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Volvo G990: transport dimensions, weight and how it ships overseas
The Volvo G990 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
- 31 ft 11 in / 9.73 m
- Transport width
- 9 ft 2 in / 2.8 m
- Transport height
- 10 ft 9 in / 3.28 m
- Weight
- 48,700 lb / 22,100 kg
Volvo G990 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 Volvo Construction Equipment's published transport dimensions (VOE 22 C 100 2275, checked October 2026). Red hatching marks what stands outside the door opening. Schematic; not for lifting or engineering.
Volvo G990 transport specifications
| Specification | Value | Basis |
|---|---|---|
| Transport length | 31 ft 11 in / 9.73 m | moldboard centred under the frame, no ripper |
| Transport width | 9 ft 2 in / 2.8 m | over the tyres · 9 ft 11 in / 3.02 m on 20.5 x 25 tyres |
| Transport height | 10 ft 9 in / 3.28 m | to the top of the cab or ROPS |
| Weight | 48,700 lb / 22,100 kg | operating weight |
| Moldboard length | 14 ft / 4.27 m | standard moldboard; comes off its circle to ship |
| Wheelbase | 21 ft 11 in / 6.68 m | front axle to the middle of the tandem |
| Tandem axle spacing | 5 ft 6 in / 1.68 m | rear tandem axle centre to centre |
| Front axle to moldboard | 9 ft 8 in / 2.94 m | |
| Tread | 7 ft 8 in / 2.34 m | tyre centre to tyre centre |
| Ground clearance | 2 ft / 0.62 m | |
| Machine type | Motor grader | |
| Configuration | 14 ft (4.27 m) moldboard, 16:00 x 24 tyres. Low-profile cab, no push block or ripper. Volvo stopped building graders in 2015. | |
Manufacturer documents
- Technical specifications (PDF, VOE 22 C 100 2275)
- Product brochure (PDF, 20032691-C)
- 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 G990, 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 (1 ft 4 in / 0.4 m over width, 4 ft 4 in / 1.33 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
- 31 ft 11 in × 9 ft 2 in × 10 ft 9 in (9.73 × 2.8 × 3.28 m)48,700 lb (22,100 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 G990 generations and how each has shipped
| Generation | Years (approx.) | How Seaway has loaded it |
|---|---|---|
| G990 | 2005–2015 | 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 G990 | 31 ft 11 in × 9 ft 2 in × 10 ft 9 in (9.73 × 2.8 × 3.28 m) | 48,700 lb / 22,100 kg | 40 ft high-cube container |
| Komatsu GD705-5 | 31 ft 6 in × 9 ft 2 in × 10 ft 8 in (9.6 × 2.79 × 3.26 m) | 42,500 lb / 19,300 kg | 40 ft high-cube container |
| CAT 14 | 35 ft 9 in × 10 ft × 11 ft 8 in (10.9 × 3.05 × 3.57 m) | 57,200 lb / 25,968 kg | 1 × 40 ft high cube |
| Case 885B | 29 ft 5 in × 8 ft 9 in × 11 ft 2 in (8.96 × 2.67 × 3.4 m) | 39,900 lb / 18,120 kg | 40 ft high-cube container |
| John Deere 872 P-Tier | 29 ft 2 in × 8 ft 8 in × 10 ft 5 in (8.89 × 2.64 × 3.18 m) | 39,700 lb / 18,010 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 G990 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 G990 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 G990 shipping questions
Does a Volvo G990 fit in a shipping container?
The Volvo G990 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 G990 weigh for shipping?
Volvo Construction Equipment lists the Volvo G990 at 48,700 lb (22,100 kg) (operating weight); the bill of lading uses your machine's own weight.
What are the shipping dimensions of a Volvo G990?
31 ft 11 in × 9 ft 2 in × 10 ft 9 in (9.73 × 2.8 × 3.28 m) (length × width × height) in transport position, from Volvo Construction Equipment's published specifications for the Volvo G990.
What has to come off a Volvo G990 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 G990 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.