Where this load needs a permit
On a lowboy / rgn the CATERPILLAR 561M needs an oversize/overweight permit in 51 of 51 states, mostly for being over width (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 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
- 11' 10"
- Tractor and trailer, typical
- 40,000 lbs
- Gross weight, estimated
- 75,804 lbs
States needing a permit
- Alabamaover width
- Alaskaover width
- Arizonaover width
- Arkansasover width
- Californiaover width
- Coloradoover width
- Connecticutover width
- Delawareover width
- District of Columbiaover width
- Floridaover width
- Georgiaover width
- Hawaiiover width
- Idahoover width
- Illinoisover width
- Indianaover width
- Iowaover width
- Kansasover width
- Kentuckyover width
- Louisianaover width
- Maineover width
- Marylandover width
- Massachusettsover width
- Michiganover width
- Minnesotaover width
- Mississippiover width
- Missouriover width
- Montanaover width
- Nebraskaover width
- Nevadaover width
- New Hampshireover width
- New Jerseyover width
- New Mexicoover width
- New Yorkover width
- North Carolinaover width
- North Dakotaover width
- Ohioover width
- Oklahomaover width
- Oregonover width
- Pennsylvaniaover width
- Rhode Islandover width
- South Carolinaover width
- South Dakotaover width
- Tennesseeover width
- Texasover width
- Utahover width
- Vermontover width
- Virginiaover width
- Washingtonover width
- West Virginiaover width
- Wisconsinover width
- Wyomingover width
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.