Where this load needs a permit
On a lowboy / rgn the CATERPILLAR 973C needs an oversize/overweight permit in 51 of 51 states, mostly for being 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' 4"
- Tractor and trailer, typical
- 40,000 lbs
- Gross weight, estimated
- 98,941 lbs
States needing a permit
- Alabamaoverweight
- Alaskaoverweight
- Arizonaoverweight
- Arkansasoverweight
- Californiaoverweight
- Coloradooverweight
- Connecticutoverweight
- Delawareoverweight
- District of Columbiaoverweight
- Floridaoverweight
- Georgiaoverweight
- Hawaiioverweight
- Idahooverweight
- Illinoisoverweight
- Indianaoverweight
- Iowaoverweight
- Kansasoverweight
- Kentuckyoverweight
- Louisianaoverweight
- Maineoverweight
- Marylandoverweight
- Massachusettsoverweight
- Michiganoverweight
- Minnesotaoverweight
- Mississippioverweight
- Missourioverweight
- Montanaoverweight
- Nebraskaoverweight
- Nevadaoverweight
- New Hampshireoverweight
- New Jerseyoverweight
- New Mexicooverweight
- New Yorkoverweight
- North Carolinaoverweight
- North Dakotaoverweight
- Ohiooverweight
- Oklahomaoverweight
- Oregonoverweight
- Pennsylvaniaoverweight
- Rhode Islandoverweight
- South Carolinaoverweight
- South Dakotaoverweight
- Tennesseeoverweight
- Texasoverweight
- Utahoverweight
- Vermontoverweight
- Virginiaoverweight
- Washingtonoverweight
- West Virginiaoverweight
- Wisconsinoverweight
- Wyomingoverweight
About the CATERPILLAR 973C
The CATERPILLAR 973C CRAWLER LOADER is a powerhouse in the construction industry, boasting a robust 6-cylinder engine with a net power of 222 horsepower and a maximum operating weight of 52,000 pounds. Equipped with a spacious cab for operator comfort and efficiency, this machine features a hydrostatic drive system for smooth operation and precise control. The 973C's advanced hydraulic system allows for quick and responsive movements, making it ideal for loading, digging, and material handling tasks on various job sites. With its durable construction and reliable performance, the CATERPILLAR 973C CRAWLER LOADER is a top choice for contractors looking to maximize productivity and tackle tough projects with ease.