Where this load needs a permit
On a flatbed the CATERPILLAR 578 needs an oversize/overweight permit in 51 of 51 states, mostly for being over width (51), overweight (51) and over height (31). 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
- 13' 8"
- Tractor and trailer, typical
- 32,000 lbs
- Gross weight, estimated
- 134,690 lbs
States needing a permit
- Alabamaover width, over height, overweight
- Alaskaover width, overweight
- Arizonaover width, over height, overweight
- Arkansasover width, over height, overweight
- Californiaover width, overweight
- Coloradoover width, overweight
- Connecticutover width, over height, overweight
- Delawareover width, over height, overweight
- District of Columbiaover width, over height, overweight
- Floridaover width, over height, overweight
- Georgiaover width, over height, overweight
- Hawaiiover width, overweight
- Idahoover width, overweight
- Illinoisover width, over height, overweight
- Indianaover width, over height, overweight
- Iowaover width, over height, overweight
- Kansasover width, overweight
- Kentuckyover width, over height, overweight
- Louisianaover width, overweight
- Maineover width, over height, overweight
- Marylandover width, over height, overweight
- Massachusettsover width, over height, overweight
- Michiganover width, over height, overweight
- Minnesotaover width, over height, overweight
- Mississippiover width, over height, overweight
- Missouriover width, overweight
- Montanaover width, overweight
- Nebraskaover width, overweight
- Nevadaover width, overweight
- New Hampshireover width, over height, overweight
- New Jerseyover width, over height, overweight
- New Mexicoover width, overweight
- New Yorkover width, overweight
- North Carolinaover width, over height, overweight
- North Dakotaover width, overweight
- Ohioover width, over height, overweight
- Oklahomaover width, over height, overweight
- Oregonover width, overweight
- Pennsylvaniaover width, over height, overweight
- Rhode Islandover width, over height, overweight
- South Carolinaover width, over height, overweight
- South Dakotaover width, overweight
- Tennesseeover width, over height, overweight
- Texasover width, overweight
- Utahover width, overweight
- Vermontover width, over height, overweight
- Virginiaover width, over height, overweight
- Washingtonover width, overweight
- West Virginiaover width, over height, overweight
- Wisconsinover width, over height, overweight
- Wyomingover width, overweight
About the CATERPILLAR 578
The CATERPILLAR 578 pipelayers are a game-changer in the construction industry, boasting a maximum lift capacity of 170,000 pounds and a maximum boom length of 40 feet, making them ideal for handling large diameter pipes with ease. Equipped with a powerful Cat C9.3 engine, these machines deliver exceptional performance and fuel efficiency, ensuring maximum productivity on the job site. The advanced hydraulic system provides precise control and smooth operation, while the spacious cab offers comfort and visibility for the operator. With innovative features such as the integrated rear counterweight and optional attachments like the side boom and boom tip winch, the CATERPILLAR 578 pipelayers are versatile and reliable machines that excel in challenging pipeline construction projects.