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Caterpillar

953C

Crawler Loader

Operating Weight
32,895 lb
Bucket Capacity - heaped
2.00 yd³
Bucket Capacity - struck
1.70 yd³
Net Power
128.0 hp
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Specifications

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Operating Specifications

Operating Specifications specifications
Operating Weight32,895 lb
Bucket Capacity - heaped2.00 yd³
Bucket Capacity - struck1.70 yd³
Max Speed5.7 mph
Fuel Capacity63.7 gal
Static Tipping Load23,565 lb
Breakout Force Bucket21,400 lb
Cooling System Fluid Capacity6.9 gal
Hydraulic System Fluid Capacity29.1 gal
Final Drive Fluid Capacity - each4.1 gal
Engine Oil Capacity4.8 gal
Operating Voltage12 V
Alternator Supplied Amperage70 A

Engine

Engine specifications
Engine ModelCat 3126B ATAAC
Displacement442 in³
Power Measured @2,000 rpm
Net Power128.0 hp
Number of Cylinders6
AspirationTurbocharged

Hydraulic System

Hydraulic System specifications
Pump Flow Capacity31.8 gal/min
Lower Time2.6 s
Raise Time6.9 s
Relief Valve Pressure3,481 psi
Dump Time1.3 s
Pump TypeVANE

Dimensions

Dimensions specifications
Ground Clearance16 in
Height - Top of Cab125 in
Width to Outside of Tracks91 in
Length with Bucket on Ground231 in
Clearance at Full Height and Dump115 in
Reach at Dump Height39 in
Length to Front of Track172 in

Undercarriage

Undercarriage specifications
Length of Track on Ground93 in
Track Gauge71 in
Track Shoe Width20 in
Ground Pressure10 psi
Number of Track Rollers per Side6
Ground Contact Area3,565 in³
Number of Shoes per Side37

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