Where this load needs a permit
On a lowboy / rgn the CATERPILLAR 12M3 needs an oversize/overweight permit in 51 of 51 states, mostly for being overweight (51). Highlighted states need one; select a state for its limits.
Needs a permit Within legal limitsLegal limits vary by state and are the standard limits for a five-axle semi. Divisible loads differ.
Loaded on a lowboy / rgn
Height and gross weight are what the state measures, so the trailer matters. Typical figures; your rig will differ.
- Trailer
- Lowboy / RGN
- Deck height
- 1' 10"
- Loaded height
- 12' 8"
- Tractor and trailer, typical
- 40,000 lbs
- Gross weight, estimated
- 82,647 lbs
States needing a permit
- Alabamaoverweight
- Alaskaoverweight
- Arizonaoverweight
- Arkansasoverweight
- Californiaoverweight
- Coloradooverweight
- Connecticutoverweight
- Delawareoverweight
- District of Columbiaoverweight
- Floridaoverweight
- Georgiaoverweight
- Hawaiioverweight
- Idahooverweight
- Illinoisoverweight
- Indianaoverweight
- Iowaoverweight
- Kansasoverweight
- Kentuckyoverweight
- Louisianaoverweight
- Maineoverweight
- Marylandoverweight
- Massachusettsoverweight
- Michiganoverweight
- Minnesotaoverweight
- Mississippioverweight
- Missourioverweight
- Montanaoverweight
- Nebraskaoverweight
- Nevadaoverweight
- New Hampshireoverweight
- New Jerseyoverweight
- New Mexicooverweight
- New Yorkoverweight
- North Carolinaoverweight
- North Dakotaoverweight
- Ohiooverweight
- Oklahomaoverweight
- Oregonoverweight
- Pennsylvaniaoverweight
- Rhode Islandoverweight
- South Carolinaoverweight
- South Dakotaoverweight
- Tennesseeoverweight
- Texasoverweight
- Utahoverweight
- Vermontoverweight
- Virginiaoverweight
- Washingtonoverweight
- West Virginiaoverweight
- Wisconsinoverweight
- Wyomingoverweight
About the CATERPILLAR 12M3
The CATERPILLAR 12M3 MOTOR GRADER is a powerhouse in the construction industry, boasting a 12-foot moldboard and a 6.7-liter engine that delivers exceptional power and efficiency. With advanced technology like Grade Control and Auto Articulation, operators can achieve precise grading and smooth operation on any terrain. The cab is designed for comfort and productivity, featuring ergonomic controls and excellent visibility. Whether tackling road maintenance, site preparation, or snow removal, the 12M3 is a versatile and reliable machine that excels in performance and durability, making it a top choice for contractors and operators worldwide.