Where this load needs a permit
On a lowboy / rgn the CATERPILLAR 980M needs an oversize/overweight permit in 51 of 51 states, mostly for being over width (51), overweight (51) and over height (49). 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
- 14' 5"
- Tractor and trailer, typical
- 40,000 lbs
- Gross weight, estimated
- 106,337 lbs
States needing a permit
- Alabamaover width, over height, overweight
- Alaskaover width, overweight
- Arizonaover width, over height, overweight
- Arkansasover width, over height, overweight
- Californiaover width, over height, overweight
- Coloradoover width, over height, overweight
- Connecticutover width, over height, overweight
- Delawareover width, over height, overweight
- District of Columbiaover width, over height, overweight
- Floridaover width, over height, overweight
- Georgiaover width, over height, overweight
- Hawaiiover width, over height, overweight
- Idahoover width, over height, overweight
- Illinoisover width, over height, overweight
- Indianaover width, over height, overweight
- Iowaover width, over height, overweight
- Kansasover width, over height, overweight
- Kentuckyover width, over height, overweight
- Louisianaover width, over height, overweight
- Maineover width, over height, overweight
- Marylandover width, over height, overweight
- Massachusettsover width, over height, overweight
- Michiganover width, over height, overweight
- Minnesotaover width, over height, overweight
- Mississippiover width, over height, overweight
- Missouriover width, over height, overweight
- Montanaover width, over height, overweight
- Nebraskaover width, overweight
- Nevadaover width, over height, overweight
- New Hampshireover width, over height, overweight
- New Jerseyover width, over height, overweight
- New Mexicoover width, over height, overweight
- New Yorkover width, over height, overweight
- North Carolinaover width, over height, overweight
- North Dakotaover width, over height, overweight
- Ohioover width, over height, overweight
- Oklahomaover width, over height, overweight
- Oregonover width, over height, overweight
- Pennsylvaniaover width, over height, overweight
- Rhode Islandover width, over height, overweight
- South Carolinaover width, over height, overweight
- South Dakotaover width, over height, overweight
- Tennesseeover width, over height, overweight
- Texasover width, over height, overweight
- Utahover width, over height, overweight
- Vermontover width, over height, overweight
- Virginiaover width, over height, overweight
- Washingtonover width, over height, overweight
- West Virginiaover width, over height, overweight
- Wisconsinover width, over height, overweight
- Wyomingover width, over height, overweight
About the CATERPILLAR 980M
The CATERPILLAR 980M rubber-tired loader is a powerhouse of productivity on any job site, boasting a maximum payload capacity of 40,000 pounds and a bucket capacity of up to 7.5 cubic yards. Equipped with a fuel-efficient C13 ACERT engine delivering 414 horsepower, this machine offers exceptional performance and fuel economy. The advanced load-sensing hydraulic system ensures precise control and smooth operation, while the spacious cab provides comfort and visibility for the operator. With features like automatic traction control, ride control, and a variety of work tools available, the CATERPILLAR 980M is a versatile and reliable choice for any heavy-duty loading and material handling tasks.