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The JCB VMT480K measures 9 ft 3 in long, 4 ft 2 in wide and 8 ft 4 in high at 9,535 lbs (2.82 m × 1.27 m × 2.54 m, 4,325 kg). It rides legal on a lowboy or RGN with no permits expected. Enter your route below; the dimensions are already in the form.

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Machine dimensions

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L 9 ft 3 in · 2.82 mW 4 ft 2 in · 1.27 mH 8 ft 4 in · 2.54 mWt 9,535 lbs · 4,325 kg

Pre-filled from verified specs (2026-11-01). Final dimensions are the shipper's responsibility; confirm with the pickup site if unsure.

✓ Good news for your budget: ships legal on a lowboy or RGN. No permits, no escorts, no oversize surcharges expected.

Before you book: what shippers ask

What trailer does a JCB VMT480K need?

Hotshot or gooseneck, Flatbed, Step deck or a lowboy or RGN. At 8 ft 4 in tall the machine sits at 9 ft 10 in on an RGN deck and 13 ft 4 in on a flatbed; the legal loaded height is 13 ft 6 in in the US and 13 ft 7 in in Canada.

Does a JCB VMT480K need oversize permits?

No. At 4 ft 2 in travel width and 9,535 lbs it rides legal on the right deck; no permits, escorts or oversize surcharges are expected.

Can a JCB VMT480K be loaded without a crane?

Yes when it starts and drives: it loads under its own power on the trailer's ramps. If it is inoperable, toggle starts-and-drives off in the form; winch loading is priced in, never added at pickup.

How should I prepare a JCB VMT480K for pickup?

Empty the bucket or bed, fold and secure loose parts, note fluid leaks, and confirm the dimensions against the machine as it sits: debris, unfolded attachments or missing counterweights change weight and price.

What does it cost to ship a JCB VMT480K?

Distance and the trailer class drive the price once the dimensions are set. Enter pickup and drop-off below; the rate is free, bookable and locked for 30 days.

How this compactor ships

1. Equipment match: Hotshot or gooseneck · Flatbed · Step deck · Lowboy or RGN
2. Loading: Drive-on when it runs; winch when it does not
3. Permits and escorts: none expected
4. Season: no seasonal weight sensitivity at this weight

Operational specs

Published manufacturer figures for the base unit (LoadLoom equipment library, 2026-11-01); transport dimensions above remain the planning figures.

Engine

Number Of Cylinders: 4
Engine Make: 2334
Engine Model: V 2203
Gross Power: 46.6 hp
Power Measured @: 2800 rpm
Displacement: 134 cu in

Operational

Operating Weight: 9535 lb
Fuel Capacity: 20.1 gal
Engine Oil Capacity: 2.6 gal
Hydraulic System Fluid Capacity: 13.3 gal
Max Speed: 6.8 mph
Tires *If Applicable: 8.25 R15 Smooth
Operating Voltage: 12 V
Alternator Supplied Amperage: 45 amps

Drum

Drum Width: 55.2 in
Drum Diameter: 31.5 in
Static Linear Load: 80 lb/in
Vibration Frequency 1: 50 Hz
Nominal Amplitude - High: 0.1 in
Vibration Frequency 2: 55 Hz
Nominal Amplitude - Low: 0.1 in
Centrifugal Force - High: 11914.9 lb

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Weight?Total operating weight including attachments. Check the spec plate on the machine or the operator's manual.

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Starts and drives??Starting and driving are different things: the machine must start AND move under its own power onto the trailer. If it starts but cannot drive, answer No. Non-runners need a winch-equipped trailer (surcharge applies). Loading assistance is not included in any quote; the driver loads with the truck's own equipment only.

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Specifications are provided for transport planning purposes only and reflect standard base configurations as published by equipment manufacturers and industry sources. Actual dimensions and weights vary by configuration, options, attachments, and condition. LoadLoom does not guarantee the accuracy or completeness of published specifications. Confirming final dimensions and weight is the responsibility of the shipper; misdeclared dimensions may result in adjusted pricing, delays, or refused pickup. Legal load limits, permit requirements, and escort rules vary by state and province and are subject to change; permit and escort estimates are informational until confirmed at booking. Coverage is subject to declared value and the terms of the LoadLoom booking contract. Images and schematics are illustrative and may not depict the exact model or configuration listed. See PriceLock terms and the LoadLoom Terms and Conditions. Report an incorrect spec.