Where this load needs a permit
On a flatbed the CATERPILLAR 953K 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' 4"
- Tractor and trailer, typical
- 32,000 lbs
- Gross weight, estimated
- 66,484 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
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- 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 953K
The CATERPILLAR 953K CRAWLER LOADER is a versatile and powerful machine designed for a wide range of applications in the construction industry. With its advanced hydrostatic drive system, the 953K offers exceptional maneuverability and control, making it ideal for navigating tight job sites with ease. Equipped with a spacious cab and ergonomic controls, operators can work comfortably and efficiently for extended periods. The machine's robust design and durable components ensure reliable performance in tough conditions, while features such as the load-sensing hydraulic system and automatic bucket positioner enhance productivity and precision during loading and material handling tasks. Whether tackling earthmoving, landscaping, or utility work, the CATERPILLAR 953K CRAWLER LOADER delivers the power, efficiency, and reliability needed to get the job done right.