Where this load needs a permit
On a lowboy / rgn the CATERPILLAR 980B (89P) needs an oversize/overweight permit in 51 of 51 states, mostly for being over width (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 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
- 13' 5"
- Tractor and trailer, typical
- 40,000 lbs
- Gross weight, estimated
- 91,500 lbs
States needing a permit
- Alabamaover width, overweight
- Alaskaover width, overweight
- Arizonaover width, overweight
- Arkansasover width, overweight
- Californiaover width, overweight
- Coloradoover width, overweight
- Connecticutover width, overweight
- Delawareover width, overweight
- District of Columbiaover width, overweight
- Floridaover width, overweight
- Georgiaover width, overweight
- Hawaiiover width, overweight
- Idahoover width, overweight
- Illinoisover width, overweight
- Indianaover width, overweight
- Iowaover width, overweight
- Kansasover width, overweight
- Kentuckyover width, overweight
- Louisianaover width, overweight
- Maineover width, overweight
- Marylandover width, overweight
- Massachusettsover width, overweight
- Michiganover width, overweight
- Minnesotaover width, overweight
- Mississippiover width, overweight
- Missouriover width, overweight
- Montanaover width, overweight
- Nebraskaover width, overweight
- Nevadaover width, overweight
- New Hampshireover width, overweight
- New Jerseyover width, overweight
- New Mexicoover width, overweight
- New Yorkover width, overweight
- North Carolinaover width, overweight
- North Dakotaover width, overweight
- Ohioover width, overweight
- Oklahomaover width, overweight
- Oregonover width, overweight
- Pennsylvaniaover width, overweight
- Rhode Islandover width, overweight
- South Carolinaover width, overweight
- South Dakotaover width, overweight
- Tennesseeover width, overweight
- Texasover width, overweight
- Utahover width, overweight
- Vermontover width, overweight
- Virginiaover width, overweight
- Washingtonover width, overweight
- West Virginiaover width, overweight
- Wisconsinover width, overweight
- Wyomingover width, overweight
About the CATERPILLAR 980B (89P)
The CATERPILLAR 980B (89P) rubber-tired loader is a powerhouse in the construction industry, boasting a robust 3306 turbocharged engine that delivers impressive horsepower for tackling the toughest jobs. Equipped with a spacious cab for operator comfort and efficiency, this machine features a reliable powershift transmission for smooth operation and maximum productivity. With its durable construction and advanced hydraulic system, the 980B excels in loading, hauling, and material handling tasks with ease. Whether on a construction site, quarry, or mining operation, this versatile loader is a top choice for contractors seeking superior performance and reliability in their heavy equipment.