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Cat
953 Track Loader
Flywheel Power
160 hp
119 kW
Operating Weight
34594 lb
15692 kg
Capacity – General Purpose
2.4 yd³
1.8 m³
Overview
Save money and transport time with one rugged machine that does it all – land clearing, digging, grading, truck loading, slope work and more. Crawler loaders give you lower ground pressure and better traction so you can start the job sooner, and work longer, in all kinds of underfoot conditions. Cat® Track Loaders give you all this, plus outstanding performance and fuel efficiency.
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Features
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Details
Specifications
Engine
| Spec | Value |
|---|---|
| Flywheel Power | 160 hp 119 kW |
| Engine Model | Cat C7.1 Cat C7.1 |
| Net Power – ISO 9249/SAE J1349 | 160 hp 119 kW |
| Net Power – ISO 9249 (DIN) | 162 mhp 162 mhp |
| Emissions | Meets U.S. EPA Tier 4 Final, EU Stage V, Korea Stage V, China Nonroad Stage IV, Japan 2014 emission standards or India Bharat Stage III, Eurasian Economic Union Stage IIIA, UN ECE R96 Stage IIIA emission standards, equivalent to U.S. EPA Tier 3/ EU Stage IIIA. Meets U.S. EPA Tier 4 Final, EU Stage V, Korea Stage V, China Nonroad Stage IV, Japan 2014 emission standards or India Bharat Stage III, Eurasian Economic Union Stage IIIA, UN ECE R96 Stage IIIA emission standards, equivalent to U.S. EPA Tier 3/ EU Stage IIIA. |
| Note (1) | Cat U.S. EPA Tier 4 Final, EU Stage V, Korea Stage V, China Nonroad Stage IV, Japan 2014 engines are required to use ULSD (ultra-low sulfur diesel fuel with 15 ppm of sulfur or less) or ULSD blended with the following lower-carbon intensity fuels up to: 20% biodiesel FAME (fatty acid methyl ester)*; 100% renewable diesel, HVO (hydrotreated vegetable oil) and GTL (gas-to-liquid) fuels. Cat engines meeting Eurasian Economic Union Stage IIIA, UN ECE R96 Stage IIIA emission standards, equivalent to U.S. EPA Tier 3/ EU Stage IIIA, are compatible with diesel fuel blended with the following lower-carbon intensity fuels up to: 100% biodiesel FAME (fatty acid methyl ester)**; 100% renewable diesel, HVO (hydrotreated vegetable oil) and GTL (gas-to-liquid) fuels. Refer to guidelines for successful application. Please consult your Cat dealer or “Caterpillar Machine Fluids Recommendations” (SEBU6250) for details. *Engines with no aftertreatment devices can use higher blends, up to 100% biodiesel (For use of blends higher than 20% biodiesel, consult your Cat dealer). **For use of blends higher than 20% biodiesel, consult your Cat dealer. Cat U.S. EPA Tier 4 Final, EU Stage V, Korea Stage V, China Nonroad Stage IV, Japan 2014 engines are required to use ULSD (ultra-low sulfur diesel fuel with 15 ppm of sulfur or less) or ULSD blended with the following lower-carbon intensity fuels up to: 20% biodiesel FAME (fatty acid methyl ester)*; 100% renewable diesel, HVO (hydrotreated vegetable oil) and GTL (gas-to-liquid) fuels. Cat engines meeting Eurasian Economic Union Stage IIIA, UN ECE R96 Stage IIIA emission standards, equivalent to U.S. EPA Tier 3/ EU Stage IIIA, are compatible with diesel fuel blended with the following lower-carbon intensity fuels up to: 100% biodiesel FAME (fatty acid methyl ester)**; 100% renewable diesel, HVO (hydrotreated vegetable oil) and GTL (gas-to-liquid) fuels. Refer to guidelines for successful application. Please consult your Cat dealer or “Caterpillar Machine Fluids Recommendations” (SEBU6250) for details. *Engines with no aftertreatment devices can use higher blends, up to 100% biodiesel (For use of blends higher than 20% biodiesel, consult your Cat dealer). **For use of blends higher than 20% biodiesel, consult your Cat dealer. |
| Note (2) | Net power advertised is the power available at the engine flywheel when the engine is equipped with a fan, air cleaner, clean emissions Module (when equipped) and alternator. Advertised power is tested per the specified standard in effect at the time of manufacture. Net power advertised is the power available at the engine flywheel when the engine is equipped with a fan, air cleaner, clean emissions Module (when equipped) and alternator. Advertised power is tested per the specified standard in effect at the time of manufacture. |
Weights
| Spec | Value |
|---|---|
| Operating Weight | 34594 lb 15692 kg |
Service Refill Capacities
| Spec | Value |
|---|---|
| Fuel Tank | 70 gal (US) 265 l |
| DEF Tank | 4.2 gal (US) 16 l |
Standard
| Spec | Value |
|---|---|
| Operating Weight | 35181 lb 15958 kg |
| Width of Standard Shoe | 20 in 480 mm |
| Ground Contact Area | 3720 in² 2.4 m² |
| Ground Pressure | 10 psi 66 kPa |
Low Ground Pressure (LGP)
| Spec | Value |
|---|---|
| Operating Weight | 38055 lb 17261 kg |
| Width of Standard Shoe | 31.5 in 800 mm |
| Ground Contact Area | 6045 in² 3.9 mm² |
| Ground Pressure | 6 psi 43 kPa |
Waste Handler
| Spec | Value |
|---|---|
| Operating Weight | 35662 lb 16176 kg |
| Width of Standard Shoe | 20 in 480 mm |
| Ground Contact Area | 3720 in² 2.4 m² |
| Ground Pressure | 10 psi 67 kPa |
Dimensions
| Spec | Value |
|---|---|
| Overall Machine Length* | 251.1 in 6378 mm |
| Overall Machine Width without Bucket: With Standard Tracks – 550 mm (21.6 in) Shoes | 91.2 in 2316 mm |
| Machine Height – Top of Cab | 124.2 in 3156 mm |
| Reach at Full Lift Height and 45° Dump* | 41.4 in 1053 mm |
| Clearance at Full Lift Height and 45° Dump* | 111.7 in 2838 mm |
| Height – Bucket Hinge Pin | 142.1 in 3608 mm |
| Ground Clearance | 16.3 in 413 mm |
| Ramp Angle | 29° 29° |
| Note | *With General Purpose pin-on bucket *With General Purpose pin-on bucket |
Undercarriage
| Spec | Value |
|---|---|
| Track Gauge | 72.3 in 1836 mm |
| Track on Ground | 90 in 2286 mm |
| Track Rollers/Shoes – Each Side | 6/37 6/37 |
Buckets
| Spec | Value |
|---|---|
| Capacity – General Purpose | 2.4 yd³ 1.8 m³ |
| Capacity – Multi-Purpose | 2.1 yd³ 1.6 m³ |
| Capacity – Performance Series | 2.7 yd³ 2.1 m³ |
| Width – General Purpose | 97.8 in 2485 mm |
| Width – Multi-Purpose | 97.3 in 2471 mm |
| Width – Performance Series | 99.8 in 2536 mm |
Air Conditioning System
| Spec | Value |
|---|---|
| Air Conditioning | 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. 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. |
Standard Equipment
NOTE
- Standard and optional equipment may vary. Consult your Cat dealer for details.
Power Train
- Cat C7.1 Diesel Engine
- Hydraulic demand fan
- Hydrostatic transmission
- Load sensing implement pump
- Modular cooling system
Operator Environment
- 12V power outlet and 5V USB port
- Adjustable armrests
- Full-color 254 mm (10 in) liquid crystal touchscreen display
- Grab handle on dash
- Heat/Air conditioning
- Integrated rearview HD camera
- Lights – 4 halogen
- Pressurized, sound suppressed, Rollover Protective Structure (ROPS)/Falling Object Protective Structure (FOPS) Cab with tinted glass and sliding window
- Radio ready
- Storage areas throughout cab
Cat Technology
- Slope Indicate
- Product Link ready
Undercarriage
- Caterpillar Heavy Duty undercarriage
- Oscillating track roller frames
Buckets
- Pin-on coupler
- Cat Advansys bucket tips/Ground Engaging Tools
Service and Maintenance
- 4 x 2 Easy tie-down points on chassis
- Ecology drains
- Ground level service center
- Hinged radiator guard and swing out fan
- Shovel holder
Optional Equipment
NOTE
- Standard and optional equipment may vary. Consult your Cat dealer for details.
Power Train
- Cat C7.1 diesel engine with engine-mounted aftertreatment to meet U.S. EPA Tier 4 Final, EU Stage V, Korea Stage V, China Nonroad Stage IV, Japan 2014 emission standards
- Cat C7.1 diesel engine to meet India Bharat Stage III, Eurasian Economic Union Stage IIIA, UN ECE R96 Stage IIIA emission standards, equivalent to Tier 3/Stage IIIA
Operator Environment
- Special application cab with dual pane/polycarbonate window
- Deluxe seat
- Premium seat
- Joystick or two-lever implement controls
- Joystick or V-lever-and-pedal steering controls
- Radio AM/FM Bluetooth
- Radio AM/FM/DAB+ Bluetooth
- Radio AM/FM/Sirius XM Bluetooth
- Communication Radio Ready
- Lights – 2 LED front/bottom of cab, access light
- Lights – 8 LED
- LED flashing beacon
Cat Technology
- Remote Flash/Remote Troubleshoot
- Product Link, Cellular
- Product Link — Dual Cellular/Satellite
- Cat Payload
- Grade control mast
Undercarriage
- Cat Abrasion undercarriage
- Waste or Low Ground Pressure (LGP) undercarriage
Buckets
- Fusion quick coupler
- General Purpose bucket
- Landfill bucket
- Multi-Purpose bucket
- Performance bucket
Service and Maintenance
- Fast fuel fill
- High Speed oil change
- Hydraulic reversing fan
- Hydraulic tilt cab
- Refueling pump
- Underhood work light
Attachments
- Bumper
- Counterweights
- Multi-shank ripper
- Ripper hitch
- Ripper-ready rear hydraulics
- Striker bar box
Special Arrangements
- Low Ground Pressure (LGP) Arrangement
- Waste Handler
- Ship Hold Arrangement
- Steel Mill Arrangement
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