Where this load needs a permit
On a step deck the CATERPILLAR 973K needs an oversize/overweight permit in 51 of 51 states, mostly for being over width (51), 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
- 97,900 lbs
States needing a permit
- Alabamaover width, over height, overweight
- Alaskaover width, overweight
- Arizonaover width, over height, overweight
- Arkansasover width, over height, overweight
- Californiaover width, over height, overweight
- Coloradoover width, over height, overweight
- Connecticutover width, over height, overweight
- Delawareover width, over height, overweight
- District of Columbiaover width, over height, overweight
- Floridaover width, over height, overweight
- Georgiaover width, over height, overweight
- Hawaiiover width, over height, overweight
- Idahoover width, over height, overweight
- Illinoisover width, over height, overweight
- Indianaover width, over height, overweight
- Iowaover width, over height, overweight
- Kansasover width, over height, overweight
- Kentuckyover width, over height, overweight
- Louisianaover width, over height, overweight
- Maineover width, over height, overweight
- Marylandover width, over height, overweight
- Massachusettsover width, over height, overweight
- Michiganover width, over height, overweight
- Minnesotaover width, over height, overweight
- Mississippiover width, over height, overweight
- Missouriover width, over height, overweight
- Montanaover width, over height, overweight
- Nebraskaover width, over height, overweight
- Nevadaover width, over height, overweight
- New Hampshireover width, over height, overweight
- New Jerseyover width, over height, overweight
- New Mexicoover width, over height, overweight
- New Yorkover width, over height, overweight
- North Carolinaover width, over height, overweight
- North Dakotaover width, over height, overweight
- Ohioover width, over height, overweight
- Oklahomaover width, over height, overweight
- Oregonover width, over height, overweight
- Pennsylvaniaover width, over height, overweight
- Rhode Islandover width, over height, overweight
- South Carolinaover width, over height, overweight
- South Dakotaover width, over height, overweight
- Tennesseeover width, over height, overweight
- Texasover width, over height, overweight
- Utahover width, over height, overweight
- Vermontover width, over height, overweight
- Virginiaover width, over height, overweight
- Washingtonover width, over height, overweight
- West Virginiaover width, over height, overweight
- Wisconsinover width, over height, overweight
- Wyomingover width, over height, 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.