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Ship a Caterpillar 651E scraper: specs verified, rate in 60 seconds

The Caterpillar 651E measures 53 ft 1 in long, 14 ft 3 in wide and 15 ft 0 in high at 134,760 lbs (16.18 m × 4.34 m × 4.57 m, 61,126 kg). It is an oversize load (superload review); 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 53 ft 1 in · 16.18 mW 14 ft 3 in · 4.34 mH 15 ft 0 in · 4.57 mWt 134,760 lbs · 61,126 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. At 14 ft 3 in wide this machine exceeds the 8 ft 6 in legal limit on every route. Your rate includes the right trailer, permits and escorts (likely one escort), priced automatically, nothing added at pickup.

Before you book: what shippers ask

What trailer does a Caterpillar 651E need?

A multi-axle lowboy or RGN. At 15 ft 0 in tall the machine sits at 16 ft 6 in on an RGN deck and 20 ft 0 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 651E need oversize permits?

Yes. 14 ft 3 in of travel width exceeds the 8 ft 6 in legal limit; the quote prices permits for every state or province crossed, escorts likely one escort, and files them for the carrier.

Can a Caterpillar 651E 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 651E 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 651E?

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 scraper ships

1. Equipment match: Multi-axle lowboy or RGN
2. Loading: Drive-on when it runs; winch when it does not
3. Permits and escorts: superload review, escorts likely one escort
4. Season: weight-sensitive in spring thaw: rural pickups in Canada and the northern US may face road bans March to May, priced automatically

Operational specs

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

Tractor Engine

Make: Caterpillar
Model: 3412
Gross Power: 550 hp
Displacement: 1649 cu in
Flywheel Power - Tractor/Scraper: 410 kW (550 hp)
Net Power - Gears 1-2: 550 hp
Gross Power - Gears 1-2: 577 hp
Caterpillar Net Power: 550 hp

Engine

Tractor Engine: 3412E

Operational

Fuel Capacity: 260.3 gal
Tire Size: 37.5R39 Radial (E-3)

Transmission

Number Of Forward Gears: 8
Max Speed Forward: 31.1 mph
Reverse: 5.7 mile/h
1 Forward: 3.2 mph
2 Forward: 5.8 mph
3 Forward: 7 mph
4 Forward: 9.4 mph
5 Forward: 12.7 mph

Steering

Width - 180 Degrees Turn: 44.7 ft in
Steering Angle - Right: 90 degrees
Steering Angle - Left: 85 degrees
Hydraulic Output: 152.8 gal/min
Ground-Driven Secondary Steering System: 61.2 gal/min

Weights

Total Operating - Empty: 134371.8 lb
Operating Weight: 134760 lb
Front Axle - Empty: 88685.4 %
Rear Axle - Empty: 45686.4 %
Total Operating - Loaded: 238430 lb
Front Axel - Loaded: 126369 lb
Rear Axle - Loaded: 112061 %

Bowl

Rated Payload: 104058.2 lb
Heaped Capacity: 44 yd3
Struck Capacity: 32.1 yd3
Max Depth Of Cut: 26 in
Width Of Cut: 12.7 ft in

Hydraulics

Bowl Cylinder Bore: 9.3 in
Bowl Cylinder Stroke: 37.5 in
Steering Circuit: 115 gal/min
Scraper Circuit: 153 gal/min
Cushion Hitch Circuit: 10 gal/min
Relief Valve - Steering Circuit: 1960 psi
Relief Valve - Implement Circuit: 2000 psi
Compensator Settings - Cushion Hitch Circuit: 2639.69 psi

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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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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.