Where this load needs a permit
On a lowboy / rgn the CATERPILLAR 988 (87A) needs an oversize/overweight permit in 51 of 51 states, mostly for being over width (51), 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
- 14'
- Tractor and trailer, typical
- 40,000 lbs
- Gross weight, estimated
- 119,000 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, overweight
- Coloradoover width, 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, overweight
- Idahoover width, overweight
- Illinoisover width, over height, overweight
- Indianaover width, over height, overweight
- Iowaover width, over height, overweight
- Kansasover width, overweight
- Kentuckyover width, over height, overweight
- Louisianaover width, 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, overweight
- Montanaover width, overweight
- Nebraskaover width, overweight
- Nevadaover width, overweight
- New Hampshireover width, over height, overweight
- New Jerseyover width, over height, overweight
- New Mexicoover width, overweight
- New Yorkover width, overweight
- North Carolinaover width, over height, overweight
- North Dakotaover width, overweight
- Ohioover width, over height, overweight
- Oklahomaover width, over height, overweight
- Oregonover width, overweight
- Pennsylvaniaover width, over height, overweight
- Rhode Islandover width, over height, overweight
- South Carolinaover width, over height, overweight
- South Dakotaover width, overweight
- Tennesseeover width, over height, overweight
- Texasover width, overweight
- Utahover width, overweight
- Vermontover width, over height, overweight
- Virginiaover width, over height, overweight
- Washingtonover width, overweight
- West Virginiaover width, over height, overweight
- Wisconsinover width, over height, overweight
- Wyomingover width, overweight
About the CATERPILLAR 988 (87A)
The CATERPILLAR 988 (87A) rubber-tired loader is a powerhouse in the construction industry, boasting a massive bucket capacity of up to 11 cubic yards and a lifting capacity of over 50,000 pounds. Equipped with a fuel-efficient Cat C18 engine, this loader delivers exceptional performance and productivity on the job site. Its advanced hydraulic system provides smooth and precise control for efficient material handling. The spacious cab offers operator comfort and visibility, while the durable construction ensures longevity and reliability in the toughest working conditions. Whether tackling large-scale earthmoving projects or heavy-duty material handling tasks, the CATERPILLAR 988 (87A) rubber-tired loader is a top choice for contractors seeking superior performance and durability.