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Kubota U55-5: transport dimensions, weight and how it ships overseas
The Kubota U55-5 (17 ft 10 in × 6 ft 5 in × 8 ft 4 in (5.44 × 1.96 × 2.55 m), 12,500 lb (5,650 kg)) fits a 40 ft high-cube container as it is. A container is usually the cheapest way to ship it and reaches the most ports, with the machine sealed inside.
- Transport length
- 17 ft 10 in / 5.44 m
- Transport width
- 6 ft 5 in / 1.96 m
- Transport height
- 8 ft 4 in / 2.55 m
- Weight
- 12,500 lb / 5,650 kg
Kubota U55-5 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 Kubota's published transport dimensions. Red hatching marks what stands outside the door opening. Schematic; not for lifting or engineering.
Kubota U55-5 transport specifications
| Specification | Value | Basis |
|---|---|---|
| Transport length | 17 ft 10 in / 5.44 m | boom, stick and bucket installed, transport position |
| Transport width | 6 ft 5 in / 1.96 m | over the tracks, 16 in (400 mm) shoes |
| Transport height | 8 ft 4 in / 2.55 m | in transport position |
| Weight | 12,500 lb / 5,650 kg | operating weight |
| Track length | 8 ft 2 in / 2.5 m | |
| Ground clearance | 1 ft / 0.31 m | |
| Machine type | Compact excavator | |
| Configuration | Cab and rubber tracks (12,200 lb / 5,555 kg with the canopy). Height to the cab. | |
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 Kubota U55-5, best first
Cheapest first: the shipping cost ladder
We price every machine from the bottom rung up. A machine only moves up a rung when a measurement rules out the cheaper method.
Kubota U55-5 fits a container in one piece, the cheapest way to ship it.
- Rung 1
Container
Lowest cost
Best fit for Kubota U55-5
When: Fits through a 7 ft 8 in / 2.34 m × 8 ft 6 in / 2.58 m door and under 59,500 lb / 27,000 kg, whole or after we take off the bucket, boom, cab or wheels.
- Rung 2
Flat rack
Mid cost
When: Too wide or tall for a container door, but within 14 ft 9 in / 4.5 m wide, 13 ft 1 in / 4 m tall and 86,000 lb / 39,000 kg on one rack.
- Rung 3
RoRo
Mid cost
When: Drives or tows aboard, under 19 ft 8 in / 6 m tall and 110 US tons / 100,000 kg, going to a port with regular RoRo sailings.
- Rung 4
Breakbulk
Highest cost
When: Past flat-rack and roll-trailer limits, or shipped as modules lifted aboard piece by piece.
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 as is | Ships as it is, blocked and lashed. |
| 2 | 40 ft flat rack | Out-of-gauge | Ships assembled, blocked and lashed; out-of-gauge surcharge applies (2 ft / 0.6 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. |
Comparable mini excavators from other brands
| Machine | L × W × H (transport) | Weight | Ships |
|---|---|---|---|
| Kubota U55-5 | 17 ft 10 in × 6 ft 5 in × 8 ft 4 in (5.44 × 1.96 × 2.55 m) | 12,500 lb / 5,650 kg | 40 ft high-cube container |
| CAT 305 CR | 17 ft 6 in × 6 ft 6 in × 8 ft 4 in (5.34 × 1.98 × 2.55 m) | 12,700 lb / 5,754 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 Kubota U55-5 go
GuatemalaTransit 10-16 daysImport duty 0%HS 8429.52 · 2023
Container lanes from Houston and Miami.
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PhilippinesTransit 18-28 daysImport duty 0%HS 8429.52 · 2023
Container service from the West Coast.
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GhanaTransit 20-28 daysImport duty 5%HS 8429.52 · 2023
Declarations through ICUMS.
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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 Kubota U55-5 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.
Kubota U55-5 shipping questions
Does a Kubota U55-5 fit in a shipping container?
The Kubota U55-5 (17 ft 10 in × 6 ft 5 in × 8 ft 4 in (5.44 × 1.96 × 2.55 m), 12,500 lb (5,650 kg)) fits a 40 ft high-cube container as it is. A container is usually the cheapest way to ship it and reaches the most ports, with the machine sealed inside.
How much does a Kubota U55-5 weigh for shipping?
Kubota lists the Kubota U55-5 at 12,500 lb (5,650 kg) (operating weight); the bill of lading uses your machine's own weight.
What are the shipping dimensions of a Kubota U55-5?
17 ft 10 in × 6 ft 5 in × 8 ft 4 in (5.44 × 1.96 × 2.55 m) (length × width × height) in transport position, from Kubota's published specifications for the Kubota U55-5.
Can a Kubota U55-5 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.