Where this load needs a permit
On a flatbed the CATERPILLAR 953C 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
- 64,363 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 953C
The CATERPILLAR 953C CRAWLER LOADERS are a versatile and powerful piece of equipment designed for a wide range of construction and excavation tasks. With a robust engine delivering high horsepower and torque, these machines excel in digging, loading, and material handling operations. The advanced hydraulic system provides smooth and precise control, allowing operators to work efficiently in various terrains. The spacious cab offers comfort and visibility, enhancing productivity and safety on the job site. Equipped with durable tracks and a rugged build, the CATERPILLAR 953C CRAWLER LOADERS are built to withstand tough conditions and deliver reliable performance, making them a valuable asset for any construction project.