Where this load needs a permit
On a flatbed the CATERPILLAR 983 (38K) 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
- 16' 10"
- Tractor and trailer, typical
- 32,000 lbs
- Gross weight, estimated
- 107,980 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 983 (38K)
The CATERPILLAR 983 (38K) CRAWLER LOADERS are a powerhouse in the construction industry, known for their exceptional performance and durability. Equipped with a robust engine and advanced hydraulic system, these machines can handle the toughest jobs with ease. The spacious cab provides operators with comfort and visibility, enhancing productivity on the job site. With a variety of attachments available, including buckets, rippers, and forks, the versatility of the 983 crawler loader is unmatched. Whether tackling excavation, material handling, or land clearing tasks, this machine delivers superior results every time. Built to last and designed for maximum efficiency, the CATERPILLAR 983 (38K) CRAWLER LOADERS are a top choice for contractors looking to get the job done right.