# 2023 Caterpillar 953-12 for Sale in Breinigsville, PA

**URL:** <https://www.constructionequipmentguide.com/used-equipment/caterpillar/crawler-loaders/953-12/id/86827720>

## Listing details

- **Price:** $311,000.00 USD
- **Listing ID:** 86827720
- **Year:** 2023
- **Manufacturer:** Caterpillar
- **Model:** 953-12
- **Category:** Crawler Loaders
- **Hours:** 2232
- **Serial number:** LTL00493
- **Location:** Breinigsville, PA

## Description

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## 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:** 35181 lbs (15957.85 kg)
- **Width:** 7.5833 ft (2.31 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:** 31080.8 lbs (14098.03 kg)
- **Static Tipping Load:** 19288.3 lbs (8749.04 kg)

### Undercarriage

- **Ground Contact Area:** 2697.01 in2
- **Ground Pressure:** 11.35 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:** 14.97 in (38.02 cm)

## About this model

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 confined ground conditions. Caterpillar has produced the 953 in multiple configurations over time, with variations in engine output, operating weight, bucket capacity, and hydraulic systems. Common uses include stockpile work, earthmoving, backfilling, and general loading tasks. The model is recognized for its versatility, maneuverability, and ability to work in demanding terrain where wheeled loaders may be less effective.

## Photos

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