Komatsu D53 Crawler dozers tech specs
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Video[1]
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Interior [2]
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Exterior [4]
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Attachments [2]
1993-2002
0.86 m Blade height
planetary gear Drive type
240.35 liter Fuel cap
10,069 kg Operating weight
2.23 m Track length
40.13 cm Track width
Makana rating
Owner rating
Market average
AED 250,000Starting from
AED 180,000Komatsu D53 technical specifications
Highlight differences
Aspiration
Aspiration Turbocharged
Aspiration Turbocharged
Aspiration -
Aspiration -
Aspiration -
Aspiration -
Aspiration -
Aspiration -
Aspiration -
Gross power
Gross power 82.03 kw
Gross power 82.03 kw
Gross power 95.45 kw
Gross power 96.94 kw
Gross power 96.94 kw
Gross power 96.94 kw
Gross power 87.99 kw
Gross power -
Gross power 96.94 kw
Number of cylinders
Number of cylinders -
Number of cylinders 4
Number of cylinders 6
Number of cylinders 6
Number of cylinders 6
Number of cylinders 6
Number of cylinders 4
Number of cylinders -
Number of cylinders 6
Power measured @
Power measured @ -
Power measured @ 1,900 rpm
Power measured @ 1,900 rpm
Power measured @ 1,900 rpm
Power measured @ 1,900 rpm
Power measured @ 1,900 rpm
Power measured @ 1,900 rpm
Power measured @ -
Power measured @ 1,900 rpm
Years
Years 1993-2002
Years 1993-2002
Years 1993-2002
Years 1993-2002
Years 1993-2002
Years 1993-2002
Years 1993-2002
Years 1993-2002
Years 1993-2002
Market Average
Market Average AED 250,000
Market Average AED 250,000
Market Average AED 250,000
Market Average AED 250,000
Market Average AED 250,000
Market Average AED 250,000
Market Average AED 250,000
Market Average AED 250,000
Market Average AED 250,000
Price
Price AED 180,000
Price AED 180,000
Price AED 180,000
Price AED 180,000
Price AED 180,000
Price AED 180,000
Price AED 180,000
Price AED 180,000
Price AED 180,000
Blade capacity
Blade capacity 2.52 cu m
Blade capacity 2.83 cu m
Blade capacity -
Blade capacity -
Blade capacity -
Blade capacity -
Blade capacity 3.21 cu m
Blade capacity -
Blade capacity -
Displacement
Displacement 7,243.1 cu cm
Displacement 8,495.07 cu cm
Displacement 11,041.63 cu cm
Displacement 11,041.63 cu cm
Displacement 11,041.63 cu cm
Displacement 11,041.63 cu cm
Displacement 8,495.07 cu cm
Displacement 11,044.91 cu cm
Displacement 11,041.63 cu cm
Drive type
Drive type planetary gear
Drive type TORQFLOW
Drive type TORQFLOW
Drive type TORQFLOW
Drive type TORQFLOW
Drive type TORQFLOW
Drive type TORQFLOW
Drive type -
Drive type TORQFLOW
Engine model
Engine model S4D120-11
Engine model 4D130-1E
Engine model 6D125-1
Engine model 6D125-1
Engine model 6D125E-2
Engine model 6D125E-2
Engine model SL4D130-1
Engine model 6D125E
Engine model 6D125E-2
Max speed forward
Max speed forward 10.3 kph
Max speed forward 9.82 kph
Max speed forward -
Max speed forward -
Max speed forward -
Max speed forward -
Max speed forward -
Max speed forward 8.69 kph
Max speed forward -
Operating weight
Operating weight 10,069 kg
Operating weight 12,170 kg
Operating weight 12,800 kg
Operating weight 14,000 kg
Operating weight 14,000 kg
Operating weight 12,990 kg
Operating weight 13,870 kg
Operating weight 12,530 kg
Operating weight 15,020 kg
Blade height
Blade height 0.86 m
Blade height 0.88 m
Blade height 0.88 m
Blade height 1.03 m
Blade height 1.03 m
Blade height 0.88 m
Blade height 0.96 m
Blade height -
Blade height 1.03 m
Length without blade
Length without blade 3.57 m
Length without blade 3.63 m
Length without blade -
Length without blade 3.81 m
Length without blade 3.81 m
Length without blade 3.81 m
Length without blade 3.96 m
Length without blade -
Length without blade 4.15 m
Width over tracks
Width over tracks 2.07 m
Width over tracks 2.35 m
Width over tracks 2.35 m
Width over tracks 2.44 m
Width over tracks 2.44 m
Width over tracks 2.35 m
Width over tracks 2.93 m
Width over tracks 2.93 m
Width over tracks 2.93 m
Ground clearance
Ground clearance -
Ground clearance 0.34 m
Ground clearance 0.34 m
Ground clearance 0.34 m
Ground clearance 0.34 m
Ground clearance 0.34 m
Ground clearance 0.43 m
Ground clearance -
Ground clearance 0.43 m
Height - top of cab
Height - top of cab -
Height - top of cab 2.87 m
Height - top of cab 2.93 m
Height - top of cab 2.93 m
Height - top of cab 2.93 m
Height - top of cab 2.93 m
Height - top of cab 2.93 m
Height - top of cab 2.19 m
Height - top of cab 2.99 m
Length with blade
Length with blade -
Length with blade 4.57 m
Length with blade 4.79 m
Length with blade 4.88 m
Length with blade 4.88 m
Length with blade 4.79 m
Length with blade 4.97 m
Length with blade 4.15 m
Length with blade 5.18 m
Blade width
Blade width 3 m
Blade width 3 m
Blade width 3 m
Blade width 3 m
Blade width 3 m
Blade width 3 m
Blade width 3 m
Blade width -
Blade width 3 m
Cooling fluid cap
Cooling fluid cap 53.37 liter
Cooling fluid cap 55.26 liter
Cooling fluid cap -
Cooling fluid cap -
Cooling fluid cap -
Cooling fluid cap -
Cooling fluid cap -
Cooling fluid cap -
Cooling fluid cap -
Fuel cap
Fuel cap 240.35 liter
Fuel cap 240.35 liter
Fuel cap -
Fuel cap -
Fuel cap -
Fuel cap -
Fuel cap -
Fuel cap 250.19 liter
Fuel cap -
Ground pressure
Ground pressure 0.57 bar
Ground pressure 0.5 bar
Ground pressure -
Ground pressure -
Ground pressure -
Ground pressure -
Ground pressure 0.24 bar
Ground pressure -
Ground pressure -
Number of track rollers per side
Number of track rollers per side 5
Number of track rollers per side 5
Number of track rollers per side 5
Number of track rollers per side 6
Number of track rollers per side 6
Number of track rollers per side 6
Number of track rollers per side 7
Number of track rollers per side -
Number of track rollers per side 8
Track gauge
Track gauge 1.62 m
Track gauge 1.89 m
Track gauge 1.89 m
Track gauge 1.95 m
Track gauge 1.95 m
Track gauge 1.89 m
Track gauge 2.07 m
Track gauge 2.07 m
Track gauge 2.07 m
Track length
Track length 2.23 m
Track length 2.23 m
Track length 2.38 m
Track length 2.47 m
Track length 2.47 m
Track length 2.38 m
Track length 2.93 m
Track length 3.08 m
Track length 3.08 m
Track width
Track width 40.13 cm
Track width 46.23 cm
Track width 46.23 cm
Track width 46.23 cm
Track width 46.23 cm
Track width 46.23 cm
Track width 86.11 cm
Track width 86.11 cm
Track width 86.11 cm
Number of shoes per side
Number of shoes per side -
Number of shoes per side 39
Number of shoes per side 41
Number of shoes per side 41
Number of shoes per side 41
Number of shoes per side 41
Number of shoes per side 47
Number of shoes per side -
Number of shoes per side 49
Track pitch
Track pitch -
Track pitch 17.53 cm
Track pitch 17.53 cm
Track pitch 17.53 cm
Track pitch 17.53 cm
Track pitch 17.53 cm
Track pitch 17.53 cm
Track pitch -
Track pitch 17.53 cm
Max speed reverse
Max speed reverse 12.23 kph
Max speed reverse 11.75 kph
Max speed reverse -
Max speed reverse -
Max speed reverse -
Max speed reverse -
Max speed reverse -
Max speed reverse 10.3 kph
Max speed reverse -
Number of forward gears
Number of forward gears 3
Number of forward gears 3
Number of forward gears 3
Number of forward gears 3
Number of forward gears 3
Number of forward gears 3
Number of forward gears 3
Number of forward gears 3
Number of forward gears 3
Number of reverse gears
Number of reverse gears 3
Number of reverse gears 3
Number of reverse gears 3
Number of reverse gears 3
Number of reverse gears 3
Number of reverse gears 3
Number of reverse gears 3
Number of reverse gears 3
Number of reverse gears 3
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Komatsu D53 expert review
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Overview
The Komatsu D53 (1993–2002) is a mid-size crawler dozer designed for grading, land clearing, and construction work. With an operating weight of 10,069 kg and a durable planetary gear drivetrain, it provides dependable earthmoving performance for general jobsite applications.
Expert rating: 4 stars
Pros
Durable drivetrain and strong traction for grading and site preparation.
Cons
Lower pushing capacity compared with larger crawler dozers.
Performance & Efficiency
The crawler undercarriage maintains strong traction on uneven terrain while the planetary gear drivetrain improves durability during continuous pushing operations.
In Comparison
Komatsu D50: Slightly heavier dozer focused on mechanical durability.
Komatsu D51: Modern hydrostatic dozer offering precise blade control.
Komatsu D53: Balanced mid-size crawler dozer designed for steady grading work.
Final Verdict
Rated 4 stars, the Komatsu D53 offers dependable grading performance within the AED 180,000–250,000 price range.
Komatsu D53 owner rating
Komatsu D53 Crawler dozers [1993-2002]
1993-2002
Overall rating
Based on 3 ratings
5.0
performance
4.3
comfort
4.3
fuel efficiency
4.3
safety
4.7
features
4.7
5 stars
100 %
4 stars
0 %
3 stars
0 %
2 stars
0 %
1 stars
0 %
Komatsu D53 similar models
Highlight differences
Aspiration
Aspiration Turbocharged
Aspiration -
Aspiration turbocharged, air-to-air aftercooled
Gross power
Gross power 82.03 kw
Gross power 67.11 kw
Gross power 99.18 kw
Number of cylinders
Number of cylinders -
Number of cylinders 4
Number of cylinders 6
Power measured @
Power measured @ -
Power measured @ 1,750 rpm
Power measured @ 2,200 rpm
Alternator supplied amperage
Alternator supplied amperage -
Alternator supplied amperage -
Alternator supplied amperage 60 Amh
Net power
Net power -
Net power -
Net power 96.94 kw
Years
Years 1993-2002
Years 1993-2000
Years 2012-2023
Market Average
Market Average AED 250,000
Market Average AED 125,000
Market Average AED 430,000
Price
Price AED 180,000
Price AED 140,000
Price AED 350,000
Blade capacity
Blade capacity 2.52 cu m
Blade capacity 2.52 cu m
Blade capacity 2.91 cu m
Displacement
Displacement 7,243.1 cu cm
Displacement 7,241.46 cu cm
Displacement 6,685.94 cu cm
Drive type
Drive type planetary gear
Drive type Direct drive
Drive type Dual-path, hydrostatic transmission
Engine model
Engine model S4D120-11
Engine model S4D120
Engine model SAA6D107E-1
Max speed forward
Max speed forward 10.3 kph
Max speed forward 9.5 kph
Max speed forward 9.01 kph
Operating weight
Operating weight 10,069 kg
Operating weight 11,455 kg
Operating weight 13,100 kg
Operating voltage
Operating voltage -
Operating voltage -
Operating voltage 24 V
Blade height
Blade height 0.86 m
Blade height 0.86 m
Blade height 1.11 m
Length without blade
Length without blade 3.57 m
Length without blade 3.57 m
Length without blade -
Width over tracks
Width over tracks 2.07 m
Width over tracks 2.07 m
Width over tracks 2.59 m
Ground clearance
Ground clearance -
Ground clearance 0.37 m
Ground clearance 0.4 m
Height - top of cab
Height - top of cab -
Height - top of cab 2.68 m
Height - top of cab 3.02 m
Length with blade
Length with blade -
Length with blade 4.66 m
Length with blade 4.82 m
Blade width
Blade width 3 m
Blade width 3 m
Blade width 3 m
Cooling fluid cap
Cooling fluid cap 53.37 liter
Cooling fluid cap 42.01 liter
Cooling fluid cap 35.2 liter
Fuel cap
Fuel cap 240.35 liter
Fuel cap 240.35 liter
Fuel cap 269.87 liter
Hydraulic fluid cap
Hydraulic fluid cap -
Hydraulic fluid cap -
Hydraulic fluid cap 62.83 liter
Ground pressure
Ground pressure 0.57 bar
Ground pressure 0.53 bar
Ground pressure 0.33 bar
Number of track rollers per side
Number of track rollers per side 5
Number of track rollers per side 5
Number of track rollers per side 7
Track gauge
Track gauge 1.62 m
Track gauge 1.62 m
Track gauge 1.89 m
Track length
Track length 2.23 m
Track length 2.23 m
Track length 2.74 m
Track width
Track width 40.13 cm
Track width 40.13 cm
Track width 71.12 cm
Number of shoes per side
Number of shoes per side -
Number of shoes per side 39
Number of shoes per side 44
Track pitch
Track pitch -
Track pitch 17.53 cm
Track pitch -
Ground contact area
Ground contact area -
Ground contact area -
Ground contact area 99,010.86 cu cm
Max speed reverse
Max speed reverse 12.23 kph
Max speed reverse 8.05 kph
Max speed reverse 9.01 kph
Number of forward gears
Number of forward gears 3
Number of forward gears 4
Number of forward gears 3
Number of reverse gears
Number of reverse gears 3
Number of reverse gears 3
Number of reverse gears 3
Blade angle
Blade angle -
Blade angle -
Blade angle 28 º
Engine oil cap
Engine oil cap -
Engine oil cap -
Engine oil cap 20.06 liter
Final drives fluid cap
Final drives fluid cap -
Final drives fluid cap -
Final drives fluid cap 4.16 liter
Pump flow cap
Pump flow cap -
Pump flow cap -
Pump flow cap 99.17 lpm
Pump type
Pump type -
Pump type -
Pump type Piston
Relief valve pressure
Relief valve pressure -
Relief valve pressure -
Relief valve pressure 274.61 bar
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