Where this load needs a permit
On a flatbed the CATERPILLAR M318 (8SS) needs an oversize/overweight permit in 51 of 51 states, mostly for being over height (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 flatbed
Height and gross weight are what the state measures, so the trailer matters. Typical figures; your rig will differ.
- Trailer
- Flatbed
- Deck height
- 5'
- Loaded height
- 15' 2"
- Tractor and trailer, typical
- 32,000 lbs
- Gross weight, estimated
- 71,911 lbs
States needing a permit
- Alabamaover height
- Alaskaover height
- Arizonaover height
- Arkansasover height
- Californiaover height
- Coloradoover height
- Connecticutover height
- Delawareover height
- District of Columbiaover height
- Floridaover height
- Georgiaover height
- Hawaiiover height
- Idahoover height
- Illinoisover height
- Indianaover height
- Iowaover height
- Kansasover height
- Kentuckyover height
- Louisianaover height
- Maineover height
- Marylandover height
- Massachusettsover height
- Michiganover height
- Minnesotaover height
- Mississippiover height
- Missouriover height
- Montanaover height
- Nebraskaover height
- Nevadaover height
- New Hampshireover height
- New Jerseyover height
- New Mexicoover height
- New Yorkover height
- North Carolinaover height
- North Dakotaover height
- Ohioover height
- Oklahomaover height
- Oregonover height
- Pennsylvaniaover height
- Rhode Islandover height
- South Carolinaover height
- South Dakotaover height
- Tennesseeover height
- Texasover height
- Utahover height
- Vermontover height
- Virginiaover height
- Washingtonover height
- West Virginiaover height
- Wisconsinover height
- Wyomingover height
About the CATERPILLAR M318 (8SS)
The CATERPILLAR M318 (8SS) excavator is a versatile and powerful machine designed for a wide range of construction applications. With a robust hydraulic system, advanced technology features, and a comfortable operator cab, this excavator offers exceptional performance and efficiency on the job site. Equipped with a reliable Cat engine, heavy-duty undercarriage, and a variety of attachments, the M318 (8SS) excels in tasks such as digging, lifting, and loading with precision and speed. Whether used in urban construction projects, road maintenance, or utility work, this excavator delivers the durability and productivity that Caterpillar is renowned for, making it a top choice for contractors and operators seeking top-tier performance in their fleet.