Single-drum soil compactor · Sakai
Sakai SV544D-1: transport dimensions, weight and how it ships overseas
The Sakai SV544D-1 fits a 40 ft high-cube container after the partial disassembly our crew does: cab or ROPS removed and crated. 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
- 19 ft 1 in / 5.81 m
- Transport width
- 7 ft 7 in / 2.3 m
- Transport height
- 10 ft / 3.05 m
- Weight
- 24,400 lb / 11,070 kg
Sakai SV544D-1 transport specifications
| Specification | Value | Basis |
|---|---|---|
| Transport length | 19 ft 1 in / 5.81 m | overall, in transport position |
| Transport width | 7 ft 7 in / 2.3 m | over the tracks or tyres |
| Transport height | 10 ft / 3.05 m | to the top of the ROPS or cab |
| Height, ROPS off | 7 ft 2 in / 2.19 m | with the ROPS or cab folded down or taken off |
| Weight | 24,400 lb / 11,070 kg | operating weight |
| Wheelbase | 9 ft 9 in / 2.97 m | |
| Ground clearance | 1 ft 4 in / 0.41 m | |
| Machine type | Single-drum soil compactor | |
| Configuration | Smooth 84 in (7 ft / 2.13 m) drum, with the ROPS; 7 ft 2 in (2.19 m) high with the ROPS off. Built in Adairsville, Georgia; it replaced the SV540. | |
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 Sakai SV544D-1, 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.
Sakai SV544D-1 fits a container once our crew takes a few parts off, still the cheapest way to ship it.
- Rung 1
Container
Lowest cost
Best fit for Sakai SV544D-1
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 after partial disassembly | We handle the disassembly: cab or ROPS removed and crated. How we containerize |
| 2 | 40 ft flat rack | Out-of-gauge | Ships assembled, blocked and lashed; out-of-gauge surcharge applies (3 ft 7 in / 1.1 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 rollers from other brands
| Machine | L × W × H (transport) | Weight | Ships |
|---|---|---|---|
| Sakai SV544D-1 | 19 ft 1 in × 7 ft 7 in × 10 ft (5.81 × 2.3 × 3.05 m) | 24,400 lb / 11,070 kg | 40 ft high-cube container |
| BOMAG BW 211 D-5 PL | 19 ft 3 in × 7 ft 5 in × 9 ft 10 in (5.87 × 2.27 × 2.99 m) | 23,400 lb / 10,600 kg | 40 ft high-cube container |
| Dynapac CA2500D | 19 ft 8 in × 7 ft 7 in × 9 ft 5 in (5.99 × 2.3 × 2.87 m) | 22,700 lb / 10,300 kg | 40 ft high-cube container |
| HAMM HD+ 120i VV | 17 ft 5 in × 7 ft × 9 ft 9 in (5.3 × 2.15 × 2.98 m) | 27,700 lb / 12,580 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 Sakai SV544D-1 go
MexicoTransit 5-14 daysRollers by truck across the border or in high cubes to Manzanillo.
Quote to Mexico
GuatemalaTransit 10-16 daysSoil compactors for road work, in high cubes to Puerto Quetzal or Santo Tomás.
Quote to Guatemala
Costa RicaTransit 10-16 daysRollers for road and site work, in high cubes to Moín or Caldera.
Quote to Costa Rica
Preparing a Sakai SV544D-1 for export
- The drum and frame are washed of soil, the articulation lock fitted, and the ROPS taken off for the container door.
- Batteries are disconnected and the machine is chocked and lashed through its tie-down points.
Sakai SV544D-1 shipping questions
Does a Sakai SV544D-1 fit in a shipping container?
The Sakai SV544D-1 fits a 40 ft high-cube container after the partial disassembly our crew does: cab or ROPS removed and crated. 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 Sakai SV544D-1 weigh for shipping?
Sakai lists the Sakai SV544D-1 at 24,400 lb (11,070 kg) (operating weight); the bill of lading uses your machine's own weight.
What are the shipping dimensions of a Sakai SV544D-1?
19 ft 1 in × 7 ft 7 in × 10 ft (5.81 × 2.3 × 3.05 m) (length × width × height) in transport position, from Sakai's published specifications for the Sakai SV544D-1.
What has to come off a Sakai SV544D-1 to ship it?
For a 40 ft high-cube container: cab or ROPS removed and crated. Our crew does the work, then crates, labels and lashes every part in the same container, with documentation for reassembly.
Can a Sakai SV544D-1 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.