Crawler dozer · Komatsu
Komatsu D85EXi-18: transport dimensions, weight and how it ships overseas
The Komatsu D85EXi-18 usually goes in 2 × 40 ft high cube, from our loading records for related models (Komatsu D85E-18). Shipped whole, it goes on a 40 ft flat rack (10 in / 0.26 m over width, 4 ft 6 in / 1.37 m over height), or RoRo where a lane serves your port.
- Transport length
- 24 ft / 7.33 m
- Transport width
- 8 ft 9 in / 2.66 m
- Transport height
- 10 ft 11 in / 3.32 m
- Weight
- 68,300 lb / 31,000 kg
Komatsu D85EXi-18 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 Komatsu's published transport dimensions (EN-D85BR01-0922-V2, checked October 2026). Red hatching marks what stands outside the door opening. Schematic; not for lifting or engineering.
Komatsu D85EXi-18 transport specifications
| Specification | Value | Basis |
|---|---|---|
| Transport length | 24 ft / 7.33 m | blade on the ground, ripper fitted |
| Length, basic tractor | 14 ft / 4.28 m | without blade, push arms or ripper |
| Transport width | 8 ft 9 in / 2.66 m | over the tracks, 26 in (660 mm) shoes |
| Transport height | 10 ft 11 in / 3.32 m | to the top of the cab or ROPS |
| Weight | 68,300 lb / 31,000 kg | operating weight |
| Track length | 10 ft / 3.05 m | |
| Track gauge | 6 ft 7 in / 2 m | |
| Blade width | 11 ft 11 in / 3.64 m | standard blade; wider than the tracks, comes off to ship |
| Ground clearance | 1 ft 6 in / 0.45 m | |
| Machine type | Crawler dozer | |
| Configuration | 9.2 yd³ (7 m³) semi-u blade, 26 in (660 mm) shoes, multi-shank ripper. Length and weight include the ripper. Width over the tracks computed from the 6 ft 7 in (2.00 m) gauge plus the 26 in (660 mm) shoes. Shipping weight 59,200 lb (26,870 kg). | |
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 Komatsu D85EXi-18, best first
Loaded by Seaway
How we load the Komatsu D85EXi-18
Our loading records list earlier and sister models of the Komatsu D85EXi-18 (Komatsu D85E-18). The usual plan is 2 × 40 ft high cube.
- 2 × 40 ft high cube
- Before loading, as on every dozer we put in containers: blade off, ripper off, cab or ROPS removed and crated, track chains and shoes off. 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: 2 × 40 ft high cubeBest fit | From our loading records | blade off, ripper off, cab or ROPS removed and crated, and track chains and shoes off (typical) |
| 2 | 40 ft flat rack | Out-of-gauge | Ships assembled, blocked and lashed; out-of-gauge surcharge applies (10 in / 0.26 m over width, 4 ft 6 in / 1.37 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. |
Komatsu D85EXi-18 generations and how each has shipped
| Generation | Years (approx.) | How Seaway has loaded it |
|---|---|---|
| D85A-21 / D85E-21 / D85P-21 | — | No record yet; measured at pickup and quoted both ways |
| D85EX-15 / D85PX-15 | — | No record yet; measured at pickup and quoted both ways |
| D85EX/PX/EXi/PXi-18current | — | 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 |
|---|---|---|---|
| Komatsu D85EXi-18 | 24 ft × 8 ft 9 in × 10 ft 11 in (7.33 × 2.66 × 3.32 m) | 68,300 lb / 31,000 kg | 2 × 40 ft high cube |
| CAT D7 | 19 ft × 9 ft 2 in × 11 ft 3 in (5.79 × 2.79 × 3.43 m) | 67,800 lb / 30,731 kg | 2 × 40 ft high cube |
| John Deere 950 P-Tier | 20 ft 11 in × 10 ft 7 in × 11 ft 3 in (6.39 × 3.23 × 3.43 m) | 65,300 lb / 29,606 kg | 40 ft flat rack |
| Liebherr PR 756 | 21 ft 2 in × 10 ft 4 in × 11 ft 10 in (6.45 × 3.15 × 3.61 m) | 78,500 lb / 35,628 kg | 40 ft flat rack |
| Liebherr PR 746 | 20 ft 1 in × 9 ft 10 in × 11 ft 3 in (6.12 × 3 × 3.44 m) | 57,800 lb / 26,240 kg | 40 ft flat rack |
Same machine type within 20% of the weight. Each links to its own page with its published dimensions and verdict.
Where machines like the Komatsu D85EXi-18 go
AustraliaTransit 28-35 daysImport duty 0%HS 8429.11 · 2023
Biosecurity cleaning is inspected on arrival; we clean before loading.
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GhanaTransit 20-28 daysImport duty 5%HS 8429.11 · 2023
Customs declarations go through Ghana's ICUMS system.
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United Arab EmiratesTransit 20-28 daysImport duty 5%HS 8429.11 · 2023
Jebel Ali is a common re-export hub for the Gulf and East Africa.
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PhilippinesTransit 18-28 daysImport duty 0%HS 8429.11 · 2023
Usually shipped from the West Coast on flat racks.
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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 Komatsu D85EXi-18 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.
- Telematics (such as Cat Product Link, Komtrax or JDLink) may stop working abroad; the dealer can transfer or end the subscription before export.
- HD785 and larger rigid trucks ship with the dump body off; RoRo works where a lane exists, otherwise breakbulk.
Komatsu D85EXi-18 shipping questions
Does a Komatsu D85EXi-18 fit in a shipping container?
Not in one piece: at 68,300 lb (31,000 kg) it is heavier than one container carries. Taken apart, it goes in 2 × 40 ft high cube, the plan from our loading records.
How much does a Komatsu D85EXi-18 weigh for shipping?
Komatsu lists the Komatsu D85EXi-18 at 68,300 lb (31,000 kg) (operating weight); the bill of lading uses your machine's own weight.
What are the shipping dimensions of a Komatsu D85EXi-18?
24 ft × 8 ft 9 in × 10 ft 11 in (7.33 × 2.66 × 3.32 m) (length × width × height) in transport position, from Komatsu's published specifications for the Komatsu D85EXi-18.
What has to come off a Komatsu D85EXi-18 to ship it?
For 2 × 40 ft high cube, typically: blade off, ripper off, cab or ROPS removed and crated, and track chains and shoes off. That is what comes off every dozer we put in containers; 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 Komatsu D85EXi-18 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.