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John Deere 953K Feller Buncher

The John Deere 953K Feller Buncher is a powerful and efficient machine designed for cutting and gathering trees with ease. With a bucket capacity ranging from 2.1 to 2.5 cubic yards and a robust engine producing up to 330 horsepower, this machine can tackle tough forestry jobs with precision. Equipped with advanced features such as an air conditioning system and Tier 4 Final engine emissions, the 953K offers reliability and performance for forestry professionals. Explore the detailed specifications of this machine to see how it can enhance your forestry operations.


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General Specifications

NoteFor complete machine specifications and available configurations please see your Cat dealer or look on this website.

Air Conditioning System

Air ConditioningThe air conditioning system on this machine contains the fluorinated greenhouse gas refrigerant R134a (Global Warming Potential = 1430). The system contains 1.1 kg of refrigerant which has a CO2 equivalent of 1.573 metric tonnes.

Bucket

Capacity - Multi-Purpose2 cu yd (2 cu m)
Capacity - Performance Series3 cu yd (2 cu m)
General Purpose Bucket Capacity2 cu yd (2 cu m)
General Purpose Bucket Width98 in (248 cm)
Multi Purpose Bucket Width97 in (247 cm)
NoteBuckets equipped with teeth and segments.
Performance Series Bucket Width100 in (253 cm)

Dimensions

Bucket Height - Carry Position22 in (55 cm)
Carry Position Approach Angle15 degrees
Clearance at Full Lift Height and 45 degrees Dump*106 in (269 cm)
Digging Depth*6 in (14 cm)
Grading Angle74 degrees
Height - Top of Stack110 in (280 cm)
Machine Height - Top of Cab124 in (315 cm)
Maximum Rollback - Ground/Carry Position43 degrees
Maximum Rollback/Dump - Fully Raised52 degrees
Note*With general purpose bucket and extra duty teeth.
Overall Machine Height - Bucket Fully Raised184 in (467 cm)
Overall Machine Length*252 in (639 cm)
Overall Machine Width without Bucket: Narrow Tracks - 380 mm (14.9 in) Shoes87 in (221 cm)
Overall Machine Width without Bucket: Standard Tracks - 480 mm (19.7 in) Shoes91 in (232 cm)
Ramp Angle29 degrees
Reach at Full Lift Height and 45 degrees Dump*47 in (119 cm)
Tail Swing Radius11 ft (3 m)

Engine

Displacement549 cu in (8,997 cu cm)
EmissionsU.S. EPA Tier 4 Final/EU Stage IV/Korea Tier 4 Final or China Nonroad Stage III India Bharat III Eurasian Economic Union Stage IIIA UN ECE R96 Stage IIIA emission standards equivalent to Tier 3/Stage IIIA
Engine ModelCat C7.1 ACERT
Flywheel Power154 hp (115 kw)
Gross Power330 hp (246 kw)
Net Power286 hp (213 kw)
Net Power (Rated) - SAE J1349/ISO 9249154 hp (115 kw)
Net Power - Rated - ISO 9249 (DIN)156 hp (116 kw)
Net Torque1,027 lbs ft (1,392 nm)
Note (2)Diesel Exhaust Fluid (DEF) used in Cat Selective Catalytic Reduction (SCR) systems must meet the requirements outlined in the International Organization for Standardization (ISO) standard 22241.
Number of Cylinders6

Operating Specifications

Fuel Capacity295 gal (1,117 l)
Hydraulic System Fluid Capacity82 gal (310 l)
Operating Voltage24 volts
Operating Weight33,852 lbs (15,355 kg)
Swing Speed6 rpm

Service Refill Capacities

DEF Tank(1)4 gal (16 l)
Fuel Tank70 gal (265 l)

Undercarriage

Ground Contact Area - Optional Shoe2,790 cu in (45,720 cu cm)
Ground Contact Area - Standard Shoe3,410 cu in (55,880 cu cm)
Ground Pressure - Optional Shoe10.9 psi
Ground Pressure - Standard Shoe8.6 psi
Ground Pressure(1) - Optional Shoe11.1 psi
Ground Pressure(1) - Standard Shoe8.8 psi
Grouser Height - Double Grouser1 in (4 cm)
Track Gauge6 ft (2 m)
Track on Ground91 in (232 cm)
Track Shoe Width - Optional15 in (38 cm)
Track Shoe Width - Standard19 in (48 cm)

Weights

Operating Weight(1)34,484 lbs (15,642 kg)

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