Where this load needs a permit
On a step deck the CATERPILLAR EL240B (6MG) needs an oversize/overweight permit in 51 of 51 states, mostly for being over width (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
- 13' 3"
- Tractor and trailer, typical
- 34,000 lbs
- Gross weight, estimated
- 86,000 lbs
States needing a permit
- Alabamaover width, overweight
- Alaskaover width, overweight
- Arizonaover width, overweight
- Arkansasover width, overweight
- Californiaover width, overweight
- Coloradoover width, overweight
- Connecticutover width, overweight
- Delawareover width, overweight
- District of Columbiaover width, overweight
- Floridaover width, overweight
- Georgiaover width, overweight
- Hawaiiover width, overweight
- Idahoover width, overweight
- Illinoisover width, overweight
- Indianaover width, overweight
- Iowaover width, overweight
- Kansasover width, overweight
- Kentuckyover width, overweight
- Louisianaover width, overweight
- Maineover width, overweight
- Marylandover width, overweight
- Massachusettsover width, overweight
- Michiganover width, overweight
- Minnesotaover width, overweight
- Mississippiover width, overweight
- Missouriover width, overweight
- Montanaover width, overweight
- Nebraskaover width, overweight
- Nevadaover width, overweight
- New Hampshireover width, overweight
- New Jerseyover width, overweight
- New Mexicoover width, overweight
- New Yorkover width, overweight
- North Carolinaover width, overweight
- North Dakotaover width, overweight
- Ohioover width, overweight
- Oklahomaover width, overweight
- Oregonover width, overweight
- Pennsylvaniaover width, overweight
- Rhode Islandover width, overweight
- South Carolinaover width, overweight
- South Dakotaover width, overweight
- Tennesseeover width, overweight
- Texasover width, overweight
- Utahover width, overweight
- Vermontover width, overweight
- Virginiaover width, overweight
- Washingtonover width, overweight
- West Virginiaover width, overweight
- Wisconsinover width, overweight
- Wyomingover width, overweight
About the CATERPILLAR EL240B (6MG)
The CATERPILLAR EL240B (6MG) excavator is a powerhouse in the construction industry, boasting a robust 177 horsepower engine and a maximum digging depth of 21.3 feet. Equipped with advanced hydraulic systems, this machine delivers exceptional control and precision for even the most demanding excavation tasks. Its spacious cab provides operators with comfort and visibility, while features such as the heavy-duty undercarriage and durable construction ensure longevity and reliability on the job site. Whether tackling large-scale earthmoving projects or intricate digging operations, the CATERPILLAR EL240B (6MG) excavator stands out as a top choice for contractors seeking efficiency and performance.