The CATERPILLAR 953 C track loader is a historic earthmoving machine designed for heavy-duty loading, pushing, and handling on difficult terrain. It was created at a time when there was only one priority: to do heavy work, every day, with solid mechanics and simple solutions.

Manufactured by CATERPILLAR, the 953 C belongs to a generation of tracked loaders that are still appreciated today for their structural strength, high traction, and longevity, rather than for comfort or technology.

Key operating points

• Continuous tracked traction: maximum grip on soft, muddy, or uneven terrain, where wheel loaders struggle.
• Solid, proven structure: frame, kinematics, and undercarriage designed to withstand heavy, repetitive work cycles.
• High thrust force: suitable for leveling, loading loose materials, and handling in quarries or landfills.
• Simple mechanics: technical design typical of its generation, still appreciated today for its reliability and ease of maintenance.

Who it is suitable for today

The 953 C is suitable for earthmoving companies, industrial construction sites, quarries, landfills, and ground preparation work, where traction and power are needed, and where comfort and advanced electronics are not a priority. It is a machine that makes sense as a robust operating vehicle or as support in heavy-duty contexts.

This old lady, in particular, still has a lot to offer despite her past, and is equipped with a standard bucket and air conditioning.