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John Deere 650 P-Tier: transport dimensions, weight and how it ships overseas
The John Deere 650 P-Tier usually goes in 1 × 40 ft high cube, from our loading records for related models (John Deere 650H). Shipped whole, it goes on a 40 ft flat rack (3 ft 1 in / 0.95 m over height), or RoRo where a lane serves your port.
- Transport length
- 13 ft 11 in / 4.25 m
- Transport width
- 6 ft 7 in / 2.01 m
- Transport height
- 9 ft 6 in / 2.9 m
- Weight
- 21,200 lb / 9,600 kg
John Deere 650 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 (MD650PAU (25-06), checked October 2026). Red hatching marks what stands outside the door opening. Schematic; not for lifting or engineering.
John Deere 650 P-Tier transport specifications
| Specification | Value | Basis |
|---|---|---|
| Transport length | 13 ft 11 in / 4.25 m | blade on the ground, no ripper |
| Transport width | 6 ft 7 in / 2.01 m | over the tracks, 18 in (457 mm) shoes |
| Transport height | 9 ft 6 in / 2.9 m | to the top of the cab or ROPS |
| Weight | 21,200 lb / 9,600 kg | operating weight |
| Track length | 7 ft 8 in / 2.35 m | |
| Track gauge | 5 ft 1 in / 1.55 m | |
| Blade width | 8 ft 9 in / 2.67 m | standard blade; wider than the tracks, comes off to ship |
| Ground clearance | 1 ft 2 in / 0.35 m | |
| Machine type | Crawler dozer | |
| Configuration | Power angle-tilt (pat) blade, 18 in (457 mm) shoes, no ripper. Open ROPS; the cab adds a little weight. | |
Manufacturer documents
- Technical specifications (PDF, MD650PAU (25-06))
- Product brochure (PDF, MD650PAU (24-07))
- 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 650 P-Tier, best first
Loaded by Seaway
How we load the John Deere 650 P-Tier
Our loading records list earlier and sister models of the John Deere 650 P-Tier (John Deere 650H). The usual plan is 1 × 40 ft high cube.
- 1 × 40 ft high cube
- Before loading: cab or ROPS removed and crated, blade off, driven into the box.
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 cubeBest fit | From our loading records | cab or ROPS removed and crated, blade off, and driven into the box |
| 2 | 40 ft flat rack | Out-of-gauge | Ships assembled, blocked and lashed; out-of-gauge surcharge applies (3 ft 1 in / 0.95 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
- 13 ft 11 in × 6 ft 7 in × 9 ft 6 in (4.25 × 2.01 × 2.9 m)21,200 lb (9,600 kg)
- Best fit
- 40 ft high-cube containerFits after partial disassembly
- 40 ft high-cube door
- Fits after partial disassembly
Only configurations the manufacturer publishes; the survey at pickup confirms the figures before booking.
John Deere 650 P-Tier generations and how each has shipped
| Generation | Years (approx.) | How Seaway has loaded it |
|---|---|---|
| 650G | — | No record yet; measured at pickup and quoted both ways |
| 650H | — | 1 × 40 ft high cube1 machine on record: John Deere 650H |
| 650J | — | No record yet; measured at pickup and quoted both ways |
| 650K | — | No record yet; measured at pickup and quoted both ways |
| 650 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 650 P-Tier | 13 ft 11 in × 6 ft 7 in × 9 ft 6 in (4.25 × 2.01 × 2.9 m) | 21,200 lb / 9,600 kg | 1 × 40 ft high cube |
| CAT D3 | 14 ft 3 in × 6 ft 11 in × 9 ft 1 in (4.34 × 2.11 × 2.77 m) | 20,600 lb / 9,362 kg | 1 × 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 650 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 650 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 650 P-Tier shipping questions
Does a John Deere 650 P-Tier fit in a shipping container?
Not in one piece: at 9 ft 6 in (2.9 m) high it is taller than a 40 ft high-cube door (8 ft 6 in / 2.58 m). Taken apart, it goes in 1 × 40 ft high cube, the plan from our loading records.
How much does a John Deere 650 P-Tier weigh for shipping?
John Deere lists the John Deere 650 P-Tier at 21,200 lb (9,600 kg) (operating weight); the bill of lading uses your machine's own weight.
What are the shipping dimensions of a John Deere 650 P-Tier?
13 ft 11 in × 6 ft 7 in × 9 ft 6 in (4.25 × 2.01 × 2.9 m) (length × width × height) in transport position, from John Deere's published specifications for the John Deere 650 P-Tier.
What has to come off a John Deere 650 P-Tier to ship it?
For 1 × 40 ft high cube: cab or ROPS removed and crated, blade off, and driven into the box. Our crew does the work, crates and labels the loose parts and documents everything for reassembly.
Can a John Deere 650 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.