Where this load needs a permit
On a step deck the CATERPILLAR 988K HIGH LIFT 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
- 17'
- Tractor and trailer, typical
- 34,000 lbs
- Gross weight, estimated
- 148,359 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 988K HIGH LIFT
The CATERPILLAR 988K High Lift Rubber-Tired Loader is a powerhouse in the construction industry, boasting a maximum payload capacity of 12.5 tons and a bucket capacity of 7.5 cubic yards. Equipped with a powerful Cat C18 engine delivering 609 horsepower, this machine ensures optimal performance and efficiency on the job site. The High Lift configuration allows for increased dump clearance, making it ideal for loading high-sided trucks and hoppers with ease. With advanced features such as the Cat Payload system and Product Link technology, operators can monitor productivity and machine health in real-time, maximizing uptime and profitability. The 988K High Lift is designed for durability and reliability, with a reinforced structure and heavy-duty components that can withstand the toughest working conditions. Whether handling aggregates, coal, or other materials, this versatile loader excels in a wide range of applications, making it a valuable asset for any construction fleet.