Where this load needs a permit
On a flatbed the CATERPILLAR 977L (95X) needs an oversize/overweight permit in 50 of 51 states, mostly for being 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 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'
- Tractor and trailer, typical
- 32,000 lbs
- Gross weight, estimated
- 80,000 lbs
States needing a permit
- Alabamaover height
- Arizonaover height
- Arkansasover height
- Californiaover height
- Coloradoover height
- Connecticutover height
- Delawareover height
- District of Columbiaover height
- Floridaover height
- Georgiaover height
- Hawaiiover height
- Idahoover height
- Illinoisover height
- Indianaover height
- Iowaover height
- Kansasover height
- Kentuckyover height
- Louisianaover height
- Maineover height
- Marylandover height
- Massachusettsover height
- Michiganover height
- Minnesotaover height
- Mississippiover height
- Missouriover height
- Montanaover height
- Nebraskaover height
- Nevadaover height
- New Hampshireover height
- New Jerseyover height
- New Mexicoover height
- New Yorkover height
- North Carolinaover height
- North Dakotaover height
- Ohioover height
- Oklahomaover height
- Oregonover height
- Pennsylvaniaover height
- Rhode Islandover height
- South Carolinaover height
- South Dakotaover height
- Tennesseeover height
- Texasover height
- Utahover height
- Vermontover height
- Virginiaover height
- Washingtonover height
- West Virginiaover height
- Wisconsinover height
- Wyomingover height
About the CATERPILLAR 977L (95X)
The CATERPILLAR 977L (95X) CRAWLER LOADERS are a powerhouse in the construction industry, known for their exceptional performance and durability. Equipped with a robust Cat C9.3 engine, these machines deliver impressive power and efficiency for tackling the toughest jobs. The advanced load-sensing hydraulic system ensures precise control and smooth operation, while the spacious cab provides comfort and visibility for operators. With features like sealed and lubricated track chains, heavy-duty undercarriage, and a variety of attachments available, the 977L (95X) crawler loaders are versatile workhorses that excel in earthmoving, material handling, and land clearing applications. Whether on a construction site, quarry, or landfill, these Caterpillar machines are trusted for their reliability and productivity, making them a top choice for contractors and operators worldwide.