- Tail Swing Radius: 10.6 ft / 3230 mm
- Overall Machine Length*: 251.5 in / 6388.1 mm
- Overall Machine Width Without Bucket: Narrow Tracks - 380 Mm (14.9 In) Shoes: 87.2 in / 2214.88 mm
- Overall Machine Width Without Bucket: Standard Tracks - 480 Mm (19.7 In) Shoes: 91.2 in / 2316.48 mm
Published dimensions and weight
John Deere 953K
The John Deere 953K is a feller buncher of about 15.4 t; its PowerTech Plus 6090H engine is rated at 286 hp.
01Published dimensions and weight
Dimensions reference
Measurement reference — not to scale
01Dimensions referenceLength × width × height
02Operating Weight33852 lb15355.1 kg
03Selected published values64
Feller bunchers are commonly used to cut and group standing trees for subsequent extraction. Published rows for John Deere 953K include published operating weight of 33852 lb / 15355.1 kg, published engine power of 330 hp / 246.1 kw, published maximum speed of 1.2 mph / 2 km/h. These values describe the published configuration; verify the specific machine's configuration, attachments and records.
- Compare the published “Tail Swing Radius” field (10.6 ft / 3230 mm) with the specific machine's configuration and records; options and condition can differ.
- Compare the published “Overall Machine Length*” field (251.5 in / 6388.1 mm) with the specific machine's configuration and records; options and condition can differ.
- Compare the published “Overall Machine Width Without Bucket: Narrow Tracks - 380 Mm (14.9 In) Shoes” field (87.2 in / 2214.88 mm) with the specific machine's configuration and records; options and condition can differ.
02Specifications
Published values, clearly grouped.
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Dimensions
Tail Swing Radius10.6 ft3230 mm
Overall Machine Length*251.5 in6388.1 mm
Overall Machine Width Without Bucket: Narrow Tracks - 380 Mm (14.9 In) Shoes87.2 in2214.88 mm
Overall Machine Width Without Bucket: Standard Tracks - 480 Mm (19.7 In) Shoes91.2 in2316.48 mm
Ramp Angle29 degrees29 degrees
Reach At Full Lift Height And 45 Degrees Dump*47 in1193.8 mm
Maximum Rollback/Dump - Fully Raised52 degrees/53 degrees52 degrees/53 degrees
Overall Machine Height - Bucket Fully Raised183.7 in4665.98 mm
Bucket Height - Carry Position21.6 in548.64 mm
Carry Position Approach Angle15 degrees15 degrees
Clearance At Full Lift Height And 45 Degrees Dump*106 in2692.4 mm
Digging Depth*5.5 in139.7 mm
Grading Angle74 degrees74 degrees
Note*With general purpose bucket and extra duty teeth.*With general purpose bucket and extra duty teeth.
Height - Bucket Hinge Pin142.1 in3609.34 mm
Height - Top Of Stack110.3 in2801.62 mm
Machine Height - Top Of Cab124.2 in3154.68 mm
Maximum Rollback - Ground/Carry Position43 degrees/50 degrees43 degrees/50 degrees
Undercarriage
Track Gauge6.03 ft1836.42 mm
Track Shoe Width - Standard18.9 in480.06 mm
Ground Contact Area - Optional Shoe2790 in21.8 m2
Ground Contact Area - Standard Shoe3410 in22.2 m2
Ground Pressure - Optional Shoe10.9 psi10.9 psi
Ground Pressure - Standard Shoe8.6 psi8.6 psi
Ground Pressure(1) - Optional Shoe11.1 psi11.1 psi
Ground Pressure(1) - Standard Shoe8.8 psi8.8 psi
Grouser Height - Double Grouser1.4 in35.56 mm
Track On Ground91.3 in2319.02 mm
Track Rollers/Shoes - Each SideJun-37Jun-37
Track Shoe Width - Optional14.9 in378.46 mm
Note(1) Machine equipped with Tier 4 Final/Stage IV emissions reduction technology.(1) Machine equipped with Tier 4 Final/Stage IV emissions reduction technology.
Engine
Number Of Cylinders66
Engine Make22402240
Engine ModelPowerTech Plus 6090HPowerTech Plus 6090H
Gross Power330 hp246.1 kw
Net Power286 hp213.3 kw
Net Torque1026.7 lb ft1392 Nm
Displacement549 cu in9 L
EmissionsU.S. EPA Tier 4 Final/EU Stage IV/Korea Tier 4 Final or China Nonroad Stage III, India Bharat III, Eurasian Economic Union Stage IIIA, UN ECE R96 Stage IIIA emission standards, equivalent to Tier 3/Stage IIIAU.S. EPA Tier 4 Final/EU Stage IV/Korea Tier 4 Final or China Nonroad Stage III, India Bharat III, Eurasian Economic Union Stage IIIA, UN ECE R96 Stage IIIA emission standards, equivalent to Tier 3/Stage IIIA
Flywheel Power154 hp114.9 kw
Note (1)All nonroad Tier 4 Interim and Final, Stage IIIB and IV and Korea Tier 4 Final diesel engines are required to use only Ultra Low Sulfur Diesel (ULSD) with 15 ppm (mg/kg) of sulfur or less, or up to B20 biodiesel blended with ULSD. B20 should meet ASTM D7467 specification (biodiesel blend stock should meet Cat biodiesel spec, ASTM D6751 or EN 14214). Cat DEO-ULS or oils that meet the Cat ECF-3, API CJ-4, and ACEA E9 specification are required. Consult your OMM for further machine specific fuel recommendations.All nonroad Tier 4 Interim and Final, Stage IIIB and IV and Korea Tier 4 Final diesel engines are required to use only Ultra Low Sulfur Diesel (ULSD) with 15 ppm (mg/kg) of sulfur or less, or up to B20 biodiesel blended with ULSD. B20 should meet ASTM D7467 specification (biodiesel blend stock should meet Cat biodiesel spec, ASTM D6751 or EN 14214). Cat DEO-ULS or oils that meet the Cat ECF-3, API CJ-4, and ACEA E9 specification are required. Consult your OMM for further machine specific fuel recommendations.
Note (2)Diesel Exhaust Fluid (DEF) used in Cat Selective Catalytic Reduction (SCR) systems must meet the requirements outlined in the International Organization for Standardization (ISO) standard 22241.Diesel Exhaust Fluid (DEF) used in Cat Selective Catalytic Reduction (SCR) systems must meet the requirements outlined in the International Organization for Standardization (ISO) standard 22241.
Net Power - Rated - Iso 9249 (Din)156 hp116.4 kw
Net Power (Rated) - Sae J1349/Iso 9249154 hp114.9 kw
Operational
Operating Weight33852 lb15355.1 kg
Fuel Capacity295 gal1116.7 L
Hydraulic System Fluid Capacity82 gal310.5 L
Swing Speed6 rpm6 rpm
Operating Voltage24 V24 V
Max Speed1.2 mph2 km/h
Weights
Note(1) Machine equipped with Tier 4 Final/Stage IV emissions reduction technology.(1) Machine equipped with Tier 4 Final/Stage IV emissions reduction technology.
Operating Weight(1)34484 lb15641.7 kg
Buckets
Capacity - General Purpose2.4 yd31.9 m3
Capacity - Multi-Purpose2.1 yd31.7 m3
Capacity - Performance Series2.5 yd32 m3
Width - General Purpose97.8 in2484.2 mm
Width - Performance Series99.8 in2535 mm
Width - Multi-Purpose97.3 in2471.5 mm
NoteBuckets equipped with teeth and segments.Buckets equipped with teeth and segments.
Service Refill Capacities
Fuel Tank70 gal265 L
Note(1) Machine equipped with Tier 4 Final/Stage IV emissions reduction technology.(1) Machine equipped with Tier 4 Final/Stage IV emissions reduction technology.
Def Tank(1)4.2 gal15.9 L
Air Conditioning System
Air ConditioningThe air conditioning system on this machine contains the fluorinated greenhouse gas refrigerant R134a (Global Warming Potential = 1430). The system contains 1.1 kg of refrigerant which has a CO2 equivalent of 1.573 metric tonnes.The air conditioning system on this machine contains the fluorinated greenhouse gas refrigerant R134a (Global Warming Potential = 1430). The system contains 1.1 kg of refrigerant which has a CO2 equivalent of 1.573 metric tonnes.
General
NoteFor complete machine specifications and available configurations, please see your Cat dealer or look on this website.For complete machine specifications and available configurations, please see your Cat dealer or look on this website.
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