Kubota Equipment Shipping
Kubota compact track loaders, mini excavators and most Kubota tractors fit in containers, sometimes two to a box, which keeps freight low and reaches almost any port. We handle the blocking, lashing and any cab or bucket removal needed.
How each Kubota 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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Kubota M7-172TractorSpec source | 14,800 lb (6,730 kg)base weight | 15 ft 8 in × 8 ft 2 in × 9 ft 11 in (4.77 × 2.5 × 3.01 m) | 40 ft high-cube containerFits after partial disassembly | We handle the disassembly: wheels off, exhaust stack and beacons off, and duals off. How we containerize |
| Kubota KX080-4Compact excavatorSpec source | 18,400 lb (8,340 kg)operating weight | 21 ft 2 in × 7 ft 3 in × 8 ft 4 in (6.45 × 2.2 × 2.54 m) | 40 ft high-cube containerFits as is | Ships as it is, blocked and lashed. |
| Kubota SVL97-2Compact track loaderSpec source | 11,600 lb (5,250 kg)operating weight | 10 ft 4 in × 6 ft 5 in × 6 ft 11 in (3.14 × 1.96 × 2.12 m) | 20 ft containerFits as is | Ships as it is, blocked and lashed. |
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
Best fit- 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
- 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 Kubota machines 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.
- Compact sizes ideal for container shipping
- Japan-origin and US-origin options
- High volume dealer stock shipments
- Turf equipment seasonal demand patterns
- RTV utility vehicle DOT compliance
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 Kubota machines go from the U.S.
The destinations we see most for Kubota equipment, with the import rule that most often catches buyers out.
GuatemalaTransit 10-16 daysContainer lanes from Houston and Miami.
Quote to Guatemala
PhilippinesTransit 18-28 daysContainer service from the West Coast.
Quote to Philippines
GhanaTransit 20-28 daysDeclarations through ICUMS.
Quote to Ghana
Equipment Types We Ship
Kubota Corporation is Japan's leading manufacturer of compact tractors and equipment. Known for reliability and fuel efficiency, Kubota serves agricultural, construction, and turf care markets worldwide.
- Compact Tractors
- Utility Tractors
- Compact Excavators
- RTVs
- Mowers
Why Ship Kubota with Us
- High-volume compact equipment shipping
- Japan and US origin logistics
- Dealer network distribution expertise
- Container loading optimization
Kubota shipping questions
Does a Kubota SVL97-2 fit in a container?
Yes. It is 6 ft 5 in (1.96 m) wide and 6 ft 11 in (2.12 m) high, so it fits in a 20 ft or 40 ft container with room for the bucket and attachments.
Kubota 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 Kubota.
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