Caterpillar 953 Crawler Loader Specs

Category: Crawler Loaders ➔
Manufacturer: Caterpillar ➔
Model: 953 ➔

The Caterpillar 953 is a crawler loader designed for material handling, loading, grading, and site preparation in construction, quarry, and industrial applications. Built on a tracked undercarriage, the 953 combines loader performance with crawler traction for operation on soft, uneven, or muddy ground. Caterpillar has produced multiple 953 variants over time, with differences in engine output, operating weight, bucket capacity, and hydraulic systems depending on model year and configuration. Common uses include stockpile work, earthmoving, backfilling, and general jobsite loading. The 953 is recognized for its balance of maneuverability, stability, and versatility in demanding ground conditions.

Dimensions

Caterpillar 953 Crawler Loader Dimensions specifications
Clearance At Full Height And Dump	9.50 ft (2.90 m)
Ground Clearance	1.24 ft (0.38 m)
Height	10.33 ft (3.15 m)
Height To Top Of Cab	10.10 ft (3.08 m)
Length	20.92 ft (6.38 m)
Length With Bucket On Ground	19.25 ft (5.87 m)
Reach At Dump Height	3.34 ft (1.02 m)
Weight	35,181.00 lbs (15,957.85 kg)
Width	7.58 ft (2.31 m)
Width To Outside Of Tracks	7.16 ft (2.18 m)

Engine

Caterpillar 953 Crawler Loader Engine specifications
Displacement	317.40 cu in (5,201.27 cu cm)
Engine Make	2236
Engine Model	3204
Net Power	110.00 hp (82.03 kw)

Hydraulic

Caterpillar 953 Crawler Loader Hydraulic specifications
Dump Time	1.5 sec
Lower Time	3 sec
Raise Time	7.4 sec

Operational

Caterpillar 953 Crawler Loader Operational specifications
Breakout Force - Std Bucket	26,395.00 lbs (11,972.59 kg)
Bucket Capacity - Heaped	2 cu yd
Bucket Capacity - Struck	1.7 cu yd
Fuel Capacity	50.80 gal (192.28 l)
Hydraulic System Fluid Capacity	15.40 gal (58.29 l)
Max Speed	6.50 mph (10.46 kph)
Operating Weight	31,080.80 lbs (14,098.03 kg)
Static Tipping Load	19,288.30 lbs (8,749.04 kg)

Undercarriage

Caterpillar 953 Crawler Loader Undercarriage specifications
Ground Contact Area	2697.01 in2
Ground Pressure	11.35 psi
Length Of Track On Ground	7.53 ft (2.30 m)
Number Of Track Rollers Per Side	6
Track Gauge	70.87 in (180.01 cm)
Track Shoe Width	14.97 in (38.02 cm)

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