953C Track Loader

Overview & Specifications

Overview & Specifications

Engine

Flywheel Power
128 hp
95 kW
Engine Model
Cat 3126B ATAAC
Cat 3126B ATAAC
Net Power - Caterpillar
128 hp
95 kW
Net Power - ISO 9249
128 hp
95 kW
Net Power - SAE J1349
128 hp
95 kW
Net Power - EEC 80/1269
128 hp
95 kW
Bore
4.33 in
110 mm
Stroke
5 in
127 mm
Displacement
442 in3
7.2 L

Undercarriage

Track Shoe Type
Double Grouser, Extreme Service
Double Grouser, Extreme Service
Track Shoe Width - Standard
19.7 in
500 mm
Track Shoe Width - Optional
15 in
380 mm
Track Rollers - Each Side
6.0
6.0
Number of Shoes - Each Side
37.0
37.0
Track on Ground
92.4 in
2345 mm
Ground Contact Area - Standard Shoe
3565 in2
2.3 m2
Ground Contact Area - Optional Shoe
2790 in2
1.8 m2
Ground Pressure - Standard Shoe
9.5 psi
65.8 kPa
Ground Pressure - Optional Shoe
12.2 psi
84.1 kPa
Grouser Height - Double Grouser
1.4 in
35 mm
Track Gauge
71 in
1800 mm

Drive System

Type
Hydrostatic drive with infinite machine speeds to 9.2 km/h (5.7 mph)
Hydrostatic drive with infinite machine speeds to 9.2 km/h (5.7 mph)
Drive Pump
Two, variable-displacement, slipper-type axial piston pumps
Two, variable-displacement, slipper-type axial piston pumps
Track Motor
Two, variable-displacement, link-type piston motors
Two, variable-displacement, link-type piston motors
Relief Valve Setting
6380 psi
44000 kPa

Hydraulic System - Equipment

Type
Vane
Vane
Output
31.7 gal/min
120 L/min
Main Relief Valve Setting
3481 psi
24000 kPa
Lift Cylinders - Bore
4.75 in
120.65 mm
Lift Cylinders - Stroke
28 in
711 mm
Tilt Cylinders - Bore
5.5 in
139.7 mm
Tilt Cylinders - Stroke
18.8 in
478 mm

Hydraulic System - Pilot

Output - maximum
3.2 gal/min
12 L/min
Relief Valve Setting
413 psi
2850 kPa
Cycle Time - Raise
6.9 Seconds
6.9 Seconds
Cycle Time - Dump
1.3 Seconds
1.3 Seconds
Cycle Time - Lower, Empty, Float Down
2.6 Seconds
2.6 Seconds
Cycle Time - Raise and Dump
5.8 Seconds
5.8 Seconds

Service Refill Capacities

Fuel Tank
62 gal
233.5 L
Cooling System
6.9 gal
26 L
Crankcase (with Filter)
4.8 gal
18 L
Final Drives (each)
4.1 gal
15.5 L
Hydraulic system (Equipment, Power Train and Tank)
29.1 gal
110 L
Hydraulic Tank
17.7 gal
67 L
Pump Drive Box
1 gal
3.8 L
Pivot Shaft
0.2 gal
0.8 L

Electrical System

Type
24V DC
24V DC
Battery Capacity
750 CCA
750 CCA
Battery Voltage
12
12
Battery Quantity
2
2
Alternator
70 Amps, Heavy-Duty Brushless
70 Amps, Heavy-Duty Brushless

Weights

Operating Weight
33389 lb
15145 kg
Shipping Weight - without Bucket
30274 lb
13732 kg

Buckets

Capacity - General Purpose
2.42 yd3
1.85 m3
Capacity - Multi-Purpose
2.09 yd3
1.6 m3
Bucket Width - General Purpose
93.7 in
2380 mm
Bucket Width - Multi-Purpose
93.6 in
2378 mm

Operating Specifications

Max. Travel Speed
5.7 mph
9.2 km/h

Ripper Specifications

Type
Radial
Radial
Number of Pockets
3
3
Overall Width/Beam
76.9 in
1952 mm
Shank cross section
50 x 109 mm 2.0 x 4.3 in
50 x 109 mm 2.0 x 4.3 in
Ground Clearance
20 in
507 mm
Penetration
11.4 in
290 mm
Ripping Width
70.9 in
1800 mm
Cylinders - Bore
4 in
101.6 mm
Cylinders - Stroke
10.6 in
270 mm
Addition to Machine Length due to Ripper (in Transportation Position)
9.7 in
247 mm

Standards

ROPS/FOPS
ROPS/FOPS
ROPS/FOPS
Brakes
Brakes
Brakes
Cab
Cab
Cab
  
  
 

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