1987 Caterpillar 953 For Sale in Madera, CA

Name: 1987 Caterpillar 953
Brand: Caterpillar
SKU: 48632378
Price: 17000 USD
Availability: InStock

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Machine Info:

Machine Location:

MADERA, CA

Description:

Cab, 4N1 Bucket, Ripper, Crawler Loader, Noisy Engine

Machine Details:

General Specifications
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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.

Dimensions
Clearance At Full Height And Dump	10 ft (3 m)
Ground Clearance	1 ft (0 m)
Height	10 ft (3 m)
Height To Top Of Cab	10 ft (3 m)
Length	21 ft (6 m)
Length With Bucket On Ground	19 ft (6 m)
Reach At Dump Height	3 ft (1 m)
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)
Engine Make	2,236
Engine Model	3,204
Net Power	110 hp (82 kw)
Hydraulic
Dump Time	2 sec
Lower Time	3 sec
Raise Time	7 sec
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)
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 Shoe Width	15 in (38 cm)

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1987 Caterpillar 953 For Sale in Madera, CA

National Equipment, LLC

Contact: Jim Gagliardi

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