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Volvo L180H: transport dimensions, weight and how it ships overseas
We load the Volvo L180H in 2 × 40 ft high cube, from our own loading records. Shipped whole, it goes on a 40 ft flat rack (1 ft 10 in / 0.56 m over width, 5 ft 4 in / 1.63 m over height), or RoRo where a lane serves your port.
- Transport length
- 29 ft 6 in / 9 m
- Transport width
- 9 ft 9 in / 2.96 m
- Transport height
- 11 ft 9 in / 3.58 m
- Weight
- 59,700 lb / 27,060 kg
Volvo L180H 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. Red hatching marks what stands outside the door opening. Schematic; not for lifting or engineering.
Volvo L180H transport specifications
| Specification | Value | Basis |
|---|---|---|
| Transport length | 29 ft 6 in / 9 m | bucket level on the ground |
| Transport width | 9 ft 9 in / 2.96 m | over the tyres · 9 ft 10 in / 2.99 m on 26.5 R25 L5 tyres |
| Transport height | 11 ft 9 in / 3.58 m | to the top of the cab or ROPS |
| Weight | 59,700 lb / 27,060 kg | operating weight |
| Bucket width | 10 ft 6 in / 3.2 m | standard bucket; comes off to ship |
| Wheelbase | 11 ft 8 in / 3.55 m | |
| Tread | 7 ft 6 in / 2.28 m | tyre centre to tyre centre |
| Rear axle to counterweight | 7 ft 4 in / 2.24 m | centre of the rear axle to the back of the counterweight |
| Ground clearance | 1 ft 7 in / 0.48 m | |
| Machine type | Wheel loader | |
| Configuration | 6 yd³ (4.6 m³) general-purpose bucket, standard lift arm, 26.5 R25 tyres. The bucket (10 ft 6 in / 3.20 m) is wider than the tyres and comes off to ship. | |
Manufacturer documents
- Product brochure (PDF, VOE2250009440)
- Product brochure (PDF, 20057314_I)
- 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 L180H, best first
Loaded by Seaway
How we load the Volvo L180H
We have dismantled and loaded the Volvo L180H for export before. It goes in 2 × 40 ft high cube.
- 2 × 40 ft high cube
- Before loading, as on every wheel loader we put in closed boxes: bucket off, wheels off, cab or ROPS removed and crated, counterweight off. Our loading sheet does not list the steps for this one, so the survey confirms them.
From our dismantling and loading records, checked July 2026. Your machine's year, attachments and options can change the boxes; we confirm before booking.
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: 2 × 40 ft high cubeBest fit | From our loading records | bucket off, wheels off, cab or ROPS removed and crated, and counterweight off (typical) |
| 2 | 40 ft flat rack | Out-of-gauge | Ships assembled, blocked and lashed; out-of-gauge surcharge applies (1 ft 10 in / 0.56 m over width, 5 ft 4 in / 1.63 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
- 29 ft 6 in × 9 ft 9 in × 11 ft 9 in (9 × 2.96 × 3.58 m)59,700 lb (27,060 kg)
- Best fit
- 40 ft flat rackOut-of-gauge · 1 ft 10 in / 0.56 m over width, 5 ft 4 in / 1.63 m over height
- 40 ft high-cube door
- 2 ft / 0.62 m over the door width, 3 ft 3 in / 1 m over its heightAfter disassembly, across containers
Only configurations the manufacturer publishes; the survey at pickup confirms the figures before booking.
Volvo L180H generations and how each has shipped
| Generation | Years (approx.) | How Seaway has loaded it |
|---|---|---|
| L180C | — | 2 × 40 ft high cube1 machine on record: Volvo L180C |
| L180E | — | 2 × 40 ft high cube1 machine on record: Volvo L180E |
| L180F | — | 2 × 40 ft high cube1 machine on record: Volvo L180F |
| L180G | 2011–2014 | 2 × 40 ft high cube1 machine on record: Volvo L180G |
| L180Hcurrent | — | 2 × 40 ft high cube1 machine on record: Volvo L180H |
Production years are approximate; the serial plate settles the generation, and transport dimensions differ a little between them.
Comparable wheel loaders from other brands
| Machine | L × W × H (transport) | Weight | Ships |
|---|---|---|---|
| Volvo L180H | 29 ft 6 in × 9 ft 9 in × 11 ft 9 in (9 × 2.96 × 3.58 m) | 59,700 lb / 27,060 kg | 2 × 40 ft high cube |
| CAT 972 | 30 ft 5 in × 9 ft 10 in × 11 ft 9 in (9.27 × 2.99 × 3.59 m) | 54,900 lb / 24,890 kg | 2 × 40 ft high cube |
| Komatsu WA470-8 | 29 ft 7 in × 9 ft 11 in × 11 ft 6 in (9.01 × 3.01 × 3.5 m) | 53,700 lb / 24,350 kg | 2 × 40 ft high cube |
| CAT 980 | 31 ft 9 in × 10 ft 8 in × 12 ft 7 in (9.67 × 3.24 × 3.83 m) | 66,900 lb / 30,344 kg | 2 × 40 ft high cube |
| CAT 966 | 29 ft × 9 ft 9 in × 11 ft 9 in (8.85 × 2.98 × 3.59 m) | 51,100 lb / 23,196 kg | 1 × 40 ft high cube |
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 L180H go
NigeriaTransit 21-30 daysImport duty 5%HS 8429.51 · 2023
Form M through a Nigerian bank before shipment.
Quote to Nigeria
Saudi ArabiaTransit 18-25 daysImport duty 6%HS 8429.51 · 2023
SABER certificates are needed before arrival.
Quote to Saudi Arabia
GermanyTransit 14-21 daysImport duty 0%HS 8429.51 · 2023
Regular RoRo from Baltimore and New York to Bremerhaven.
Quote to Germany
AustraliaTransit 28-35 daysImport duty 0–5%HS 8429.51 · 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 L180H 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 L180H shipping questions
Does a Volvo L180H fit in a shipping container?
Not in one piece: at 59,700 lb (27,060 kg) it is heavier than one container carries. Taken apart, it goes in 2 × 40 ft high cube, the plan from our loading records.
How much does a Volvo L180H weigh for shipping?
Volvo Construction Equipment lists the Volvo L180H at 59,700 lb (27,060 kg) (operating weight); the bill of lading uses your machine's own weight.
What are the shipping dimensions of a Volvo L180H?
29 ft 6 in × 9 ft 9 in × 11 ft 9 in (9 × 2.96 × 3.58 m) (length × width × height) in transport position, from Volvo Construction Equipment's published specifications for the Volvo L180H.
What has to come off a Volvo L180H to ship it?
For 2 × 40 ft high cube, typically: bucket off, wheels off, cab or ROPS removed and crated, and counterweight off. That is what comes off every wheel loader we put in closed boxes; the survey confirms it for your machine. Our crew does the work, crates and labels the loose parts and documents everything for reassembly.
Can a Volvo L180H 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.