- Length With Bucket On Ground: 19.29 ft / 5879 mm
- Ground Clearance: 1.24 ft / 377 mm
- Width To Outside Of Tracks: 7.55 ft / 2300 mm
- Height To Top Of Cab: 10.34 ft / 3150 mm
Published dimensions and weight
Caterpillar 953C
Weighing roughly 14.9 t and rated at 128 hp, the Caterpillar 953C is a crawler loader in its size class.
01Published dimensions and weight
Dimensions reference
Measurement reference — not to scale
01Dimensions referenceLength × width × height
02Operating Weight32895.2 lb14921 kg
03Selected published values108
Crawler loaders are commonly used to dig, load and carry material where tracked traction is useful. Published rows for Caterpillar 953C include published bucket capacity of 2 yd3 / 1.5 m3, published breakout force of 21400 lb / 95.2 kN, published operating weight of 32895.2 lb / 14921 kg. These values describe the published configuration; verify the specific machine's configuration, attachments and records.
- Compare the published “Length With Bucket On Ground” field (19.29 ft / 5879 mm) with the specific machine's configuration and records; options and condition can differ.
- Compare the published “Ground Clearance” field (1.24 ft / 377 mm) with the specific machine's configuration and records; options and condition can differ.
- Compare the published “Width To Outside Of Tracks” field (7.55 ft / 2300 mm) with the specific machine's configuration and records; options and condition can differ.
02Specifications
Published values, clearly grouped.
Published specifications and measurements are organized by section for quick reference.
Dimensions
Length With Bucket On Ground19.29 ft5879 mm
Ground Clearance1.24 ft377 mm
Width To Outside Of Tracks7.55 ft2300 mm
Height To Top Of Cab10.34 ft3150 mm
Clearance At Full Height And Dump9.53 ft2903 mm
Reach At Dump Height3.2 ft974 mm
Length To Front Of Track14.28 ft4350 mm
Ripper Specifications
Ground Clearance20 in508 mm
Cylinders - Bore4 in101.6 mm
Cylinders - Stroke10.6 in269.24 mm
Addition To Machine Length Due To Ripper In Transportation Position9.7 in246.38 mm
Number Of Pockets33
Overall Width/Beam76.91 in1953.26 mm
Penetration11.4 in289.56 mm
Shank Cross Section50 x 109 mm 2.0 x 4.3 in50 x 109 mm 2.0 x 4.3 in
Ripping Width70.91 in1800.86 mm
TypeRadialRadial
Undercarriage
Track Gauge71 in1803.4 mm
Length Of Track On Ground7.7 ft2345 mm
Number Of Shoes - Each Side3737
Number Of Shoes Per Side3737
Number Of Track Rollers Per Side66
Track Shoe TypeDouble Grouser, Extreme ServiceDouble Grouser, Extreme Service
Track Shoe Width19.69 in500 mm
Ground Contact Area3565.01 in22.3 m2
Track Shoe Width - Optional15 in381 mm
Track Shoe Width - Standard19.7 in500.38 mm
Ground Pressure9.5 psi65.51 kPa
Ground Pressure - Optional Shoe12.2 psi12.2 psi
Ground Pressure - Standard Shoe9.5 psi9.5 psi
Grouser Height - Double Grouser1.4 in35.56 mm
Ground Contact Area - Standard Shoe3565 in22.3 m2
Track On Ground92.4 in2346.96 mm
Ground Contact Area - Optional Shoe2790 in21.8 m2
Track Rollers - Each Side66
Electrical System
Battery Voltage1212
Alternator70 Amps, Heavy-Duty Brushless70 Amps, Heavy-Duty Brushless
Electrical System Type24V DC24V DC
Battery Capacity750 CCA750 CCA
Battery Quantity22
Engine
Number Of Cylinders66
Engine Make22362236
Engine Model3126B ATAAC3126B ATAAC
Net Power128 hp95.5 kw
Power Measured @2000 rpm2000 rpm
AspirationTurbochargedTurbocharged
Displacement442 cu in7.3 L
Bore4.4 in110 mm
Stroke5 in127 mm
Net Power - Iso 9249128 hp95.5 kw
Net Power - Sae J1349128 hp95.5 kw
Flywheel Power128 hp95.5 kw
Net Power - Eec 80/1269128 hp95.5 kw
Net Power - Caterpillar128 hp95.5 kw
Operational
Operating Weight32895.2 lb14921 kg
Fuel Capacity63.7 gal241 L
Cooling System Fluid Capacity6.9 gal26 L
Engine Oil Capacity4.8 gal18 L
Final Drive Fluid Capacity - Each4.1 gal15.5 L
Hydraulic System Fluid Capacity29.1 gal110 L
Static Tipping Load23565.3 lb10689 kg
Breakout Force - Std Bucket21400 lb95.2 kN
Bucket Capacity - Struck1.7 yd31.3 m3
Bucket Capacity - Heaped2 yd31.5 m3
Operating Voltage12 V12 V
Alternator Supplied Amperage70 amps70 amps
Max Speed5.7 mph9.2 km/h
Weights
Operating Weight33389 lb15145 kg
Shipping Weight - Without Bucket30274 lb13732.1 kg
Buckets
Capacity - General Purpose2.5 yd31.9 m3
Bucket Width - General Purpose93.7 in2380 mm
Capacity - Multi-Purpose2.1 yd31.6 m3
Bucket Width - Multi-Purpose93.6 in2377.5 mm
Hydraulic
Pump TypeVANEVANE
Pump Flow Capacity31.8 gal/min120 L/min
Relief Valve Pressure3481 psi24000.7 kPa
Raise Time6.9 sec6.9 sec
Dump Time1.3 sec1.3 sec
Lower Time2.6 sec2.6 sec
Operating Specifications
Maximum Travel Speed5.7 mph9.2 km/h
Service Refill Capacities
Cooling System6.9 gal26.2 L
Fuel Tank62 gal234.7 L
Final Drive - Each4.1 gal15.6 L
Hydraulic Tank17.7 gal67.1 L
Crankcase - With Filter4.8 gal18.2 L
Pivot Shaft0.2 gal0.8 L
Pump Drive Box1 gal3.8 L
Hydraulic System - Equipment, Power Train And Tank29.1 gal110.2 L
Hydraulic System - Pilot
Relief Valve Setting413 psi413 psi
Cycle Time - Raise6.9 s6.9 s
Cycle Time - Dump1.3 s1.3 s
Cycle Time - Lower, Empty, Float Down2.6 s2.6 s
Cycle Time - Raise And Dump5.8 s5.8 s
Output - Maximum3.2 gal/min3.2 gal/min
Standards
BrakesBrakesBrakes
Rops/FopsROPS/FOPSROPS/FOPS
CabCabCab
Drive System
Track MotorTwo, variable-displacement, link-type piston motorsTwo, variable-displacement, link-type piston motors
Drive System TypeHydrostatic drive with infinite machine speeds to 9.2 km/h (5.7 mph)Hydrostatic drive with infinite machine speeds to 9.2 km/h (5.7 mph)
Drive PumpTwo, variable-displacement, slipper-type axial piston pumpsTwo, variable-displacement, slipper-type axial piston pumps
Relief Valve Setting6380 psi6380 psi
Hydraulic System - Equipment
Hydraulic System - Equipment TypeVaneVane
Main Relief Valve Setting3481 psi3481 psi
Output31.7 gal/min31.7 gal/min
Lift Cylinder - Bore4.8 in120.7 mm
Lift Cylinder - Stroke28 in711.2 mm
Tilt Cylinder - Bore5.5 in139.7 mm
Tilt Cylinder - Stroke18.8 in477.6 mm
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