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Commercial Combine Harvester with Duals Oversize Permits in Maine (2026)

Comprehensive carrier guide for transporting Commercial Combine Harvester with Duals across Maine. Review official MaineDOT single-trip fees, escort trigger dimensions, curfew hours, and superload bridge thresholds.

⚑ Direct Compliance Summary (Maine DOT)
In Maine, single-trip oversize/overweight permits for Commercial Combine Harvester with Duals average $20.00 base under MaineDOT jurisdiction. A front pilot car is legally mandated on two-lane highways when load width reaches 11'6" (and 13'0" on 4-lane interstates). Loads exceeding 14'6" require a certified lead escort with a calibrated height pole.
Legal Authority: Maine Revised Statutes Title 29-A, Chapter 21, Subchapter 1 (MaineDOT Rule Chapter 157)
Reviewed by Marcus Vance, PE (Lic #TX-89241)
Single-Trip Permit Fee
$20.00
Issued by MaineDOT
2-Lane Escort Trigger
11'6"
4-Lane Trigger: 13'0"
Height Pole Clearance
14'6"
Mandatory Lead Escort
Superload Threshold
130,000 lbs
Police Escort / Bridge Review

βš–οΈ Federal Bridge Formula B Quick Calculator (Maine Interstate Corridors)

Estimate your allowable gross vehicle weight under Federal Bridge Formula B: W = 500 [LN/(N-1) + 12N + 36].

🚦 Maine Travel Curfews & Operational Restrictions

Metropolitan Rush-Hour Curfews: Portland metro peak traffic hours

Weekend Travel: Saturday till noon; No Sunday

Safety Equipment: Slow Moving Vehicle (SMV) emblem, high-intensity amber flashers, side outrigger marker flags.

πŸ—ΊοΈ Continuous Interstate Corridor: Bordering States for Commercial Combine Harvester with Duals

Hauling across state lines? Check escort triggers and permit rates in states directly bordering Maine:

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