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Wisconsin Axle Weight Limits

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Max Legal Weight for GVW under 80,000 lbs and Max Permitted Weight for GVW over 80,000 lbs

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Maximum Legal Weight Allowed

A permit is typically required if vehicle weights exceed:

Axle Group	Maximum
Single	20,000 pounds
Tandem	34,000 pounds
Any One Wheel or Wheels Supporting One End of an Axle	11,000 pounds
Truck Traktor Steering Axle	13,000 pounds
Gross Vehicle Weight	80,000 pounds

Source of information: https://wisconsindot.gov/Pages/dmv/com-drv-vehs/mtr-car-trkr/osow-requirements.aspx
https://gltpa.org/pdf/wi-leg/transportation/wi-overweight.pdf

See Also:

Wisconsin Oversize / Overweight Regulations

Wisconsin Oversize Signs, Lights, Flags Regulations

Wisconsin Frost Laws

Wisconsin Tire Regulations

Wisconsin Fines And Penalties