Kentucky: 5 Axle Semi Truck
Gross Weight Limits
| Ruleset |
Jurisdication |
Permit Required? |
Estimated Gross * |
| KY State Law |
Non-Designated Highways |
No |
36,000 lbs |
| US Federal |
Interstate and Designated |
No |
80,000 lbs |
* This is an estimate as it does not include bridge and tire compliance.
Axle Weight Limits
Ruleset: KY State Law
Jurisdication: Non-Designated Highways
|
Axle Group
|
Tire Type
|
Axle Spread
|
Axle Weight Limit
|
|---|
| Steer Axle | Single | | 21,000 lbs |
| Tandem Drives | Duals | 42 - 96 in | 35,700 lbs |
| Trailer Tandem | Duals | 42 - 96 in | 35,700 lbs |
Ruleset: US Federal
Jurisdication: Interstate and Designated
|
Axle Group
|
Tire Type
|
Axle Spread
|
Axle Weight Limit
|
|---|
| Steer Axle | Single | | 20,000 lbs |
| Tandem Drives | Duals | 42 - 96 in | 34,000 lbs |
| Trailer Tandem | Duals | 42 - 96 in | 34,000 lbs |
| Trailer Tandem | Duals | 96 - 108 in | 38,000 lbs |
| Trailer Tandem | Duals | 108 - 120 in | 39,000 lbs |
| Trailer Tandem | Duals | 120 - 121 in | 40,000 lbs |
Dimension Restrictions
| Interstate and Designated |
|---|
| Dimension Name | Min | Max |
| Overall Height | | 13' 6" |
| Overall Length | No Limit |
| Overall Width | | 8' 6" |
| Front Overhang | Not Specified |
| Rear Overhang | Overhang only to 53' trailer - Autos up to 4' |
| Semi-Trailer Length | | 57' 0" |
| Semi-Trailer Wheelbase | None Specified |
References
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