Komatsu D53S Crawler loaders tech specs
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Interior [2]
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Exterior [4]
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Attachments [2]
1970-1980
1.45 cu m Bucket capacity
7,243.1 cu cm Displacement
S4D120-11 Engine model
9.33 kph Max speed forward
82.03 kw Net power
13,000 kg Operating weight
Makana rating
Owner rating
Market average
AED 105,000Starting from
AED 40,000Komatsu D53S technical specifications
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Komatsu D53S-15
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Komatsu D53S-16
Aspiration
Aspiration Turbocharged
Aspiration -
Net power
Net power 82.03 kw
Net power 82.03 kw
Years
Years 1970-1980
Years 1970-1980
Market Average
Market Average AED 105,000
Market Average AED 105,000
Price
Price AED 40,000
Price AED 40,000
Bucket capacity
Bucket capacity 1.45 cu m
Bucket capacity 1.45 cu m
Displacement
Displacement 7,243.1 cu cm
Displacement 8,504.91 cu cm
Engine model
Engine model S4D120-11
Engine model 4D130-1
Max speed forward
Max speed forward 9.33 kph
Max speed forward -
Operating weight
Operating weight 13,000 kg
Operating weight 13,055 kg
Loader dump height
Loader dump height -
Loader dump height 2.8 m
Loader dump reach
Loader dump reach -
Loader dump reach 1.07 m
Tipping load
Tipping load -
Tipping load 8,320 kg
Ground pressure
Ground pressure 0.73 bar
Ground pressure 0.73 bar
Track gauge
Track gauge 1.6 m
Track gauge 1.6 m
Track length
Track length 2.23 m
Track length 2.23 m
Length with bucket
Length with bucket 5.12 m
Length with bucket 5.24 m
Width over tracks
Width over tracks 2.07 m
Width over tracks 2.07 m
Ground clearance
Ground clearance -
Ground clearance 0.37 m
Height - top of cab
Height - top of cab -
Height - top of cab 2.87 m
Breakout force
Breakout force -
Breakout force 10,472.51 kg
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Komatsu D53S expert review
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Reviewed by Marcis V. on March 16, 2026 Overview
The Komatsu D53S (1970–1980) is a mid-size crawler loader designed for site preparation, material handling, and earthmoving work. It delivers 82.03 kilowatt engine power, a 1.45 cu m bucket, and a durable 13-ton tracked chassis, making it suitable for steady pushing and loading tasks.
Expert rating: 3 stars
Pros
Durable construction and excellent traction from the crawler undercarriage.
Cons
Older cab design and slower travel speed compared with modern crawler loaders.
Performance & Efficiency
The 82.03 kilowatt diesel engine provides reliable pushing power for grading, loading, and backfilling operations.
In Comparison
Cat 953: Larger crawler loader with greater power.
Cat 955: Similar generation machine with strong durability.
Komatsu D53S: Simpler machine with dependable traction and lower acquisition cost.
Final Verdict
Rated 3 stars, the Komatsu D53S remains a durable crawler loader within the AED 40,000–105,000 range for site preparation and material handling.
Komatsu D53S owner rating
Komatsu D53S Crawler loaders [1970-1980]
1970-1980
Overall rating
Based on 3 ratings
4.0
performance
3.7
comfort
3.7
fuel efficiency
4.0
safety
4.0
features
3.7
5 stars
0 %
4 stars
100 %
3 stars
0 %
2 stars
0 %
1 stars
0 %
Komatsu D53S similar models
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Komatsu D53S-15
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Cat 953 LGP
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Cat 955K
Aspiration
Aspiration Turbocharged
Aspiration -
Aspiration Turbocharged
Net power
Net power 82.03 kw
Net power 82.03 kw
Net power 85.76 kw
Number of cylinders
Number of cylinders -
Number of cylinders -
Number of cylinders 4
Power measured @
Power measured @ -
Power measured @ -
Power measured @ 2,185 rpm
Years
Years 1970-1980
Years 1996-2025
Years 1970-1983
Market Average
Market Average AED 105,000
Market Average AED 731,000
Market Average AED 112,000
Price
Price AED 40,000
Price AED 310,000
Price AED 81,000
Bucket capacity
Bucket capacity 1.45 cu m
Bucket capacity 1.53 cu m
Bucket capacity 1.38 cu m
Displacement
Displacement 7,243.1 cu cm
Displacement 5,201.27 cu cm
Displacement 7,000.57 cu cm
Engine model
Engine model S4D120-11
Engine model 3204
Engine model D330
Max speed forward
Max speed forward 9.33 kph
Max speed forward 10.46 kph
Max speed forward 11.27 kph
Operating weight
Operating weight 13,000 kg
Operating weight 14,362 kg
Operating weight 12,700 kg
Loader dump height
Loader dump height -
Loader dump height 2.9 m
Loader dump height 2.93 m
Loader dump reach
Loader dump reach -
Loader dump reach 1.04 m
Loader dump reach 1.65 m
Tipping load
Tipping load -
Tipping load 8,749 kg
Tipping load -
Ground pressure
Ground pressure 0.73 bar
Ground pressure 0.61 bar
Ground pressure -
Track gauge
Track gauge 1.6 m
Track gauge 1.8 m
Track gauge 1.68 m
Track length
Track length 2.23 m
Track length 2.32 m
Track length 2.35 m
Ground contact area
Ground contact area -
Ground contact area 58,421.65 cu cm
Ground contact area 45,228.4 cu cm
Number of track rollers per side
Number of track rollers per side -
Number of track rollers per side 6
Number of track rollers per side 6
Track width
Track width -
Track width 50.04 cm
Track width 38.1 cm
Number of shoes per side
Number of shoes per side -
Number of shoes per side -
Number of shoes per side 41
Length with bucket
Length with bucket 5.12 m
Length with bucket 5.88 m
Length with bucket 5.03 m
Width over tracks
Width over tracks 2.07 m
Width over tracks 2.19 m
Width over tracks 2.07 m
Ground clearance
Ground clearance -
Ground clearance 0.4 m
Ground clearance 0.43 m
Height - top of cab
Height - top of cab -
Height - top of cab 3.08 m
Height - top of cab 2.29 m
Breakout force
Breakout force -
Breakout force 11,972.59 kg
Breakout force -
Raise time
Raise time -
Raise time 7 s
Raise time -
Lower time
Lower time -
Lower time 3 s
Lower time -
Fuel cap
Fuel cap -
Fuel cap 192.28 liter
Fuel cap 216.12 liter
Hydraulic fluid cap
Hydraulic fluid cap -
Hydraulic fluid cap 58.29 liter
Hydraulic fluid cap 98.03 liter
Cooling fluid cap
Cooling fluid cap -
Cooling fluid cap -
Cooling fluid cap 42.01 liter
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
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