Where this load needs a permit
On a lowboy / rgn the CATERPILLAR 345BL II VGME 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 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
- 13' 7"
- Tractor and trailer, typical
- 40,000 lbs
- Gross weight, estimated
- 146,040 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 345BL II VGME
The CATERPILLAR 345BL II VGME EXCAVATORS are a powerhouse in the construction industry, boasting a robust 345 horsepower engine and a massive 70,000-pound operating weight. Equipped with advanced hydraulic systems, these excavators deliver unparalleled digging force and efficiency, making them ideal for handling large-scale earthmoving projects with ease. The VGME (Variable Geometry Mechanical Engine) technology optimizes fuel consumption and reduces emissions, ensuring both performance and environmental sustainability. With a spacious and ergonomic cab design, operators can work comfortably for extended periods, while the intuitive controls provide precise maneuverability and control. Whether tackling excavation, demolition, or material handling tasks, the CATERPILLAR 345BL II VGME EXCAVATORS are a top choice for contractors seeking reliability, power, and versatility in their heavy equipment fleet.