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John Deere 644 P-Tier: transport dimensions, weight and how it ships overseas
The John Deere 644 P-Tier usually goes in 1 × 40 ft high cube, from our loading records for related models (John Deere 644G). Shipped whole, it goes on a 40 ft flat rack (1 ft 7 in / 0.48 m over width, 4 ft 11 in / 1.5 m over height), or RoRo where a lane serves your port.
- Transport length
- 27 ft 4 in / 8.33 m
- Transport width
- 9 ft 5 in / 2.88 m
- Transport height
- 11 ft 4 in / 3.45 m
- Weight
- 41,200 lb / 18,709 kg
John Deere 644 P-Tier transport drawing
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1920 × 1240 px. Free to use with a link to this page.
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. Red hatching marks what stands outside the door opening. Schematic; not for lifting or engineering.
John Deere 644 P-Tier transport specifications
| Specification | Value | Basis |
|---|---|---|
| Transport length | 27 ft 4 in / 8.33 m | bucket level on the ground |
| Transport width | 9 ft 5 in / 2.88 m | over the tyres |
| Transport height | 11 ft 4 in / 3.45 m | to the top of the cab or ROPS |
| Weight | 41,200 lb / 18,709 kg | operating weight |
| Bucket width | 10 ft / 3.04 m | standard bucket; comes off to ship |
| Wheelbase | 10 ft 10 in / 3.31 m | |
| Tread | 7 ft 1 in / 2.17 m | tyre centre to tyre centre |
| Ground clearance | 1 ft 3 in / 0.39 m | |
| Machine type | Wheel loader | |
| Configuration | 4.2 yd³ (3.2 m³) general-purpose bucket, standard lift arm, 23.5 R25 tyres. The bucket (10 ft / 3.04 m) is wider than the tyres and comes off to ship. | |
Manufacturer documents
- Product brochure (PDF, MW644PAU (23-03))
- Product brochure (PDF, MW644PAU (22-01))
- John Deere product page
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 644 P-Tier, best first
Loaded by Seaway
How we load the John Deere 644 P-Tier
Our loading records list earlier and sister models of the John Deere 644 P-Tier (John Deere 644G). The usual plan is 1 × 40 ft high cube, overweight permit.
- 1 × 40 ft high cube, overweight permit
- Before loading, as on every wheel loader we put in closed boxes: bucket off, wheels off, cab or ROPS removed and crated. Our loading sheet does not list the steps for this one, so the survey confirms them.
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 high cube, overweight permitBest fit | From our loading records | bucket off, wheels off, and cab or ROPS removed and crated (typical) |
| 2 | 40 ft flat rack | Out-of-gauge | Ships assembled, blocked and lashed; out-of-gauge surcharge applies (1 ft 7 in / 0.48 m over width, 4 ft 11 in / 1.5 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. |
Will it fit? Published configurations
John Deere publishes the transport dimensions for more than one configuration; pick yours and the verdict updates.
- Transport envelope
- 27 ft 4 in × 9 ft 5 in × 11 ft 4 in (8.33 × 2.88 × 3.45 m)41,200 lb (18,709 kg)
- Best fit
- 40 ft flat rackOut-of-gauge · 1 ft 7 in / 0.48 m over width, 4 ft 11 in / 1.5 m over height
- 40 ft high-cube door
- 1 ft 9 in / 0.54 m over the door width, 2 ft 10 in / 0.87 m over its heightAfter disassembly, across containers
Only configurations the manufacturer publishes; the survey at pickup confirms the figures before booking.
John Deere 644 P-Tier generations and how each has shipped
| Generation | Years (approx.) | How Seaway has loaded it |
|---|---|---|
| 644G | — | 1 × 40 ft high cube, overweight permit1 machine on record: John Deere 644G |
| 644H | — | No record yet; measured at pickup and quoted both ways |
| 644J | — | No record yet; measured at pickup and quoted both ways |
| 644K | — | No record yet; measured at pickup and quoted both ways |
| 644L | — | No record yet; measured at pickup and quoted both ways |
| 644 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 wheel loaders from other brands
| Machine | L × W × H (transport) | Weight | Ships |
|---|---|---|---|
| John Deere 644 P-Tier | 27 ft 4 in × 9 ft 5 in × 11 ft 4 in (8.33 × 2.88 × 3.45 m) | 41,200 lb / 18,709 kg | 1 × 40 ft high cube, overweight permit |
| Volvo L110H | 27 ft × 8 ft 9 in × 11 ft 1 in (8.22 × 2.67 × 3.38 m) | 41,300 lb / 18,750 kg | 1 × 40 ft high cube, overweight permit |
| Komatsu WA380-8 | 27 ft 3 in × 9 ft 1 in × 11 ft 1 in (8.31 × 2.78 × 3.39 m) | 40,700 lb / 18,455 kg | 1 × 40 ft high cube |
| CAT 950 | 27 ft 3 in × 9 ft 2 in × 11 ft 4 in (8.31 × 2.8 × 3.46 m) | 42,500 lb / 19,260 kg | 1 × 40 ft high cube |
| Volvo L120H | 27 ft 5 in × 8 ft 9 in × 11 ft 1 in (8.35 × 2.67 × 3.38 m) | 43,200 lb / 19,610 kg | 1 × 40 ft high cube, overweight permit |
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 644 P-Tier go
AustraliaTransit 28-35 daysImport duty 0–5%HS 8429.51 · 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 8429.51 · 2023
MPI inspects for soil and seeds on arrival; we clean before loading.
Quote to New Zealand
UkraineTransit 25-40 daysImport duty 0%HS 8429.51 · 2023
Large tractors and combines, usually containerized with wheels off.
Quote to Ukraine
KazakhstanTransit 35-50 daysImport duty 0%HS 8429.51 · 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 644 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 644 P-Tier shipping questions
Does a John Deere 644 P-Tier fit in a shipping container?
Not in one piece: at 9 ft 5 in (2.88 m) wide it is wider than a 40 ft high-cube door (7 ft 8 in / 2.34 m). Taken apart, it goes in 1 × 40 ft high cube, overweight permit, the plan from our loading records.
How much does a John Deere 644 P-Tier weigh for shipping?
John Deere lists the John Deere 644 P-Tier at 41,200 lb (18,709 kg) (operating weight); the bill of lading uses your machine's own weight.
What are the shipping dimensions of a John Deere 644 P-Tier?
27 ft 4 in × 9 ft 5 in × 11 ft 4 in (8.33 × 2.88 × 3.45 m) (length × width × height) in transport position, from John Deere's published specifications for the John Deere 644 P-Tier.
What has to come off a John Deere 644 P-Tier to ship it?
For 1 × 40 ft high cube, typically: bucket off, wheels off, and cab or ROPS removed and crated. That is what comes off every wheel loader we put in closed boxes; the survey confirms it for your machine. Our crew does the work, crates and labels the loose parts and documents everything for reassembly.
Can a John Deere 644 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.