Rough-terrain crane · Tadano
Tadano GR-550XL: transport dimensions, weight and how it ships overseas
At 42 ft 10 in (13.06 m) long, the Tadano GR-550XL is longer than a 40 ft flat rack, so it ships whole RoRo where a lane serves your destination, or breakbulk where none does.
- Transport length
- 42 ft 10 in / 13.06 m
- Transport width
- 9 ft 9 in / 2.98 m
- Transport height
- 12 ft 4 in / 3.77 m
- Weight
- 74,800 lb / 33,951 kg
Tadano GR-550XL transport specifications
| Specification | Value | Basis |
|---|---|---|
| Transport length | 42 ft 10 in / 13.06 m | overall on the carrier, boom stowed |
| Transport width | 9 ft 9 in / 2.98 m | over the tracks or tyres |
| Transport height | 12 ft 4 in / 3.77 m | in transport position |
| Weight | 74,800 lb / 33,951 kg | gross vehicle weight |
| Tail swing radius | 13 ft 7 in / 4.14 m | sets the clearance behind the swing centre on a flat rack |
| Machine type | Rough-terrain crane | |
| Configuration | Gross vehicle weight on 23.5-25 tyres. | |
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 Tadano GR-550XL, 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.
Tadano GR-550XL weighs 74,800 lb / 33,951 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 Tadano GR-550XL
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: boom or crane off, counterweight off, and cab or ROPS removed and crated. 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 cranes from other brands
| Machine | L × W × H (transport) | Weight | Ships |
|---|---|---|---|
| Tadano GR-550XL | 42 ft 10 in × 9 ft 9 in × 12 ft 4 in (13.06 × 2.98 × 3.77 m) | 74,800 lb / 33,951 kg | RoRo |
| Grove TMS800E | 49 ft 10 in × 8 ft 7 in × 11 ft 3 in (15.18 × 2.62 × 3.43 m) | 86,900 lb / 39,397 kg | RoRo |
Same machine type within 20% of the weight. Each links to its own page with its published dimensions and verdict.
Where machines like the Tadano GR-550XL go
Saudi ArabiaTransit 18-25 daysImport duty 5%HS 8426.41 · 2023
Cranes for industrial projects; SABER certificates are arranged before arrival.
Quote to Saudi Arabia
PeruTransit 10-12 daysImport duty 0%HS 8426.41 · 2023
Rough-terrain cranes for mining work, through Callao.
Quote to Peru
AustraliaTransit 28-35 daysImport duty 5%HS 8426.41 · 2023
Strict biosecurity cleaning of the carrier, outriggers and counterweight.
Quote to Australia
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 Tadano GR-550XL for export
- The boom is fully retracted and stowed, the jib folded and pinned, and the hook block secured.
- The removable counterweight is weighed and listed with the crane so the carrier stays within its ramp and deck limits.
Tadano GR-550XL shipping questions
Does a Tadano GR-550XL fit in a shipping container?
At 42 ft 10 in (13.06 m) long, the Tadano GR-550XL is longer than a 40 ft flat rack, so it ships whole RoRo where a lane serves your destination, or breakbulk where none does. It can also be containerized after disassembly (boom or crane off, counterweight off, and cab or ROPS removed and crated), across at least 2 containers by weight; we survey it first and quote both.
How much does a Tadano GR-550XL weigh for shipping?
Tadano lists the Tadano GR-550XL at 74,800 lb (33,951 kg) (gross vehicle weight); the bill of lading uses your machine's own weight.
What are the shipping dimensions of a Tadano GR-550XL?
42 ft 10 in × 9 ft 9 in × 12 ft 4 in (13.06 × 2.98 × 3.77 m) (length × width × height) in transport position, from Tadano's published specifications for the Tadano GR-550XL.
What has to come off a Tadano GR-550XL to ship it?
To containerize it: boom or crane off, counterweight off, and cab or ROPS removed and crated. 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 Tadano GR-550XL 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.