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Komatsu GD555-5: transport dimensions, weight and how it ships overseas
The Komatsu GD555-5 fits a 40 ft high-cube container after the partial disassembly our crew does: cab or ROPS removed and crated, moldboard off, and wheels off. We crate and label those parts and lash them in the same container, so it ships at container rates to almost any port.
- Transport length
- 29 ft 6 in / 9 m
- Transport width
- 8 ft 2 in / 2.49 m
- Transport height
- 10 ft 6 in / 3.2 m
- Weight
- 33,400 lb / 15,135 kg
Komatsu GD555-5 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 (EENSB13701, checked October 2026). Red hatching marks what stands outside the door opening. Schematic; not for lifting or engineering.
Komatsu GD555-5 transport specifications
| Specification | Value | Basis |
|---|---|---|
| Transport length | 29 ft 6 in / 9 m | moldboard centred under the frame, no ripper |
| Transport width | 8 ft 2 in / 2.49 m | over the tyres |
| Transport height | 10 ft 6 in / 3.2 m | to the top of the cab or ROPS |
| Weight | 33,400 lb / 15,135 kg | operating weight |
| Moldboard length | 12 ft 2 in / 3.71 m | standard moldboard; comes off its circle to ship |
| Wheelbase | 20 ft 7 in / 6.27 m | front axle to the middle of the tandem |
| Tandem axle spacing | 5 ft / 1.53 m | rear tandem axle centre to centre |
| Front axle to moldboard | 7 ft 10 in / 2.38 m | |
| Tread | 6 ft 9 in / 2.06 m | tyre centre to tyre centre |
| Ground clearance | 2 ft / 0.62 m | |
| Machine type | Motor grader | |
| Configuration | 12 ft 2 in (3.71 m) moldboard. Without the push plate and 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 Komatsu GD555-5, 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 high-cube containerBest fit | Fits after partial disassembly | We handle the disassembly: cab or ROPS removed and crated, moldboard off, and wheels off. How we containerize |
| 2 | 40 ft flat rack | Out-of-gauge | Ships assembled, blocked and lashed; out-of-gauge surcharge applies (3 in / 0.08 m over width, 4 ft 1 in / 1.25 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
Komatsu publishes the transport dimensions for more than one configuration; pick yours and the verdict updates.
- Transport envelope
- 29 ft 6 in × 8 ft 2 in × 10 ft 6 in (9 × 2.49 × 3.2 m)33,400 lb (15,135 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.
Komatsu GD555-5 generations and how each has shipped
| Generation | Years (approx.) | How Seaway has loaded it |
|---|---|---|
| GD555-5current | — | 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 motor graders from other brands
| Machine | L × W × H (transport) | Weight | Ships |
|---|---|---|---|
| Komatsu GD555-5 | 29 ft 6 in × 8 ft 2 in × 10 ft 6 in (9 × 2.49 × 3.2 m) | 33,400 lb / 15,135 kg | 40 ft high-cube container |
| Case 856C | 30 ft 9 in × 8 ft 4 in × 10 ft 4 in (9.37 × 2.55 × 3.15 m) | 34,000 lb / 15,407 kg | 40 ft high-cube container |
| Case 856D | 30 ft 9 in × 8 ft 4 in × 10 ft 4 in (9.37 × 2.55 × 3.15 m) | 34,000 lb / 15,420 kg | 40 ft high-cube container |
| Case 845B | 29 ft 5 in × 8 ft 2 in × 11 ft 2 in (8.96 × 2.5 × 3.4 m) | 34,000 lb / 15,425 kg | 40 ft high-cube container |
| Case 865C | 29 ft 5 in × 8 ft 2 in × 11 ft 2 in (8.96 × 2.5 × 3.4 m) | 34,100 lb / 15,481 kg | 40 ft high-cube container |
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 GD555-5 go
AustraliaTransit 28-35 daysImport duty 5%HS 8429.20 · 2023
Biosecurity cleaning is inspected on arrival; we clean before loading.
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GhanaTransit 20-28 daysImport duty 5%HS 8429.20 · 2023
Customs declarations go through Ghana's ICUMS system.
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United Arab EmiratesTransit 20-28 daysImport duty 5%HS 8429.20 · 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 8429.20 · 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 GD555-5 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 GD555-5 shipping questions
Does a Komatsu GD555-5 fit in a shipping container?
The Komatsu GD555-5 fits a 40 ft high-cube container after the partial disassembly our crew does: cab or ROPS removed and crated, moldboard off, and wheels off. We crate and label those parts and lash them in the same container, so it ships at container rates to almost any port.
How much does a Komatsu GD555-5 weigh for shipping?
Komatsu lists the Komatsu GD555-5 at 33,400 lb (15,135 kg) (operating weight); the bill of lading uses your machine's own weight.
What are the shipping dimensions of a Komatsu GD555-5?
29 ft 6 in × 8 ft 2 in × 10 ft 6 in (9 × 2.49 × 3.2 m) (length × width × height) in transport position, from Komatsu's published specifications for the Komatsu GD555-5.
What has to come off a Komatsu GD555-5 to ship it?
For a 40 ft high-cube container: cab or ROPS removed and crated, moldboard off, and wheels off. Our crew does the work, then crates, labels and lashes every part in the same container, with documentation for reassembly.
Can a Komatsu GD555-5 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.