Where this load needs a permit
On a lowboy / rgn the CATERPILLAR 977K 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
- 12' 8"
- Tractor and trailer, typical
- 40,000 lbs
- Gross weight, estimated
- 82,000 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 977K
The CATERPILLAR 977K CRAWLER LOADER is a powerhouse in the construction industry, boasting a robust 9.3-liter engine with a net power of 221 horsepower, ensuring maximum productivity on the job site. Its advanced hydrostatic drive system provides smooth and precise control, while the sealed and pressurized cab offers comfort and visibility for operators. With a bucket capacity of up to 4.2 cubic yards and a tipping load of 34,000 pounds, this machine is designed to tackle the toughest tasks with ease. The 977K also features a range of optional attachments, such as rippers and forks, making it a versatile and indispensable tool for any construction project.