South DakotaLaw sets tire weight limits for permitted mobile cranes
Permitted mobile cranes may carry up to 650 pounds per inch of tire width with their lifting arm over the vehicle, while meeting separate axle weight limits.
What it does
Permitted mobile cranes can carry up to 650 pounds per inch of tire width on permanently attached axles, with their lifting arm over the vehicle. Separate axle weight limits still apply.
Argument forThis tire weight allowance could help permitted cranes travel between work sites while carrying the equipment needed to lift heavy materials.
Argument againstLoads allowed under this tire limit could strain road surfaces, even though cranes must still meet separate axle weight limits.
More detail
The law limits weight to 650 pounds per inch of tire width on axles permanently attached to covered mobile cranes. The rule covers cranes on South Dakota highways with air-filled tires and a self-propelled carrier. They must be built to move between work sites with a lifting arm that extends or uses an open metal frame. The crane must operate with a highway permit and carry its lifting arm over the vehicle. Weight on each axle or group of axles must also stay within the separate legal limits.
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- Introduced
- Passed House
- Passed Senate
- To Governor
- Became Law
Looking ahead
No hearings or votes scheduled.
History
- 2026
- Mar 4Signed by the Governor Larry Rhoden on 2026-03-04 H.J. 496Became Law
- Feb 26Delivered to the Governor on 2026-02-26 H.J. 452To Governor
- Feb 25Signed by the President S.J. 405Passed Senate
- Feb 24Signed by the Speaker H.J. 435Passed House
- Feb 23Senate Do Pass Amended , Passed, YEAS 34, NAYS 0 S.J. 357
- Vote recorded Do Pass. Result: pass.Upper
- Feb 20Certified uncontested, placed on consent , Passed, S.J. 17
- Vote recorded Do Pass. Result: pass.Upper
- Feb 20Transportation Do Pass , Passed, YEAS 7, NAYS 0 S.J. 17Minor
- Feb 20Scheduled for hearing S.J. 1
- Feb 10First read in Senate and referred to Senate Transportation S.J. 232Minor
- Feb 9House of Representatives Do Pass Amended , Passed, YEAS 65, NAYS 0 H.J. 262
- Feb 5Certified uncontested, placed on consent , Passed, H.J. 14
- Vote recorded Do Pass Amended. Result: pass.Lower
- Feb 5Transportation Do Pass Amended , Passed, YEAS 9, NAYS 0 H.J. 14
- Feb 5Transportation Motion to amend , Passed, H.J. 14 Amendment 1189AMajor
- Feb 5Scheduled for hearing
- Jan 29First read in House and referred to House Transportation H.J. 180Introduced
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