Abstract: To load several self-propelled vehicles in a container with optimum utilization of the available volume in the container, the front axle and wheels are replaced by a smaller auxiliary wheel which is attached to the front end of the vehicle. The rear wheels are replaced by smaller auxiliary wheels. The resulting reduction in vehicle height and front end width makes it possible to locate more vehicles than previously possible into an open top, shipping container. The vehicles as modified for shipping are still driveable and steerable and thus, may be loaded and unloaded from the container by driving the vehicle under its own power.