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953M

The John Deere 953M Track Feller Buncher offers unparalleled efficiency and precision in forestry operations, combining robust power, advanced technology, and exceptional stability to ensure optimal productivity in the most demanding environments.

Key Features:
  • Net Power: 246 kW (330 hp) at 1,900 rpm
  • Max. Boom Reach: 8.9 m (29 ft. 4 in.)
  • Tractive Effort: 320 kN (71,940 lbf)
  • Advanced Hydraulics and Durable Tracks
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Operate in Comfort
Inside cab view of man in florescent vest and safety helmet operating a tracked feller buncher in a snowy forest

A large and spacious operator station features a floor-to-ceiling front window, ergonomic controls, and increased cab volume over prior models. It enhances operator comfort, which is crucial for maintaining high productivity during long operating hours.

Sure-Footed Stability
Studio front right view of the track pad of M-series track feller bunchers

Engineered for challenging forestry applications, the M Series undercarriage delivers exceptional stability and maneuverability, especially beneficial in steep or swampy terrain. A variety of track pad options ensures adaptability to different ground conditions, balancing traction with ground pressure to maintain strong performance.

Description: 953M
Key Specs
ManufacturerJohn Deere
ModelPowerTechâ„¢ Plus 6090PSS
Displacement549 cu in.
Peak Power330 hp
ManufacturerJohn Deere
ModelPowerTech Plus 6090H
Displacement549 cu in.
Peak Power330 hp
ManufacturerJohn Deere
ModelPowerTech Plus 6090H
Displacement549 cu in.
Peak Power330 hp
Hydraulics TypeClosed center, load sense, pressure compensated
Travel Speed - High, Forward and Reverse2.8 mph
Travel Speed - Low, Forward and Reverse1.4 mph
Travel Speed - High, Forward and Reverse2.6 mph
Travel Speed - Low, Forward and Reverse1.2 mph
Travel Speed - High, Forward and Reverse2.6 mph
Travel Speed - Low, Forward and Reverse1.2 mph
Standard Boom22 ft
Standard Boom22 ft
Standard Boom22 ft
Approximate Weight Of Base Machine72700 lb.
Maximum Reach (To Tip Of Saw Blade)29, 4 ft, in.
Minimum Reach (To Tip Of Saw Blade)16, 2 ft, in.
Final Tier 4/EU Stage V Engine
ManufacturerJohn Deere
ModelPowerTechâ„¢ Plus 6090PSS
Non-road Emission StandardsEPA Final Tier 4/EU Stage V
Displacement549 cu in.
Speed Peak Power1900 rpm
Peak Power330 hp
Speed Net Peak Torque1500 rpm
Net Peak Torque1126 lb-ft
Tier 3/EU Stage IIIA Engine
ManufacturerJohn Deere
ModelPowerTech Plus 6090H
Non-road Emission StandardsEPA Tier 3/EU Stage IIIA
Displacement549 cu in.
Speed Peak Power1900 rpm
Peak Power330 hp
Speed Net Peak Torque1500 rpm
Net Peak Torque1126 lb-ft
Tier 2/EU Stage II Engine
ManufacturerJohn Deere
ModelPowerTech Plus 6090H
Non-road Emission StandardsEPA Tier 2/EU Stage II
Displacement549 cu in.
Speed Peak Power1900 rpm
Peak Power330 hp
Speed Net Peak Torque1500 rpm
Net Peak Torque1126 lb-ft
Cooling
Fan TypeSuction type, hydraulically driven, variable speed, reversing
Hydraulics
Hydraulics TypeClosed center, load sense, pressure compensated
Standard Travel System Main Pump TypeVariable-displacement axial piston
Standard Travel System, Main Pump Maximum Rated Flow141 gpm
Standard Travel System Continuous Saw Pump TypeDedicated variable-displacement axial piston
Standard Travel System, Continuous Saw Pump Maximum Rated Flow30 gpm
Standard Travel System Attachment Pump TypeDedicated variable-displacement axial piston
Standard Travel System, Attachment Pump Maximum Rated Flow36 gpm
Oil Filtration2 main return filters, 10-micron return with bypass, 1 case-drain strainer, 25 micron
Final Tier 4/EU Stage V Electrical
Total Voltage24 V
Voltage Per Battery12 V
Number Of Batteries2
Alternator Rating150 amp
Work LightsLED (14)
Service LightsLED (3)
Tier 3/EU Stage IIIA Electrical
Total Voltage24 V
Voltage Per Battery12 V
Number Of Batteries2
Alternator Rating, Standard100 amp
Alternator Rating, Optional130 amp
Work LightsLED (13)
Service LightsLED (3)
Tier 2/EU Stage II Electrical
Total Voltage24 V
Voltage Per Battery12 V
Number Of Batteries2
Alternator Rating, Standard100 amp
Alternator Rating, Optional130 amp
Work LightsLED (13)
Service LightsLED (3)
Final Tier 4/EU Stage V Undercarriage
TypeIntegral track guides, thick high-abrasion-resistant material, ramp angles, hydraulic track adjustment
SizeU7 Extreme Duty (EXD)
Track Chain8.5 in.
Number Of Track Links (Per Side)47
Lower Rollers (Per Side)9
Carrier Slides/Rollers (Per Side)2
Travel Speed - High, Forward and Reverse2.8 mph
Travel Speed - Low, Forward and Reverse1.4 mph
Tractive Effort71940 lbf
Tier 3/EU Stage IIIA Undercarriage
TypeIntegral track guides, thick high-abrasion-resistant material, ramp angles, hydraulic track adjustment
SizeU7 EXD
Track Chain8.5 in.
Number Of Track Links (Per Side)47
Lower Rollers (Per Side)9
Carrier Slides/Rollers (Per Side)2
Travel Speed - High, Forward and Reverse2.6 mph
Travel Speed - Low, Forward and Reverse1.2 mph
Tractive Effort72300 lbf
Tier 2/EU Stage II Undercarriage
TypeIntegral track guides, thick high-abrasion-resistant material, ramp angles, hydraulic track adjustment
SizeU7 EXD
Track Chain8.5 in.
Number Of Track Links (Per Side)47
Lower Rollers (Per Side)9
Carrier Slides/Rollers (Per Side)2
Travel Speed - High, Forward and Reverse2.6 mph
Travel Speed - Low, Forward and Reverse1.2 mph
Tractive Effort72300 lbf
Rotating Upper
Swing Speed - Maximum, Standard Swing System4.8 rpm
Swing Torque, Standard Swing System81260 lb-ft
Swing BrakeSealed wet multi-disc, manually applied/released
Final Tier 4/EU Stage V Refill Capacities
Fuel Tank285 gal.
Diesel-Exhaust Fluid (DEF)11 gal.
Tier 3/EU Stage IIIA Refill Capacities
Fuel Tank285 gal.
Tier 2/EU Stage II Refill Capacities
Fuel Tank285 gal.
Final Tier 4/EU Stage V Ground Pressure
Travel Performance And RatingSAE J1309
Conditions For Measuring Ground PressureIncludes standard equipment, 7.01-m (23 ft.) boom, half-full fuel tank, and all fluids, less attachment
Undercarriage SizeU7 EXD
Counterweight SizeLarge
Standard Boom22 ft
24-in. Double Grouser9.5 psi
24-in. Single Grouser9.5 psi
28-in. Single Grouser8.2 psi
36-in. Triple Grouser (Soft Terrain Only)6.6 psi
Tier 3/EU Stage IIIA Ground Pressure
Travel Performance And RatingSAE J1309
Conditions For Measuring Ground PressureIncludes standard equipment, 7.01-m (23 ft.) boom, half-full fuel tank, and all fluids, less attachment
Undercarriage SizeU7 EXD
Counterweight SizeLarge
Standard Boom22 ft
24-in. Double Grouser9.2 psi
30-in. Double Grouser7.7 psi
24-in. Single Grouser9.1 psi
28-in. Single Grouser7.9 psi
36-in. Triple Grouser (Soft Terrain Only)6.6 psi
Tier 2/EU Stage II Ground Pressure
Travel Performance And RatingSAE J1309
Conditions For Measuring Ground PressureIncludes standard equipment, 7.01-m (23 ft.) boom, half-full fuel tank, and all fluids, less attachment
Undercarriage SizeU7 EXD
Counterweight SizeLarge
Standard Boom22 ft
24-in. Double Grouser9.2 psi
30-in. Double Grouser7.7 psi
24-in. Single Grouser9.1 psi
28-in. Single Grouser7.9 psi
36-in. Triple Grouser (Soft Terrain Only)6.6 psi
Final Tier 4/EU Stage V Operating Weight
Conditions For Measuring Operating WeightIncludes standard equipment, 7.01-m (23 ft.) boom, 610-mm (24 in.) double-grouser tracks, half-full fuel tank, and all fluids, less attachment
Undercarriage SizeU7 EXD
Counterweight SizeLarge
Standard Boom22 ft
Approximate Weight Of Base Machine72740 lb.
Tier 3/EU Stage IIIA Operating Weight
Conditions For Measuring Operating WeightIncludes standard equipment, 7.01-m (23 ft.) boom, 610-mm (24 in.) double-grouser tracks, half-full fuel tank, and all fluids, less attachment
Undercarriage SizeU7 EXD
Counterweight SizeLarge
Standard Boom22 ft
Approximate Weight Of Base Machine72700 lb.
EPA Tier 2/EU Stage II Operating Weight
Conditions For Measuring Operating WeightIncludes standard equipment, 7.01-m (23 ft.) boom, 610-mm (24 in.) double-grouser tracks, half-full fuel tank, and all fluids, less attachment
Undercarriage SizeU7 EXD
Counterweight SizeLarge
Standard Boom22 ft
Approximate Weight Of Base Machine72700 lb.
7.01-m (23-ft) Boom Performance
Conditions For Measuring Boom PerformanceWith FR27
Maximum Reach (To Tip Of Saw Blade)29, 4 ft, in.
Minimum Reach (To Tip Of Saw Blade)16, 2 ft, in.
Cutting Swath13, 2 ft, in.
Lift Option(s)Power-lift option with and without Rapid Cycle System
Lift Capacity, Bare Pin At Full Reach17570 lb.
Lift Capacity, Bare Pin At 20 ft10260 lb.
Machine Dimensions
Standard Undercarriage TypeU7 EXD
Boom Size Used For Measuring Dimensions23 ft
Overall Height, Top Of Cab With Flat Skylight11, 8 ft, in.
Overall Height, Top Of Cab With Peaked Skylight12, 4 ft, in.
Overall Height, Top Of Boom, Extended, Attachment Vertical12, 8 ft, in.
Overall Track Length16, 1 ft, in.
Track Length (Idler To Sprocket Center)12, 7 ft, in.
Tail Swing (From Swing Center)10, 5 ft, in.
Maximum Boom Reach (To Attachment Pin) With 23-ft Boom23, 0 ft, in.
Minimum Boom Reach (To Attachment Pin) With 23-ft Boom9, 10 ft, in.
Cutting Swath, Boom Reach (To Attachment Pin) With 23-ft Boom13, 2 ft, in.
Ground Clearance, Single Grouser31 in.
Ground Clearance, Double Grouser30 in.
Ground Clearance, Triple Grouser29 in.
Upperstructure Width, Standard10, 0 ft, in.
Upperstructure Width, With Optional Walkway10, 6 ft, in.
Track Gauge8, 10 ft, in.
Width Over Tracks With 24-in. Track Shoes10, 10 ft, in.
Width Over Tracks With 28-in. Track Shoes11, 2 ft, in.
Width Over Tracks With 30-in. Track Shoes11, 4 ft, in.
Width Over Tracks With 36-in. Track Shoes11, 10 ft, in.

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