Where this load needs a permit
On a flatbed the CATERPILLAR 561M needs an oversize/overweight permit in 51 of 51 states, mostly for being over width (51) and over height (50). 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
- 15'
- Tractor and trailer, typical
- 32,000 lbs
- Gross weight, estimated
- 67,804 lbs
States needing a permit
- Alabamaover width, over height
- Alaskaover width
- Arizonaover width, over height
- Arkansasover width, over height
- Californiaover width, over height
- Coloradoover width, over height
- Connecticutover width, over height
- Delawareover width, over height
- District of Columbiaover width, over height
- Floridaover width, over height
- Georgiaover width, over height
- Hawaiiover width, over height
- Idahoover width, over height
- Illinoisover width, over height
- Indianaover width, over height
- Iowaover width, over height
- Kansasover width, over height
- Kentuckyover width, over height
- Louisianaover width, over height
- Maineover width, over height
- Marylandover width, over height
- Massachusettsover width, over height
- Michiganover width, over height
- Minnesotaover width, over height
- Mississippiover width, over height
- Missouriover width, over height
- Montanaover width, over height
- Nebraskaover width, over height
- Nevadaover width, over height
- New Hampshireover width, over height
- New Jerseyover width, over height
- New Mexicoover width, over height
- New Yorkover width, over height
- North Carolinaover width, over height
- North Dakotaover width, over height
- Ohioover width, over height
- Oklahomaover width, over height
- Oregonover width, over height
- Pennsylvaniaover width, over height
- Rhode Islandover width, over height
- South Carolinaover width, over height
- South Dakotaover width, over height
- Tennesseeover width, over height
- Texasover width, over height
- Utahover width, over height
- Vermontover width, over height
- Virginiaover width, over height
- Washingtonover width, over height
- West Virginiaover width, over height
- Wisconsinover width, over height
- Wyomingover width, over height
About the CATERPILLAR 561M
The CATERPILLAR 561M pipelayers are a powerhouse in the construction industry, boasting a maximum lift capacity of 70,000 pounds and a maximum tipping capacity of 110,000 pounds. Equipped with a Tier 4 Final engine, these machines deliver optimal performance while meeting stringent emissions standards. The integrated counterweight system ensures stability and precision during pipe laying operations, while the ergonomic cab design provides operators with comfort and control. With advanced technology such as Product Link™ and Cat Grade Control, the 561M pipelayers offer unparalleled efficiency and productivity on the job site. Whether tackling pipeline projects or heavy lifting tasks, the CATERPILLAR 561M is a top choice for contractors seeking reliability, power, and innovation in their equipment.