Where this load needs a permit
On a step deck the CATERPILLAR 973 LGP (3RZ) needs an oversize/overweight permit in 51 of 51 states, mostly for being overweight (51) and over height (50). 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 step deck
Height and gross weight are what the state measures, so the trailer matters. Typical figures; your rig will differ.
- Trailer
- Step deck
- Deck height
- 3' 4"
- Loaded height
- 14' 8"
- Tractor and trailer, typical
- 34,000 lbs
- Gross weight, estimated
- 93,548 lbs
States needing a permit
- Alabamaover height, overweight
- Alaskaoverweight
- Arizonaover height, overweight
- Arkansasover height, overweight
- Californiaover height, overweight
- Coloradoover height, overweight
- Connecticutover height, overweight
- Delawareover height, overweight
- District of Columbiaover height, overweight
- Floridaover height, overweight
- Georgiaover height, overweight
- Hawaiiover height, overweight
- Idahoover height, overweight
- Illinoisover height, overweight
- Indianaover height, overweight
- Iowaover height, overweight
- Kansasover height, overweight
- Kentuckyover height, overweight
- Louisianaover height, overweight
- Maineover height, overweight
- Marylandover height, overweight
- Massachusettsover height, overweight
- Michiganover height, overweight
- Minnesotaover height, overweight
- Mississippiover height, overweight
- Missouriover height, overweight
- Montanaover height, overweight
- Nebraskaover height, overweight
- Nevadaover height, overweight
- New Hampshireover height, overweight
- New Jerseyover height, overweight
- New Mexicoover height, overweight
- New Yorkover height, overweight
- North Carolinaover height, overweight
- North Dakotaover height, overweight
- Ohioover height, overweight
- Oklahomaover height, overweight
- Oregonover height, overweight
- Pennsylvaniaover height, overweight
- Rhode Islandover height, overweight
- South Carolinaover height, overweight
- South Dakotaover height, overweight
- Tennesseeover height, overweight
- Texasover height, overweight
- Utahover height, overweight
- Vermontover height, overweight
- Virginiaover height, overweight
- Washingtonover height, overweight
- West Virginiaover height, overweight
- Wisconsinover height, overweight
- Wyomingover height, overweight
About the CATERPILLAR 973 LGP (3RZ)
The CATERPILLAR 973 LGP (3RZ) CRAWLER LOADER is a powerhouse in the construction industry, boasting a 3RZ engine that delivers exceptional power and efficiency for tackling the toughest jobs. With its Low Ground Pressure (LGP) design, this machine excels in challenging terrains, providing superior traction and stability. The advanced hydraulic system ensures precise control and smooth operation, while the spacious cab offers comfort and visibility for operators. Equipped with a durable undercarriage and a range of attachments, the 973 LGP is versatile and reliable, making it a top choice for any construction site in need of a high-performing crawler loader.