Increased horsepower, excellent maneuverability, redesigned operator cab for comfort, the revolutionary SystemOneTM undercarriage and the new implement system increase your productivity, drastically reduce your operating costs and make the new 953D unsurpassed in versatility.

Engine
Flywheel Power	148 hp
Engine Model	Cat® C6.6 ACERT
Net Power - Caterpillar	148 hp
Net Power - ISO 9249	148 hp
Net Power - SAE J1349	148 hp
Net Power - EEC 80/1269	148 hp
Bore	4.13 in
Stroke	5 in
Displacement	402.76 in3
Undercarriage
Track Shoe Type	Double Grouser
Track Shoe Width - Standard	18.9 in
Track Shoe Width - Optional	15 in
Track Rollers - Each Side	6.0
Number of Shoes - Each Side	37.0
Track on Ground	91.4 in
Ground Contact Area - Standard Shoe	3565 in2
Ground Contact Area - Optional Shoe	2790 in2
Ground Pressure - Standard Shoe	9.5 psi
Ground Pressure - Optional Shoe	12.3 psi
Grouser Height - Double Grouser	1.4 in
Track Gauge	71 in
Drive System
Type	Hydrostatic drive with infinite machine speeds to 10.0 km/h (6.2 mph)
Drive Pump	Two variable-displacement, slipper-type axial piston pumps
Track Motor	Two variable-displacement, bend axis motors
Relief Valve Setting	6527 psi
Hydraulic System - Pilot
Cycle Time - Raise	5.9 Seconds
Cycle Time - Dump	1.5 Seconds
Service Refill Capacities
Fuel Tank	83.5 gal
Cooling System	8 gal
Crankcase (with Filter)	4.4 gal
Final Drives (each)	2.8 gal
Hydraulic Tank	18.5 gal
Pivot Shaft	0.18 gal
Electrical System
Type	24V DC
Battery Capacity	950 CCA
Battery Voltage	12
Battery Quantity	2
Alternator	95 Amps, Heavy-Duty Brushless
Weights
Operating Weight	34381 lb
Buckets
Capacity - General Purpose	2.42 yd3
Capacity - Multi-Purpose	2.09 yd3
Bucket Width - General Purpose	97.8 in
Bucket Width - Multi-Purpose	97.3 in
Operating Specifications
Max. Travel Speed	6.2 mph
Ripper Specifications
Type	Radial
Number of Pockets	3
Overall Width/Beam	81.4 in
Shank cross section	50 x 109 mm 50 x 4.2 in
Ground Clearance	22.32 in
Penetration	13.78 in
Ripping Width	70.8 in
Cylinders - Bore	4 in
Cylinders - Stroke	10.63 in
Addition to Machine Length due to Ripper (in	17.83 in
Standards
ROPS/FOPS	ROPS/FOPS
Brakes	Brakes
Cab	Cab
Hydraulic system - Implement
Cycle Time - Total	6.5 Seconds

ELECTRICAL

Alternator, 24 volt, heavy duty brushless.

Alarm, backup

Horn, electric

2 heavy duty batteries, high output, maintenance free, 950 CCA

Switch, Main disconnect

Starter, Electric (heavy duty, 24 volt)

Four halogen lights, two forward facing, roof mounted; two facing rearward integrated in A/C unit

OPERATOR ENVIRONMENT

Pressurized, sound suppressed, ROPS/FOPS cab with tinted glass and sliding side windows

Air conditioning and heating

Heater/defroster with automatic temperature control

Seat, air suspended adjustable, with side-to-side isolator

Electro Hydraulic seat mounted control levers

Seat belt, retractable

Electronic Monitoring System with gauges for:

Engine coolant temperature

Hydraulic oil temperature

Pump drive box oil temperature

Fuel level

Mirror, rearview, inside

Radio ready. Includes 24 to 12 volt converter, speakers, antenna and one 12 volt power outlets

Coat hook

Transmission control, V-lever

Control, joystick, bucket gp

Storage compartments under left armrest

Document holder on right console

Floor mat, rubber, heavy duty

Windshield washers and wipers, front and rear

Cab window, front glued

Durable metal roof

Parking brake switch and "brake-on" indicator light

POWERTRAIN

Cat® C6.6 ACERT

Modular cooling system for engine air intake, oil and water

Fan, demand, hydraulically driven

Tank fuel

Electro Hydrostatic Control (EHC) for transmission with travel and work modes

Fuel priming pump, electric

Water separator

Air inlet, pre-cleaner

Air cleaner dry-type, axial seal with integral pre-cleaner and dust ejection system, electronic filter condition indicator

Muffler, under hood

Starting aid ether injection

Caterpillar extended-life coolant

Load sensing variable displacement implement pump

UNDERCARRIAGE

Caterpillar SystemOne

Track, 480mm (18.9in), double grouser

Final drive, standard

Track guiding guards, end section

Track adjuster, hydraulic

Sprocket rims, with replaceable bolt-on tough Steel segments

Guards, sprocket

7 single flange track rollers per side, with one upper carrier rollers, lifetime lubricated

Conventional idlers, lifetime lubricated

Idler, scrapper

Oscillating track roller frames

HYDRAULIC

Oil change

Hydraulic, GP bucket

OTHER STANDARD EQUIPMENT

Tilt cab, locking bar

Sound suppression, exterior

Z-bar loader linkage

Implement cylinders with integrated positioning sensors

Operator programmable lift and tilt kickouts

Engine enclosure with lockable doors

Radiator core 6.5fpi, debris resistant

Hinged Radiator Guard and swing out fan

Guards, full bottom

Bumper

Ecology drains on hydraulic tank

Product link ready

Oil sampling valves

Hoses, Caterpillar XT

Warning decals

Hydraulic Oil, HYDO Advanced 10

ELECTRICAL

Lights, 4, extra

Beacon, rotating

OPERATOR ENVIRONMENT

Control, joystick, MP bucket

Control, two levers, GP bucket

Comfort seat, air suspended, heated

Cab window, front sealed

Cat Messenger

POWER TRAIN

Fan, demand, reversible

Tank fuel, fast fill

Air inlet, pre-cleaner, turbine

HYDRAULICS

Hydraulic oil, bio

Oil change, high speed

Hydraulics MP Bucket, lines front

Hydraulics RIPPER, control, lines rear

Hydraulics MP + RIPPER, lines front and rear

REAR ATTACHMENT

Striker bar, rear

Ripper, multi-Shank

Hitch, standard

Hitch, extended

Counterweight, light

Counterweight, additional

BUCKETS

General Purpose, for bolt-on GET

General Purpose, flush mounted adapt

Multi-Purpose

Multi-Purpose, landfill

General Purpose, landfill, flush mounted adapt

General Purpose, landfill and demolition

BUCKET ATTACHMENTS

Teeth, Extra Duty

Teeth, General Duty

Teeth, Penetration

Bolt On, Cutting Edge

Bolt On Segments, Cutting Edge

Cutting Edge Segment

Tips, Extra Duty

GUARDS

Guard, track roller

Guard, idler

Guard, cab lights

Guard, lift lines

Screen, windshield

UNDERCARRIAGE

Track shoes, 380 mm, double grouser

Track shoes, 380 mm, triple grouser

Track shoes, 480 mm, center hole

Final drive, waste

OTHER ATTACHMENTS

Cab, tilt jack, hydraulic

Radio, AM/FM, CD

Heather, engine coolant, 120V

Heather, engine coolant, 240V

Re- fueling pump

Sediment pump, fuel tank

Caterpillar product link

Antifreeze, -50C (-58F)

ELECTRICAL

Lights, 4, extra

Beacon, rotating

OPERATOR ENVIRONMENT

Control, joystick, MP bucket

Control, two levers, GP bucket

Comfort seat, air suspended, heated

Cab window, front sealed

Cat Messenger

POWER TRAIN

Fan, demand, reversible

Tank fuel, fast fill

Air inlet, pre-cleaner, turbine

HYDRAULICS

Hydraulic oil, bio

Oil change, high speed

Hydraulics MP Bucket, lines front

Hydraulics RIPPER, control, lines rear

Hydraulics MP + RIPPER, lines front and rear

REAR ATTACHMENT

Striker bar, rear

Ripper, multi-Shank

Hitch, standard

Hitch, extended

Counterweight, light

Counterweight, additional

BUCKETS

General Purpose, for bolt-on GET

General Purpose, flush mounted adapt

Multi-Purpose

Multi-Purpose, landfill

General Purpose, landfill, flush mounted adapt

General Purpose, landfill and demolition

BUCKET ATTACHMENTS

Teeth, Extra Duty

Teeth, General Duty

Teeth, Penetration

Bolt On, Cutting Edge

Bolt On Segments, Cutting Edge

Cutting Edge Segment

Tips, Extra Duty

GUARDS

Guard, track roller

Guard, idler

Guard, cab lights

Guard, lift lines

Screen, windshield

UNDERCARRIAGE

Track shoes, 380 mm, double grouser

Track shoes, 380 mm, triple grouser

Track shoes, 480 mm, center hole

Final drive, waste

OTHER ATTACHMENTS

Cab, tilt jack, hydraulic

Radio, AM/FM, CD

Heather, engine coolant, 120V

Heather, engine coolant, 240V

Re- fueling pump

Sediment pump, fuel tank

Caterpillar product link

Antifreeze, -50C (-58F)