Where this load needs a permit
On a lowboy / rgn the CATERPILLAR 973K 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' 4"
- Tractor and trailer, typical
- 40,000 lbs
- Gross weight, estimated
- 103,900 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 973K
The CATERPILLAR 973K CRAWLER LOADER is a powerhouse of productivity, boasting a robust 9.3-liter engine that delivers 322 horsepower and a maximum operating weight of 54,526 pounds. Equipped with a spacious cab designed for operator comfort and efficiency, this machine features advanced technologies such as Load Sensing Hydraulics and an Integrated Tool Carrier linkage system for optimal performance and versatility on the job site. With its impressive breakout force, smooth controls, and durable construction, the 973K is a top choice for tackling tough loading and material handling tasks with ease and precision.