Kobelco Equipment Shipping
Now part of Kobelco Construction Machinery, wholly owned by Kobe Steel, Ltd.Source
Kobelco SK210 and larger excavators are wider than a container in one piece, so they ship whole on flat racks or RoRo, or across two or more containers after major disassembly; mini Kobelcos containerize after the bucket comes off. We do the disassembly and choose the method for your port.
Kobelco machines we have loaded in containers
31 Kobelco models are in our dismantling and loading records, each with the boxes it went in and the parts that came off. Containers reach more ports and usually cost less than RoRo or flat racks.
Excavators · 28 models
| Model | Boxes | Dismantling |
|---|---|---|
| Kobelco 907LCII | 1 × 40 ft high cube | Standard preparation |
| Kobelco 909A | 2 × 40 ft high cube | Standard preparation |
| Kobelco K912ALC II | 1 × 40 ft high cube | Standard preparation |
| Kobelco K916-II | 2 × 40 ft high cube | Standard preparation |
| Kobelco SK 210 LCAlso listed as Kobelco SK210LC | 1 × 40 ft high cube | Standard preparation |
| Kobelco SK 250 LC | 2 × 40 ft high cube | Standard preparation |
Wheel loaders · 3 models
| Model | Boxes | Dismantling |
|---|---|---|
| Kobelco LK 600A | 1 × 40 ft high cube | Standard preparation |
| Kobelco LK 700 | 1 × 40 ft high cube (overweight permit) | Standard preparation |
| Kobelco LK550 II | 1 × 40 ft high cube | Standard preparation |
How each Kobelco model ships
Weights and transport dimensions come from the manufacturer's published specifications (linked under each model). The method is worked out from those dimensions against container, flat rack and RoRo limits, in the order we quote them.
| Model | Weight | L × W × H (transport) | Best method | Preparation |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Kobelco SK210LC-11Crawler excavatorSpec source | 48,700 lb (22,100 kg)operating weight | 31 ft 6 in × 9 ft 10 in × 10 ft (9.6 × 2.99 × 3.06 m) | 40 ft flat rackOut-of-gauge | Ships assembled, blocked and lashed; out-of-gauge surcharge applies (1 ft 11 in / 0.59 m over width, 3 ft 8 in / 1.11 m over height). |
| Kobelco SK350LC-11Crawler excavatorSpec source | 81,600 lb (37,000 kg)operating weight | 37 ft 1 in × 10 ft 6 in × 11 ft 3 in (11.3 × 3.19 × 3.42 m) | 40 ft flat rackOut-of-gauge | Ships assembled, blocked and lashed; out-of-gauge surcharge applies (2 ft 7 in / 0.79 m over width, 4 ft 10 in / 1.47 m over height). |
Dimensions vary with shoes, tyres, buckets and options, so we confirm them on your machine before booking. Container limits used: 40 ft high-cube door 7 ft 8 in (2.34 m) wide and 8 ft 6 in (2.58 m) high, 39 ft 6 in (12.03 m) long inside.
Container, flat rack, RoRo or breakbulk?
We quote in this order because it is usually cheapest first. Most machines that look too big for a box fit once our crew takes off the bucket, boom, cab or wheels; larger ones are taken further apart across several containers, and pieces too big or heavy for a flat rack or roll trailer go breakbulk.
01Container
- Work needed
- We partially disassemble when needed (bucket, boom, cab, wheels), or take larger machines further apart across several high-cubes and open-tops, then crate, block and lash every part.
- Destinations
- Widest: almost every port worldwide, plus inland delivery by rail.
- Typical cost
- Usually the lowest, with no out-of-gauge surcharges.
- Protection
- Sealed steel box; loose parts and attachments travel locked inside.
- Best for
- Most machines: compact ones as they are, others after partial disassembly, and large ones split across several containers.
02Flat rack
Best fit- Work needed
- Ships assembled, blocked and lashed. Surcharges apply when wider than 2.4 m or taller than about 1.95 m.
- Destinations
- Most container ports, on the same vessels as containers.
- Typical cost
- Moderate; rises with every centimetre out of gauge.
- Protection
- Open to the weather; we protect cabs, electronics and hydraulics.
- Best for
- Excavators, dozers and loaders too wide for a container door.
03RoRo
- Work needed
- Drives on assembled; non-runners go on a roll trailer.
- Destinations
- Fewer destinations: regular lanes to Europe, West Africa, the Middle East, Oceania and parts of Latin America.
- Typical cost
- Often competitive for large self-propelled machines where a lane exists.
- Protection
- Below deck, but loose items and attachments cannot ride inside the cab.
- Best for
- Running machines going to a port with regular RoRo sailings.
04Breakbulk
- Work needed
- Lifted aboard piece by piece by ship’s or shore cranes, on its own skids or cradle, then stowed and lashed in the hold or on deck.
- Destinations
- Ports with breakbulk berths and heavy-lift cranes; sailings are booked voyage by voyage.
- Typical cost
- Usually the highest for a single small machine; often the only option for the largest pieces.
- Protection
- In the hold or lashed on deck; we crate, wrap and protect exposed parts.
- Best for
- Pieces too large or heavy for a flat rack or roll trailer: transformers, process modules, mining trucks, crane sections.
Preparing Kobelco machines for export
- 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.
- Excavator specialist with consistent dimensions
- Crawler cranes require major disassembly
- iNDr cooling system components need protection
- Hybrid models have specific transport requirements
- Japan-spec vs global-spec variations
Containerizing a machine means taking off the parts that stop it fitting, then crating, labelling and lashing them in the same box. See how we containerize heavy equipment
Where Kobelco machines go from the U.S.
The destinations we see most for Kobelco equipment, with the import rule that most often catches buyers out.
AustraliaTransit 28-35 daysBiosecurity cleaning before loading.
Quote to Australia
PhilippinesTransit 18-28 daysWest Coast flat rack lanes.
Quote to Philippines
NigeriaTransit 21-30 daysForm M before shipment.
Quote to Nigeria
Equipment Types We Ship
Kobelco Construction Machinery is renowned for innovative excavator technology and fuel efficiency. A specialist manufacturer focused primarily on excavators, Kobelco machines are valued worldwide.
- Excavators
- Mini Excavators
- Crawler Cranes
- Demolition Machines
Why Ship Kobelco with Us
- Excavator shipping specialists
- Japan-origin logistics expertise
- Crawler crane heavy lift capability
- Kobelco dealer network familiarity
Kobelco shipping questions
How does a Kobelco SK210LC ship?
On a 40 ft flat rack, about 2 ft (0.6 m) over width, or RoRo where a lane exists. It is 9 ft 10 in (2.99 m) wide in the AU/NZ spec and 10 ft 5 in (3.18 m) on 31 in (790 mm) shoes in the US spec. After major disassembly it can also go in containers, usually two or more.
Kobelco and its logo are trademarks of their respective owner, shown only to identify the equipment we ship. Seaway Project Cargo is an independent shipper and is not affiliated with or endorsed by Kobelco.
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