Where this load needs a permit
On a flatbed the CATERPILLAR 908 (8BS) needs an oversize/overweight permit in 49 of 51 states, mostly for being over height (49). 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
- 14' 2"
- Tractor and trailer, typical
- 32,000 lbs
- Gross weight, estimated
- 45,380 lbs
States needing a permit
- Alabamaover height
- Arizonaover height
- Arkansasover height
- Californiaover height
- Coloradoover height
- Connecticutover height
- Delawareover height
- District of Columbiaover height
- Floridaover height
- Georgiaover height
- Hawaiiover height
- Idahoover height
- Illinoisover height
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- Iowaover height
- Kansasover height
- Kentuckyover height
- Louisianaover height
- Maineover height
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- Massachusettsover height
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- Minnesotaover height
- Mississippiover height
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- Nevadaover height
- New Hampshireover height
- New Jerseyover height
- New Mexicoover height
- New Yorkover height
- North Carolinaover height
- North Dakotaover height
- Ohioover height
- Oklahomaover height
- Oregonover height
- Pennsylvaniaover height
- Rhode Islandover height
- South Carolinaover height
- South Dakotaover height
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- Utahover height
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- Washingtonover height
- West Virginiaover height
- Wisconsinover height
- Wyomingover height
About the CATERPILLAR 908 (8BS)
The CATERPILLAR 908 (8BS) rubber-tired loader is a versatile and powerful machine designed for efficiency and productivity on construction sites. With a maximum operating weight of 13,338 lbs and a bucket capacity of 1.3 cubic yards, this compact loader offers exceptional performance in a variety of applications. Equipped with a fuel-efficient Cat C3.3B engine, the 908 delivers 74 horsepower and features a hydrostatic transmission for smooth operation and precise control. The spacious cab provides comfort for operators during long hours of operation, while the advanced hydraulic system ensures quick cycle times and optimal performance. Whether used for loading, carrying, or material handling tasks, the CATERPILLAR 908 (8BS) rubber-tired loader is a reliable and durable machine that excels in any job site environment.