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Kawasaki 70Z7: transport dimensions, weight and how it ships overseas
The Kawasaki 70Z7 usually goes in 1 × 40 ft high cube, from our loading records for related models (Kawasaki 70, Kawasaki 70Z, Kawasaki 70Z II). Shipped whole, it goes on a 40 ft flat rack (8 in / 0.21 m over width, 4 ft 4 in / 1.33 m over height), or RoRo where a lane serves your port.
- Transport length
- 25 ft 11 in / 7.89 m
- Transport width
- 8 ft 7 in / 2.61 m
- Transport height
- 10 ft 9 in / 3.28 m
- Weight
- 31,600 lb / 14,340 kg
Kawasaki 70Z7 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 Kawasaki's published transport dimensions. Red hatching marks what stands outside the door opening. Schematic; not for lifting or engineering.
Kawasaki 70Z7 transport specifications
| Specification | Value | Basis |
|---|---|---|
| Transport length | 25 ft 11 in / 7.89 m | bucket level on the ground |
| Transport width | 8 ft 7 in / 2.61 m | over the tyres |
| Transport height | 10 ft 9 in / 3.28 m | to the top of the cab or ROPS |
| Weight | 31,600 lb / 14,340 kg | operating weight |
| Bucket width | 8 ft 11 in / 2.73 m | standard bucket; comes off to ship |
| Wheelbase | 10 ft 2 in / 3.1 m | |
| Tread | 6 ft 9 in / 2.05 m | tyre centre to tyre centre |
| Ground clearance | 1 ft 4 in / 0.4 m | |
| Machine type | Wheel loader | |
| Configuration | 3.7 yd³ (2.8 m³) general-purpose bucket, standard lift arm, 20.5-25 tyres. The bucket (8 ft 11 in / 2.73 m) is wider than the tyres and comes off to ship. Weight includes the optional counterweight. From the last KCM brochure; the line is now sold as Hitachi ZW. | |
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 Kawasaki 70Z7, best first
Loaded by Seaway
How we load the Kawasaki 70Z7
Our loading records list earlier and sister models of the Kawasaki 70Z7 (Kawasaki 70, Kawasaki 70Z, Kawasaki 70Z II, Kawasaki 70Z III, Kawasaki 70Z IV). The usual plan is 1 × 40 ft high cube.
- 1 × 40 ft high cube
- 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 cubeBest 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 (8 in / 0.21 m over width, 4 ft 4 in / 1.33 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
Kawasaki publishes the transport dimensions for more than one configuration; pick yours and the verdict updates.
- Transport envelope
- 25 ft 11 in × 8 ft 7 in × 10 ft 9 in (7.89 × 2.61 × 3.28 m)31,600 lb (14,340 kg)
- Best fit
- 40 ft flat rackOut-of-gauge · 8 in / 0.21 m over width, 4 ft 4 in / 1.33 m over height
- 40 ft high-cube door
- 11 in / 0.27 m over the door width, 2 ft 4 in / 0.7 m over its heightAfter disassembly, across containers
Only configurations the manufacturer publishes; the survey at pickup confirms the figures before booking.
Kawasaki 70Z7 generations and how each has shipped
| Generation | Years (approx.) | How Seaway has loaded it |
|---|---|---|
| 70Z | — | 1 × 40 ft high cube1 machine on record: Kawasaki 70Z |
| 70ZII | — | 1 × 40 ft high cube1 machine on record: Kawasaki 70Z II |
| 70ZIII | — | 1 × 40 ft high cube1 machine on record: Kawasaki 70Z III |
| 70ZIV | — | 1 × 40 ft high cube1 machine on record: Kawasaki 70Z IV |
| 70ZV | — | 1 × 40 ft high cube1 machine on record: Kawasaki 70Z V |
| 70Z7current | — | 1 × 40 ft high cube, overweight permit1 machine on record: Kawasaki Z70-VII |
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 |
|---|---|---|---|
| Kawasaki 70Z7 | 25 ft 11 in × 8 ft 7 in × 10 ft 9 in (7.89 × 2.61 × 3.28 m) | 31,600 lb / 14,340 kg | 1 × 40 ft high cube |
| Volvo L90H | 24 ft 11 in × 8 ft 2 in × 10 ft 9 in (7.59 × 2.49 × 3.28 m) | 33,300 lb / 15,120 kg | 1 × 40 ft high cube, overweight permit |
| CAT 938 | 25 ft 1 in × 8 ft 10 in × 10 ft 11 in (7.66 × 2.69 × 3.34 m) | 35,500 lb / 16,115 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 Kawasaki 70Z7 go
PhilippinesTransit 18-28 daysImport duty 0%HS 8429.51 · 2023
Used loaders for quarries and ports; containers to Manila keep freight low.
Quote to Philippines
GhanaTransit 20-28 daysImport duty 5%HS 8429.51 · 2023
Mid-size loaders for mining and aggregates, shipped in high cubes to Tema.
Quote to Ghana
GuatemalaTransit 10-16 daysImport duty 0%HS 8429.51 · 2023
Loaders for sugar mills and quarries through Puerto Quetzal or Santo Tomás.
Quote to Guatemala
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 Kawasaki 70Z7 for export
- Parts for Kawasaki-designed loaders now come through Hitachi dealers; we photograph the serial plate so your dealer can match parts.
- Articulation locks and the bucket pins are secured and the bucket is crated or loaded in the same box.
Kawasaki 70Z7 shipping questions
Does a Kawasaki 70Z7 fit in a shipping container?
Not in one piece: at 8 ft 7 in (2.61 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, the plan from our loading records.
How much does a Kawasaki 70Z7 weigh for shipping?
Kawasaki lists the Kawasaki 70Z7 at 31,600 lb (14,340 kg) (operating weight); the bill of lading uses your machine's own weight.
What are the shipping dimensions of a Kawasaki 70Z7?
25 ft 11 in × 8 ft 7 in × 10 ft 9 in (7.89 × 2.61 × 3.28 m) (length × width × height) in transport position, from Kawasaki's published specifications for the Kawasaki 70Z7.
What has to come off a Kawasaki 70Z7 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 Kawasaki 70Z7 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.