Where this load needs a permit
On a step deck the CATERPILLAR 973C 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' 10"
- Tractor and trailer, typical
- 34,000 lbs
- Gross weight, estimated
- 92,941 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 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.