Where this load needs a permit
On a step deck the CATERPILLAR 988G needs an oversize/overweight permit in 51 of 51 states, mostly for being over width (51), 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 step deck
Height and gross weight are what the state measures, so the trailer matters. Typical figures; your rig will differ.
- Trailer
- Step deck
- Deck height
- 3' 4"
- Loaded height
- 16' 10"
- Tractor and trailer, typical
- 34,000 lbs
- Gross weight, estimated
- 144,695 lbs
States needing a permit
- Alabamaover width, over height, overweight
- Alaskaover width, over height, 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, over height, 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 988G
The CATERPILLAR 988G rubber-tired loader is a powerhouse in the construction industry, boasting a massive bucket capacity of up to 7.5 cubic yards and a maximum operating weight of over 60,000 pounds. Equipped with a robust Cat 3406E engine, this loader delivers exceptional power and torque for handling the toughest of materials with ease. Its advanced load-sensing hydraulic system ensures precise control and efficiency, while the comfortable cab provides operators with a spacious and ergonomic environment for long hours of operation. With its durable construction and reliable performance, the CATERPILLAR 988G is a top choice for demanding job sites requiring heavy lifting and loading capabilities.