Where this load needs a permit
On a flatbed the CATERPILLAR 953 (20Z) needs an oversize/overweight permit in 51 of 51 states, mostly for being over height (51). 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
- 15' 1"
- Tractor and trailer, typical
- 32,000 lbs
- Gross weight, estimated
- 70,485 lbs
States needing a permit
- Alabamaover height
- Alaskaover 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
- Nebraskaover 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 953 (20Z)
The CATERPILLAR 953 (20Z) CRAWLER LOADER is a versatile and powerful machine designed for heavy-duty construction and excavation tasks. With its robust undercarriage and advanced hydraulic system, this crawler loader offers exceptional stability and precision control, making it ideal for loading, digging, backfilling, and material handling operations. The spacious cab provides operators with a comfortable working environment, while the intuitive controls and ergonomic design enhance productivity and efficiency on the job site. Equipped with a reliable Caterpillar engine, the 953 crawler loader delivers impressive performance and fuel efficiency, ensuring maximum uptime and low operating costs. Whether tackling earthmoving projects, site preparation, or utility work, the CATERPILLAR 953 (20Z) CRAWLER LOADER is a top choice for contractors and construction professionals seeking a dependable and high-performing machine.