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953 Track Loader

Powerful, Versatile, Agile

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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    Benefits

    ONE Machine, Many Jobs

    One operator, one machine to dig, load, carry, fill and more. Fusion quick coupler for fast attachment changes. Purpose-built Waste, Low Ground Pressure, Ship Hold and Steel Mill loaders to get the job done.

    Up To 10% Fuel Savings

    Efficient Cat C7.1 engine. Automatic, Eco and Power modes match performance to the job to save you fuel. Remote Services and machine features save on service and maintenance.

    Gets More Done

    Sized for agility and easy transport, with a Performance Series bucket option that boosts your productivity. Cat Payload technology helps optimize bucket loading for faster cycle times.

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    • Air Conditioning System
      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.
    • Buckets
      Capacity - General Purpose
      2.4 yd³
      Capacity - Multi-Purpose
      2.1 yd³
      Capacity - Performance Series
      2.7 yd³
      Width - General Purpose
      97.8 in
      Width - Multi-Purpose
      97.3 in
      Width - Performance Series
      99.8 in
    • Dimensions
      Clearance at Full Lift Height and 45° Dump*
      111.7 in
      Ground Clearance
      16.3 in
      Height - Bucket Hinge Pin
      142.1 in
      Machine Height - Top of Cab
      124.2 in
      Note
      *With General Purpose pin-on bucket
      Overall Machine Length*
      251.1 in
      Overall Machine Width without Bucket: With Standard Tracks - 550 mm (21.6 in) Shoes
      91.2 in
      Ramp Angle
      29°
      Reach at Full Lift Height and 45° Dump*
      41.4 in
    • Engine
      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.
      Engine Model
      Cat C7.1
      Flywheel Power
      160 hp
      Net Power - ISO 9249 (DIN)
      162 mhp
      Net Power - ISO 9249/SAE J1349
      160 hp
      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.
      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.
    • Low Ground Pressure (LGP)
      Ground Contact Area
      6045 in²
      Ground Pressure
      6 psi
      Operating Weight
      38055 lb
      Width of Standard Shoe
      31.5 in
    • Service Refill Capacities
      DEF Tank
      4.2 gal (US)
      Fuel Tank
      70 gal (US)
    • Standard
      Ground Contact Area
      3720 in²
      Ground Pressure
      10 psi
      Operating Weight
      35181 lb
      Width of Standard Shoe
      20 in
    • Undercarriage
      Track Gauge
      72.3 in
      Track Rollers/Shoes - Each Side
      6/37
      Track on Ground
      90 in
    • Waste Handler
      Ground Contact Area
      3720 in²
      Ground Pressure
      10 psi
      Operating Weight
      35662 lb
      Width of Standard Shoe
      20 in
    • Weights
      Operating Weight
      34594 lb
    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
    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