Cotton Pickers Shipping
Cotton Picker & Stripper Transport Services
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Overview
Cotton pickers are among the widest agricultural machines, requiring careful route planning and often wide load permits for transport.
We serve cotton regions worldwide including the US, Australia, Brazil, and Central Asia with equipment shipping and relocation.
Both spindle pickers and stripper harvesters are handled with appropriate preparation.
Typical Specifications
| Weight Range | 20 - 35+ metric tons |
| Row Configuration | 4-6 row |
| Transport Width | 3.5m - 5m+ |
| Basket Capacity | 2,500 - 3,500 lbs |
Recommended Shipping Methods
RoRo (Roll-on/Roll-off)
RecommendedPrimary ocean method.
Breakbulk
For international non-RoRo routes.
Heavy Haul Trucking
RecommendedWide load permits typically required.
Rail
Can work for long inland distances.
Container, flat rack, RoRo or breakbulk?
We quote in this order because it is usually cheapest first. Most machines that look too big for a box fit once our crew takes off the bucket, boom, cab or wheels; larger ones are taken further apart across several containers, and pieces too big or heavy for a flat rack or roll trailer go breakbulk.
01Container
- Work needed
- We partially disassemble when needed (bucket, boom, cab, wheels), or take larger machines further apart across several high-cubes and open-tops, then crate, block and lash every part.
- Destinations
- Widest: almost every port worldwide, plus inland delivery by rail.
- Typical cost
- Usually the lowest, with no out-of-gauge surcharges.
- Protection
- Sealed steel box; loose parts and attachments travel locked inside.
- Best for
- Most machines: compact ones as they are, others after partial disassembly, and large ones split across several containers.
02Flat rack
- Work needed
- Ships assembled, blocked and lashed. Surcharges apply when wider than 2.4 m or taller than about 1.95 m.
- Destinations
- Most container ports, on the same vessels as containers.
- Typical cost
- Moderate; rises with every centimetre out of gauge.
- Protection
- Open to the weather; we protect cabs, electronics and hydraulics.
- Best for
- Excavators, dozers and loaders too wide for a container door.
03RoRo
- Work needed
- Drives on assembled; non-runners go on a roll trailer.
- Destinations
- Fewer destinations: regular lanes to Europe, West Africa, the Middle East, Oceania and parts of Latin America.
- Typical cost
- Often competitive for large self-propelled machines where a lane exists.
- Protection
- Below deck, but loose items and attachments cannot ride inside the cab.
- Best for
- Running machines going to a port with regular RoRo sailings.
04Breakbulk
- Work needed
- Lifted aboard piece by piece by ship’s or shore cranes, on its own skids or cradle, then stowed and lashed in the hold or on deck.
- Destinations
- Ports with breakbulk berths and heavy-lift cranes; sailings are booked voyage by voyage.
- Typical cost
- Usually the highest for a single small machine; often the only option for the largest pieces.
- Protection
- In the hold or lashed on deck; we crate, wrap and protect exposed parts.
- Best for
- Pieces too large or heavy for a flat rack or roll trailer: transformers, process modules, mining trucks, crane sections.
Handling & Preparation Requirements
- Row unit removal or folding
- Basket cleaning and prep
- Doffers and spindles protected
- Module maker considerations
- Fuel system preparation
- Wide load planning
Common Models We Ship
Frequently Asked Questions
How wide are cotton pickers?
Six-row pickers can exceed 5 meters wide. Row unit removal may reduce width for transport.
What about round module builders?
On-board round module makers add height. We verify clearances for all routes.
Do you ship to new cotton regions?
Yes, we support cotton expansion globally including Africa and Asia.
Plan your shipment
Import Duty & Tax Estimator
Estimate duty and VAT on the CIF value for 70+ destinations.
Dimensional Weight Calculator
Work out chargeable weight before you book.
Container Space Calculator
See how your cargo fits in 20ft, 40ft, and HC containers.
Route Finder
Load port, sailings, duty and rules for a machine and destination.
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