Horizontal directional drill · Vermeer
Vermeer D24x40 S3: transport dimensions, weight and how it ships overseas
The Vermeer D24x40 S3 usually goes in 1 × 40 ft high cube, from our loading records for related models (Vermeer D24x40A).
- Transport length
- 20 ft / 6.1 m
- Transport width
- 7 ft 5 in / 2.26 m
- Transport height
- 6 ft 4 in / 1.93 m
- Weight
- 20,700 lb / 9,389 kg
Vermeer D24x40 S3 transport specifications
| Specification | Value | Basis |
|---|---|---|
| Transport length | 20 ft / 6.1 m | overall, in transport position |
| Transport width | 7 ft 5 in / 2.26 m | over the tracks or tyres |
| Transport height | 6 ft 4 in / 1.93 m | in transport position |
| Weight | 20,700 lb / 9,389 kg | base weight |
| Machine type | Horizontal directional drill | |
| Configuration | Minimum transport configuration with the open operator station; 8 ft 6 in (2.6 m) high with the cab. Minimum weight, without drill rod. | |
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 Vermeer D24x40 S3, best first
Loaded by Seaway
How we load the Vermeer D24x40 S3
Our loading records list earlier and sister models of the Vermeer D24x40 S3 (Vermeer D24x40A). The usual plan is 1 × 40 ft high cube.
- 1 × 40 ft high cube
- Loads with the standard preparation: fluids checked, battery isolated, machine cleaned and lashed.
From our dismantling and loading records, checked July 2026. Your machine's year, attachments and options can change the boxes; we confirm before booking.
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.
We have loaded Vermeer D24x40 S3 in containers before, and that plan is the cheapest way to ship it.
- Rung 1
Container
Lowest cost
Best fit for Vermeer D24x40 S3
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.
Our loading records come first. The rest is 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 | Our usual plan: 1 × 40 ft high cubeBest fit | From our loading records | Taken apart at the yard and loaded as in the plan above |
| 2 | 40 ft high-cube container | Fits as is | Ships as it is, blocked and lashed. |
| 3 | 40 ft flat rack | Fits as is | Ships as it is, blocked and lashed. |
| 4 | RoRo | Where a RoRo lane serves the destination | Drives on assembled where a RoRo lane serves the destination. |
Comparable drill rigs from other brands
| Machine | L × W × H (transport) | Weight | Ships |
|---|---|---|---|
| Vermeer D24x40 S3 | 20 ft × 7 ft 5 in × 6 ft 4 in (6.1 × 2.26 × 1.93 m) | 20,700 lb / 9,389 kg | 1 × 40 ft high cube |
| Ditch Witch JT40 | 24 ft 2 in × 7 ft 5 in × 8 ft 1 in (7.37 × 2.26 × 2.46 m) | 20,500 lb / 9,300 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 Vermeer D24x40 S3 go
MexicoTransit 5-14 daysImport duty 0%HS 8430.41 · 2023
Directional drills for fiber and utility work, by truck or in high cubes to Manzanillo.
Quote to Mexico
PhilippinesTransit 18-28 daysImport duty 0%HS 8430.41 · 2023
Drills for fiber and utility installation, in high cubes to Manila.
Quote to Philippines
NigeriaTransit 21-30 daysImport duty 5%HS 8430.41 · 2023
Drills for telecom work into Lagos; SONCAP certification is arranged before shipping.
Quote to Nigeria
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 Vermeer D24x40 S3 for export
- Drilling fluid is flushed from the pump, lines and rod, and the rod box secured or packed separately.
- Batteries are disconnected and the drill is chocked and lashed through its tie-down points.
Vermeer D24x40 S3 shipping questions
Does a Vermeer D24x40 S3 fit in a shipping container?
Yes. Our loading records put it in 1 × 40 ft high cube.
How much does a Vermeer D24x40 S3 weigh for shipping?
Vermeer lists the Vermeer D24x40 S3 at 20,700 lb (9,389 kg) (base weight); the bill of lading uses your machine's own weight.
What are the shipping dimensions of a Vermeer D24x40 S3?
20 ft × 7 ft 5 in × 6 ft 4 in (6.1 × 2.26 × 1.93 m) (length × width × height) in transport position, from Vermeer's published specifications for the Vermeer D24x40 S3.
Can a Vermeer D24x40 S3 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.