Where this load needs a permit
On a step deck the CATERPILLAR 438B (3KK) needs an oversize/overweight permit in 51 of 51 states, mostly for being over height (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 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
- 15' 3"
- Tractor and trailer, typical
- 34,000 lbs
- Gross weight, estimated
- 52,367 lbs
States needing a permit
- Alabamaover height
- Alaskaover 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
- Nebraskaover 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 438B (3KK)
The CATERPILLAR 438B (3KK) BACKHOE LOADERS are a powerhouse in the construction industry, known for their exceptional performance and versatility. Equipped with a powerful Cat engine, these backhoe loaders deliver impressive digging and lifting capabilities, making them ideal for a wide range of applications. The advanced hydraulic system ensures smooth and precise operation, while the spacious cab provides comfort and visibility for the operator. With durable construction and innovative features, the Caterpillar 438B (3KK) backhoe loaders are a reliable choice for any job site, delivering efficiency and productivity with every use.