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953MH

The John Deere 953MH Track Harvester offers enhanced maneuverability and efficient operation with its reliable travel track drive system and customizable electrohydraulic controls, ensuring optimized performance and comfort for forestry operations even in challenging terrains.

Key Features:
  • Net Power: 246 kW (330 hp) at 1,900 rpm
  • Max. Boom Reach: 10.34 m (33 ft. 11 in.)
  • Tractive Effort: 322 kN (72,300 lbf)
  • Intelligent Boom Control (IBC) Enables Precise Boom Movements
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.

Intelligent Boom Control
Side view of a tracked excavator equipped with articulated boom and mulching head, illustrating horizontal reach (A–B) and vertical movement range (C–D)

The Intelligent Boom Control (IBC) system enhances precision and efficiency by automating boom movements. With IBC, operators use a single lever to control the head direction, while the system manages boom and cylinder movements, making operations smoother and reducing operator fatigue.

TimberMaticâ„¢ Maps and TimberManagerâ„¢
A rugged touchscreen monitor displaying a GPS field map with highlighted rows, guidance paths, and machine location

TimberMaticâ„¢ Maps offers a real-time production view, optimized routes, and shared machine connectivity, enhancing jobsite awareness. TimberManagerâ„¢ allows web-based jobsite monitoring, enabling progress tracking and fleet optimization to streamline communication and boost efficiency.

Description: 953MH
Key Specs
ManufacturerJohn Deere
ModelPowerTechâ„¢ Plus 6090PSS
Displacement549 cu in.
Peak Power330 hp
ManufacturerJohn Deere
ModelPowerTech Plus 6090H
Displacement549 cu in.
Peak Power330 hp
Hydraulics TypeClosed center, pressure compensated, load sense
Travel Speed - High, Forward and Reverse2.6 mph
Travel Speed - Low, Forward and Reverse1.2 mph
Harvesting Boom Size, With Thru-Nose Cradle33.9 ft
Harvesting Boom Size, With Thru-Nose Cradle33.9 ft
Approximate Weight of Base Machine73560 lb.
Approximate Weight of Base Machine72770 lb.
Boom Length29.9 ft
Lift Capacity, Bare Pin at Full Reach13600 lb.
Boom Length33.9 ft
Lift Capacity, Bare Pin at Full Reach10720 lb.
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 Torque1027 lb-ft
Tier 3/EU Stage IIIA // Tier 2/EU Stage II Engine
ManufacturerJohn Deere
ModelPowerTech Plus 6090H
Non-Road Emission StandardsEPA Tier 3/EU Stage IIIA / EPA 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, pressure compensated, load sense
Main Pump TypeVariable-displacement axial piston
Main Pump Maximum Rated Flow141 gpm
Attachment Pump TypeDedicated variable-displacement axial piston
Attachment Pump Maximum Rated Flow55 gpm
Oil Filtration2 main return filters, 10-micron return with bypass, 1 case-drain strainer, 25 micron
Final Tier 4/EU Stage V Electrical
Voltage24 V
Number of Batteries2
Voltage Per Battery12 V
Alternator Rating200 amp
Work LightsLED (13)
Service LightsLED (3)
Tier 3/EU Stage IIIA // Tier 2/EU Stage II Electrical
Voltage24 V
Number of Batteries2
Voltage Per Battery12 V
Alternator Rating100-amp standard/130-amp optional
Work LightsLED (13)
Service LightsLED (3)
Undercarriage
TypeIntegral track guides, thick high-abrasion-resistant material, ramp angles, hydraulic track adjustment
Track SizeU7 Extreme Duty (EXD)
Track Chain8.5 in.
Number of Track Links Per Side47
Lower Rollers Per Side9
Carrier Slides/Rollers Per Side2
Travel Speed - High, Forward and Reverse2.6 mph
Travel Speed - Low, Forward and Reverse1.2 mph
Tractive Effort72300 lbf
Rotating Upper (Standard Swing System)
Swing Speed Maximum4.8 rpm
Swing Torque81260 lb-ft
Swing Brake TypeSealed wet multi-disc, manually applied/released
Final Tier 4/EU Stage V Serviceability
Fuel Tank285 gal.
Diesel-Exhaust Fluid (DEF) Tank11 gal.
Tier 3/EU Stage IIIA // Tier 2/EU Stage II Serviceability
Fuel Tank285 gal.
Final Tier 4/EU Stage V Ground Pressure
Conditions for Measuring Ground PressureIncludes standard equipment, half-full fuel tank, and all fluids, less attachment
Undercarriage SizeU7 EXD
Counterweight SizeLarge
Harvesting Boom Size, With Thru-Nose Cradle33.9 ft
Double Grouser Ground Pressure With 24-in. Track9.3 psi
Double Grouser Ground Pressure With 30-in. TriTrack7.6 psi
Single Grouser Ground Pressure With 24-in. Track9.3 psi
Single Grouser Ground Pressure With 28-in. Track8 psi
Triple Grouser Ground Pressure With 36-in. TriTrack (Soft Terrain Only)6.4 psi
Triple Grouser Ground Pressure With 914-mm Track (Soft Terrain Only)44.1 kPa
Tier 3/EU Stage IIIA // Tier 2/EU Stage II Ground Pressure
Conditions for Measuring Ground PressureIncludes standard equipment, half-full fuel tank, and all fluids, less attachment
Undercarriage SizeU7 EXD
Counterweight SizeLarge
Harvesting Boom Size, With Thru-Nose Cradle33.9 ft
Double Grouser Ground Pressure With 24-in. Track9.2 psi
Double Grouser Ground Pressure With 30-in. TriTrack7.5 psi
Single Grouser Ground Pressure With 24-in. Track9.2 psi
Single Grouser Ground Pressure With 28-in. Track7.9 psi
Triple Grouser Ground Pressure With 36-in. TriTrack (Soft Terrain Only)6.4 psi
Triple Grouser Ground Pressure With 914-mm Track (Soft Terrain Only)44.1 kPa
Final Tier 4/EU Stage V Operating Weight
Conditions for Measuring Operating WeightIncludes standard equipment, 610-mm (24 in.) single-grouser tracks, half-full fuel tank, and all fluids, less attachment
Undercarriage SizeU7 EXD
Counterweight SizeLarge
Harvesting Boom Size, With Thru-Nose Cradle33.9 ft
Approximate Weight of Base Machine73560 lb.
Tier 3/EU Stage IIIA // Tier 2/EU Stage II Operating Weight
Conditions for Measuring Operating WeightIncludes standard equipment, 610-mm (24 in.) single-grouser tracks, half-full fuel tank, and all fluids, less attachment
Undercarriage SizeU7 EXD
Counterweight SizeLarge
Harvesting Boom Size, With Thru-Nose Cradle33.9 ft
Approximate Weight of Base Machine72770 lb.
Boom Performance - Configuration 1
Boom Length29.9 ft
Swath17.8 ft
Harvesting Head UsedHTH624C
Lift Capacity, Bare Pin at Full Reach13600 lb.
Lift Capacity, Bare Pin at 25 ft18130 lb.
Boom Performance - Configuration 2
Boom Length33.9 ft
Swath20.1 ft
Harvesting Head UsedHTH623C
Lift Capacity, Bare Pin at Full Reach10720 lb.
Lift Capacity, Bare Pin at 25 ft16100 lb.
Lift Capacity, Bare Pin at 30 ft12790 lb.
Machine Dimensions
Standard Undercarriage SizeU7 EXD
Overall Height With 29.9-ft Boom - Top of Cab With Flat Skylight11, 8 ft, in.
Overall Height With 29.9-ft Boom - Top of Cab With Peaked Skylight12, 4 ft, in.
Overall Height With 29.9-ft Boom - Top of Boom, Extended, Attachment Vertical12, 8 ft, in.
Overall Track Length16, 1 ft, in.
Track Length, Idler to Sprocket Center12, 7 ft, in.
Tail Swing, From Swing Center10, 5 ft, in.
Maximum Boom Reach to Attachment Pin With 29.9-ft Boom29, 11 ft, in.
Minimum Boom Reach to Attachment Pin With 29.9-ft Boom12, 1 ft, in.
Cutting Swath With 29.9-ft Boom17, 10 ft, in.
Maximum Boom Reach to Attachment Pin With 32.6-ft Boom33, 11 ft, in.
Minimum Boom Reach to Attachment Pin With 32.6-ft Boom13, 10 ft, in.
Cutting Swath With 33.9-ft Boom20, 1 ft, in.
Ground Clearance With Single Grouser31 in.
Ground Clearance With Double Grouser30 in.
Ground Clearance With Triple Grouser29 in.
Upperstructure Width, Standard Walkway10 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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