Where this load needs a permit
On a flatbed the CATERPILLAR 943 (31Y) needs an oversize/overweight permit in 51 of 51 states, mostly for being over width (51) and over height (50). 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' 11"
- Tractor and trailer, typical
- 32,000 lbs
- Gross weight, estimated
- 57,900 lbs
States needing a permit
- Alabamaover width, over height
- Alaskaover width
- Arizonaover width, over height
- Arkansasover width, over height
- Californiaover width, over height
- Coloradoover width, over height
- Connecticutover width, over height
- Delawareover width, over height
- District of Columbiaover width, over height
- Floridaover width, over height
- Georgiaover width, over height
- Hawaiiover width, over height
- Idahoover width, over height
- Illinoisover width, over height
- Indianaover width, over height
- Iowaover width, over height
- Kansasover width, over height
- Kentuckyover width, over height
- Louisianaover width, over height
- Maineover width, over height
- Marylandover width, over height
- Massachusettsover width, over height
- Michiganover width, over height
- Minnesotaover width, over height
- Mississippiover width, over height
- Missouriover width, over height
- Montanaover width, over height
- Nebraskaover width, over height
- Nevadaover width, over height
- New Hampshireover width, over height
- New Jerseyover width, over height
- New Mexicoover width, over height
- New Yorkover width, over height
- North Carolinaover width, over height
- North Dakotaover width, over height
- Ohioover width, over height
- Oklahomaover width, over height
- Oregonover width, over height
- Pennsylvaniaover width, over height
- Rhode Islandover width, over height
- South Carolinaover width, over height
- South Dakotaover width, over height
- Tennesseeover width, over height
- Texasover width, over height
- Utahover width, over height
- Vermontover width, over height
- Virginiaover width, over height
- Washingtonover width, over height
- West Virginiaover width, over height
- Wisconsinover width, over height
- Wyomingover width, over height
About the CATERPILLAR 943 (31Y)
The CATERPILLAR 943 (31Y) CRAWLER LOADER is a versatile and powerful machine designed for heavy-duty construction tasks. With a robust 3204 engine delivering 80 horsepower, this crawler loader offers exceptional performance and efficiency on the job site. Equipped with a spacious cab for operator comfort and visibility, the 943 boasts a maximum operating weight of 21,000 pounds and a bucket capacity of 1.75 cubic yards, making it ideal for loading, digging, and material handling operations. Its hydrostatic transmission ensures smooth and precise control, while the durable undercarriage and rugged construction guarantee long-lasting durability in the most challenging environments. Whether used in excavation, landscaping, or utility work, the CATERPILLAR 943 (31Y) CRAWLER LOADER is a reliable and dependable choice for contractors and operators seeking top-tier performance and productivity.