At a glance
Key specifications
Overall dimensions
Measurement basis: C7.1 MST-1500VDL bare chassis with exposed frame rails, cab and28in tracks, no forwarder body or other completed installation. Metric references converted once from manufacturer inches at25.4mm/in.
Precision visual reference
Dimensions and working range
Published measurements for the stated configuration. Illustration not to scale.

Overall Size
Measurement basis: C7.1 MST-1500VDL bare chassis with exposed frame rails, cab and28in tracks, no forwarder body or other completed installation. Metric references converted once from manufacturer inches at25.4mm/in.
Working Range
Measurement basis: C7.1 MST-1500VDL bare chassis with exposed frame rails, cab and28in tracks, no forwarder body or other completed installation. Metric references converted once from manufacturer inches at25.4mm/in.
Reference details
Visual visual:model-family:morooka:mst1500vdl:depth · revision 1 · generated 2026-09-08
Documented model generation; decorative reference illustration · Manufacturer North American reference
Canonical reference: heavyeq.ca/specs/crawler-carriers/morooka/mst1500vdl/ · Printed from HeavyEQ.ca. Confirm the actual machine and current manufacturer documentation before transport or operation.
Dimension verification
First-party confirmation exception list
Completed installation working envelope
No body or work equipment is supplied in this reference. Final width, height, clearances and swept area depend on the engineered installation.
C7.1 MST-1500VDL bare chassis with exposed frame rails, cab and28in tracks, no forwarder body or other completed installation. Metric references converted once from manufacturer inches at25.4mm/in. · checked 2026-09-08Year, generation & configuration
Model generation and configuration
- Generation / series
- MST-1500VDL bare chassis — official US specification sheet
- Applicable region
- Manufacturer North American reference
- Year handling
- Confirm the serial/PIN and production year when matching an individual machine to this reference.
Model identity
Model family, generation & status
- Model family
- Morooka MST1500VDL Bare Chassis
- Generation / record
- MST-1500VDL bare chassis — official US specification sheet
- Product status
- Production status not confirmed — status checked September 2026
- Regional scope
- Manufacturer North American reference
No verified lineage relationship published. HeavyEQ reviewed first-party sources and did not force a predecessor or successor from model numbering.
Manufacturer North American reference
Verified specifications
Values retain their cited source, verification status and original publication basis. Imperial is presented first while manufacturer-published dual units and configuration context remain attached to every value.| Specification | Imperial | Metric | Standard / configuration | Source |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| LENGTH | 23 ft 8 in | 7,213.6 mm | C7.1 MST-1500VDL bare chassis with exposed frame rails, cab and28in tracks, no forwarder body or other completed installation. Metric references converted once from manufacturer inches at25.4mm/in.Manufacturer verifiedSafety-sensitive value — verify the exact machine. | Morooka |
| WIDTH | 8 ft 6 in | 2,590.8 mm | C7.1 MST-1500VDL bare chassis with exposed frame rails, cab and28in tracks, no forwarder body or other completed installation. Metric references converted once from manufacturer inches at25.4mm/in.Manufacturer verifiedSafety-sensitive value — verify the exact machine. | Morooka |
| HEIGHT | 9 ft 10 in | 2,997.2 mm | C7.1 MST-1500VDL bare chassis with exposed frame rails, cab and28in tracks, no forwarder body or other completed installation. Metric references converted once from manufacturer inches at25.4mm/in.Manufacturer verifiedSafety-sensitive value — verify the exact machine. | Morooka |
| MIN GROUND CLEARANCE | 1 ft 7 in | 482.6 mm | C7.1 MST-1500VDL bare chassis with exposed frame rails, cab and28in tracks, no forwarder body or other completed installation. Metric references converted once from manufacturer inches at25.4mm/in.Manufacturer verifiedSafety-sensitive value — verify the exact machine. | Morooka |
| TRACK WIDTH | 2 ft 4 in | 711.2 mm | C7.1 MST-1500VDL bare chassis with exposed frame rails, cab and28in tracks, no forwarder body or other completed installation. Metric references converted once from manufacturer inches at25.4mm/in.Manufacturer verifiedSafety-sensitive value — verify the exact machine. | Morooka |
| REAR FRAME RAIL | 13 ft 3 in | 4,038.6 mm | C7.1 MST-1500VDL bare chassis with exposed frame rails, cab and28in tracks, no forwarder body or other completed installation. Metric references converted once from manufacturer inches at25.4mm/in.Manufacturer verifiedSafety-sensitive value — verify the exact machine. | Morooka |
| FRONT FRAME RAIL | 2 ft 5 in | 736.6 mm | C7.1 MST-1500VDL bare chassis with exposed frame rails, cab and28in tracks, no forwarder body or other completed installation. Metric references converted once from manufacturer inches at25.4mm/in.Manufacturer verifiedSafety-sensitive value — verify the exact machine. | Morooka |
| FRAME RAIL WIDTH | 2 ft 10 in | 863.6 mm | C7.1 MST-1500VDL bare chassis with exposed frame rails, cab and28in tracks, no forwarder body or other completed installation. Metric references converted once from manufacturer inches at25.4mm/in.Manufacturer verifiedSafety-sensitive value — verify the exact machine. | Morooka |
What the specifications mean
The VDL bare platform is longer than the MST1500VD dumper even though the names share1500. Its rear-frame length is the relevant starting point for a mounting discussion, not evidence that a selected body will fit or balance correctly.
Keep this bare-chassis identity separate from Morooka forwarder packages using VDL lettering. The completed machine requires its own load distribution, working envelope and stability assessment.
Configuration intelligence
Configurations & specification differences
These observations are scoped to the cited generation and region. They are not a list of valid option combinations.
| Record | Verified observation | Scope |
|---|---|---|
| Reference configuration | C7.1 MST-1500VDL bare chassis with exposed frame rails, cab and28in tracks, no forwarder body or other completed installation. Metric references converted once from manufacturer inches at25.4mm/in. | MST-1500VDL bare chassis — official US specification sheetManufacturer North American reference |
A brochure configuration is not an individual marketplace machine. Serial/PIN and build information are required for exact verification.
Used MST1500VDL Bare Chassis inspection priorities
- Check frame modification and welding history, and obtain the body-builder approval for any equipment already installed.
- Inspect tracks and hydrostatic travel components, then verify that body mounting and hydraulic routing preserve the required service access.
Configuration-aware inspection: these checks are triggered by machine category, installed configuration and technology package. Brochure-listed technology must be physically present, active, licensed and calibrated on the used machine.
Hours, condition and ownership cost
Hours are context, not a condition grade. Duty cycle, idle time, maintenance evidence, wear-system measurements, structural repairs and installed technology should be evaluated together.
Cost drivers to model
- Compare chassis, installation, commissioning and transport as a complete purchase package. A bare platform quote omits the equipment that produces revenue.
- Establish separate maintenance responsibilities for the carrier and installed equipment; price the interfaces and access work before committing.
Configuration
Equipment and configuration
Match the installed equipment to the serial-specific build record and the measurement basis shown above.
Configuration details to confirm
- Dump or platform body
- Track system
- Payload
- Mounted equipment
A model specification does not establish compatibility with a particular attachment or option.
Model-reference transport profile
Transport reference
Reference measurements retain their configuration and verification status. Confirm the actual transport setup before booking.
Measurement basis: C7.1 MST-1500VDL bare chassis with exposed frame rails, cab and28in tracks, no forwarder body or other completed installation. Metric references converted once from manufacturer inches at25.4mm/in.
Reference specifications can differ from the actual configured machine. Confirm dimensions and weight before booking transportation.
Confirm or replace before a transport request
- actual weight
- actual travel length, width and height
- attachments and removable work tools
- bucket, blade, carriage or boom position
- loading condition
Source provenance
First-party sources and verification notes
Only manufacturer-authored records are linked publicly. Provisional measurements remain marked until a matching first-party record is confirmed.MST-1500VDL bare chassis — official US specification sheet
Manufacturer North American reference · official technical document · accessed September 8, 2026 · status: Manufacturer verified