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Sandvik LH517i: transport dimensions, weight and how it ships overseas
At 53 US tons (48,400 kg), the Sandvik LH517i is heavier than a 40 ft flat rack carries (about 86,000 lb / 39,000 kg), so it ships whole RoRo where a lane serves your destination, or breakbulk where none does.
- Transport length
- 37 ft 9 in / 11.5 m
- Transport width
- 10 ft 2 in / 3.1 m
- Transport height
- 9 ft 2 in / 2.8 m
- Weight
- 53 US tons / 48,400 kg
Sandvik LH517i 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 Sandvik Mining's published transport dimensions (TS3-LH517i-B-05-ENG/METRIC, checked October 2026). Red hatching marks what stands outside the door opening. Schematic; not for lifting or engineering.
Sandvik LH517i transport specifications
| Specification | Value | Basis |
|---|---|---|
| Transport length | 37 ft 9 in / 11.5 m | bucket level on the ground |
| Transport width | 10 ft 2 in / 3.1 m | over the tyres |
| Transport height | 9 ft 2 in / 2.8 m | to the top of the cab or ROPS |
| Weight | 53 US tons / 48,400 kg | operating weight |
| Bucket width | 10 ft 1 in / 3.07 m | standard bucket; comes off to ship |
| Machine type | Underground loader (LHD) | |
| Configuration | 37,500 lb (17 t) tramming class with the standard 9.2 yd³ (7.0 m³) bucket; operating weight depends on options. | |
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 Sandvik LH517i, 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.
Sandvik LH517i weighs 53 US tons / 48,400 kg, over the 58,400 lb / 26,500 kg a 40 ft container carries, so shipping it whole starts on the next rung up.
- Rung 1
Container
Lowest cost
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
Best fit for Sandvik LH517i
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 | RoRoBest fit | Where a RoRo lane serves the destination | Drives on assembled where a RoRo lane serves the destination. |
| 2 | 40 ft high-cube container | After disassembly, across containers | Taken apart and loaded across at least 2 40 ft containers by weight, with open-tops for tall pieces: bucket off, cab or ROPS removed and crated, counterweight off, wheels off, and frame split at the articulation. We survey the machine first and quote this next to shipping it whole. How we containerize |
| 3 | Breakbulk | Fits as is | Lifted aboard by crane as breakbulk; used when no flat rack or RoRo option suits the port. |
Comparable wheel loaders from other brands
| Machine | L × W × H (transport) | Weight | Ships |
|---|---|---|---|
| Sandvik LH517i | 37 ft 9 in × 10 ft 2 in × 9 ft 2 in (11.5 × 3.1 × 2.8 m) | 53 US tons / 48,400 kg | RoRo |
| Kawasaki 115Z7 | 37 ft 4 in × 11 ft 9 in × 13 ft 9 in (11.37 × 3.57 × 4.2 m) | 52 US tons / 47,280 kg | 2 × 40 ft high cube + 1 × 20 ft container |
| Kawasaki 110ZII | 31 ft × 11 ft 11 in × 13 ft 7 in (9.44 × 3.64 × 4.13 m) | 93,100 lb / 42,250 kg | 2 × 40 ft high cube |
| Komatsu WA600-8 | 39 ft 10 in × 11 ft 9 in × 14 ft 9 in (12.15 × 3.59 × 4.5 m) | 62 US tons / 56,280 kg | 2 × 40 ft high cube + 1 × 20 ft 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 Sandvik LH517i go
ChileTransit 16-32 daysImport duty 6%HS 8429.51 · 2023
Underground copper mines.
Quote to Chile
AustraliaTransit 28-35 daysImport duty 0–5%HS 8429.51 · 2023
Biosecurity cleaning for underground equipment.
Quote to Australia
South AfricaTransit 22-32 daysImport duty 0–10%HS 8429.51 · 2023
Mining equipment to Durban and Richards Bay.
Quote to South Africa
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 Sandvik LH517i for export
- Battery-electric models ship under dangerous-goods rules for lithium batteries; we declare them correctly.
- 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.
Sandvik LH517i shipping questions
Does a Sandvik LH517i fit in a shipping container?
At 53 US tons (48,400 kg), the Sandvik LH517i is heavier than a 40 ft flat rack carries (about 86,000 lb / 39,000 kg), so it ships whole RoRo where a lane serves your destination, or breakbulk where none does. It can also be containerized after disassembly (bucket off, cab or ROPS removed and crated, counterweight off, wheels off, and frame split at the articulation), across at least 2 containers by weight; we survey it first and quote both.
How much does a Sandvik LH517i weigh for shipping?
Sandvik Mining lists the Sandvik LH517i at 53 US tons (48,400 kg) (operating weight); the bill of lading uses your machine's own weight.
What are the shipping dimensions of a Sandvik LH517i?
37 ft 9 in × 10 ft 2 in × 9 ft 2 in (11.5 × 3.1 × 2.8 m) (length × width × height) in transport position, from Sandvik Mining's published specifications for the Sandvik LH517i.
What has to come off a Sandvik LH517i to ship it?
To containerize it: bucket off, cab or ROPS removed and crated, counterweight off, wheels off, and frame split at the articulation. Our crew does the work, crates and labels every part, and loads the pieces across at least 2 containers, with documentation for reassembly. Shipped whole on a flat rack or RoRo, it needs little or no disassembly.
Can a Sandvik LH517i 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.