Category : Crawler Loaders ➔ Manufacturer : Caterpillar ➔ Model : 953C ➔
The Caterpillar 953C is a crawler loader designed for material handling, site preparation, and general earthmoving applications. Built with Caterpillar's tracked undercarriage, it provides traction and stability on soft, uneven, or muddy ground. The 953C combines a front loader bucket with crawler mobility, making it suitable for loading, stockpiling, grading, backfilling, and light excavation. It is commonly used in construction, utility work, landscaping, and industrial material handling. The machine is known for its balanced operating performance, serviceability, and compatibility with a range of attachments and bucket configurations. The Caterpillar 953C remains a recognized model in the crawler loader category.
Buckets
Caterpillar 953C Crawler Loader Buckets specifications
Bucket Width - General Purpose
93.70 in (238.00 cm)
Bucket Width - Multi-Purpose
93.60 in (237.74 cm)
Capacity - General Purpose
2.5 cu yd
Capacity - Multi-Purpose
2.1 cu yd
Dimensions
Caterpillar 953C Crawler Loader Dimensions specifications
Clearance At Full Height And Dump
9.53 ft (2.90 m)
Ground Clearance
1.24 ft (0.38 m)
Height
10.25 ft (3.12 m)
Height To Top Of Cab
10.34 ft (3.15 m)
Length
19.25 ft (5.87 m)
Length To Front Of Track
14.28 ft (4.35 m)
Length With Bucket On Ground
19.29 ft (5.88 m)
Reach At Dump Height
3.20 ft (0.98 m)
Weight
33,000.00 lbs (14,968.57 kg)
Width
7.42 ft (2.26 m)
Width To Outside Of Tracks
7.55 ft (2.30 m)
Drive System
Caterpillar 953C Crawler Loader Drive System specifications
Drive Pump
Two, variable-displacement, slipper-type axial piston pumps
Drive System Type
Hydrostatic drive with infinite machine speeds to 9.2 km/h (5.7 mph)
Relief Valve Setting
6380 psi
Track Motor
Two, variable-displacement, link-type piston motors
Electrical System
Caterpillar 953C Crawler Loader Electrical System specifications
Alternator
70 Amps, Heavy-Duty Brushless
Battery Capacity
750 CCA
Battery Quantity
2
Battery Voltage
12
Electrical System Type
24V DC
Engine
Caterpillar 953C Crawler Loader Engine specifications
Aspiration
Turbocharged
Bore
4.40 in (11.18 cm)
Displacement
442.00 cu in (7,243.10 cu cm)
Engine Make
2236
Engine Model
3126B ATAAC
Flywheel Power
128.00 hp (95.45 kw)
Net Power
128.00 hp (95.45 kw)
Net Power - Caterpillar
128.00 hp (95.45 kw)
Net Power - Eec 80/1269
128.00 hp (95.45 kw)
Net Power - Iso 9249
128.00 hp (95.45 kw)
Net Power - Sae J1349
128.00 hp (95.45 kw)
Number Of Cylinders
6
Power Measured @
2000 rpm
Stroke
5.00 in (12.70 cm)
Hydraulic
Caterpillar 953C Crawler Loader Hydraulic specifications
Dump Time
1.3 sec
Lower Time
2.6 sec
Pump Flow Capacity
31.80 gpm (120.36 lpm)
Pump Type
VANE
Raise Time
6.9 sec
Relief Valve Pressure
3481 psi
Hydraulic System - Equipment
Caterpillar 953C Crawler Loader Hydraulic System - Equipment specifications
Hydraulic System - Equipment Type
Vane
Lift Cylinder - Bore
4.80 in (12.19 cm)
Lift Cylinder - Stroke
28.00 in (71.12 cm)
Main Relief Valve Setting
3481 psi
Output
31.70 gpm (119.98 lpm)
Tilt Cylinder - Bore
5.50 in (13.97 cm)
Tilt Cylinder - Stroke
18.80 in (47.75 cm)
Hydraulic System - Pilot
Caterpillar 953C Crawler Loader Hydraulic System - Pilot specifications
Cycle Time - Dump
1.3 s
Cycle Time - Lower, Empty, Float Down
2.6 s
Cycle Time - Raise
6.9 s
Cycle Time - Raise And Dump
5.8 s
Output - Maximum
3.20 gpm (12.11 lpm)
Relief Valve Setting
413 psi
Operating Specifications
Caterpillar 953C Crawler Loader Operating Specifications specifications
Maximum Travel Speed
5.70 mph (9.17 kph)
Operational
Caterpillar 953C Crawler Loader Operational specifications
Alternator Supplied Amperage
70 amps
Breakout Force - Std Bucket
21,400.00 lbs (9,706.89 kg)
Bucket Capacity - Heaped
2 cu yd
Bucket Capacity - Struck
1.7 cu yd
Cooling System Fluid Capacity
6.90 gal (26.12 l)
Engine Oil Capacity
4.80 gal (18.17 l)
Final Drive Fluid Capacity - Each
4.10 gal (15.52 l)
Fuel Capacity
63.70 gal (241.10 l)
Hydraulic System Fluid Capacity
29.10 gal (110.14 l)
Max Speed
5.70 mph (9.17 kph)
Operating Voltage
12 V
Operating Weight
32,895.20 lbs (14,921.03 kg)
Static Tipping Load
23,565.30 lbs (10,689.05 kg)
Ripper Specifications
Caterpillar 953C Crawler Loader Ripper Specifications specifications
Addition To Machine Length Due To Ripper In Transportation Position
9.70 in (24.64 cm)
Cylinders - Bore
4.00 in (10.16 cm)
Cylinders - Stroke
10.60 in (26.92 cm)
Ground Clearance
20.00 in (50.80 cm)
Number Of Pockets
3
Overall Width/Beam
76.91 in (195.35 cm)
Penetration
11.40 in (28.96 cm)
Ripping Width
70.91 in (180.11 cm)
Shank Cross Section
50 x 109 mm 2.0 x 4.3 in
Type
Radial
Service Refill Capacities
Caterpillar 953C Crawler Loader Service Refill Capacities specifications
Cooling System
6.90 gal (26.12 l)
Crankcase - With Filter
4.80 gal (18.17 l)
Final Drive - Each
4.10 gal (15.52 l)
Fuel Tank
62.00 gal (234.67 l)
Hydraulic System - Equipment, Power Train And Tank
29.10 gal (110.14 l)
Hydraulic Tank
17.70 gal (66.99 l)
Pivot Shaft
0.20 gal (0.76 l)
Pump Drive Box
1.00 gal (3.79 l)
Standards
Caterpillar 953C Crawler Loader Standards specifications
Brakes
Brakes
Cab
Cab
Rops/Fops
ROPS/FOPS
Undercarriage
Caterpillar 953C Crawler Loader Undercarriage specifications
Ground Contact Area
3565.01 in2
Ground Contact Area - Optional Shoe
2790 in2
Ground Contact Area - Standard Shoe
3565 in2
Ground Pressure
9.5 psi
Ground Pressure - Optional Shoe
12.2 psi
Ground Pressure - Standard Shoe
9.5 psi
Grouser Height - Double Grouser
1.40 in (3.56 cm)
Length Of Track On Ground
7.70 ft (2.35 m)
Number Of Shoes - Each Side
37
Number Of Shoes Per Side
37
Number Of Track Rollers Per Side
6
Track Gauge
71.00 in (180.34 cm)
Track On Ground
92.40 in (234.70 cm)
Track Rollers - Each Side
6
Track Shoe Type
Double Grouser, Extreme Service
Track Shoe Width
19.69 in (50.01 cm)
Track Shoe Width - Optional
15.00 in (38.10 cm)
Track Shoe Width - Standard
19.70 in (50.04 cm)
Weights
Caterpillar 953C Crawler Loader Weights specifications
Operating Weight
33,389.00 lbs (15,145.01 kg)
Shipping Weight - Without Bucket
30,274.00 lbs (13,732.07 kg)
