John Deere 953K Feller Buncher Specs

Category: Feller Bunchers ➔
Manufacturer: John Deere ➔
Model: 953K ➔

The John Deere 953K Feller Buncher is a powerful and efficient machine designed for cutting and gathering trees with ease. With a bucket capacity ranging from 2.1 to 2.5 cubic yards and a robust engine producing up to 330 horsepower, this machine can tackle tough forestry jobs with precision. Equipped with advanced features such as an air conditioning system and Tier 4 Final engine emissions, the 953K offers reliability and performance for forestry professionals. Explore the detailed specifications of this machine to see how it can enhance your forestry operations.

Air Conditioning System

John Deere 953K Feller Buncher Air Conditioning System specifications
Air Conditioning	The air conditioning system on this machine contains the fluorinated greenhouse gas refrigerant R134a (Global Warming Potential = 1430). The system contains 1.1 kg of refrigerant which has a CO2 equivalent of 1.573 metric tonnes.

Buckets

John Deere 953K Feller Buncher Buckets specifications
Capacity - General Purpose	2.4 cu yd
Capacity - Multi-Purpose	2.1 cu yd
Capacity - Performance Series	2.5 cu yd
Note	Buckets equipped with teeth and segments.
Width - General Purpose	97.80 in (248.41 cm)
Width - Multi-Purpose	97.30 in (247.14 cm)
Width - Performance Series	99.80 in (253.49 cm)

Dimensions

John Deere 953K Feller Buncher Dimensions specifications
Bucket Height - Carry Position	21.60 in (54.86 cm)
Carry Position Approach Angle	15 degrees
Clearance At Full Lift Height And 45 Degrees Dump*	106.00 in (269.24 cm)
Digging Depth*	5.50 in (13.97 cm)
Grading Angle	74 degrees
Height - Bucket Hinge Pin	142.10 in (360.93 cm)
Height - Top Of Stack	110.30 in (280.16 cm)
Machine Height - Top Of Cab	124.20 in (315.47 cm)
Maximum Rollback - Ground/Carry Position	43 degrees/50 degrees
Maximum Rollback/Dump - Fully Raised	52 degrees/53 degrees
Note	*With general purpose bucket and extra duty teeth.
Overall Machine Height - Bucket Fully Raised	183.70 in (466.60 cm)
Overall Machine Length*	251.50 in (638.81 cm)
Overall Machine Width Without Bucket: Narrow Tracks - 380 Mm (14.9 In) Shoes	87.20 in (221.49 cm)
Overall Machine Width Without Bucket: Standard Tracks - 480 Mm (19.7 In) Shoes	91.20 in (231.65 cm)
Ramp Angle	29 degrees
Reach At Full Lift Height And 45 Degrees Dump*	47.00 in (119.38 cm)
Tail Swing Radius	10.60 ft (3.23 m)

Engine

John Deere 953K Feller Buncher Engine specifications
Displacement	549.00 cu in (8,996.52 cu cm)
Emissions	U.S. EPA Tier 4 Final/EU Stage IV/Korea Tier 4 Final or China Nonroad Stage III, India Bharat III, Eurasian Economic Union Stage IIIA, UN ECE R96 Stage IIIA emission standards, equivalent to Tier 3/Stage IIIA
Engine Make	2240
Engine Model	PowerTech Plus 6090H
Flywheel Power	154.00 hp (114.84 kw)
Gross Power	330.00 hp (246.09 kw)
Net Power	286.00 hp (213.27 kw)
Net Power (Rated) - Sae J1349/Iso 9249	154.00 hp (114.84 kw)
Net Power - Rated - Iso 9249 (Din)	156.00 hp (116.33 kw)
Net Torque	1,026.70 lbs ft (1,392.00 nm)
Note (1)	All nonroad Tier 4 Interim and Final, Stage IIIB and IV and Korea Tier 4 Final diesel engines are required to use only Ultra Low Sulfur Diesel (ULSD) with 15 ppm (mg/kg) of sulfur or less, or up to B20 biodiesel blended with ULSD. B20 should meet ASTM D7467 specification (biodiesel blend stock should meet Cat biodiesel spec, ASTM D6751 or EN 14214). Cat DEO-ULS or oils that meet the Cat ECF-3, API CJ-4, and ACEA E9 specification are required. Consult your OMM for further machine specific fuel re
Note (2)	Diesel Exhaust Fluid (DEF) used in Cat Selective Catalytic Reduction (SCR) systems must meet the requirements outlined in the International Organization for Standardization (ISO) standard 22241.
Number Of Cylinders	6

General

John Deere 953K Feller Buncher General specifications
Note	For complete machine specifications and available configurations, please see your Cat dealer or look on this website.

Operational

John Deere 953K Feller Buncher Operational specifications
Fuel Capacity	295.00 gal (1,116.58 l)
Hydraulic System Fluid Capacity	82.00 gal (310.37 l)
Max Speed	1.20 mph (1.93 kph)
Operating Voltage	24 V
Operating Weight	33,852.00 lbs (15,352.38 kg)
Swing Speed	6 rpm

Service Refill Capacities

John Deere 953K Feller Buncher Service Refill Capacities specifications
Def Tank(1)	4.20 gal (15.90 l)
Fuel Tank	70.00 gal (264.95 l)
Note	(1) Machine equipped with Tier 4 Final/Stage IV emissions reduction technology.

Undercarriage

John Deere 953K Feller Buncher Undercarriage specifications
Ground Contact Area - Optional Shoe	2790 in2
Ground Contact Area - Standard Shoe	3410 in2
Ground Pressure - Optional Shoe	10.9 psi
Ground Pressure - Standard Shoe	8.6 psi
Ground Pressure(1) - Optional Shoe	11.1 psi
Ground Pressure(1) - Standard Shoe	8.8 psi
Grouser Height - Double Grouser	1.40 in (3.56 cm)
Note	(1) Machine equipped with Tier 4 Final/Stage IV emissions reduction technology.
Track Gauge	6.03 ft (1.84 m)
Track On Ground	91.30 in (231.90 cm)
Track Rollers/Shoes - Each Side	Jun-37
Track Shoe Width - Optional	14.90 in (37.85 cm)
Track Shoe Width - Standard	18.90 in (48.01 cm)

Weights

John Deere 953K Feller Buncher Weights specifications
Note	(1) Machine equipped with Tier 4 Final/Stage IV emissions reduction technology.
Operating Weight(1)	34,484.00 lbs (15,639.00 kg)

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