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John Deere 953MH

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Features

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.

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.

Specifications

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.
Track Chain215.9 mm
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 - High, Forward and Reverse4.2 km/h
Travel Speed - Low, Forward and Reverse1.2 mph
Travel Speed - Low, Forward and Reverse1.9 km/h
Tractive Effort72300 lbf
Tractive Effort321.6 kN

Final Tier 4/EU Stage V Serviceability

Fuel Tank285 gal.
Fuel Tank1078.8 L
Diesel-Exhaust Fluid (DEF) Tank11 gal.
Diesel-Exhaust Fluid (DEF) Tank41.6 L

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
Harvesting Boom Size, With Thru-Nose Cradle10.3 m
Double Grouser Ground Pressure With 24-in. Track9.2 psi
Double Grouser Ground Pressure With 610-mm Track63.4 kPa
Double Grouser Ground Pressure With 30-in. TriTrack7.5 psi
Double Grouser Ground Pressure With 762-mm Track51.7 kPa
Single Grouser Ground Pressure With 24-in. Track9.2 psi
Single Grouser Ground Pressure With 610-mm Track63.4 kPa
Single Grouser Ground Pressure With 28-in. Track7.9 psi
Single Grouser Ground Pressure With 711-mm Track54.5 kPa
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 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
Harvesting Boom Size, With Thru-Nose Cradle10.3 m
Double Grouser Ground Pressure With 24-in. Track9.3 psi
Double Grouser Ground Pressure With 610-mm Track64.1 kPa
Double Grouser Ground Pressure With 30-in. TriTrack7.6 psi
Double Grouser Ground Pressure With 762-mm Track52.4 kPa
Single Grouser Ground Pressure With 24-in. Track9.3 psi
Single Grouser Ground Pressure With 610-mm Track64.1 kPa
Single Grouser Ground Pressure With 28-in. Track8 psi
Single Grouser Ground Pressure With 711-mm Track55.2 kPa
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

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 9.12-m Boom - Top of Cab With Flat Skylight3.6 m
Overall Height With 29.9-ft Boom - Top of Cab With Peaked Skylight12, 4 ft, in.
Overall Height With 9.12-m Boom - Top of Cab With Peaked Skylight3.76 m
Overall Height With 29.9-ft Boom - Top of Boom, Extended, Attachment Vertical12, 8 ft, in.
Overall Height With 9.12-m Boom - Top of Boom, Extended, Attachment Vertical3.86 m
Overall Track Length16, 1 ft, in.
Overall Track Length4.9 m
Track Length, Idler to Sprocket Center12, 7 ft, in.
Track Length, Idler to Sprocket Center3.84 m
Tail Swing, From Swing Center10, 5 ft, in.
Tail Swing, From Swing Center3.17 m
Maximum Boom Reach to Attachment Pin With 29.9-ft Boom29, 11 ft, in.
Maximum Boom Reach to Attachment Pin With 9.12-m Boom9.12 m
Minimum Boom Reach to Attachment Pin With 29.9-ft Boom12, 1 ft, in.
Minimum Boom Reach to Attachment Pin With 9.12-m Boom3.68 m
Cutting Swath With 29.9-ft Boom17, 10 ft, in.
Cutting Swath With 9.12-m Boom5.44 m
Maximum Boom Reach to Attachment Pin With 32.6-ft Boom33, 11 ft, in.
Maximum Boom Reach to Attachment Pin With 9.91-m Boom10.34 m
Minimum Boom Reach to Attachment Pin With 32.6-ft Boom13, 10 ft, in.
Minimum Boom Reach to Attachment Pin With 9.91-m Boom4.22 m
Cutting Swath With 33.9-ft Boom20, 1 ft, in.
Cutting Swath With 10.34-m Boom6.12 m
Ground Clearance With Single Grouser31 in.
Ground Clearance With Single Grouser787.4 mm
Ground Clearance With Double Grouser30 in.
Ground Clearance With Double Grouser762 mm
Ground Clearance With Triple Grouser29 in.
Ground Clearance With Triple Grouser736.6 mm
Upperstructure Width, Standard Walkway10 ft, in.
Upperstructure Width, Standard Walkway3 m
Upperstructure Width With Optional Walkway10, 6 ft, in.
Upperstructure Width With Optional Walkway3.2 m
Track Gauge8, 10 ft, in.
Track Gauge2.69 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 Shoes3.61 m

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
Harvesting Boom Size, With Thru-Nose Cradle10.3 m
Approximate Weight of Base Machine73560 lb.
Approximate Weight of Base Machine33366 kg

Boom Performance - Configuration 2

Boom Length33.9 ft
Boom Length10.33 m
Swath20.1 ft
Swath6.12 m
Harvesting Head UsedHTH623C
Lift Capacity, Bare Pin at Full Reach10720 lb.
Lift Capacity, Bare Pin at Full Reach4862.5 kg
Lift Capacity, Bare Pin at 25 ft16100 lb.
Lift Capacity, Bare Pin at 7.6 m7303 kg
Lift Capacity, Bare Pin at 30 ft12790 lb.
Lift Capacity, Bare Pin at 9.1m5801.4 kg

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 Nm

Hydraulics

Hydraulics TypeClosed center, pressure compensated, load sense
Main Pump TypeVariable-displacement axial piston
Main Pump Maximum Rated Flow141 gpm
Main Pump Maximum Rated Flow533.8 L/min
Attachment Pump TypeDedicated variable-displacement axial piston
Attachment Pump Maximum Rated Flow55 gpm
Attachment Pump Maximum Rated Flow208.2 L/min
Oil Filtration2 main return filters, 10-micron return with bypass, 1 case-drain strainer, 25 micron

Boom Performance - Configuration 1

Boom Length29.9 ft
Boom Length9.1 m
Swath17.8 ft
Swath5.4 m
Harvesting Head UsedHTH624C
Lift Capacity, Bare Pin at Full Reach13600 lb.
Lift Capacity, Bare Pin at Full Reach6169 kg
Lift Capacity, Bare Pin at 25 ft18130 lb.
Lift Capacity, Bare Pin at 7.6 m8224 kg

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)

Rotating Upper (Standard Swing System)

Swing Speed Maximum4.8 rpm
Swing Torque81260 lb-ft
Swing Torque110174 Nm
Swing Brake TypeSealed wet multi-disc, manually applied/released

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.
Displacement9 L
Speed Peak Power1900 rpm
Peak Power330 hp
Peak Power246 kW
Speed Net Peak Torque1500 rpm
Net Peak Torque1126 lb-ft
Net Peak Torque1526 Nm

Tier 3/EU Stage IIIA // Tier 2/EU Stage II Serviceability

Fuel Tank285 gal.
Fuel Tank1078.8 L

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
Harvesting Boom Size, With Thru-Nose Cradle10.3 m
Approximate Weight of Base Machine72770 lb.
Approximate Weight of Base Machine33008 kg

Cooling

Fan TypeSuction type, hydraulically driven, variable speed, reversing