Where this load needs a permit
On a flatbed the CATERPILLAR 955K (57J) 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 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' 3"
- Tractor and trailer, typical
- 32,000 lbs
- Gross weight, estimated
- 60,000 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 955K (57J)
The CATERPILLAR 955K (57J) CRAWLER LOADER is a powerhouse in the construction industry, known for its exceptional performance and durability. Equipped with a turbocharged Cat 3304 engine, this machine delivers impressive power and efficiency for tackling tough jobs with ease. The advanced hydrostatic drive system ensures smooth operation and precise control, making it a favorite among operators. With a spacious cab designed for comfort and productivity, the 955K offers excellent visibility and ergonomic controls for maximum efficiency on the job site. Whether handling materials, grading, or loading trucks, this versatile crawler loader is a reliable workhorse that excels in a variety of applications, making it a valuable asset for any construction fleet.