Where this load needs a permit
On a step deck the CATERPILLAR 12M3 needs an oversize/overweight permit in 49 of 51 states, mostly for being over height (49). 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 step deck
Height and gross weight are what the state measures, so the trailer matters. Typical figures; your rig will differ.
- Trailer
- Step deck
- Deck height
- 3' 4"
- Loaded height
- 14' 2"
- Tractor and trailer, typical
- 34,000 lbs
- Gross weight, estimated
- 76,647 lbs
States needing a permit
- Alabamaover height
- Arizonaover height
- Arkansasover height
- Californiaover height
- Coloradoover height
- Connecticutover height
- Delawareover height
- District of Columbiaover height
- Floridaover height
- Georgiaover height
- Hawaiiover height
- Idahoover height
- Illinoisover height
- Indianaover height
- Iowaover height
- Kansasover height
- Kentuckyover height
- Louisianaover height
- Maineover height
- Marylandover height
- Massachusettsover height
- Michiganover height
- Minnesotaover height
- Mississippiover height
- Missouriover height
- Montanaover height
- Nevadaover height
- New Hampshireover height
- New Jerseyover height
- New Mexicoover height
- New Yorkover height
- North Carolinaover height
- North Dakotaover height
- Ohioover height
- Oklahomaover height
- Oregonover height
- Pennsylvaniaover height
- Rhode Islandover height
- South Carolinaover height
- South Dakotaover height
- Tennesseeover height
- Texasover height
- Utahover height
- Vermontover height
- Virginiaover height
- Washingtonover height
- West Virginiaover height
- Wisconsinover height
- Wyomingover height
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.