Where this load needs a permit
On a lowboy / rgn the CATERPILLAR 988 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
The CATERPILLAR 988 rubber-tired loader is a powerhouse in the construction industry, known for its exceptional performance and durability. With a maximum payload capacity of over 10 tons and a bucket capacity of up to 7 cubic yards, this machine is designed to handle the toughest jobs with ease. Equipped with a fuel-efficient engine and advanced hydraulic system, the 988 offers unmatched productivity and efficiency on the job site. Its spacious cab provides operators with comfort and visibility, while features like automatic bucket control and load-sensing hydraulics ensure precise operation. Whether used for loading trucks, stockpiling materials, or handling aggregates, the CATERPILLAR 988 rubber-tired loader is a versatile and reliable choice for any construction project.