# 2001 Caterpillar 953C for Sale in Avoca, IA

**URL:** <https://www.constructionequipmentguide.com/used-equipment/caterpillar/crawler-loaders/953c/id/88200091>

## Listing details

- **Price:** $49,500.00 USD
- **Listing ID:** 88200091
- **Year:** 2001
- **Manufacturer:** Caterpillar
- **Model:** 953C
- **Category:** Crawler Loaders
- **Serial number:** 2ZN03830
- **Stock number:** E00668520
- **Location:** Avoca, IA

## Machine details

### General Specifications

- **hours:** 10266
- **airconditioning:** Yes
- **heater:** Yes
- **ropstype:** Enclosed

## Manufacturer specifications

### Dimensions

- **Clearance at Full Height and Dump:** 9.6 ft (2.93 m)
- **Ground Clearance:** 1.3 ft (0.4 m)
- **Height - Top of Cab:** 10.4 ft (3.17 m)
- **Length to Front of Track:** 14.3 ft (4.36 m)
- **Length with Bucket on Ground:** 19.3 ft (5.88 m)
- **Reach at Dump Height:** 3.2 ft (0.98 m)
- **Width to Outside of Tracks:** 7.6 ft (2.32 m)

### Engine

- **Aspiration:** Turbocharged
- **Displacement:** 442 cu in (7243.1 cu cm)
- **Engine Model:** Cat 3126B ATAAC
- **Net Power:** 128 hp (95.45 kw)
- **Number of Cylinders:** 6
- **Power Measured @:** 2000 rpm

### Hydraulic System

- **Dump Time:** 1.3 seconds
- **Lower Time:** 2.6 seconds
- **Pump Flow Capacity:** 31.8 gpm (120.36 lpm)
- **Pump Type:** VANE
- **Raise Time:** 6.9 seconds
- **Relief Valve Pressure:** 3481 psi

### Operating Specifications

- **Alternator Supplied Amperage:** 70 amps
- **Breakout Force Bucket:** 21400 lbs (9706.89 kg)
- **Bucket Capacity - heaped:** 2 cu yd (1.53 cu m)
- **Bucket Capacity - struck:** 1.7 cu yd (1.3 cu m)
- **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 volts
- **Operating Weight:** 32895.2 lbs (14921.03 kg)
- **Static Tipping Load:** 23565.3 lbs (10689.05 kg)

### Undercarriage

- **Ground Contact Area:** 3565.1 cu in (58421.65 cu cm)
- **Ground Pressure:** 9.5 psi
- **Length of Track on Ground:** 7.7 ft (2.35 m)
- **Number of Shoes per Side:** 37
- **Number of Track Rollers per Side:** 6
- **Track Gauge:** 71 in (180.34 cm)
- **Track Shoe Width:** 19.7 in (50.04 cm)

## About this model

The Caterpillar 953C is a crawler loader designed for material handling, loading, grading, and site preparation in construction, utility, and earthmoving applications. It combines tracked undercarriage traction with a front loader bucket for operation on soft, uneven, or muddy ground. The 953C is part of Caterpillar's crawler loader lineup and is commonly used for stockpiling, backfilling, cleanup, and general earthmoving work. Typical features include a diesel engine, hydrostatic or power train drive components, and a loader linkage system built for durability and control. The model is recognized for versatility, maneuverability, and performance in confined jobsite conditions.

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