Excavator on a flat rack is 5 cm too tall: strip parts or change box type?
Rui C.
Verified member · Export inspection
A 20 t excavator on a 40 ft flat rack measures 5 cm over height; the carrier demands a fix.
Removing the counterweight gains 20 cm, but the client has no lifting capacity on site.
Open-top or RoRo means rebooking and a week's delay.
Discussion (3)
ChenVerified member · Export inspection2026-10-21
First confirm whether the measurement is after lashing or on the bare machine; compressing the dunnage often closes the gap.
Thabo M.Verified member · Fleet manager2026-10-22
Lowering tyre pressure gains 3 to 5 cm and many carriers accept it, but get written confirmation before loading.
Ade O.Verified member · Procurement lead2026-10-23
Without lifting capacity, do not disassemble; site assembly costs and risks more than RoRo.
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