# 1996 Caterpillar 953C for Sale in Fort Worth, Tx **URL:** ## Listing details - **Price:** Auction pricing - **Listing ID:** 88941901 - **Year:** 1996 - **Manufacturer:** Caterpillar - **Model:** 953C - **Category:** Crawler Loaders - **Hours:** 13553 - **Serial number:** 2ZN00490 - **Location:** Fort Worth, Tx - **Auction starts:** 2026-08-19 ## Description Enclosed Cab, 96 in Bucket, 15 in Double Grouser Track Shoes COMES WITH IRONCLAD ASSURANCE. SUBJECT TO TEXAS SALES TAX., COMES WITH IRONCLAD ASSURANCE. SUBJECT TO TEXAS SALES TAX. Closing Time: 2026-08-19 04:00:00 PM ## 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, quarry, and industrial applications. It combines a tracked undercarriage with a front loader bucket for traction and stability on soft, uneven, or muddy ground. The 953C is part of Caterpillar's crawler loader lineup and is commonly used for earthmoving, stockpile work, and general loading tasks. Key features typically include a diesel engine, hydrostatic or powershift drivetrain depending on configuration, and durable components for demanding jobsite conditions. The model is recognized for versatility, maneuverability, and performance in confined work areas. ## Photos ![1996 Caterpillar 953C](https://www-ironplanet.s3-us-west-2.amazonaws.com/i/22659/307/e013c2d7-fe48-43d7-97da-ffe569f85a23-hr.jpg) ![1996 Caterpillar 953C photo 2](https://www-ironplanet.s3-us-west-2.amazonaws.com/i/22659/307/12a1789f-65c7-47ea-8661-39758437cb52-hr.jpg) ![1996 Caterpillar 953C photo 3](https://www-ironplanet.s3-us-west-2.amazonaws.com/i/22659/307/c04dc584-85e6-4422-98b1-72f0b1d65166-hr.jpg) ![1996 Caterpillar 953C photo 4](https://www-ironplanet.s3-us-west-2.amazonaws.com/i/22659/307/08e52e27-3e7d-4141-97f4-ba3ae1c97f7a-hr.jpg) ![1996 Caterpillar 953C photo 5](https://www-ironplanet.s3-us-west-2.amazonaws.com/i/22659/307/441fe95e-3bc0-4c02-9dab-8af3bc4a965f-hr.jpg) ![1996 Caterpillar 953C photo 6](https://www-ironplanet.s3-us-west-2.amazonaws.com/i/22659/307/701ab4c6-a5a1-4c76-8d06-bb7dbd0cd32a-hr.jpg) ![1996 Caterpillar 953C photo 7](https://www-ironplanet.s3-us-west-2.amazonaws.com/i/22659/307/acf99e9b-9308-4569-a895-6894eb2e28b9-hr.jpg) ![1996 Caterpillar 953C photo 8](https://www-ironplanet.s3-us-west-2.amazonaws.com/i/22659/307/f3cfd85c-4b63-401d-bb05-933b2620d3ff-hr.jpg) ![1996 Caterpillar 953C photo 9](https://www-ironplanet.s3-us-west-2.amazonaws.com/i/22659/307/7609cdec-4a4e-4976-9b45-c1e034ce8f63-hr.jpg) ![1996 Caterpillar 953C photo 10](https://www-ironplanet.s3-us-west-2.amazonaws.com/i/22659/307/08ba24a5-c369-46d6-a880-48526ce3337f-hr.jpg) ![1996 Caterpillar 953C photo 11](https://www-ironplanet.s3-us-west-2.amazonaws.com/i/22659/307/3299182c-9e51-4189-a964-2a21bb768726-hr.jpg) ![1996 Caterpillar 953C photo 12](https://www-ironplanet.s3-us-west-2.amazonaws.com/i/22659/307/ece9300c-354f-4e1f-a7a8-b0e7db27d643-hr.jpg) ![1996 Caterpillar 953C photo 13](https://www-ironplanet.s3-us-west-2.amazonaws.com/i/22659/307/35f470ff-6aed-4d09-9043-854767da0255-hr.jpg) ![1996 Caterpillar 953C photo 14](https://www-ironplanet.s3-us-west-2.amazonaws.com/i/22659/307/66a19790-b388-4df0-9f15-63713ca850c3-hr.jpg) ![1996 Caterpillar 953C photo 15](https://www-ironplanet.s3-us-west-2.amazonaws.com/i/22659/307/d4b26a94-2ebe-4c93-a0ef-342027a7d7f0-hr.jpg) ![1996 Caterpillar 953C photo 16](https://www-ironplanet.s3-us-west-2.amazonaws.com/i/22659/307/94c5dcf3-233b-412b-9920-40d7109b2805-hr.jpg) ![1996 Caterpillar 953C photo 17](https://www-ironplanet.s3-us-west-2.amazonaws.com/i/22659/307/79b3fc42-f694-47b5-9a2f-a37eaf4139b5-hr.jpg) ![1996 Caterpillar 953C photo 18](https://www-ironplanet.s3-us-west-2.amazonaws.com/i/22659/307/9527fc90-791e-4180-89bc-6cfc9c9cc3c4-hr.jpg) ![1996 Caterpillar 953C photo 19](https://www-ironplanet.s3-us-west-2.amazonaws.com/i/22659/307/8506de6d-e4f7-4231-a577-e66320067245-hr.jpg)