Fall Harvest Weight Limits Begin Sept. 1
Contact: Paul Zimmerman (608) 828-5708

MADISON – The Wisconsin Farm Bureau Federation is reminding farmers
that fall harvest weight limits take effect from Sept. 1 through Nov.
30.

That means an overweight truck permit is not required for the
transportation of corn, soybeans, potatoes, vegetables or cranberries
from the field to initial storage, or from the field to the initial
processing point. This applies if the vehicle or combination of
vehicles has a gross weight of 50,000 pounds or more and if the
vehicles do not exceed weight limits by more than 15 percent.

“This exemption is especially important considering the high energy
prices that farmers are paying,” said Paul Zimmerman, executive
director of public affairs for the Wisconsin Farm Bureau Federation.
“More weight on each load means fewer trips from the fields and
greater efficiency.”

This exception does not apply on Class “B” highways or on highways
designated as part of the national system of interstate and defense
highways.

“Farmers should check with local law enforcement officials to make
sure there are not special restrictions on roads they may be using,”
Zimmerman said.