953K

Efficiency

• 953K uses 10-25 percent less fuel per hour than the previous model.*
• Optional Performance Series bucket helps you move up to 10 percent more material per hour.
• Efficient use of Diesel Exhaust Fluid(1) – typically 2.5-3 percent of fuel consumption – provides excellent overall fluid efficiency.

Performance

• Smoother implement and steering response, and improved steering performance over the previous model.*
• Features like load sensing hydraulics and position sensing cylinders offer precise, responsive performance.
• Cat C7.1 ACERT™ engine delivers power and fast response when the machine is under load.
• Reduced engine noise* – quieter for the operator and others around the work site.

Versatility

• Steel track undercarriage allows you to work in wet, soft, or sensitive underfoot conditions.
• Finish jobs in less time – track loaders can often start the job earlier and work longer than other machines due to their lower ground pressure and increased traction.
• Quick Coupler Ready – Fusion™ Quick Coupler option allows easy use of forks, buckets, etc. from wheel loaders and other Fusion compatible machines.

Ease of Operation

• Choose either joystick or two-lever implement controls to match operator preference or application.
• Speed/steering controls available as either a joystick or as V-lever and foot pedals.
• Updated cab offers operator comforts like suspension seat, adjustable armrests and controls, and an improved air conditioning system.
• Excellent visibility to the bucket and all around the machine enhances safety and helps operators work more confidently.
• Handles and steps help operators climb on and off the machine more easily, from the front or the back of the tracks.
• Set implement response – fine, normal, coarse – to match operator preference or application.
• Emissions reduction technology(1) is designed to be transparent to the operator.

Maintenance

• Integrated diagnostics show operators on-board pressure readings for faster service.
• Tilt cab and convenient service access points for easier maintenance and repair.
• Demand fan provides efficient cooling plus easy fold-down service access.
• Remote monitoring with Product Link™/VisionLink® helps you manage your fleet more effectively and profitably.

*Compared to 953D.

(1) Machine equipped with U.S. EPA Tier 4 Final/EU Stage IV emissions reduction technology.