Where this load needs a permit
On a flatbed the CATERPILLAR 977L needs an oversize/overweight permit in 51 of 51 states, mostly for being over height (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 flatbed
Height and gross weight are what the state measures, so the trailer matters. Typical figures; your rig will differ.
- Trailer
- Flatbed
- Deck height
- 5'
- Loaded height
- 15' 11"
- Tractor and trailer, typical
- 32,000 lbs
- Gross weight, estimated
- 82,230 lbs
States needing a permit
- Alabamaover height, overweight
- Alaskaover height, overweight
- 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 977L
The CATERPILLAR 977L CRAWLER LOADER is a powerhouse in the construction industry, known for its exceptional performance and durability. With a robust engine delivering impressive horsepower, this machine effortlessly tackles heavy loads and challenging terrains. Its advanced hydraulic system ensures smooth and precise operation, while the spacious cab provides operators with comfort and visibility for maximum productivity. Equipped with a variety of attachments, such as buckets and rippers, the 977L offers versatility for a wide range of applications, from excavation to material handling. Whether on a large-scale construction site or a smaller project, the CATERPILLAR 977L CRAWLER LOADER is a reliable and efficient choice for getting the job done right.