Where this load needs a permit
On a lowboy / rgn the CATERPILLAR 972G needs an oversize/overweight permit in 51 of 51 states, mostly for being over width (51) and overweight (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 lowboy / rgn
Height and gross weight are what the state measures, so the trailer matters. Typical figures; your rig will differ.
- Trailer
- Lowboy / RGN
- Deck height
- 1' 10"
- Loaded height
- 13' 6"
- Tractor and trailer, typical
- 40,000 lbs
- Gross weight, estimated
- 95,310 lbs
States needing a permit
- Alabamaover width, overweight
- Alaskaover width, overweight
- Arizonaover width, overweight
- Arkansasover width, overweight
- Californiaover width, overweight
- Coloradoover width, overweight
- Connecticutover width, overweight
- Delawareover width, overweight
- District of Columbiaover width, overweight
- Floridaover width, overweight
- Georgiaover width, overweight
- Hawaiiover width, overweight
- Idahoover width, overweight
- Illinoisover width, overweight
- Indianaover width, overweight
- Iowaover width, overweight
- Kansasover width, overweight
- Kentuckyover width, overweight
- Louisianaover width, overweight
- Maineover width, overweight
- Marylandover width, overweight
- Massachusettsover width, overweight
- Michiganover width, overweight
- Minnesotaover width, overweight
- Mississippiover width, overweight
- Missouriover width, overweight
- Montanaover width, overweight
- Nebraskaover width, overweight
- Nevadaover width, overweight
- New Hampshireover width, overweight
- New Jerseyover width, overweight
- New Mexicoover width, overweight
- New Yorkover width, overweight
- North Carolinaover width, overweight
- North Dakotaover width, overweight
- Ohioover width, overweight
- Oklahomaover width, overweight
- Oregonover width, overweight
- Pennsylvaniaover width, overweight
- Rhode Islandover width, overweight
- South Carolinaover width, overweight
- South Dakotaover width, overweight
- Tennesseeover width, overweight
- Texasover width, overweight
- Utahover width, overweight
- Vermontover width, overweight
- Virginiaover width, overweight
- Washingtonover width, overweight
- West Virginiaover width, overweight
- Wisconsinover width, overweight
- Wyomingover width, overweight
About the CATERPILLAR 972G
The CATERPILLAR 972G rubber-tired loader is a powerhouse in the construction industry, known for its impressive combination of strength, versatility, and efficiency. Equipped with a robust Cat C11 engine, this machine delivers exceptional performance with a net power of 247 horsepower. Its advanced load-sensing hydraulic system ensures precise control and smooth operation, while the spacious cab offers comfort and visibility for operators. With a bucket capacity ranging from 3.5 to 5.5 cubic yards, the 972G can handle a wide range of materials with ease. Whether used for loading, stockpiling, or material handling, this reliable and durable loader is a top choice for any job site.