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John Deere 953M

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Features

TimberMatic™ Maps and TimberManager™

A rugged touchscreen monitor displaying a GPS field map with highlighted rows, guidance paths, and machine location

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

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.

Specifications

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.
Track Chain215.9 mm
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 - High, Forward and Reverse4.2 km/h
Travel Speed - Low, Forward and Reverse1.2 mph
Travel Speed - Low, Forward and Reverse2 km/h
Tractive Effort72300 lbf
Tractive Effort322 kN

Tier 2/EU Stage II Refill Capacities

Fuel Tank285 gal.
Fuel Tank1080 L

Machine Dimensions

Standard Undercarriage TypeU7 EXD
Boom Size Used For Measuring Dimensions23 ft
Boom Size Used For Measuring Dimensions7 m
Overall Height, Top Of Cab With Flat Skylight11, 8 ft, in.
Overall Height, Top Of Cab With Flat Skylight3.6 m
Overall Height, Top Of Cab With Peaked Skylight12, 4 ft, in.
Overall Height, Top Of Cab With Peaked Skylight3.8 m
Overall Height, Top Of Boom, Extended, Attachment Vertical12, 8 ft, in.
Overall Height, Top Of Boom, Extended, Attachment Vertical3.86 m
Overall Track Length16, 1 ft, in.
Overall Track Length4.9 m
Track Length (Idler To Sprocket Center)12, 7 ft, in.
Track Length (Idler To Sprocket Center)3.87 m
Tail Swing (From Swing Center)10, 5 ft, in.
Tail Swing (From Swing Center)3.18 m
Maximum Boom Reach (To Attachment Pin) With 23-ft Boom23, 0 ft, in.
Maximum Boom Reach (To Attachment Pin) With 7.01-m Boom7 m
Minimum Boom Reach (To Attachment Pin) With 23-ft Boom9, 10 ft, in.
Minimum Boom Reach (To Attachment Pin) With 7.01-m Boom3 m
Cutting Swath, Boom Reach (To Attachment Pin) With 23-ft Boom13, 2 ft, in.
Cutting Swath, Boom Reach (To Attachment Pin) With 7.01-m Boom4 m
Ground Clearance, Single Grouser31 in.
Ground Clearance, Single Grouser787 mm
Ground Clearance, Double Grouser30 in.
Ground Clearance, Double Grouser762 mm
Ground Clearance, Triple Grouser29 in.
Ground Clearance, Triple Grouser737 mm
Upperstructure Width, Standard10, 0 ft, in.
Upperstructure Width, Standard3.1 m
Upperstructure Width, With Optional Walkway10, 6 ft, in.
Upperstructure Width, With Optional Walkway3.2 m
Track Gauge8, 10 ft, in.
Track Gauge2.7 m
Width Over Tracks With 24-in. Track Shoes10, 10 ft, in.
Width Over Tracks With 610-mm Track Shoes3.3 m
Width Over Tracks With 28-in. Track Shoes11, 2 ft, in.
Width Over Tracks With 711-mm Track Shoes3.4 m
Width Over Tracks With 30-in. Track Shoes11, 4 ft, in.
Width Over Tracks With 760-mm Track Shoes3.45 m
Width Over Tracks With 36-in. Track Shoes11, 10 ft, in.
Width Over Tracks With 914-mm Track Shoes3.6 m

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
Standard Boom6.71 m
Approximate Weight Of Base Machine73490 lb.
Approximate Weight Of Base Machine33330 kg

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
Standard Boom6.71 m
24-in. Double Grouser9.2 psi
610-mm Double Grouser63.1 kPa
30-in. Double Grouser7.7 psi
762-mm Double Grouser52.9 kPa
24-in. Single Grouser9.1 psi
610-mm Single Grouser62.9 kPa
28-in. Single Grouser7.9 psi
711-mm Single Grouser54.7 kPa
36-in. Triple Grouser (Soft Terrain Only)6.6 psi
914-mm Triple Grouser (Soft Terrain Only)45.3 kPa

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)

Final Tier 4/EU Stage V Refill Capacities

Fuel Tank285 gal.
Fuel Tank1080 L
Diesel-Exhaust Fluid (DEF)11 gal.
Diesel-Exhaust Fluid (DEF)41.6 L

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
Standard Boom6.71 m
24-in. Double Grouser9.2 psi
610-mm Double Grouser63.1 kPa
30-in. Double Grouser7.7 psi
762-mm Double Grouser52.9 kPa
24-in. Single Grouser9.1 psi
610-mm Single Grouser62.9 kPa
28-in. Single Grouser7.9 psi
711-mm Single Grouser54.7 kPa
36-in. Triple Grouser (Soft Terrain Only)6.6 psi
914-mm Triple Grouser (Soft Terrain Only)45.3 kPa

Rotating Upper

Swing Speed - Maximum, Standard Swing System4.8 rpm
Swing Torque, Standard Swing System81260 lb-ft
Swing Torque, Standard Swing System110170 Nm
Swing BrakeSealed wet multi-disc, manually applied/released

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.
Track Chain216 mm
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 - High, Forward and Reverse4.2 km/h
Travel Speed - Low, Forward and Reverse1.3 mph
Travel Speed - Low, Forward and Reverse2.1 km/h
Tractive Effort72300 lbf
Tractive Effort322 kN

Final Tier 4/EU Stage V Electrical

Total Voltage24 V
Voltage Per Battery12 V
Number Of Batteries2
Alternator Rating200 amp
Work LightsLED (13)
Service LightsLED (3)

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
Standard Boom6.71 m
24-in. Double Grouser9.3 psi
610-mm Double Grouser63.8 kPa
30-in. Double Grouser7.8 psi
762-mm Double Grouser53.4 kPa
24-in. Single Grouser9.2 psi
610-mm Single Grouser63.6 kPa
28-in. Single Grouser8 psi
711-mm Single Grouser55.3 kPa
36-in. Triple Grouser (Soft Terrain Only)6.6 psi
914-mm Triple Grouser (Soft Terrain Only)45.3 kPa

Tier 3/EU Stage IIIA Engine

ManufacturerJohn Deere
ModelPowerTech Plus 6090H
Non-road Emission StandardsEPA Tier 3/EU Stage IIIA
Displacement549 cu in.
Displacement9 L
Speed Peak Power1900 rpm
Peak Power330 hp
Peak Power246 kW
Speed Net Peak Torque1500 rpm
Net Peak Torque1126 lb-ft
Net Peak Torque1527 Nm

Tier 2/EU Stage II Engine

ManufacturerJohn Deere
ModelPowerTech Plus 6090H
Non-road Emission StandardsEPA Tier 2/EU Stage II
Displacement549 cu in.
Displacement9 L
Speed Peak Power1900 rpm
Peak Power330 hp
Peak Power246 kW
Speed Net Peak Torque1500 rpm
Net Peak Torque1126 lb-ft
Net Peak Torque1527 Nm

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, Main Pump Maximum Rated Flow533.7 L/min
Standard Travel System Continuous Saw Pump TypeDedicated variable-displacement axial piston
Standard Travel System, Continuous Saw Pump Maximum Rated Flow30 gpm
Standard Travel System, Continuous Saw Pump Maximum Rated Flow114 L/min
Standard Travel System Attachment Pump TypeDedicated variable-displacement axial piston
Standard Travel System, Attachment Pump Maximum Rated Flow36 gpm
Standard Travel System, Attachment Pump Maximum Rated Flow136.3 L/min
Oil Filtration2 main return filters, 10-micron return with bypass, 1 case-drain strainer, 25 micron

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
Standard Boom6.71 m
Approximate Weight Of Base Machine72700 lb.
Approximate Weight Of Base Machine32971 kg

7.01-m (23-ft) Boom Performance

Conditions For Measuring Boom PerformanceWith FR27
Maximum Reach (To Tip Of Saw Blade)29, 4 ft, in.
Maximum Reach (To Tip Of Saw Blade)8.9 m
Minimum Reach (To Tip Of Saw Blade)16, 2 ft, in.
Minimum Reach (To Tip Of Saw Blade)4.9 m
Cutting Swath13, 2 ft, in.
Cutting Swath4 m
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 Full Reach7970 kg
Lift Capacity, Bare Pin At 6.1 m22620 kg
Lift Capacity, Bare Pin At 20 ft10260 lb.

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.
Track Chain215.9 mm
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 - High, Forward and Reverse4.2 km/h
Travel Speed - Low, Forward and Reverse1.2 mph
Travel Speed - Low, Forward and Reverse2 km/h
Tractive Effort72300 lbf
Tractive Effort322 kN

Final Tier 4/EU Stage V Engine

ManufacturerJohn Deere
ModelPowerTech™ Plus 6090PSS
Non-road Emission StandardsEPA Final Tier 4/EU Stage V
Displacement549 cu in.
Displacement9 L
Speed Peak Power1900 rpm
Peak Power330 hp
Peak Power246 kW
Speed Net Peak Torque1500 rpm
Net Peak Torque1027 lb-ft
Net Peak Torque1392.4 Nm

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)

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
Standard Boom6.71 m
Approximate Weight Of Base Machine72700 lb.
Approximate Weight Of Base Machine32971 kg

Tier 3/EU Stage IIIA Refill Capacities

Fuel Tank285 gal.
Fuel Tank1080 L

Cooling

Fan TypeSuction type, hydraulically driven, variable speed, reversing