Where this load needs a permit
On a step deck the CATERPILLAR BG240B (7RL) needs an oversize/overweight permit in 51 of 51 states, mostly for being over width (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
- 11' 11"
- Tractor and trailer, typical
- 34,000 lbs
- Gross weight, estimated
- 60,260 lbs
States needing a permit
- Alabamaover width
- Alaskaover width
- Arizonaover width
- Arkansasover width
- Californiaover width
- Coloradoover width
- Connecticutover width
- Delawareover width
- District of Columbiaover width
- Floridaover width
- Georgiaover width
- Hawaiiover width
- Idahoover width
- Illinoisover width
- Indianaover width
- Iowaover width
- Kansasover width
- Kentuckyover width
- Louisianaover width
- Maineover width
- Marylandover width
- Massachusettsover width
- Michiganover width
- Minnesotaover width
- Mississippiover width
- Missouriover width
- Montanaover width
- Nebraskaover width
- Nevadaover width
- New Hampshireover width
- New Jerseyover width
- New Mexicoover width
- New Yorkover width
- North Carolinaover width
- North Dakotaover width
- Ohioover width
- Oklahomaover width
- Oregonover width
- Pennsylvaniaover width
- Rhode Islandover width
- South Carolinaover width
- South Dakotaover width
- Tennesseeover width
- Texasover width
- Utahover width
- Vermontover width
- Virginiaover width
- Washingtonover width
- West Virginiaover width
- Wisconsinover width
- Wyomingover width
About the CATERPILLAR BG240B (7RL)
The CATERPILLAR BG240B (7RL) PAVING machine is a powerhouse in the construction industry, known for its exceptional performance and reliability on the job site. Equipped with a Caterpillar engine, this paver delivers impressive horsepower and torque to tackle even the most challenging paving projects with ease. Its advanced features, such as the automatic grade and slope control system, ensure precision and accuracy in every pass, resulting in smooth and uniform pavement surfaces. The BG240B's ergonomic design and user-friendly controls make operation intuitive and efficient, allowing operators to maximize productivity while minimizing fatigue. Whether paving highways, streets, or parking lots, this Caterpillar paver is a top choice for contractors looking to achieve superior results in their paving operations.