Shipping a compact tractor and mini excavator together in one container can be practical when both machines fit the selected container and can be loaded and secured safely. However, the decision cannot be made from machine category alone. The actual length, width, height and weight of both units must be checked first. The loading plan also needs to include the tractor's ROPS, the excavator's blade and boom position, buckets, three-point implements, removed parts and securing materials. A 40ft High Cube may provide useful space for some compact combinations, but that does not mean every tractor and mini excavator pair will ...