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John Deere 450D LC: transport dimensions, weight and how it ships overseas
We load the John Deere 450D LC in 1 × 40 ft open top + 2 × 40 ft high cube, from our own loading records. Shipped whole, it goes RoRo where a lane serves your port.
- Transport length
- 39 ft 1 in / 11.91 m
- Transport width
- 11 ft 7 in / 3.53 m
- Transport height
- 11 ft 6 in / 3.5 m
- Weight
- 53 US tons / 48,163 kg
John Deere 450D LC 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 (DKAX450DLC, checked October 2026). Red hatching marks what stands outside the door opening. Schematic; not for lifting or engineering.
John Deere 450D LC transport specifications
| Specification | Value | Basis |
|---|---|---|
| Transport length | 39 ft 1 in / 11.91 m | boom, stick and bucket installed, transport position |
| Transport width | 11 ft 7 in / 3.53 m | across the upper structure, wider than the tracks on 35 in (900 mm) shoes |
| Transport height | 11 ft 6 in / 3.5 m | in transport position |
| Weight | 53 US tons / 48,163 kg | operating weight |
| Tail swing radius | 12 ft / 3.65 m | sets the clearance behind the swing centre on a flat rack |
| Track length | 17 ft 11 in / 5.47 m | |
| Track gauge | 7 ft 10 in / 2.39 m | |
| Upper frame width | 11 ft 7 in / 3.53 m | without the cab handrails |
| Ground clearance | 2 ft 4 in / 0.72 m | |
| Counterweight clearance | 4 ft 6 in / 1.36 m | underside of the counterweight to the ground |
| Machine type | Hydraulic excavator | |
| Configuration | 23 ft (7.0 m) boom, 12 ft 10 in (3.9 m) arm, 3.1 yd³ (2.34 m³) bucket, 35 in (900 mm) shoes and the 20,200 lb (9.15 t) counterweight. The width is the upper structure; over the tracks it is 10 ft 10 in (3.29 m) with the variable gauge retracted. Height to the boom (cab 10 ft 11 in / 3.33 m). | |
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 450D LC, best first
Loaded by Seaway
How we load the John Deere 450D LC
We have dismantled and loaded the John Deere 450DLC for export before. It goes in 1 × 40 ft open top, 1 ft / 0.3 m over the side walls + 2 × 40 ft high cube.
- 1 × 40 ft open top, 1 ft / 0.3 m over the side walls + 2 × 40 ft high cube
- Taken apart at the yard: boom, arm and bucket come off, sometimes the cab; the upper structure is lifted off the undercarriage and the pieces are loaded at an angle, the largest in the open top and the rest crated and lashed in the high cube. Larger machines are stripped further, down to the swing table.
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 open top, 1 ft / 0.3 m over the side walls + 2 × 40 ft high cubeBest fit | From our loading records | Taken apart at the yard and loaded as in the plan above |
| 2 | RoRo | Where a RoRo lane serves the destination | Drives on assembled where a RoRo lane serves the destination. |
| 3 | Breakbulk | Fits as is | Lifted aboard by crane as breakbulk; used when no flat rack or RoRo option suits the port. |
John Deere 450D LC generations and how each has shipped
| Generation | Years (approx.) | How Seaway has loaded it |
|---|---|---|
| 450C LC | — | No record yet; measured at pickup and quoted both ways |
| 450D LC | — | 1 × 40 ft open top, 1 ft / 0.3 m over the side walls + 2 × 40 ft high cube1 machine on record: John Deere 450DLC |
Production years are approximate; the serial plate settles the generation, and transport dimensions differ a little between them.
Comparable excavators from other brands
| Machine | L × W × H (transport) | Weight | Ships |
|---|---|---|---|
| John Deere 450D LC | 39 ft 1 in × 11 ft 7 in × 11 ft 6 in (11.91 × 3.53 × 3.5 m) | 53 US tons / 48,163 kg | 1 × 40 ft open top, 1 ft / 0.3 m over the side walls + 2 × 40 ft high cube |
| Kobelco SK480LC-8 | 39 ft 6 in × 11 ft 8 in × 10 ft 10 in (12.03 × 3.55 × 3.31 m) | 54 US tons / 48,800 kg | 1 × 40 ft open top, 1 ft / 0.3 m over the side walls + 2 × 40 ft high cube |
| Komatsu PC490LC-11 | 39 ft 2 in × 11 ft 11 in × 11 ft 11 in (11.93 × 3.64 × 3.63 m) | 54 US tons / 48,920 kg | 1 × 40 ft open top, 1 ft / 0.3 m over the side walls + 3 × 40 ft high cube |
| Volvo EC480E | 40 ft 1 in × 11 ft 11 in × 11 ft 7 in (12.22 × 3.64 × 3.53 m) | 54 US tons / 49,381 kg | 1 × 40 ft open top, 1 ft / 0.3 m over the side walls + 2 × 40 ft high cube |
| Hitachi ZX450LC-3 | 39 ft 1 in × 12 ft 3 in × 11 ft 5 in (11.91 × 3.74 × 3.48 m) | 51 US tons / 46,600 kg | 1 × 40 ft open top, 1 ft / 0.3 m over the side walls + 2 × 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 John Deere 450D LC go
AustraliaTransit 28-35 daysImport duty 0–5%HS 8429.52 · 2023
Biosecurity cleaning is strict for ag machinery: radiators, grain tanks and the threshing area must be free of soil and seed.
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New ZealandTransit 28-38 daysImport duty 5%HS 8429.52 · 2023
MPI inspects for soil and seeds on arrival; we clean before loading.
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UkraineTransit 25-40 daysImport duty 0%HS 8429.52 · 2023
Large tractors and combines, usually containerized with wheels off.
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KazakhstanTransit 35-50 daysImport duty 0%HS 8429.52 · 2023
EAEU technical rules and EAC certification apply.
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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 450D LC 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 450D LC shipping questions
Does a John Deere 450D LC fit in a shipping container?
Not in one piece: at 53 US tons (48,163 kg) it is heavier than one container carries. Taken apart, it goes in 1 × 40 ft open top, 1 ft / 0.3 m over the side walls + 2 × 40 ft high cube, the plan from our loading records.
How much does a John Deere 450D LC weigh for shipping?
John Deere lists the John Deere 450D LC at 53 US tons (48,163 kg) (operating weight); the bill of lading uses your machine's own weight.
What are the shipping dimensions of a John Deere 450D LC?
39 ft 1 in × 11 ft 7 in × 11 ft 6 in (11.91 × 3.53 × 3.5 m) (length × width × height) in transport position, from John Deere's published specifications for the John Deere 450D LC.
What has to come off a John Deere 450D LC to ship it?
To containerize it: bucket off, stick and boom folded or detached, counterweight off, cab or ROPS removed and crated, upper structure lifted off the undercarriage, 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 450D LC 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.