- Ground Clearance: 29.77 in / 756 mm
- Height Over Cab: 139.77 in / 3550 mm
- Length Of Tracks: 16.08 ft / 4900 mm
- Slewing Angle: 360 degrees
Published dimensions and weight
John Deere 953MH
Weighing roughly 36.5 t, the John Deere 953MH is a harvester in that size class.
01Published dimensions and weight
Dimensions reference
Measurement reference — not to scale

01Dimensions referenceLength × width × height
02Operating Weight80433.5 lb36484 kg
03Selected published values34
Forestry harvesters are commonly used to fell, delimb and process trees at the stump. Published rows for John Deere 953MH include published operating weight of 80433.5 lb / 36484 kg, the published “Ground Clearance” field of 29.77 in / 756 mm, the published “Height Over Cab” field of 139.77 in / 3550 mm. These values describe the published configuration; verify the specific machine's configuration, attachments and records.
- Compare the published “Ground Clearance” field (29.77 in / 756 mm) with the specific machine's configuration and records; options and condition can differ.
- Compare the published “Height Over Cab” field (139.77 in / 3550 mm) with the specific machine's configuration and records; options and condition can differ.
- Compare the published “Length Of Tracks” field (16.08 ft / 4900 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
Ground Clearance29.77 in756 mm
Height Over Cab139.77 in3550 mm
Length Of Tracks16.08 ft4900 mm
Slewing Angle360 degrees360 degrees
Super Structure Width10.01 ft3050 mm
Tailswing Radius10.44 ft3180 mm
Track Length On Ground150.79 in3830 mm
Width3050 mm3050 mm
Driveline
Engine ModelPowerTech Plus 6090 PSSPowerTech Plus 6090 PSS
Displacement549.3 cu in9 L
Engine ManufacturerJohn DeereJohn Deere
Engine Output329.9 hp246 kw
Engine Torque1026.7 lb ft1392 Nm
Rated Speed1900 rpm1900 rpm
Carrier Rollers - Each Side22
Track Rollers - Each Side99
Track Shoe Width24.1 in610 mm
Capacities
Fuel Tank - Diesel285.4 gal1080 L
Alternator Output100 amps100 amps
Number Of Alternators22
Performance
Travel Speed2.7 mph4.2 km/h
System Voltage24 V24 V
Slew Speed4.8 rpm4.8 rpm
Pump Flow140.6 gal/min532 L/min
Reference Harvesting HeadWaratah HTH624CWaratah HTH624C
Felling Diameter31.9 in810 mm
Cutting Radius - Maximum30 ft9120 mm
Cutting Radius - Minimum12.1 ft3680 mm
Delimbing Diameter30 in760 mm
Cutting Swath Horizontal17.9 ft5440 mm
Main PumpAxial PistonAxial Piston
Weights
Weight - With Reference Head80433.5 lb36484 kg
Weight - Without Reference Head72805.5 lb33024 kg
Operating Weight80433.5 lb36484 kg
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