How much does it cost to ship a combine overseas?

Total export cost for a combine typically ranges from $12,000 to $25,000 depending on pickup location, destination port, and whether it ships in a 40ft high-cube container or on a flat rack. We provide itemized quotes within 24 hours.

Do you remove the header before shipping a combine?

Yes. The header, unloading auger, GPS dome, and other protruding components are removed, labeled, and packed separately. The main body is then positioned inside a 40ft high-cube container or secured on a flat rack.

Can a combine fit inside a standard 40ft container?

Most combines require a 40ft high-cube container after partial dismantling, or a flat rack for larger models. We measure your specific model and recommend the most cost-effective container option.

What combine brands do you export most frequently?

John Deere S-Series, Case IH Axial-Flow, Claas Lexion, and AGCO Gleaner are our most commonly shipped combines. We know the disassembly specs for each brand and carry the right rigging equipment.

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Used Combines from USA — Door to Door to Your Country

You found the combine. We get it home. From the seller in Iowa or Saskatchewan to your port — pickup, careful dismantling with every bolt accounted for, container loading, and the export paperwork that clears customs the first time.

Typical total cost: $12K – $25K

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Recent Combines Exports

Real shipments from our facility to buyers worldwide. Every project includes pickup, dismantling, container packing, and ocean freight.

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Case IH 9120 Combine to Middle East

We secured a Case IH 9120 combine and detached tires on a Hapag-Lloyd flat rack using custom wood blocking and grade-43 chain binders for overseas shipping to Saudi Arabia. At 18,000 kg, load distribution was critical — we calculated center of gravity and positioned the machine to stay within flat rack weight limits across all four corners. The shipment cleared Jeddah port in 30 days with all SABER documentation pre-approved.

Jeddah, Saudi Arabia

40ft Flat Rack

30 days

18,000 kg

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John Deere Combine Pair — Container Export

We dismantled and packed two John Deere combines into side-by-side 40ft containers, loading rear-first with professional strapping to maximize space. Headers, augers, and GPS domes were removed and crated separately — every bolt bag was labeled for reassembly. The dual-container shipment reached Novorossiysk in 30 days, saving the buyer over $8,000 compared to flat rack pricing.

Novorossiysk, Russia

2x 40ft Standard

30 days

22,000 kg

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John Deere 9650 STS — Oversized to Kazakhstan

We transported a John Deere 9650 STS combine on an oversized lowboy trailer from Iowa to the loading port, with dual rear tires strapped alongside on the trailer deck. The header and unloading auger were removed, crated, and shipped in a separate 40ft container. The flat rack reached Aktau port after 42 days of transit via the Mediterranean and Caspian transshipment, with zero transport damage reported on arrival.

Aktau, Kazakhstan

40ft Flat Rack

42 days

15,500 kg

Parts & Components

John Deere Combine Parts — Container Export

We disassembled a John Deere combine into core components — cleaning fans, auger tubes, engine block, separator drums, and sieve assemblies — and consolidated everything into a single 40ft high-cube container. Each component was secured on pallets and custom welded frames to prevent shifting during 48 days of ocean and rail transit to Kostanay, Kazakhstan. The buyer confirmed all parts arrived intact for workshop reassembly.

Kostanay, Kazakhstan

40ft High Cube

48 days

19,000 kg

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Combine Loading — Aerial Drone View

A bird's-eye drone shot captures a John Deere combine being loaded into a Hapag-Lloyd open-top container at our Albion, Iowa packing facility. The aerial perspective shows the precision required to position heavy equipment within the container walls — less than six inches of clearance on each side. This shipment traveled by rail to Chicago, then ocean to St. Petersburg, and finally rail to Kazan in 40 days.

Kazan, Tatarstan

40ft Open Top

40 days

16,000 kg

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John Deere S670 Combine — Port Staging

A John Deere S670 combine sits at the port yard in Savannah, GA awaiting flat rack placement. The header was removed and crated separately, and the unloading auger folded down for clearance. A port forklift stands ready for final positioning before lashing. The combine shipped to Le Havre on a Hapag-Lloyd flat rack and arrived in 16 days with zero damage — the buyer had it running within days of clearing French customs.

Le Havre, France

40ft Flat Rack

16 days

14,000 kg

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Brands We Handle

We have hands-on experience exporting these combines brands. No matter the model or year, we know how to disassemble, pack, and ship it.

John Deere

Case IH

Claas

AGCO

Common Models We Ship

These are some of the most popular models our clients export. We handle any model and year — if it rolls, tracks, or tows, we can ship it.

John Deere S780

Case IH 9250 Axial-Flow

Claas Lexion 8700

AGCO Gleaner S98

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Contact Information

Phone / WhatsApp

+1 (641) 516-1616

alex.r@meridianexport.com

Address

2107 148th, Albion, IA, USA

Hours

Mon–Sat, replies within 24 hrs

How We Pack Combines

Combines require partial dismantling before export. We remove the header, unloading auger, and GPS dome, then secure the main body inside a 40ft high-cube container or on a flat rack depending on dimensions. All components are blocked with #2 grade kiln-dried lumber and secured with grade-43 chain binders rated for the machine's weight. Every removed part is tagged, photographed, and packed with a reassembly guide for the buyer's team.

Container Options

Depending on size, weight, and destination, your combine may ship in one of these container types. We choose the most cost-effective option for every shipment.

40ft High-Cube

Flat Rack

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Container Loading

Expert container loading and international shipping coordination. We maximize space utilization in 20ft, 40ft, and high-cube containers.

Where We Ship Combines

Brazil

Santos · 25-30 days

Turkey

Mersin · 18-25 days

Colombia

Cartagena · 12-18 days

Mexico

Veracruz · 10-15 days

Romania

Constanta · 22-28 days

Kazakhstan

Kazakhstan route · 35-60 days

Chile

San Antonio · 25-32 days

Peru

Callao · 20-28 days

Uruguay

Montevideo · 28-35 days

Paraguay

Asunción (via Buenos Aires) · 35-45 days

Venezuela

Puerto Cabello · 14-20 days

Bolivia

Arica, Chile (transit port) · 35-45 days

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Used Combines from USA — Door to Door to Your Country

Typical total cost: $12K – $25K

Get a Quote Chat on WhatsApp Call Us

Itemized quote within 24 hours · No hidden fees · No obligation

Haven't picked the combine yet? Send us model, year, and budget — our equipment sourcing team can scout US and Canadian listings and reply with inspection photos within 48 hours.

Recent Combines Exports

Real shipments from our facility to buyers worldwide. Every project includes pickup, dismantling, container packing, and ocean freight.

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