Where this load needs a permit
On a step deck the CATERPILLAR 438C (2DR) 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' 8"
- Tractor and trailer, typical
- 34,000 lbs
- Gross weight, estimated
- 51,020 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 438C (2DR)
The CATERPILLAR 438C (2DR) backhoe loader is a powerhouse on the construction site, equipped with a turbocharged engine delivering high performance and efficiency. Its advanced hydraulic system provides smooth and precise control for digging, lifting, and loading tasks. The spacious cab offers comfort and visibility for the operator, while the rugged design ensures durability in tough working conditions. With versatile attachments and a range of features such as extendable dipper sticks and quick couplers, the 438C is a versatile machine ready to tackle any job with ease and precision.