Where this load needs a permit
On a step deck the CATERPILLAR 438C 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
- 50,670 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
The CATERPILLAR 438C BACKHOE LOADERS are a powerhouse of productivity on any job site, boasting a robust engine and impressive digging depth. Equipped with advanced hydraulic systems, these machines deliver exceptional performance in excavation, loading, and material handling tasks. The spacious cab offers operator comfort and visibility, while the intuitive controls ensure precise operation. With a range of attachments available, including buckets, hammers, and augers, the 438C is versatile and adaptable to various job requirements. Built to withstand the toughest conditions, this backhoe loader is a reliable and efficient choice for any construction project.