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Published dimensions and weight

Caterpillar 953C WH

The Caterpillar 953C WH is a crawler loader of about 16.7 t, built around the 3126B ATAAC engine.

01Published dimensions and weight
Dimensions reference
Crawler Loader category illustration
Measurement reference — not to scale
01Dimensions referenceLength × width × height
02Operating Weight36720 lb16656 kg
03Selected published values20
Published highlights
  • Width To Outside Of Tracks: 7.58 ft / 2300 mm
  • Track Gauge: 82 in / 2080 mm
  • Ground Contact Area: 3565 in2 / 2.3 m2
  • Ground Pressure: 10.3 psi / 71 kPa
Typical use

Crawler loaders are commonly used to dig, load and carry material where tracked traction is useful. Published rows for Caterpillar 953C WH include published bucket capacity of 3 yd3 / 2.3 m3, published operating weight of 36720 lb / 16656 kg, published engine power of 128 hp / 95 kw. These values describe the published configuration; verify the specific machine's configuration, attachments and records.

Buyer review notes
  • Compare the published “Width To Outside Of Tracks” field (7.58 ft / 2300 mm) with the specific machine's configuration and records; options and condition can differ.
  • Compare the published “Track Gauge” field (82 in / 2080 mm) with the specific machine's configuration and records; options and condition can differ.
  • Compare the published “Ground Contact Area” field (3565 in2 / 2.3 m2) with the specific machine's configuration and records; options and condition can differ.

What changes with this option

Compared with the base Caterpillar 953C: 12 of 20 published specifications change.

SectionSpecificationCaterpillar 953CCaterpillar 953C WH
DimensionsWidth To Outside Of Tracks7.55 ft / 2300 mm7.58 ft / 2300 mm
UndercarriageTrack Gauge71 in / 1803.4 mm82 in / 2080 mm
UndercarriageGround Contact Area3565.01 in2 / 2.3 m23565 in2 / 2.3 m2
UndercarriageGround Pressure9.5 psi / 65.51 kPa10.3 psi / 71 kPa
UndercarriageTrack Shoe Width19.69 in / 500 mm19.7 in / 500 mm
EngineNet Power128 hp / 95.5 kw128 hp / 95 kw
OperationalOperating Weight32895.2 lb / 14921 kg36720 lb / 16656 kg
OperationalFuel Capacity63.7 gal / 241 L62 gal / 233.5 L
OperationalBucket Capacity - Heaped2 yd3 / 1.5 m33 yd3 / 2.3 m3
OperationalOperating Voltage12 V / 12 V24 V / 24 V
OperationalAlternator Supplied Amperage70 amps / 70 amps65 amps / 65 amps
HydraulicPump TypeVANE / VANEPiston / Piston

Not published for this option: Length With Bucket On Ground, Ground Clearance, Height To Top Of Cab, Clearance At Full Height And Dump, Reach At Dump Height, Length To Front Of Track, Ground Clearance, Cylinders - Bore, Cylinders - Stroke, Addition To Machine Length Due To Ripper In Transportation Position, Number Of Pockets, Overall Width/Beam, Penetration, Shank Cross Section, Ripping Width, Type, Number Of Shoes - Each Side, Number Of Shoes Per Side, Number Of Track Rollers Per Side, Track Shoe Type, Track Shoe Width - Optional, Track Shoe Width - Standard, Ground Pressure - Optional Shoe, Ground Pressure - Standard Shoe, Grouser Height - Double Grouser, Ground Contact Area - Standard Shoe, Track On Ground, Ground Contact Area - Optional Shoe, Track Rollers - Each Side, Battery Voltage, Alternator, Electrical System Type, Battery Capacity, Battery Quantity, Number Of Cylinders, Power Measured @, Aspiration, Displacement, Bore, Stroke, Net Power - Iso 9249, Net Power - Sae J1349, Flywheel Power, Net Power - Eec 80/1269, Net Power - Caterpillar, Static Tipping Load, Breakout Force - Std Bucket, Bucket Capacity - Struck, Operating Weight, Shipping Weight - Without Bucket, Capacity - General Purpose, Bucket Width - General Purpose, Capacity - Multi-Purpose, Bucket Width - Multi-Purpose, Pump Flow Capacity, Relief Valve Pressure, Raise Time, Dump Time, Lower Time, Maximum Travel Speed, Cooling System, Fuel Tank, Final Drive - Each, Hydraulic Tank, Crankcase - With Filter, Pivot Shaft, Pump Drive Box, Hydraulic System - Equipment, Power Train And Tank, Relief Valve Setting, Cycle Time - Raise, Cycle Time - Dump, Cycle Time - Lower, Empty, Float Down, Cycle Time - Raise And Dump, Output - Maximum, Brakes, Rops/Fops, Cab, Track Motor, Drive System Type, Drive Pump, Relief Valve Setting, Hydraulic System - Equipment Type, Main Relief Valve Setting, Output, Lift Cylinder - Bore, Lift Cylinder - Stroke, Tilt Cylinder - Bore, Tilt Cylinder - Stroke

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