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Published dimensions and weight

Caterpillar 953D

The Caterpillar 953D is a 15.6 t-class crawler loader with a 148 hp engine.

01Published dimensions and weight
Dimensions reference
Crawler Loader category illustration
Measurement reference — not to scale
01Dimensions referenceLength × width × height
02Operating Weight34341 lb15577 kg
03Selected published values39
Published highlights
  • Length With Bucket On Ground: 19.45 ft / 5926 mm
  • Ground Clearance: 1.35 ft / 416 mm
  • Width To Outside Of Tracks: 7.48 ft / 2280 mm
  • Height To Top Of Cab: 10.18 ft / 3105 mm
Typical use

Crawler loaders are commonly used to dig, load and carry material where tracked traction is useful. Published rows for Caterpillar 953D include published bucket capacity of 2.3 yd3 / 1.8 m3, published breakout force of 36093 lb / 160.6 kN, published operating weight of 34341 lb / 15577 kg. These values describe the published configuration; verify the specific machine's configuration, attachments and records.

Buyer review notes
  • Compare the published “Length With Bucket On Ground” field (19.45 ft / 5926 mm) with the specific machine's configuration and records; options and condition can differ.
  • Compare the published “Ground Clearance” field (1.35 ft / 416 mm) with the specific machine's configuration and records; options and condition can differ.
  • Compare the published “Width To Outside Of Tracks” field (7.48 ft / 2280 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.

01

Dimensions

Length With Bucket On Ground19.45 ft5926 mm
Ground Clearance1.35 ft416 mm
Width To Outside Of Tracks7.48 ft2280 mm
Height To Top Of Cab10.18 ft3105 mm
Clearance At Full Height And Dump9.54 ft2909 mm
Reach At Dump Height3.28 ft1002 mm
Length To Front Of Track14.31 ft4363 mm
02

Undercarriage

Track Gauge71 in1800 mm
Length Of Track On Ground7.61 ft2320 mm
Number Of Shoes Per Side3737
Ground Contact Area2790 in21.8 m2
Ground Pressure9.5 psi65.8 kPa
Number Of Track Rollers Per Side66
Track Shoe Width18.75 in480 mm
03

Engine

Number Of Cylinders66
Engine Make22362236
Engine ModelC6.6 ACERTC6.6 ACERT
Net Power148 hp110 kw
Power Measured @2000 rpm2000 rpm
Displacement402.8 cu in6.6 L
04

Operational

Operating Weight34341 lb15577 kg
Fuel Capacity83.5 gal316 L
Cooling System Fluid Capacity8 gal31 L
Engine Oil Capacity4.4 gal16.5 L
Final Drive Fluid Capacity - Each2.8 gal10.8 L
Hydraulic System Fluid Capacity18.5 gal70 L
Static Tipping Load25162 lb11413 kg
Breakout Force - Std Bucket36093 lb160.6 kN
Bucket Capacity - Struck2 yd31.5 m3
Bucket Capacity - Heaped2.3 yd31.8 m3
Operating Voltage24 V24 V
Alternator Supplied Amperage95 amps95 amps
Max Speed5.8 mph9.2 km/h
05

Hydraulic

Pump TypeHydrostatic driveHydrostatic drive
Pump Flow Capacity30.8 gal/min140 L/min
Relief Valve Pressure3990 psi27500 kPa
Raise Time5.9 sec5.9 sec
Dump Time1.3 sec1.3 sec
Lower Time2 sec2 sec
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