Where this load needs a permit
On a step deck the CATERPILLAR 578 needs an oversize/overweight permit in 51 of 51 states, mostly for being over width (51) and overweight (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
- 12'
- Tractor and trailer, typical
- 34,000 lbs
- Gross weight, estimated
- 136,690 lbs
States needing a permit
- Alabamaover width, overweight
- Alaskaover width, overweight
- Arizonaover width, overweight
- Arkansasover width, overweight
- Californiaover width, overweight
- Coloradoover width, overweight
- Connecticutover width, overweight
- Delawareover width, overweight
- District of Columbiaover width, overweight
- Floridaover width, overweight
- Georgiaover width, overweight
- Hawaiiover width, overweight
- Idahoover width, overweight
- Illinoisover width, overweight
- Indianaover width, overweight
- Iowaover width, overweight
- Kansasover width, overweight
- Kentuckyover width, overweight
- Louisianaover width, overweight
- Maineover width, overweight
- Marylandover width, overweight
- Massachusettsover width, overweight
- Michiganover width, overweight
- Minnesotaover width, overweight
- Mississippiover width, overweight
- Missouriover width, overweight
- Montanaover width, overweight
- Nebraskaover width, overweight
- Nevadaover width, overweight
- New Hampshireover width, overweight
- New Jerseyover width, overweight
- New Mexicoover width, overweight
- New Yorkover width, overweight
- North Carolinaover width, overweight
- North Dakotaover width, overweight
- Ohioover width, overweight
- Oklahomaover width, overweight
- Oregonover width, overweight
- Pennsylvaniaover width, overweight
- Rhode Islandover width, overweight
- South Carolinaover width, overweight
- South Dakotaover width, overweight
- Tennesseeover width, overweight
- Texasover width, overweight
- Utahover width, overweight
- Vermontover width, overweight
- Virginiaover width, overweight
- Washingtonover width, overweight
- West Virginiaover width, overweight
- Wisconsinover width, 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.