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Volvo G946: transport dimensions, weight and how it ships overseas
The Volvo G946 fits a 40 ft high-cube container after the partial disassembly our crew does: cab or ROPS removed and crated, moldboard off, and wheels off. 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
- 30 ft / 9.15 m
- Transport width
- 8 ft 4 in / 2.54 m
- Transport height
- 10 ft 7 in / 3.23 m
- Weight
- 38,500 lb / 17,469 kg
Volvo G946 transport drawing
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1920 × 1240 px. Free to use with a link to this page.
Side elevation, end elevation against a 40 ft high-cube door opening, and plan, all at one scale from Volvo Construction Equipment's published transport dimensions (20043070_A, checked October 2026). Red hatching marks what stands outside the door opening. Schematic; not for lifting or engineering.
Volvo G946 transport specifications
| Specification | Value | Basis |
|---|---|---|
| Transport length | 30 ft / 9.15 m | moldboard centred under the frame, no ripper |
| Transport width | 8 ft 4 in / 2.54 m | over the tyres · 8 ft 11 in / 2.72 m on 17.5 x 25 tyres |
| Transport height | 10 ft 7 in / 3.23 m | to the top of the cab or ROPS |
| Weight | 38,500 lb / 17,469 kg | operating weight |
| Moldboard length | 12 ft / 3.66 m | standard moldboard; comes off its circle to ship |
| Wheelbase | 20 ft 7 in / 6.28 m | front axle to the middle of the tandem |
| Tandem axle spacing | 5 ft 1 in / 1.55 m | rear tandem axle centre to centre |
| Front axle to moldboard | 8 ft 8 in / 2.65 m | |
| Tread | 6 ft 10 in / 2.08 m | tyre centre to tyre centre |
| Ground clearance | 2 ft / 0.61 m | |
| Machine type | Motor grader | |
| Configuration | 12 ft (3.66 m) moldboard, 14:00 x 24 tyres. Low-profile cab, no push block or ripper. Volvo stopped building graders in 2015. All-wheel drive. | |
Manufacturer documents
- Technical specifications (PDF, 20043070_A)
- Product brochure (PDF, 20042834_A)
- Volvo Construction Equipment product page
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 Volvo G946, best first
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, moldboard off, and wheels off. How we containerize |
| 2 | 40 ft flat rack | Out-of-gauge | Ships assembled, blocked and lashed; out-of-gauge surcharge applies (6 in / 0.14 m over width, 4 ft 2 in / 1.28 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. |
Will it fit? Published configurations
Volvo Construction Equipment publishes the transport dimensions for more than one configuration; pick yours and the verdict updates.
- Transport envelope
- 30 ft × 8 ft 4 in × 10 ft 7 in (9.15 × 2.54 × 3.23 m)38,500 lb (17,469 kg)
- Best fit
- 40 ft high-cube containerFits after partial disassembly
- 40 ft high-cube door
- Fits after partial disassembly
Only configurations the manufacturer publishes; the survey at pickup confirms the figures before booking.
Volvo G946 generations and how each has shipped
| Generation | Years (approx.) | How Seaway has loaded it |
|---|---|---|
| G946 | 2005–2015 | No record yet; measured at pickup and quoted both ways |
| G946B | 2011–2014 | No record yet; measured at pickup and quoted both ways |
| G946C | 2014–2015 | No record yet; measured at pickup and quoted both ways |
Production years are approximate; the serial plate settles the generation, and transport dimensions differ a little between them.
Comparable motor graders from other brands
| Machine | L × W × H (transport) | Weight | Ships |
|---|---|---|---|
| Volvo G946 | 30 ft × 8 ft 4 in × 10 ft 7 in (9.15 × 2.54 × 3.23 m) | 38,500 lb / 17,469 kg | 40 ft high-cube container |
| John Deere 772 P-Tier | 29 ft 2 in × 8 ft 2 in × 10 ft 5 in (8.89 × 2.49 × 3.18 m) | 38,600 lb / 17,528 kg | 1 × 40 ft high cube |
| Komatsu GD655-7 | 31 ft 2 in × 8 ft 10 in × 10 ft 6 in (9.51 × 2.68 × 3.2 m) | 38,300 lb / 17,350 kg | 1 × 40 ft high cube |
| Komatsu GD675-7 | 31 ft 2 in × 8 ft 10 in × 10 ft 6 in (9.51 × 2.68 × 3.2 m) | 38,300 lb / 17,350 kg | 40 ft high-cube container |
| CAT 150 | 29 ft 3 in × 8 ft 4 in × 11 ft 4 in (8.91 × 2.53 × 3.45 m) | 38,000 lb / 17,229 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 Volvo G946 go
NigeriaTransit 21-30 daysImport duty 5%HS 8429.20 · 2023
Form M through a Nigerian bank before shipment.
Quote to Nigeria
Saudi ArabiaTransit 18-25 daysImport duty 5%HS 8429.20 · 2023
SABER certificates are needed before arrival.
Quote to Saudi Arabia
GermanyTransit 14-21 daysImport duty 0%HS 8429.20 · 2023
Regular RoRo from Baltimore and New York to Bremerhaven.
Quote to Germany
AustraliaTransit 28-35 daysImport duty 5%HS 8429.20 · 2023
Clean to biosecurity standard before loading.
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 Volvo G946 for export
- Tier 4 Final and Stage V engines need ultra-low-sulfur diesel (15 ppm or less) and DEF. Where only high-sulfur diesel is sold, the after-treatment clogs, so check fuel quality or source a lower-tier export machine.
- Volvo CareTrack telematics can be transferred to a dealer in the destination country before export.
Volvo G946 shipping questions
Does a Volvo G946 fit in a shipping container?
The Volvo G946 fits a 40 ft high-cube container after the partial disassembly our crew does: cab or ROPS removed and crated, moldboard off, and wheels off. 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 Volvo G946 weigh for shipping?
Volvo Construction Equipment lists the Volvo G946 at 38,500 lb (17,469 kg) (operating weight); the bill of lading uses your machine's own weight.
What are the shipping dimensions of a Volvo G946?
30 ft × 8 ft 4 in × 10 ft 7 in (9.15 × 2.54 × 3.23 m) (length × width × height) in transport position, from Volvo Construction Equipment's published specifications for the Volvo G946.
What has to come off a Volvo G946 to ship it?
For a 40 ft high-cube container: cab or ROPS removed and crated, moldboard off, and wheels off. Our crew does the work, then crates, labels and lashes every part in the same container, with documentation for reassembly.
Can a Volvo G946 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.