Where this load needs a permit
On a step deck the CATERPILLAR 980 (42H) needs an oversize/overweight permit in 51 of 51 states, mostly for being over width (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
- 78,000 lbs
States needing a permit
- Alabamaover width, over height
- Alaskaover width
- Arizonaover width, over height
- Arkansasover width, over height
- Californiaover width, over height
- Coloradoover width, over height
- Connecticutover width, over height
- Delawareover width, over height
- District of Columbiaover width, over height
- Floridaover width, over height
- Georgiaover width, over height
- Hawaiiover width, over height
- Idahoover width, over height
- Illinoisover width, over height
- Indianaover width, over height
- Iowaover width, over height
- Kansasover width, over height
- Kentuckyover width, over height
- Louisianaover width, over height
- Maineover width, over height
- Marylandover width, over height
- Massachusettsover width, over height
- Michiganover width, over height
- Minnesotaover width, over height
- Mississippiover width, over height
- Missouriover width, over height
- Montanaover width, over height
- Nebraskaover width, over height
- Nevadaover width, over height
- New Hampshireover width, over height
- New Jerseyover width, over height
- New Mexicoover width, over height
- New Yorkover width, over height
- North Carolinaover width, over height
- North Dakotaover width, over height
- Ohioover width, over height
- Oklahomaover width, over height
- Oregonover width, over height
- Pennsylvaniaover width, over height
- Rhode Islandover width, over height
- South Carolinaover width, over height
- South Dakotaover width, over height
- Tennesseeover width, over height
- Texasover width, over height
- Utahover width, over height
- Vermontover width, over height
- Virginiaover width, over height
- Washingtonover width, over height
- West Virginiaover width, over height
- Wisconsinover width, over height
- Wyomingover width, over height
About the CATERPILLAR 980 (42H)
The CATERPILLAR 980 (42H) rubber-tired loader is a powerhouse in the construction industry, boasting a massive bucket capacity of up to 7.5 cubic yards and a maximum operating weight of over 60,000 pounds. Equipped with a robust Cat C15 engine delivering up to 375 horsepower, this loader offers exceptional performance and efficiency on the job site. Its advanced features include a state-of-the-art cab design for operator comfort, intuitive controls for precise operation, and a durable frame for long-lasting durability in the toughest working conditions. With its impressive lifting capacity and unmatched versatility, the CATERPILLAR 980 (42H) is a top choice for contractors looking to maximize productivity and get the job done right.