Where this load needs a permit
On a lowboy / rgn the CATERPILLAR 438D (S8M) needs an oversize/overweight permit in 49 of 51 states, mostly for being over height (49). 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
- 14' 2"
- Tractor and trailer, typical
- 40,000 lbs
- Gross weight, estimated
- 57,240 lbs
States needing a permit
- Alabamaover 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
- 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 438D (S8M)
The CATERPILLAR 438D (S8M) Backhoe Loader is a powerhouse of productivity on the construction site, boasting a turbocharged engine that delivers high performance and fuel efficiency. Equipped with advanced hydraulic systems, it offers precise control and smooth operation for digging, loading, lifting, and backfilling tasks. The spacious cab provides comfort and visibility for the operator, while the versatile attachments and quick coupler system allow for seamless transitions between different job requirements. With its rugged build and innovative features, the CATERPILLAR 438D (S8M) Backhoe Loader is a reliable and efficient machine that excels in various construction applications.