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1988 Caterpillar 953 For Sale in East St. Louis, IL

Name: 1988 Caterpillar 953
Brand: Caterpillar
SKU: 88576449
Price: 1 USD
Availability: InStock

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Machine Info:

Hours:	10276
Serial Number:	20Z02293
Machine Location:	EAST ST. LOUIS, IL
More Information:	https://www.purplewave.com/auction/260702/item/FC2727

Description:

1988 Caterpillar 953 track loaderHours: 10,276 on meterSerial: 20Z02293EngineCaterpillar 3204Cylinders: 6Fuel type: DieselTransmissionHydrostaticOperators stationEnclosed cabBucket controls: Two-leverFeaturesBucketWidth: 92"Teeth: 8TracksWidth: 20"Grouser pads: DoubleNotesFront glass missingRear glass and door glass crackedGlass cracked

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The Caterpillar 953 is a crawler loader designed for earthmoving, material handling, and site preparation applications. Built on a tracked undercarriage, it combines loader productivity with the traction and stability of a crawler machine. The 953 is used in construction, land clearing, grading, stockpiling, and general utility work where low ground pressure and reliable pushing power are required. Caterpillar has produced the 953 in multiple configurations and model generations over time, with variations in engine output, operating weight, bucket capacity, and hydraulic systems. It remains a recognized model in the crawler loader category for versatile jobsite performance.

General Specifications
Bucket Width (Since 2023)	98 in (248 cm)
Engine (Since 2023)	C7.1
Net Power (Since 2023)	160 hp (119 kw)
Operating Weight (Since 2023)	34,594 lbs (15,692 kg)
Rated Bucket Capacity (Since 2023)	2 cu yd

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1988 Caterpillar 953 For Sale in East St. Louis, IL

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