Where this load needs a permit
On a lowboy / rgn the CATERPILLAR 983 (38K) needs an oversize/overweight permit in 51 of 51 states, mostly for being overweight (51) and over height (31). 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' 8"
- Tractor and trailer, typical
- 40,000 lbs
- Gross weight, estimated
- 115,980 lbs
States needing a permit
- Alabamaover height, overweight
- Alaskaoverweight
- Arizonaover height, overweight
- Arkansasover height, overweight
- Californiaoverweight
- Coloradooverweight
- Connecticutover height, overweight
- Delawareover height, overweight
- District of Columbiaover height, overweight
- Floridaover height, overweight
- Georgiaover height, overweight
- Hawaiioverweight
- Idahooverweight
- Illinoisover height, overweight
- Indianaover height, overweight
- Iowaover height, overweight
- Kansasoverweight
- Kentuckyover height, overweight
- Louisianaoverweight
- Maineover height, overweight
- Marylandover height, overweight
- Massachusettsover height, overweight
- Michiganover height, overweight
- Minnesotaover height, overweight
- Mississippiover height, overweight
- Missourioverweight
- Montanaoverweight
- Nebraskaoverweight
- Nevadaoverweight
- New Hampshireover height, overweight
- New Jerseyover height, overweight
- New Mexicooverweight
- New Yorkoverweight
- North Carolinaover height, overweight
- North Dakotaoverweight
- Ohioover height, overweight
- Oklahomaover height, overweight
- Oregonoverweight
- Pennsylvaniaover height, overweight
- Rhode Islandover height, overweight
- South Carolinaover height, overweight
- South Dakotaoverweight
- Tennesseeover height, overweight
- Texasoverweight
- Utahoverweight
- Vermontover height, overweight
- Virginiaover height, overweight
- Washingtonoverweight
- West Virginiaover height, overweight
- Wisconsinover height, overweight
- Wyomingoverweight
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.