# 2024 Caterpillar 953-12 for Sale in ALTOONA, IA

**URL:** <https://www.constructionequipmentguide.com/used-equipment/caterpillar/crawler-loaders/953-12/id/86800172>

## Listing details

- **Price:** $251,000.00 USD
- **Listing ID:** 86800172
- **Year:** 2024
- **Manufacturer:** Caterpillar
- **Model:** 953-12
- **Category:** Crawler Loaders
- **Hours:** 1609
- **Serial number:** LTL00547
- **Location:** ALTOONA, IA

## Description

953 HRC TRACK LOADER, AIR INLET, STANDARD, ANTIFREEZE, -50C (-58F), BUMPER, STANDARD, CAB, DELUXE, CAT CERTIFIED USED W/CVA, COLD WEATHER, 120V, COMPLETE STORAGE PROTECTION, COUNTERWEIGHT, LIGHT, 240KG, COUNTERWEIGHT,ADDITIONAL,200KG, Customer Value Agreement (CVA) , EASY ACCESS PACKAGE, Engine, FAN, DEMAND, REVERSING, GUARD, FRONT LIGHTS, GUARD, IDLER, HYDRAULIC 2V,GP JOYSTICK, PACK, HYDRAULIC OIL, STANDARD, KIT, VISIBILITY, SINGLE CAMERA, LANE 3 ORDER, LGP PACKAGE, 12A, HDXL, LIGHTS, ADDITIONAL, LINES IMPLEMENT, STANDARD, LINKAGE, STANDARD, OIL CHANGE SYSTEM, HIGH SPEED, Online Owner's Manual , PREMIUM CORP RADIO (24V), PRODUCT LINK, CELLULAR PLE643, REGIONAL PACKAGE, USA, Remaining Factory Warranty , SEAT, DELUXE, SERIALIZED TECHNICAL MEDIA KIT, SERVICE PACKAGE, EXTENDED, TANK, FUEL, STANDARD, TRACK, 31.5" DG, HDXL, TRANSMISSION CONTROL, V-LEVER

## Manufacturer specifications

### Dimensions

- **Clearance At Full Height And Dump:** 9.5 ft (2.9 m)
- **Ground Clearance:** 1.24 ft (0.38 m)
- **Height:** 10.3333 ft (3.15 m)
- **Height To Top Of Cab:** 10.1 ft (3.08 m)
- **Length:** 20.9167 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:** 38055 lbs (17261.48 kg)
- **Width:** 9.6667 ft (2.95 m)
- **Width To Outside Of Tracks:** 7.16 ft (2.18 m)

### Engine

- **Displacement:** 317.4 cu in (5201.27 cu cm)
- **Engine Make:** 2236
- **Engine Model:** 3204
- **Net Power:** 110 hp (82.03 kw)

### Hydraulic

- **Dump Time:** 1.5 sec
- **Lower Time:** 3 sec
- **Raise Time:** 7.4 sec

### Operational

- **Breakout Force - Std Bucket:** 26395 lbs (11972.59 kg)
- **Bucket Capacity - Heaped:** 2 cu yd
- **Bucket Capacity - Struck:** 1.7 cu yd
- **Fuel Capacity:** 50.8 gal (192.28 l)
- **Hydraulic System Fluid Capacity:** 15.4 gal (58.29 l)
- **Max Speed:** 6.5 mph (10.46 kph)
- **Operating Weight:** 31662.8 lbs (14362.02 kg)
- **Static Tipping Load:** 19288.3 lbs (8749.04 kg)

### Undercarriage

- **Ground Contact Area:** 3565.01 in2
- **Ground Pressure:** 8.79 psi
- **Length Of Track On Ground:** 7.53 ft (2.3 m)
- **Number Of Track Rollers Per Side:** 6
- **Track Gauge:** 70.87 in (180.01 cm)
- **Track Shoe Width:** 19.69 in (50.01 cm)

## About this model

The Caterpillar 953 LGP is a crawler loader designed for material handling, loading, grading, and site preparation in soft or low-ground-pressure conditions. The LGP configuration uses wider tracks to reduce ground pressure and improve flotation on wet, muddy, or unstable terrain. The 953 series is commonly used in construction, utility work, land clearing, and general earthmoving applications. Typical features include a front loader bucket, hydrostatic or power shift drivetrain depending on model year, and Caterpillar diesel power. The 953 LGP is valued for traction, maneuverability, and versatility in confined or challenging jobsite conditions.

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