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Ship a Caterpillar 300.9D mini excavator: specs verified, rate in 60 seconds

The Caterpillar 300.9D measures 9 ft 0 in long, 2 ft 5 in wide and 4 ft 11 in high at 2,061 lbs (2.74 m × 0.74 m × 1.50 m, 935 kg). It rides legal on a lowboy or RGN with no permits expected. Enter your route below; the dimensions are already in the form.

How this mini excavator 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

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Machine dimensions

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L 9 ft 0 in · 2.74 mW 2 ft 5 in · 0.74 mH 4 ft 11 in · 1.50 mWt 2,061 lbs · 935 kg

Verified against the manufacturer's published specifications (source, 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 Caterpillar 300.9D need?

Hotshot or gooseneck, Flatbed, Step deck or a lowboy or RGN. At 4 ft 11 in tall the machine sits at 6 ft 5 in on an RGN deck and 9 ft 11 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 Caterpillar 300.9D need oversize permits?

No. At 2 ft 5 in travel width and 2,061 lbs it rides legal on the right deck; no permits, escorts or oversize surcharges are expected.

Can a Caterpillar 300.9D 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 Caterpillar 300.9D 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 Caterpillar 300.9D?

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.

Operational specs

Published manufacturer figures for the base unit (Caterpillar's published specifications, source, 2026-11-01); transport dimensions above remain the planning figures.

Engine

Net Power: 13 hp
Engine Model: Yanmar 31NV70
Rated Speed: 2100 r/min
Maximum Engine Output: 18 hp
Gross Power - ISO 14396: 18 hp
Diesel Tank Volume: 2.64 gal (US)
Displacement: 52 in³
Flywheel Output ISO: 13 hp

Dimensions

Dig Depth: 68 in
Undercarriage Width - Extended: 2.83 ft
Width: 2.4 ft
Height - With ROPS Safety Frame Folded Down: 4.94 ft
Maximum Dump Height: 6.68 ft
Maximum Dozer Lift Height: 8 in
Length - Undercarriage: 4 ft
Maximum Vertical Dig Depth: 4.43 ft

Hydraulic System

Pumps: 2 gear pumps
Discharge Capacity: 11.4 + 11.4 L/min (3 + 3 gal/min)
Operating Pressure for the Work and Travel Hydraulics: 2466 psi
Operating Pressure Pivot: 1015 psi
Hydraulic Tank Capacity: 3.7 gal (US)

Operational Data

Operating Weight - Without Safety Frame: 2061 lb
Digging Force - Bucket: 2000 lb
Digging Force - Stick: 1011 lb
Operating Weight - With Safety Frame: 2170 lb

Weights

Operating Weight: 2061 lb
Operating Weight - Without Safety Frame: 2061 lb
Operating Weight - With Safety Frame: 2170 lb

Chassis and Swivel Gear

Gradeability: 30°/58%
Travel Speed: 1.12 mile/h
Track Width: 7 in
Ground Clearance: 5 in
Ground Pressure: 3.5 psi
Machine Swing Speed: 8 r/min
Number of Rollers - Each Side: 2

Operating Specifications

Stick Length - Standard: 34.8 in
Machine Overhang: 12.5 in

Dozer Blade

Height: 8 in
Dig Depth: 7 in
Width: 28 in
Lift Height: 8 in

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