Where this load needs a permit
On a step deck the CATERPILLAR 225 (51U) needs an oversize/overweight permit in 51 of 51 states, mostly for being over width (51), overweight (51) and over height (31). 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
- 13' 9"
- Tractor and trailer, typical
- 34,000 lbs
- Gross weight, estimated
- 86,700 lbs
States needing a permit
- Alabamaover width, over height, overweight
- Alaskaover width, overweight
- Arizonaover width, over height, overweight
- Arkansasover width, over height, overweight
- Californiaover width, overweight
- Coloradoover width, overweight
- Connecticutover width, over height, overweight
- Delawareover width, over height, overweight
- District of Columbiaover width, over height, overweight
- Floridaover width, over height, overweight
- Georgiaover width, over height, overweight
- Hawaiiover width, overweight
- Idahoover width, overweight
- Illinoisover width, over height, overweight
- Indianaover width, over height, overweight
- Iowaover width, over height, overweight
- Kansasover width, overweight
- Kentuckyover width, over height, overweight
- Louisianaover width, overweight
- Maineover width, over height, overweight
- Marylandover width, over height, overweight
- Massachusettsover width, over height, overweight
- Michiganover width, over height, overweight
- Minnesotaover width, over height, overweight
- Mississippiover width, over height, overweight
- Missouriover width, overweight
- Montanaover width, overweight
- Nebraskaover width, overweight
- Nevadaover width, overweight
- New Hampshireover width, over height, overweight
- New Jerseyover width, over height, overweight
- New Mexicoover width, overweight
- New Yorkover width, overweight
- North Carolinaover width, over height, overweight
- North Dakotaover width, overweight
- Ohioover width, over height, overweight
- Oklahomaover width, over height, overweight
- Oregonover width, overweight
- Pennsylvaniaover width, over height, overweight
- Rhode Islandover width, over height, overweight
- South Carolinaover width, over height, overweight
- South Dakotaover width, overweight
- Tennesseeover width, over height, overweight
- Texasover width, overweight
- Utahover width, overweight
- Vermontover width, over height, overweight
- Virginiaover width, over height, overweight
- Washingtonover width, overweight
- West Virginiaover width, over height, overweight
- Wisconsinover width, over height, overweight
- Wyomingover width, overweight
About the CATERPILLAR 225 (51U)
The CATERPILLAR 225 (51U) excavators are renowned for their exceptional power, versatility, and reliability on the job site. Equipped with a robust Cat diesel engine, these machines deliver impressive digging force and hydraulic performance, making them ideal for a wide range of excavation tasks. The spacious cab provides operators with comfort and visibility, while advanced technology features such as grade control systems enhance precision and efficiency. With a reputation for durability and longevity, the CATERPILLAR 225 (51U) excavators are a top choice for contractors and construction professionals seeking high-performance equipment that can tackle tough jobs with ease.