Where this load needs a permit
On a lowboy / rgn the CATERPILLAR 657B (53K) needs an oversize/overweight permit in 51 of 51 states, mostly for being over width (51), over height (51), overweight (51) and over length (2). 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
- 15' 8"
- Tractor and trailer, typical
- 40,000 lbs
- Gross weight, estimated
- 179,100 lbs
States needing a permit
- Alabamaover width, over height, overweight
- Alaskaover width, over height, overweight
- Arizonaover width, over height, overweight
- Arkansasover width, over height, overweight
- Californiaover width, over height, overweight
- Coloradoover width, over height, overweight
- Connecticutover width, over height, overweight
- Delawareover width, over height, overweight
- District of Columbiaover width, over height, overweight
- Floridaover width, over height, overweight, over length
- Georgiaover width, over height, overweight
- Hawaiiover width, over height, overweight
- Idahoover width, over height, overweight
- Illinoisover width, over height, overweight
- Indianaover width, over height, overweight
- Iowaover width, over height, overweight
- Kansasover width, over height, overweight
- Kentuckyover width, over height, overweight
- Louisianaover width, over height, 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, over height, overweight
- Montanaover width, over height, overweight
- Nebraskaover width, over height, overweight
- Nevadaover width, over height, overweight
- New Hampshireover width, over height, overweight
- New Jerseyover width, over height, overweight
- New Mexicoover width, over height, overweight
- New Yorkover width, over height, overweight
- North Carolinaover width, over height, overweight
- North Dakotaover width, over height, overweight
- Ohioover width, over height, overweight
- Oklahomaover width, over height, overweight
- Oregonover width, over height, overweight
- Pennsylvaniaover width, over height, overweight
- Rhode Islandover width, over height, overweight
- South Carolinaover width, over height, overweight
- South Dakotaover width, over height, overweight
- Tennesseeover width, over height, overweight
- Texasover width, over height, overweight
- Utahover width, over height, overweight
- Vermontover width, over height, overweight
- Virginiaover width, over height, overweight
- Washingtonover width, over height, overweight
- West Virginiaover width, over height, overweight
- Wisconsinover width, over height, overweight
- Wyomingover width, over height, overweight, over length
About the CATERPILLAR 657B (53K)
The CATERPILLAR 657B (53K) Scrapers are a powerhouse in the construction industry, known for their impressive 53,000-pound capacity and unmatched efficiency in moving large volumes of material with ease. Equipped with a robust Cat C18 engine, these scrapers deliver exceptional power and performance, making them ideal for demanding earthmoving tasks. The innovative load-sensing hydraulic system ensures precise control and maximum productivity, while the spacious cab provides operators with comfort and visibility for long hours on the job. With their durable construction and advanced features, the CATERPILLAR 657B (53K) Scrapers are a top choice for contractors looking to tackle tough jobs with confidence and precision.