deck, but loose items and attachments cannot ride inside the cab.
- Best for
- Running machines going to a port with regular RoRo sailings.
04Breakbulk
- Work needed
- Lifted aboard piece by piece by ship’s or shore cranes, on its own skids or cradle, then stowed and lashed in the hold or on deck.
- Destinations
- Ports with breakbulk berths and heavy-lift cranes; sailings are booked voyage by voyage.
- Typical cost
- Usually the highest for a single small machine; often the only option for the largest pieces.
- Protection
- In the hold or lashed on deck; we crate, wrap and protect exposed parts.
- Best for
- Pieces too large or heavy for a flat rack or roll trailer: transformers, process modules, mining trucks, crane sections.
Preparing a John Deere 333G 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.
Where machines like the John Deere 333G go
AustraliaTransit 28-35 daysBiosecurity 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 daysMPI inspects for soil and seeds on arrival; we clean before loading.
Quote to New Zealand
UkraineTransit 25-40 daysLarge tractors and combines, usually containerized with wheels off.
Quote to Ukraine
KazakhstanTransit 35-50 daysEAEU technical rules and EAC certification apply.
Quote to Kazakhstan
John Deere 333G shipping questions
Does a John Deere 333G fit in a shipping container?
The John Deere 333G (10 ft 2 in × 6 ft 9 in × 7 ft 3 in (3.1 × 2.05 × 2.2 m), 12,100 lb (5,493 kg)) fits a 20 ft container as it is. A container is usually the cheapest way to ship it and reaches the most ports, with the machine sealed inside.
How much does a John Deere 333G weigh for shipping?
John Deere lists the John Deere 333G at 12,100 lb (5,493 kg) (operating weight). Attachments, counterweight options and fuel change the figure, so the weight on the bill of lading comes from the machine itself.
What are the shipping dimensions of a John Deere 333G?
10 ft 2 in × 6 ft 9 in × 7 ft 3 in (3.1 × 2.05 × 2.2 m) (length × width × height) in transport position, from John Deere's published specifications. Shoes, tyres and options change them, so we check before booking.
Can a John Deere 333G 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.