Where this load needs a permit
On a flatbed the CATERPILLAR 438C (9KN) 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 flatbed
Height and gross weight are what the state measures, so the trailer matters. Typical figures; your rig will differ.
- Trailer
- Flatbed
- Deck height
- 5'
- Loaded height
- 17' 4"
- Tractor and trailer, typical
- 32,000 lbs
- Gross weight, estimated
- 48,670 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 (9KN)
The CATERPILLAR 438C (9KN) Backhoe Loader is a powerhouse in the construction industry, boasting a robust 94 horsepower engine and a maximum digging depth of 17.3 feet. Equipped with a spacious cab for operator comfort and productivity, this machine features a versatile extendable stick for increased reach and precision. With advanced hydraulic systems for smooth operation and superior control, the 438C is a reliable workhorse for digging, trenching, loading, and lifting tasks on any job site. Built with Caterpillar's renowned durability and performance, this backhoe loader is a top choice for contractors looking for efficiency and power in one machine.