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Ship a JCB 55Z-1 mini excavator: specs verified, rate in 60 seconds

The JCB 55Z-1 measures 18 ft 1 in long, 3 ft 3 in wide and 16 ft 4 in high at 11,830 lbs (5.51 m × 0.99 m × 4.98 m, 5,366 kg). It is an oversize load (oversize permit); permits and escorts are priced into the rate automatically. Enter your route below; the dimensions are already in the form.

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Machine dimensions

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L 18 ft 1 in · 5.51 mW 3 ft 3 in · 0.99 mH 16 ft 4 in · 4.98 mWt 11,830 lbs · 5,366 kg

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

Oversize load, and what that means for your shipment. Loaded height exceeds the legal limit on every deck. Your rate includes the right trailer, permits and escorts (none expected), priced automatically, nothing added at pickup.

Before you book: what shippers ask

What trailer does a JCB 55Z-1 need?

A lowboy or RGN. At 16 ft 4 in tall the machine sits at 17 ft 10 in on an RGN deck and 21 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 55Z-1 need oversize permits?

Yes. The loaded height exceeds the legal limit even on an RGN; the quote prices permits for every state or province crossed, escorts none expected, and files them for the carrier.

Can a JCB 55Z-1 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 55Z-1 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 55Z-1?

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 mini excavator ships

1. Equipment match: Lowboy or RGN
2. Loading: Drive-on when it runs; winch when it does not
3. Permits and escorts: oversize permit, 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

Fuel: Diesel
Engine Model: Stage 3A 404D-22
Gross Power: 35.7 hp
Cooling System: Water cooled
Net Power: 14.5 hp
Displacement: 132970.8 cu in
Gross Torque: 105.5 lb ft
Alternator: 85 amps

Capacities

Fuel Tank: 20.1 gal
Hydraulic Tank: 14.6 gal
Hydraulic System: 26.5 gal
Engine Oil: 2.5 gal
Engine Coolant: 3.2 gal

Operational

Operating Weight: 11830.1 lb
Operational Voltage: 12 V

Performance

Travel Speed Low: 1.9 mph
Travel Speed - High: 2.9 mph

Weights

Shipping: 11543.5 lb

Blade

Approach Angle: 31 degrees
Maximum Height: 1.5 ft in
Dig Depth (Below Ground): 1.6 ft in
Blade Height: 15.8 in
Width: 6.5 ft in

Hydraulic System

Nominal Output: 33.3 gal/min
Slew Main Relief: 216 bar
Excavator/Track Main Relief: 265 bar
Auxiliary Hydraulic Flow: 23.8 gal/min

Boom

Boom Swing Left: 75 degrees
Boom Swing Right: 55 degrees
Bucket Rotation: 201 degrees
Dipper Rotation: 126 degrees
Bucket Tearout: 3507.1 lb
Dipper Tearout: 1978.4 lb
Slew Speed: 7.9 rpm

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Ⓑ Width?The widest point of the machine BODY, left to right. Don't count the attachment here, that goes in Ⓓ.

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Ⓔ Angled width?If the blade or attachment can be turned/angled for transport, enter its width when angled. We price on this narrower width.

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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.