Where this load needs a permit
On a step deck the CATERPILLAR 938F (8SM) 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
- Marylandover height
- Massachusettsover height
- Michiganover height
- Minnesotaover height
- Mississippiover height
- Missouriover height
- 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 (8SM)
The CATERPILLAR 938F (8SM) rubber-tired loader is a powerhouse in the construction industry, boasting a robust engine and impressive lifting capacity. Equipped with advanced features such as a spacious cab for operator comfort, responsive joystick controls for precise maneuvering, and a durable frame for heavy-duty applications, this machine excels in loading, carrying, and material handling tasks with ease. Its versatile design allows for quick attachment changes, making it adaptable to various job site requirements. With its reliable performance, fuel efficiency, and exceptional durability, the CATERPILLAR 938F (8SM) is a top choice for contractors looking to maximize productivity and efficiency on their projects.