Dismantled Caterpillar 953 For Sale

Name: Caterpillar 953
Brand: Caterpillar
SKU: 47391583
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Machine Info:

Serial Number:	20Z4335
Machine Location:	TUSCALOOSA, AL

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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.

Air Conditioning System
Air Conditioning (Since 2026)	The air conditioning system on this machine contains the fluorinated greenhouse gas refrigerant R134a or R1234yf. See the label or instruction manual for identification of the gas. - If equipped with R134a (Global Warming Potential = 1430), the system contains 1.134 kg (2.5 lb) of refrigerant which has a CO2 equivalent of 1.622 metric tonnes (1.787 tons).
Buckets
Capacity - General Purpose (Since 2026)	2 cu yd
Capacity - Multi-Purpose (Since 2026)	2 cu yd
Capacity - Performance Series (Since 2026)	3 cu yd
Width - General Purpose (Since 2026)	98 in (248 cm)
Width - Multi-Purpose (Since 2026)	97 in (247 cm)
Width - Performance Series (Since 2026)	100 in (253 cm)
Dimensions
Clearance At Full Height And Dump	10 ft (3 m)
Clearance at Full Lift Height and 45° Dump* (Since 2026)	112 in (284 cm)
Ground Clearance	1 ft (0 m)
Ground Clearance (Since 2026)	16 in (41 cm)
Height	10 ft (3 m)
Height - Bucket Hinge Pin (Since 2026)	142 in (361 cm)
Height To Top Of Cab	10 ft (3 m)
Length	21 ft (6 m)
Length With Bucket On Ground	19 ft (6 m)
Machine Height - Top of Cab (Since 2026)	124 in (315 cm)
Overall Machine Length* (Since 2026)	251 in (638 cm)
Overall Machine Width without Bucket: With Standard Tracks - 550 mm (21.6 in) Shoes (Since 2026)	91 in (232 cm)
Ramp Angle (Since 2026)	29 degrees
Reach At Dump Height	3 ft (1 m)
Reach at Full Lift Height and 45° Dump* (Since 2026)	41 in (105 cm)
Weight	35,181 lbs (15,958 kg)
Width	8 ft (2 m)
Width To Outside Of Tracks	7 ft (2 m)
Engine
Displacement	317 cu in (5,201 cu cm)
Emissions (Since 2026)	Meets U.S. EPA Tier 4 Final, EU Stage V, Korea Stage V, China Nonroad Stage IV, Japan 2014 emission standards or India Bharat Stage III, Eurasian Economic Union Stage IIIA, UN ECE R96 Stage IIIA emission standards, equivalent to U.S. EPA Tier 3/ EU Stage IIIA.
Engine Make	2,236
Engine Model	3,204
Engine Model (Since 2026)	Cat C7.1
Flywheel Power (Since 2026)	160 hp (119 kw)
Net Power	110 hp (82 kw)
Net Power - ISO 9249 (DIN) (Since 2026)	162 mhp
Net Power - ISO 9249/SAE J1349 (Since 2026)	160 hp (119 kw)
General Specifications
Approx. Operating Weight (Since 1981)	31,000 lbs (14,061 kg)
Approx. Operating Weight (Since 1981)	30,500 lbs (13,835 kg)
Approx. Operating Weight (Since 1982)	31,000 lbs (14,061 kg)
Approx. Operating Weight (Since 1982)	30,500 lbs (13,835 kg)
Approx. Operating Weight (Since 1983)	31,000 lbs (14,061 kg)
Approx. Operating Weight (Since 1983)	30,500 lbs (13,835 kg)
Approx. Operating Weight (Since 1984)	31,000 lbs (14,061 kg)
Approx. Operating Weight (Since 1984)	30,500 lbs (13,835 kg)
Approx. Operating Weight (Since 1985)	31,000 lbs (14,061 kg)
Approx. Operating Weight (Since 1985)	30,500 lbs (13,835 kg)
Approx. Operating Weight (Since 1986)	31,000 lbs (14,061 kg)
Approx. Operating Weight (1987)	31,000 lbs (14,061 kg)
Approx. Operating Weight (1988)	31,000 lbs (14,061 kg)
Approx. Operating Weight (1989)	31,000 lbs (14,061 kg)
Approx. Operating Weight (1990)	31,000 lbs (14,061 kg)
Approx. Operating Weight (1991)	31,000 lbs (14,061 kg)
Approx. Operating Weight (1992)	31,000 lbs (14,061 kg)
Dimensions Width (Since 1981)	94 in (239 cm)
Dimensions Width (1982)	94 in (239 cm)
Dimensions Width (1983)	94 in (239 cm)
Dimensions Width (1984)	94 in (239 cm)
Dimensions Width (1985)	94 in (239 cm)
Dimensions Width (1986)	94 in (239 cm)
Dimensions Width (1987)	94 in (239 cm)
Dimensions Width (1988)	94 in (239 cm)
Dimensions Width (1989)	94 in (239 cm)
Dimensions Width (1990)	94 in (239 cm)
Dimensions Width (1991)	94 in (239 cm)
Dimensions Width (1992)	94 in (239 cm)
Flywheel Horsepower (Since 1981)	110 hp (82 kw)
Flywheel Horsepower (1982)	110 hp (82 kw)
Flywheel Horsepower (1983)	110 hp (82 kw)
Flywheel Horsepower (1984)	110 hp (82 kw)
Flywheel Horsepower (1985)	110 hp (82 kw)
Flywheel Horsepower (1986)	110 hp (82 kw)
Flywheel Horsepower (1987)	110 hp (82 kw)
Flywheel Horsepower (1988)	110 hp (82 kw)
Flywheel Horsepower (1989)	110 hp (82 kw)
Flywheel Horsepower (1990)	110 hp (82 kw)
Flywheel Horsepower (1991)	110 hp (82 kw)
Flywheel Horsepower (1992)	110 hp (82 kw)
Height (Since 1981)	121 in (307 cm)
Height (1982)	121 in (307 cm)
Height (1983)	121 in (307 cm)
Height (1984)	121 in (307 cm)
Height (1985)	121 in (307 cm)
Height (1986)	121 in (307 cm)
Height (1987)	121 in (307 cm)
Height (1988)	121 in (307 cm)
Height (1989)	121 in (307 cm)
Height (1990)	121 in (307 cm)
Height (1991)	121 in (307 cm)
Height (1992)	121 in (307 cm)
Length (Since 1981)	231 in (587 cm)
Length (1982)	231 in (587 cm)
Length (1983)	231 in (587 cm)
Length (1984)	231 in (587 cm)
Length (1985)	231 in (587 cm)
Length (1986)	231 in (587 cm)
Length (1987)	231 in (587 cm)
Length (1988)	231 in (587 cm)
Length (1989)	231 in (587 cm)
Length (1990)	231 in (587 cm)
Length (1991)	231 in (587 cm)
Length (1992)	231 in (587 cm)
Product Identification Prefix (Since 1981)	20Z
Product Identification Prefix (Since 1981)	5Z
Product Identification Prefix (Since 1981)	76Y
Product Identification Prefix (Since 1981)	77Y
Product Identification Prefix (Since 1982)	20Z
Product Identification Prefix (Since 1982)	5Z
Product Identification Prefix (Since 1982)	76Y
Product Identification Prefix (Since 1982)	77Y
Product Identification Prefix (Since 1983)	20Z
Product Identification Prefix (Since 1983)	5Z
Product Identification Prefix (Since 1983)	76Y
Product Identification Prefix (Since 1983)	77Y
Product Identification Prefix (Since 1984)	20Z
Product Identification Prefix (Since 1984)	5Z
Product Identification Prefix (Since 1984)	76Y
Product Identification Prefix (Since 1984)	77Y
Product Identification Prefix (Since 1985)	20Z
Product Identification Prefix (Since 1985)	5Z
Product Identification Prefix (Since 1985)	76Y
Product Identification Prefix (Since 1985)	77Y
Product Identification Prefix (Since 1986)	20Z
Product Identification Prefix (1987)	20Z
Product Identification Prefix (1988)	20Z
Product Identification Prefix (1989)	20Z
Product Identification Prefix (1990)	20Z
Product Identification Prefix (1991)	20Z
Product Identification Prefix (1992)	20Z
Rated Capacity (Since 1981)	2 cu yd (2 cu m)
Rated Capacity (1982)	2 cu yd (2 cu m)
Rated Capacity (1983)	2 cu yd (2 cu m)
Rated Capacity (1984)	2 cu yd (2 cu m)
Rated Capacity (1985)	2 cu yd (2 cu m)
Rated Capacity (1986)	2 cu yd (2 cu m)
Rated Capacity (1987)	2 cu yd (2 cu m)
Rated Capacity (1988)	2 cu yd (2 cu m)
Rated Capacity (1989)	2 cu yd (2 cu m)
Rated Capacity (1990)	2 cu yd (2 cu m)
Rated Capacity (1991)	2 cu yd (2 cu m)
Rated Capacity (1992)	2 cu yd (2 cu m)
Remarks (Since 1981)	Hydrostatic drive.
Remarks (Since 1981)	Hydrostatic drive
Remarks (Since 1982)	Hydrostatic drive.
Remarks (Since 1982)	Hydrostatic drive
Remarks (Since 1983)	Hydrostatic drive.
Remarks (Since 1983)	Hydrostatic drive
Remarks (Since 1984)	Hydrostatic drive.
Remarks (Since 1984)	Hydrostatic drive
Remarks (Since 1985)	Hydrostatic drive.
Remarks (Since 1985)	Hydrostatic drive
Remarks (Since 1986)	Hydrostatic drive.
Remarks (Since 1986)	Hydrostatic drive
Remarks (Since 1987)	Hydrostatic drive.
Remarks (Since 1987)	Hydrostatic drive
Remarks (Since 1988)	Hydrostatic drive.
Remarks (Since 1988)	Hydrostatic drive
Remarks (Since 1989)	Hydrostatic drive.
Remarks (Since 1989)	Hydrostatic drive
Remarks (Since 1990)	Hydrostatic drive.
Remarks (Since 1990)	Hydrostatic drive
Remarks (Since 1991)	Hydrostatic drive.
Remarks (Since 1991)	Hydrostatic drive
Remarks (Since 1992)	Hydrostatic drive.
Remarks (Since 1992)	Hydrostatic drive
Years Built (Since 1981)	1,981 - 1,992
Years Built (Since 1981)	1,981 - 1,985
Years Built (Since 1982)	1,981 - 1,992
Years Built (Since 1982)	1,981 - 1,985
Years Built (Since 1983)	1,981 - 1,992
Years Built (Since 1983)	1,981 - 1,985
Years Built (Since 1984)	1,981 - 1,992
Years Built (Since 1984)	1,981 - 1,985
Years Built (Since 1985)	1,981 - 1,992
Years Built (Since 1985)	1,981 - 1,985
Years Built (Since 1986)	1,981 - 1,992
Years Built (1987)	1,981 - 1,992
Years Built (1988)	1,981 - 1,992
Years Built (1989)	1,981 - 1,992
Years Built (1990)	1,981 - 1,992
Years Built (1991)	1,981 - 1,992
Years Built (1992)	1,981 - 1,992
Hydraulic
Dump Time	2 sec
Lower Time	3 sec
Raise Time	7 sec
Low Ground Pressure (Lgp)
Ground Contact Area (Since 2026)	6045 in²
Ground Pressure (Since 2026)	6 psi
Operating Weight (Since 2026)	38,055 lbs (17,261 kg)
Width of Standard Shoe (Since 2026)	32 in (80 cm)
Operational
Breakout Force - Std Bucket	26,395 lbs (11,973 kg)
Bucket Capacity - Heaped	2 cu yd
Bucket Capacity - Struck	2 cu yd
Fuel Capacity	51 gal (192 l)
Hydraulic System Fluid Capacity	15 gal (58 l)
Max Speed	7 mph (10 kph)
Operating Weight	31,081 lbs (14,098 kg)
Static Tipping Load	19,288 lbs (8,749 kg)
Service Refill Capacities
DEF Tank (Since 2026)	4 gal (16 l)
Fuel Tank (Since 2026)	70 gal (265 l)
Standard
Ground Contact Area (Since 2026)	3720 in²
Ground Pressure (Since 2026)	10 psi
Operating Weight (Since 2026)	35,181 lbs (15,958 kg)
Width of Standard Shoe (Since 2026)	20 in (51 cm)
Undercarriage
Ground Contact Area	2697.01 in2
Ground Pressure	11 psi
Length Of Track On Ground	8 ft (2 m)
Number Of Track Rollers Per Side	6
Track Gauge	71 in (180 cm)
Track Gauge (Since 2026)	72 in (184 cm)
Track on Ground (Since 2026)	90 in (229 cm)
Track Rollers/Shoes - Each Side (Since 2026)	6/37
Track Shoe Width	15 in (38 cm)
Waste Handler
Ground Contact Area (Since 2026)	3720 in²
Ground Pressure (Since 2026)	10 psi
Operating Weight (Since 2026)	35,662 lbs (16,176 kg)
Width of Standard Shoe (Since 2026)	20 in (51 cm)
Weights
Operating Weight (Since 2026)	34,594 lbs (15,692 kg)