Cat 953 Crawler loaders tech specs
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1996-2025
11,972.59 kg Breakout force
1.53 cu m Bucket capacity
2.9 m Loader dump height
82.03 kw Net power
14,362 kg Operating weight
8,749 kg Tipping load
Makana rating
Owner rating
Market average
AED 731,000Starting from
AED 310,000Cat 953 technical specifications
Highlight differences
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Cat 953 LGP
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Cat 953C
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Cat 953C WH
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Cat 953D
Breakout force
Breakout force 11,972.59 kg
Breakout force 9,706.89 kg
Breakout force -
Breakout force 16,371.53 kg
Years
Years 1996-2025
Years 1996-2025
Years 1996-2025
Years 1996-2025
Market Average
Market Average AED 731,000
Market Average AED 731,000
Market Average AED 731,000
Market Average AED 731,000
Price
Price AED 310,000
Price AED 310,000
Price AED 310,000
Price AED 310,000
Bucket capacity
Bucket capacity 1.53 cu m
Bucket capacity 1.53 cu m
Bucket capacity 2.29 cu m
Bucket capacity 1.76 cu m
Displacement
Displacement 5,201.27 cu cm
Displacement 7,243.1 cu cm
Displacement -
Displacement 6,600.72 cu cm
Engine model
Engine model 3204
Engine model Cat 3126B ATAAC
Engine model 3126B ATAAC
Engine model Cat C6.6 ACERT
Loader dump height
Loader dump height 2.9 m
Loader dump height 2.93 m
Loader dump height -
Loader dump height 2.93 m
Loader dump reach
Loader dump reach 1.04 m
Loader dump reach 0.98 m
Loader dump reach -
Loader dump reach 1.01 m
Max speed forward
Max speed forward 10.46 kph
Max speed forward 9.17 kph
Max speed forward 9.17 kph
Max speed forward 9.33 kph
Operating weight
Operating weight 14,362 kg
Operating weight 14,921 kg
Operating weight 16,655 kg
Operating weight 15,576 kg
Tipping load
Tipping load 8,749 kg
Tipping load -
Tipping load -
Tipping load 11,413 kg
Operating voltage
Operating voltage -
Operating voltage 12 V
Operating voltage 24 V
Operating voltage 24 V
Raise time
Raise time 7 s
Raise time 7 s
Raise time -
Raise time 6 s
Lower time
Lower time 3 s
Lower time 3 s
Lower time -
Lower time -
Fuel cap
Fuel cap 192.28 liter
Fuel cap 241.1 liter
Fuel cap 234.67 liter
Fuel cap 316.05 liter
Hydraulic fluid cap
Hydraulic fluid cap 58.29 liter
Hydraulic fluid cap 110.14 liter
Hydraulic fluid cap 110.14 liter
Hydraulic fluid cap 70.02 liter
Cooling fluid cap
Cooling fluid cap -
Cooling fluid cap 26.12 liter
Cooling fluid cap 26.12 liter
Cooling fluid cap 30.28 liter
Ground clearance
Ground clearance 0.4 m
Ground clearance 0.4 m
Ground clearance -
Ground clearance 0.43 m
Height - top of cab
Height - top of cab 3.08 m
Height - top of cab 3.17 m
Height - top of cab -
Height - top of cab 3.11 m
Length with bucket
Length with bucket 5.88 m
Length with bucket 5.88 m
Length with bucket -
Length with bucket 5.94 m
Width over tracks
Width over tracks 2.19 m
Width over tracks 2.32 m
Width over tracks 2.32 m
Width over tracks 2.29 m
Ground contact area
Ground contact area 58,421.65 cu cm
Ground contact area 58,421.65 cu cm
Ground contact area 58,420.01 cu cm
Ground contact area 45,720.01 cu cm
Ground pressure
Ground pressure 0.61 bar
Ground pressure 0.65 bar
Ground pressure 0.71 bar
Ground pressure 0.65 bar
Number of track rollers per side
Number of track rollers per side 6
Number of track rollers per side 6
Number of track rollers per side -
Number of track rollers per side 6
Track gauge
Track gauge 1.8 m
Track gauge 1.8 m
Track gauge 2.08 m
Track gauge 1.8 m
Track length
Track length 2.32 m
Track length 2.35 m
Track length 2.35 m
Track length 2.35 m
Track width
Track width 50.04 cm
Track width 50.04 cm
Track width 50.04 cm
Track width 47.75 cm
Number of shoes per side
Number of shoes per side -
Number of shoes per side 37
Number of shoes per side -
Number of shoes per side 37
Net power
Net power 82.03 kw
Net power 95.45 kw
Net power 95.45 kw
Net power 110.37 kw
Alternator supplied amperage
Alternator supplied amperage -
Alternator supplied amperage 70 Amh
Alternator supplied amperage 65 Amh
Alternator supplied amperage 95 Amh
Aspiration
Aspiration -
Aspiration Turbocharged
Aspiration -
Aspiration -
Number of cylinders
Number of cylinders -
Number of cylinders 6
Number of cylinders -
Number of cylinders 6
Power measured @
Power measured @ -
Power measured @ 2,000 rpm
Power measured @ -
Power measured @ 2,000 rpm
Engine oil cap
Engine oil cap -
Engine oil cap 18.17 liter
Engine oil cap 18.17 liter
Engine oil cap 16.65 liter
Final drives fluid cap
Final drives fluid cap -
Final drives fluid cap 15.52 liter
Final drives fluid cap 15.52 liter
Final drives fluid cap 10.6 liter
Pump flow cap
Pump flow cap -
Pump flow cap 120.36 lpm
Pump flow cap -
Pump flow cap 116.58 lpm
Pump type
Pump type -
Pump type Vane-type pump
Pump type Piston
Pump type hydrostatic drive pumps
Relief valve pressure
Relief valve pressure -
Relief valve pressure 240 bar
Relief valve pressure -
Relief valve pressure 275.1 bar
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Cat 953 expert review
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Reviewed by Mohammed E. on February 5, 2026 Overview
The Cat 953 delivers 82.03 kW net power with a 1.53 cu m bucket and ~11,973 kg breakout for high-production crawler loader work.
Pros High breakout and lift, large bucket, excellent tracked traction.
Cons Slow travel, heavy feel in tight areas.
Efficiency
1.53 cu m bucket supports fast bulk loading with fewer cycles.
In Cabin
Durable cab with clear bucket sightlines and straightforward controls.
In Comparison
More power and capacity than Cat 951, a clear step up from Cat 943.
Final Verdict
Rated 5 stars, the Cat 953 fits production-first jobs in the AED 310,000–731,000 range.
Cat 953 owner rating
Cat 953 Crawler loaders [1996-2025]
1996-2025
Overall rating
Based on 3 ratings
4.3
performance
4.0
comfort
4.3
fuel efficiency
4.7
safety
4.3
features
4.3
5 stars
33 %
4 stars
67 %
3 stars
0 %
2 stars
0 %
1 stars
0 %
Cat 953 similar models
Highlight differences
Cat 953 LGP
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Cat 943 LGP
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Cat 951C
Breakout force
Breakout force 11,972.59 kg
Breakout force 9,588.5 kg
Breakout force 7,125.94 kg
Years
Years 1996-2025
Years 1985-2025
Years 1982-2025
Market Average
Market Average AED 731,000
Market Average AED 298,000
Market Average AED 384,000
Price
Price AED 310,000
Price AED 152,000
Price AED 289,000
Bucket capacity
Bucket capacity 1.53 cu m
Bucket capacity 1.22 cu m
Bucket capacity 1.38 cu m
Displacement
Displacement 5,201.27 cu cm
Displacement 5,201.27 cu cm
Displacement 7,000.57 cu cm
Engine model
Engine model 3204
Engine model 3204
Engine model 3304
Loader dump height
Loader dump height 2.9 m
Loader dump height 2.68 m
Loader dump height 2.77 m
Loader dump reach
Loader dump reach 1.04 m
Loader dump reach 0.88 m
Loader dump reach 1.07 m
Max speed forward
Max speed forward 10.46 kph
Max speed forward 9.66 kph
Max speed forward 11.59 kph
Operating weight
Operating weight 14,362 kg
Operating weight 11,888 kg
Operating weight 12,733 kg
Tipping load
Tipping load 8,749 kg
Tipping load 8,032 kg
Tipping load 8,558 kg
Operating voltage
Operating voltage -
Operating voltage -
Operating voltage 24 V
Raise time
Raise time 7 s
Raise time 7 s
Raise time 7 s
Lower time
Lower time 3 s
Lower time 2 s
Lower time 2 s
Fuel cap
Fuel cap 192.28 liter
Fuel cap 159.35 liter
Fuel cap 197.2 liter
Hydraulic fluid cap
Hydraulic fluid cap 58.29 liter
Hydraulic fluid cap 58.29 liter
Hydraulic fluid cap 73.81 liter
Cooling fluid cap
Cooling fluid cap -
Cooling fluid cap -
Cooling fluid cap 24.6 liter
Ground clearance
Ground clearance 0.4 m
Ground clearance 0.37 m
Ground clearance 0.43 m
Height - top of cab
Height - top of cab 3.08 m
Height - top of cab 3.05 m
Height - top of cab 2.9 m
Length with bucket
Length with bucket 5.88 m
Length with bucket 5.46 m
Length with bucket 4.79 m
Width over tracks
Width over tracks 2.19 m
Width over tracks 2.07 m
Width over tracks 1.98 m
Ground contact area
Ground contact area 58,421.65 cu cm
Ground contact area 50,293.65 cu cm
Ground contact area 38,609.65 cu cm
Ground pressure
Ground pressure 0.61 bar
Ground pressure 0.59 bar
Ground pressure -
Number of track rollers per side
Number of track rollers per side 6
Number of track rollers per side 6
Number of track rollers per side 5
Track gauge
Track gauge 1.8 m
Track gauge 1.7 m
Track gauge 1.53 m
Track length
Track length 2.32 m
Track length 2.16 m
Track length 2.16 m
Track width
Track width 50.04 cm
Track width 46.23 cm
Track width 35.56 cm
Number of shoes per side
Number of shoes per side -
Number of shoes per side -
Number of shoes per side 39
Net power
Net power 82.03 kw
Net power 59.66 kw
Net power 70.84 kw
Alternator supplied amperage
Alternator supplied amperage -
Alternator supplied amperage -
Alternator supplied amperage 19 Amh
Number of cylinders
Number of cylinders -
Number of cylinders -
Number of cylinders 4
Power measured @
Power measured @ -
Power measured @ -
Power measured @ 2,200 rpm
Engine oil cap
Engine oil cap -
Engine oil cap -
Engine oil cap 18.93 liter
Final drives fluid cap
Final drives fluid cap -
Final drives fluid cap -
Final drives fluid cap 9.84 liter
Pump flow cap
Pump flow cap -
Pump flow cap -
Pump flow cap 126.04 lpm
Pump type
Pump type -
Pump type -
Pump type Vane-type pump
Relief valve pressure
Relief valve pressure -
Relief valve pressure -
Relief valve pressure 172.37 bar
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