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Caterpillar 953 LGP Crawler Loader

Category: Crawler Loaders ➔
Manufacturer: Caterpillar ➔
Model: 953 LGP ➔

The Caterpillar 953 LGP is a crawler loader designed for earthmoving, material handling, and site preparation in soft or low-ground-pressure conditions. The LGP configuration uses wider tracks to reduce ground pressure and improve flotation on wet, loose, or sensitive terrain. The 953 series combines a tracked undercarriage with a front loader bucket for loading, stockpiling, backfilling, and general construction work. Caterpillar crawler loaders are used in grading, utility, roadbuilding, and quarry support applications. The 953 LGP is valued for traction, stability, and versatility in demanding jobsite conditions where wheeled loaders may have limited performance.

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Dimensions

Clearance at Full Height and Dump	10 ft (3 m)
Ground Clearance	1 ft (0 m)
Height - Top of Cab	10 ft (3 m)
Length with Bucket on Ground	19 ft (6 m)
Reach at Dump Height	3 ft (1 m)
Width to Outside of Tracks	7 ft (2 m)

Engine

Displacement	317 cu in (5,201 cu cm)
Engine Model	3204
Net Power	110 hp (82 kw)

Hydraulic System

Dump Time	1.5 seconds
Lower Time	3 seconds
Raise Time	7.4 seconds

Operating Specifications

Breakout Force Bucket	26,395 lbs (11,973 kg)
Bucket Capacity - heaped	2 cu yd (2 cu m)
Bucket Capacity - struck	2 cu yd (1 cu m)
Fuel Capacity	51 gal (192 l)
Hydraulic System Fluid Capacity	15 gal (58 l)
Max Speed	7 mph (10 kph)
Operating Weight	31,663 lbs (14,362 kg)
Static Tipping Load	19,288 lbs (8,749 kg)

Undercarriage

Ground Contact Area	3,565 cu in (58,422 cu cm)
Ground Pressure	8.8 psi
Length of Track on Ground	8 ft (2 m)
Number of Track Rollers per Side	6
Track Gauge	71 in (180 cm)
Track Shoe Width	20 in (50 cm)

Caterpillar 953 LGPs currently for sale

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