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John Deere 850 P-Tier: transport dimensions, weight and how it ships overseas
At 9 ft (2.74 m) wide, the John Deere 850 P-Tier is wider than a container door in one piece (7 ft 8 in / 2.34 m), so it ships whole on a 40 ft flat rack (1 ft 1 in / 0.34 m over width, 4 ft 7 in / 1.39 m over height). RoRo is the alternative where a lane serves your port.
- Transport length
- 18 ft 9 in / 5.73 m
- Transport width
- 9 ft / 2.74 m
- Transport height
- 11 ft / 3.34 m
- Weight
- 48,800 lb / 22,126 kg
John Deere 850 P-Tier 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 (MD850PAU (25-05), checked October 2026). Red hatching marks what stands outside the door opening. Schematic; not for lifting or engineering.
John Deere 850 P-Tier transport specifications
| Specification | Value | Basis |
|---|---|---|
| Transport length | 18 ft 9 in / 5.73 m | blade on the ground, no ripper |
| Transport width | 9 ft / 2.74 m | over the tracks, 24 in (610 mm) shoes · 10 ft / 3.05 m with 30 in (760 mm) shoes |
| Transport height | 11 ft / 3.34 m | to the top of the cab or ROPS |
| Weight | 48,800 lb / 22,126 kg | operating weight |
| Track length | 10 ft 10 in / 3.3 m | |
| Track gauge | 7 ft / 2.13 m | |
| Blade width | 12 ft 2 in / 3.71 m | standard blade; wider than the tracks, comes off to ship |
| Ground clearance | 1 ft 4 in / 0.39 m | |
| Machine type | Crawler dozer | |
| Configuration | 6.3 yd³ (4.8 m³) power angle-tilt (pat) blade, 24 in (610 mm) shoes, no ripper. | |
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 850 P-Tier, 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 | 40 ft flat rackBest fit | Out-of-gauge | Ships assembled, blocked and lashed; out-of-gauge surcharge applies (1 ft 1 in / 0.34 m over width, 4 ft 7 in / 1.39 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: blade off, ripper off, cab or ROPS removed and crated, and track chains and shoes 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. |
Will it fit? Published configurations
John Deere publishes the transport dimensions for more than one configuration; pick yours and the verdict updates.
- Transport envelope
- 18 ft 9 in × 9 ft × 11 ft (5.73 × 2.74 × 3.34 m)48,800 lb (22,126 kg)
- Best fit
- 40 ft flat rackOut-of-gauge · 1 ft 1 in / 0.34 m over width, 4 ft 7 in / 1.39 m over height
- 40 ft high-cube door
- 1 ft 4 in / 0.4 m over the door width, 2 ft 6 in / 0.76 m over its heightAfter disassembly, across containers
Only configurations the manufacturer publishes; the survey at pickup confirms the figures before booking.
John Deere 850 P-Tier generations and how each has shipped
| Generation | Years (approx.) | How Seaway has loaded it |
|---|---|---|
| 850C | — | No record yet; measured at pickup and quoted both ways |
| 850J | — | No record yet; measured at pickup and quoted both ways |
| 850K | — | No record yet; measured at pickup and quoted both ways |
| 850L | — | No record yet; measured at pickup and quoted both ways |
| 850 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 850 P-Tier | 18 ft 9 in × 9 ft × 11 ft (5.73 × 2.74 × 3.34 m) | 48,800 lb / 22,126 kg | 40 ft flat rack |
| CAT D6 | 17 ft 10 in × 8 ft 10 in × 10 ft 6 in (5.44 × 2.69 × 3.19 m) | 48,800 lb / 22,130 kg | 1 × 40 ft high cube |
| Komatsu D71EXi-24 | 19 ft 1 in × 9 ft 4 in × 10 ft 11 in (5.81 × 2.84 × 3.33 m) | 50,000 lb / 22,700 kg | 40 ft flat rack |
| Liebherr PR 736 | 19 ft 7 in × 8 ft 11 in × 10 ft 8 in (5.97 × 2.72 × 3.25 m) | 47,000 lb / 21,306 kg | 40 ft flat rack |
| Komatsu D65EX-18 | 18 ft × 8 ft 2 in × 10 ft 4 in (5.49 × 2.49 × 3.16 m) | 46,900 lb / 21,270 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 850 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 850 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 850 P-Tier shipping questions
Does a John Deere 850 P-Tier fit in a shipping container?
At 9 ft (2.74 m) wide, the John Deere 850 P-Tier is wider than a container door in one piece (7 ft 8 in / 2.34 m), so it ships whole on a 40 ft flat rack (1 ft 1 in / 0.34 m over width, 4 ft 7 in / 1.39 m over height). RoRo is the alternative where a lane serves your port. It can also be containerized after disassembly (blade off, ripper off, cab or ROPS removed and crated, and track chains and shoes off), across one or more containers; we survey it first and quote both.
How much does a John Deere 850 P-Tier weigh for shipping?
John Deere lists the John Deere 850 P-Tier at 48,800 lb (22,126 kg) (operating weight); the bill of lading uses your machine's own weight.
What are the shipping dimensions of a John Deere 850 P-Tier?
18 ft 9 in × 9 ft × 11 ft (5.73 × 2.74 × 3.34 m) (length × width × height) in transport position, from John Deere's published specifications for the John Deere 850 P-Tier.
What has to come off a John Deere 850 P-Tier to ship it?
To containerize it: blade off, ripper off, cab or ROPS removed and crated, and track chains and shoes 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 850 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.