# Caterpillar 953C for Sale in Tuscaloosa, AL **URL:** > This machine is being sold for parts. ## Listing details - **Price:** Call for price - **Listing ID:** 47391593 - **Manufacturer:** Caterpillar - **Model:** 953C - **Category:** Crawler Loaders - **Serial number:** 2ZN0253 - **Location:** Tuscaloosa, AL ## Manufacturer specifications ### Buckets - **Bucket Width - General Purpose:** 93.7 in (238 cm) - **Bucket Width - Multi-Purpose:** 93.6 in (237.74 cm) - **Capacity - General Purpose:** 2.5 cu yd - **Capacity - Multi-Purpose:** 2.1 cu yd ### Dimensions - **Clearance At Full Height And Dump:** 9.53 ft (2.9 m) - **Ground Clearance:** 1.24 ft (0.38 m) - **Height:** 10.25 ft (3.12 m) - **Height To Top Of Cab:** 10.34 ft (3.15 m) - **Length:** 19.25 ft (5.87 m) - **Length To Front Of Track:** 14.28 ft (4.35 m) - **Length With Bucket On Ground:** 19.29 ft (5.88 m) - **Reach At Dump Height:** 3.2 ft (0.98 m) - **Weight:** 33000 lbs (14968.57 kg) - **Width:** 7.4167 ft (2.26 m) - **Width To Outside Of Tracks:** 7.55 ft (2.3 m) ### Drive System - **Drive Pump:** Two, variable-displacement, slipper-type axial piston pumps - **Drive System Type:** Hydrostatic drive with infinite machine speeds to 9.2 km/h (5.7 mph) - **Relief Valve Setting:** 6380 psi - **Track Motor:** Two, variable-displacement, link-type piston motors ### Electrical System - **Alternator:** 70 Amps, Heavy-Duty Brushless - **Battery Capacity:** 750 CCA - **Battery Quantity:** 2 - **Battery Voltage:** 12 - **Electrical System Type:** 24V DC ### Engine - **Aspiration:** Turbocharged - **Bore:** 4.4 in (11.18 cm) - **Displacement:** 442 cu in (7243.1 cu cm) - **Engine Make:** 2236 - **Engine Model:** 3126B ATAAC - **Engine Model:** Cat 3126B ATAAC - **Flywheel Power:** 128 hp (95.45 kw) - **Net Power:** 128 hp (95.45 kw) - **Net Power - Caterpillar:** 128 hp (95.45 kw) - **Net Power - Eec 80/1269:** 128 hp (95.45 kw) - **Net Power - Iso 9249:** 128 hp (95.45 kw) - **Net Power - Sae J1349:** 128 hp (95.45 kw) - **Number Of Cylinders:** 6 - **Power Measured @:** 2000 rpm - **Stroke:** 5 in (12.7 cm) ### General Specifications - **(optional track) (since 1998):** 91 in (231.14 cm) - **(optional track) Weight of General Purpose Bucket (since 2001):** 91 in (231.14 cm) - **1st (since 1998):** 0-10 0-6.2 - **1st (since 2001):** 0-9.7 0-6.0 - **2133 mm (7'0") Clearance 1404 (since 2006):** 55.3 in (140.46 cm) - **2nd (since 1998):** Infinitely - **3rd (since 1998):** Variable - **A Forward Dump Clearance (since 1998):** 107 in (271.78 cm) - **A Forward Dump Clearance (since 2001):** 104 in (264.16 cm) - **A Forward Dump Clearance (since 2006):** 100.62 in (255.57 cm) - **A Height to Top of Seat (since 2001):** 93 in (236.22 cm) - **A Height to Top of Seat (since 2006):** 102.91 in (261.39 cm) - **A Height to Top of Stack (since 1998):** 96 in (243.84 cm) - **Additional Hydraulics (since 1998):** 3115 lbs (1412.94 kg) - **and Additional Hydraulics (since 2001):** 3616 lbs (1640.19 kg) - **Approx. Operating Weight (since 1996):** 32360 lbs (14678.27 kg) - **Approx. Operating Weight (since 2003):** 33389 lbs (15145.01 kg) - **B Bottom Dump Clearance (since 1998):** 125 in (317.5 cm) - **B Bottom Dump Clearance (since 2006):** 120.70 in (306.58 cm) - **B Height to Top of Seat (since 1998):** 93 in (236.22 cm) - **B Height to Top of Stack (since 2001):** 96 in (243.84 cm) - **B Height to Top of Stack (since 2006):** 104.48 in (265.38 cm) - **Bore (since 1998):** 4.13 in (10.49 cm) - **Bore (since 2006):** 4.33 in (11 cm) - **C Height to Top of ROPS (since 1998):** 121 in (307.34 cm) - **C Height to Top of ROPS (since 2006):** 124.01 in (314.99 cm) - **C Hinge Pin Height (since 1998):** 142 in (360.68 cm) - **C Hinge Pin Height (since 2006):** 141.14 in (358.5 cm) - **Closure Force, Clamp to Cutting Edge Weight of Bucket and (since 1998):** 16134 lbs (7318.27 kg) - **Closure Force, Clamp to Cutting Edge Weight of Bucket with Teeth, Segments (since 2001):** 16134 lbs (7318.27 kg) - **D Hinge Pin Height at Carry Position (since 1998):** 16.7 in (42.42 cm) - **D Hinge Pin Height at Carry Position (since 2006):** 16.61 in (42.19 cm) - **D Overall Height (since 1998):** 212 in (538.48 cm) - **D Overall Height (since 2006):** 124.01 in (314.99 cm) - **Dimensions Width (since 1996):** 91 in (231.14 cm) - **Displacement (since 2006):** 439 cu in (7193.94 cu cm) - **E Bottom Dump Reach (since 1998):** 21.3 in (54.1 cm) - **E Bottom Dump Reach (since 2006):** 22.79 in (57.89 cm) - **E Rollback at Maximum Lift (since 1998):** 56 deg - **Engine Displacement (since 1998):** 403 cu in (6604 cu cm) - **Engine Model (since 1998):** 3116T - **Engine Model (since 2001):** 3116 T - **Engine Model (since 2006):** 3126B ATAAC - **Equipped With Wide Track Shoe - (Specs that differ from above) (since 1998):** 953C - **Equipped With Wide Track Shoe - Ground Contact Area (since 1998):** 3558 sq in (2.3 sq m) - **Equipped With Wide Track Shoe - Ground Pressure (since 1998):** 9.28 psi (63.9 kPa) - **Equipped With Wide Track Shoe - Ground Pressure (since 2001):** 9.3 psi (63.9 kPa) - **Equipped With Wide Track Shoe - Operating Weight (since 1998):** 33010 lbs (14973.1 kg) - **Equipped With Wide Track Shoe - Track Gauge (since 1998):** 71 in (180.34 cm) - **Equipped With Wide Track Shoe - Width of Track Shoe (since 1998):** 20 in (50.8 cm) - **Equipped With Wide Track Shoe - Width Without Bucket (since 1998):** 90 in (228.6 cm) - **F Forward Dump Reach (since 1998):** 39 in (99.06 cm) - **F Forward Dump Reach (since 2001):** 40 in (101.6 cm) - **F Forward Dump Reach (since 2006):** 44.13 in (112.09 cm) - **F Rollback at Carry Height (since 1998):** 48 deg - **Flywheel Horsepower (since 1996):** 121 hp (90.23 kw) - **Flywheel Horsepower (since 2003):** 128 hp (95.45 kw) - **Flywheel Power (since 1998):** 121 hp (90.23 kw) - **Flywheel Power (since 2006):** 128 hp (95.45 kw) - **Fuel Tank Refill Capacity (since 1998):** 63.8 US gal (241 L) - **Fuel Tank Refill Capacity (since 1998):** 63.6 US gal (241 L) - **Fuel Tank Refill Capacity (since 2006):** 62 US gal (233.5 L) - **G Digging Depth (since 1998):** 6.2 in (15.75 cm) - **G Digging Depth (since 2001):** 7.2 in (18.29 cm) - **G Digging Depth (since 2006):** 7.12 in (18.08 cm) - **G Rollback at Ground Level (since 1998):** 41 deg - **Grading Angle (Bare Edge) (since 1998):** 74 deg - **Ground Clearance (since 1998):** 14.8 in (37.59 cm) - **Ground Clearance (since 2006):** 15.7 in (39.88 cm) - **Ground Contact Area - (with Standard Shoes) (since 2006):** 3565 sq in (2.3 sq m) - **Ground Contact Area - (With Std. Shoe) (since 1998):** 2704 sq in (1.74 sq m) - **Ground Pressure (since 1998):** 11.97 psi (82.5 kPa) - **Ground Pressure (since 1998):** 12.9 psi (89 kPa) - **Ground Pressure (since 2001):** 12 psi (82.5 kPa) - **Ground Pressure (since 2006):** 9.5 psi (65.8 kPa) - **H Bucket Opening (since 1998):** 45 in (114.3 cm) - **H Bucket Opening (since 2006):** 44.88 in (114 cm) - **Height (since 1996):** 121 in (307.34 cm) - **Height (since 1998):** 6.5 in (16.51 cm) - **Height (since 2003):** 124 in (314.96 cm) - **Height (since 2006):** 6.49 in (16.48 cm) - **Hydraulic Cycle Time, Bucket - Dump (since 1998):** 1.4 sec - **Hydraulic Cycle Time, Bucket - Empty, in Seconds - Dump (since 1998):** 1.4 sec - **Hydraulic Cycle Time, Bucket - Empty, in Seconds - Dump (since 2006):** 1.3 sec - **Hydraulic Cycle Time, Bucket - Empty, in Seconds - Lower (Empty, Float Down) (since 1998):** 3 sec - **Hydraulic Cycle Time, Bucket - Empty, in Seconds - Lower (Empty, Float Down) (since 2006):** 2.6 sec - **Hydraulic Cycle Time, Bucket - Empty, in Seconds - Raise (since 1998):** 6.7 sec - **Hydraulic Cycle Time, Bucket - Empty, in Seconds - Raise (since 2006):** 6.9 sec - **Hydraulic Cycle Time, Bucket - Empty, in Seconds - Total (since 1998):** 9.7 sec - **Hydraulic Cycle Time, Bucket - Lower (Empty, Float Down) (since 1998):** 3 sec - **Hydraulic Cycle Time, Bucket - Raise (since 1998):** 6.7 sec - **Hydraulic Cycle Time, Bucket - Total (since 1998):** 11.1 sec - **Hydraulic System Refill Capacity (since 1998):** 27.5 US gal (104 L) - **Hydraulic System Refill Capacity (since 1998):** 17.2 US gal (65 L) - **Hydraulic System Refill Capacity (since 2006):** 17.7 US gal (67 L) - **Installed Weights - Each Additional Shank (since 2006):** 3 shanks std. - **Installed weights - Ripper with standard shanks (since 1998):** 944 lbs (428.19 kg) - **Installed Weights - Ripper with Standard Shanks (since 2006):** 1144 lbs (518.91 kg) - **Length (since 1996):** 171 in (434.34 cm) - **Length (since 1998):** 8.3 in (21.08 cm) - **Length (since 2006):** 8.30 in (21.08 cm) - **Length of Track on Ground (since 1998):** 90 in (228.6 cm) - **Length of Track on Ground (since 2006):** 92.4 in (234.7 cm) - **Maximum ground - clearance under tip (shank pinned in bottom hole) (since 2001):** 20.6 in (52.32 cm) - **Maximum Ground Clearance - under Tip (shank pinned in bottom hole) (since 2006):** 20 in (50.8 cm) - **Maximum ramp angle, - ripper up (shank pinned in bottom hole) (since 1998):** 19 deg - **Maximum Ramp Angle, Ripper Up - (shank pinned in bottom hole) (since 2006):** 18 deg - **Maximum reach at - ground line (since 1998):** 43 in (109.22 cm) - **Maximum Reach at Ground Line (since 2006):** 43.18 in (109.68 cm) - **No. Cylinders (since 1998):** 6 - **Number of Pockets (since 1998):** 3 - **Operating Weight (since 1998):** 32360 lbs (14678.27 kg) - **Operating Weight (since 1998):** 34920 lbs (15839.47 kg) - **Operating Weight (since 2006):** 33389 lbs (15145.01 kg) - **Penetration Force (since 1998):** 10380 lbs (4708.29 kg) - **Pocket Spacing (since 1998):** 35.4 in (89.92 cm) - **Pocket Spacing (since 2006):** 35.43 in (89.99 cm) - **Product Identification Prefix (since 1996):** 2ZN - **Product Identification Prefix (since 2003):** BBX - **Pryout Force (since 1998):** 22905 lbs (10389.55 kg) - **Pryout Force (since 2006):** 22901 lbs (10387.73 kg) - **Rated Capacity (since 1996):** 3.0 cu yd (2.3 cu m) - **Rated Capacity (since 2003):** 2.25 cu yd (1.75 cu m) - **Rated Engine RPM (since 1998):** 2200 rpm - **Rated Engine RPM (since 2006):** 2000 rpm - **Reach @ Full Lift and - 45° Discharge 949 (since 2006):** 37.36 in (94.89 cm) - **Reach @ Full Lift and - Breakout Force 107.1 (since 2006):** 24098 lbs (10930.68 kg) - **Reach @ Full Lift and - Digging Depth 147 (since 2006):** 5.78 in (14.68 cm) - **Reach @ Full Lift and - Operating Weight 15 374 (since 2006):** 33893 lbs (15373.63 kg) - **Reach @ Full Lift and - Overall Height 4862 (since 2006):** 210.4 in (534.42 cm) - **Reach @ Full Lift and - Overall Length 6036 (since 2006):** 237.63 in (603.58 cm) - **Reach @ Full Lift and - Static Tipping Load 10 354 (since 2006):** 22826 lbs (10353.71 kg) - **Reach at 2133 mm (7'0") Height (since 1998):** 57 in (144.78 cm) - **Reach at 2133 mm (7'0") Height (since 2006):** 56.69 in (143.99 cm) - **Remarks (since 2003):** SystemOne U/C - **Reverse - 1st (since 1998):** 0-10 0-6.2 - **Reverse - 2nd (since 1998):** Infinitely - **Reverse - 3rd (since 1998):** Variable - **Ripper Beam Overall width (since 1998):** 77 in (195.58 cm) - **Ripper Beam Overall Width (since 2006):** 76.85 in (195.2 cm) - **Ripper Forces Penetration Force (since 2006):** 10377 lbs (4706.93 kg) - **Ripper Shank Maximum digging depth (since 1998):** 11.2 in (28.45 cm) - **Ripper Shank Maximum penetration depth (since 2001):** 10.7 in (27.18 cm) - **Ripper Shank Maximum Penetration Depth (since 2006):** 11.4 in (28.96 cm) - **Ripper-Scarifier Type (since 1998):** Radial - **See Wheel Loader section of this book for (since 1998):** summary of S.A.E. Guidelines for Loader - **Shank Gauge (since 1998):** 71 in (180.34 cm) - **Shank Gauge (since 2006):** 70.86 in (179.98 cm) - **Speeds Forward/Reverse (since 2006):** km/h mph - **Stroke (since 1998):** 5 in (12.7 cm) - **Tilt Back at Ground Level (since 1998):** 43 deg - **Tilt Back at Ground Level (since 2006):** 42 deg - **Track Gauge (since 1998):** 71 in (180.34 cm) - **Track Rollers (Each Side) (since 1998):** 6 - **w/Teeth & Segments (since 2001):** 2518 lbs (1142.15 kg) - **Width of Standard Track Shoe (since 1998):** 15 in (38.1 cm) - **Width of Standard Track Shoe (since 2006):** 20 in (50.8 cm) - **Width Without Bucket (since 1998):** 86 in (218.44 cm) - **Width Without Bucket (std. track) (since 1998):** 86 in (218.44 cm) - **with Teeth & Segments (since 2006):** 2591 lbs (1175.26 kg) - **Years Built (since 1996):** 1,996 - 2,003 - **Years Built (since 2003):** 2,003 - 2,007 ### Hydraulic - **Dump Time:** 1.3 sec - **Lower Time:** 2.6 sec - **Pump Flow Capacity:** 31.8 gpm (120.36 lpm) - **Pump Type:** VANE - **Raise Time:** 6.9 sec - **Relief Valve Pressure:** 3481 psi ### Hydraulic System - Equipment - **Hydraulic System - Equipment Type:** Vane - **Lift Cylinder - Bore:** 4.8 in (12.19 cm) - **Lift Cylinder - Stroke:** 28 in (71.12 cm) - **Main Relief Valve Setting:** 3481 psi - **Output:** 31.7 gpm (119.98 lpm) - **Tilt Cylinder - Bore:** 5.5 in (13.97 cm) - **Tilt Cylinder - Stroke:** 18.8 in (47.75 cm) ### Hydraulic System - Pilot - **Cycle Time - Dump:** 1.3 s - **Cycle Time - Lower, Empty, Float Down:** 2.6 s - **Cycle Time - Raise:** 6.9 s - **Cycle Time - Raise And Dump:** 5.8 s - **Output - Maximum:** 3.2 gpm (12.11 lpm) - **Relief Valve Setting:** 413 psi ### Operating Specifications - **Maximum Travel Speed:** 5.7 mph (9.17 kph) ### Operational - **Alternator Supplied Amperage:** 70 amps - **Breakout Force - Std Bucket:** 21400 lbs (9706.89 kg) - **Bucket Capacity - Heaped:** 2 cu yd - **Bucket Capacity - Struck:** 1.7 cu yd - **Cooling System Fluid Capacity:** 6.9 gal (26.12 l) - **Engine Oil Capacity:** 4.8 gal (18.17 l) - **Final Drive Fluid Capacity - Each:** 4.1 gal (15.52 l) - **Fuel Capacity:** 63.7 gal (241.1 l) - **Hydraulic System Fluid Capacity:** 29.1 gal (110.14 l) - **Max Speed:** 5.7 mph (9.17 kph) - **Operating Voltage:** 12 V - **Operating Weight:** 32895.2 lbs (14921.03 kg) - **Static Tipping Load:** 23565.3 lbs (10689.05 kg) ### Ripper Specifications - **Addition To Machine Length Due To Ripper In Transportation Position:** 9.7 in (24.64 cm) - **Cylinders - Bore:** 4 in (10.16 cm) - **Cylinders - Stroke:** 10.6 in (26.92 cm) - **Ground Clearance:** 20 in (50.8 cm) - **Number Of Pockets:** 3 - **Overall Width/Beam:** 76.91 in (195.35 cm) - **Penetration:** 11.4 in (28.96 cm) - **Ripping Width:** 70.91 in (180.11 cm) - **Shank Cross Section:** 50 x 109 mm 2.0 x 4.3 in - **Type:** Radial ### Service Refill Capacities - **Cooling System:** 6.9 gal (26.12 l) - **Crankcase - With Filter:** 4.8 gal (18.17 l) - **Final Drive - Each:** 4.1 gal (15.52 l) - **Fuel Tank:** 62 gal (234.67 l) - **Hydraulic System - Equipment, Power Train And Tank:** 29.1 gal (110.14 l) - **Hydraulic Tank:** 17.7 gal (66.99 l) - **Pivot Shaft:** 0.2 gal (0.76 l) - **Pump Drive Box:** 1 gal (3.79 l) ### Standards - **Brakes:** Brakes - **Cab:** Cab - **Rops/Fops:** ROPS/FOPS ### Undercarriage - **Ground Contact Area:** 3565.01 in2 - **Ground Contact Area - Optional Shoe:** 2790 in2 - **Ground Contact Area - Standard Shoe:** 3565 in2 - **Ground Pressure:** 9.5 psi - **Ground Pressure - Optional Shoe:** 12.2 psi - **Ground Pressure - Standard Shoe:** 9.5 psi - **Grouser Height - Double Grouser:** 1.4 in (3.56 cm) - **Length Of Track On Ground:** 7.7 ft (2.35 m) - **Number Of Shoes - Each Side:** 37 - **Number Of Shoes Per Side:** 37 - **Number Of Track Rollers Per Side:** 6 - **Track Gauge:** 71 in (180.34 cm) - **Track On Ground:** 92.4 in (234.7 cm) - **Track Rollers - Each Side:** 6 - **Track Shoe Type:** Double Grouser, Extreme Service - **Track Shoe Width:** 19.69 in (50.01 cm) - **Track Shoe Width - Optional:** 15 in (38.1 cm) - **Track Shoe Width - Standard:** 19.7 in (50.04 cm) ### Weights - **Operating Weight:** 33389 lbs (15145.01 kg) - **Shipping Weight - Without Bucket:** 30274 lbs (13732.07 kg) ## About this model The Caterpillar 953C is a crawler loader designed for earthmoving, material handling, and site preparation applications. It combines tracked undercarriage traction with a front loader bucket for loading, grading, backfilling, and stockpile work. The 953C is commonly used in construction, utility, landscaping, and general earthmoving operations where stability and low ground pressure are important. Caterpillar equipped the model with a diesel engine, hydrostatic or power shift drivetrain depending on configuration, and a cab designed for operator visibility and control. The 953C remains a recognized machine in the crawler loader category for versatile jobsite performance and durable serviceability. ## Photos ![Caterpillar 953C](https://s3.amazonaws.com/equipment.ceg/noimage.jpg)