Where this load needs a permit
On a step deck the CATERPILLAR 938F (2RM) 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 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
- 14' 4"
- Tractor and trailer, typical
- 34,000 lbs
- Gross weight, estimated
- 62,730 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
- Indianaover height
- Iowaover height
- Kansasover height
- Kentuckyover height
- Louisianaover height
- Maineover height
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- Massachusettsover height
- Michiganover height
- Minnesotaover height
- Mississippiover height
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- Montanaover height
- 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
- Tennesseeover height
- Texasover height
- Utahover height
- Vermontover height
- Virginiaover height
- Washingtonover height
- West Virginiaover height
- Wisconsinover height
- Wyomingover height
About the CATERPILLAR 938F (2RM)
The CATERPILLAR 938F (2RM) rubber-tired loader is a powerhouse in the construction industry, boasting a 180 horsepower engine and a maximum speed of 25 miles per hour. With a bucket capacity of up to 3.5 cubic yards and a lifting capacity of 23,000 pounds, this machine is designed for efficiency and productivity on the job site. Equipped with advanced features such as a load-sensing hydraulic system and a spacious cab for operator comfort, the 938F ensures smooth operation and optimal performance in various applications, from loading and stockpiling to material handling and truck loading. Built to withstand tough working conditions, this versatile loader is a reliable asset for any construction project.