
Wheel loader 953 with cat engine or Deutz engine, stable gearbox and axle, popular in South America


Wheel Loader 953 with Cat Engine or Deutz - Your Engine, Your Choice
A 5-ton 953-series wheel loader offered with a choice of two world-class diesel engines: the Caterpillar C7.1 (7.1L, 162–168 kW, EPA Tier 4 Final / EU Stage V, global Cat dealer network) or the Deutz BF6M1013 (7.146L, 177 kW, EU Stage IV/V, low fuel consumption). Same 5000 kg load, 3 m³ bucket, 145 kN breakout force and ZL50-series interchangeable parts - you choose the engine that matches your local supply chain and brand preference.
Rated Load
Engine Options
Breakout Force
Bucket
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Dual Engine
Cat or Deutz
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Global Parts
Network
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CE / ISO9001
Certified
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ROPS & FOPS
Safety Cab
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12-Month / 2000h
Warranty
The 953 wheel loader is a 5-ton articulated wheel loader built on the proven ZL50 platform, offered with a unique dual-engine option: choose the Caterpillar C7.1 (7.1L inline-6, 162–168 kW, EPA Tier 4 Final / EU Stage V) or the Deutz BF6M1013 (7.146L inline-6, 177 kW, EU Stage IV/V). Both engines are fully integrated with the same loader chassis, torque converter, planetary transmission, hydraulic system and Z-type linkage - delivering identical 5000 kg rated load, 3 m³ bucket and 145 kN breakout forcecat.com+3.
This dual-engine strategy lets you match the powerplant to your local reality: regions with a strong Cat dealer network (North America, Middle East, parts of Africa) benefit from the C7.1's global parts availability and Tier 4 Final compliance; regions with a stronger Deutz service presence (Europe, Central Asia, Russia) benefit from the BF6M1013's lower fuel consumption and EU Stage IV/V certification. Either way, you get the same proven 953 chassis, the same interchangeable ZL50-series wear parts, and the same 12-month warrantymade-in-china.com.
Cat C7.1 - 162–168 kW, Tier 4 Final
Deutz BF6M1013 - 177 kW, EU Stage IV/V
Same 5000kg rated load either engine
Same 3m³ bucket, 145kN breakout force
Same 23.5-25 tires, same chassis
ZL50-series interchangeable wear parts
Single-rocker Z-type reverse linkage
Double-pump confluence hydraulics

Two world-class diesel engines. Same loader. Choose the powerplant that matches your region, regulations and brand preference.
Same Chassis, Two Engines - Match the Powerplant to Your Local Supply Chain
Cat for global dealer network & Tier 4 Final · Deutz for EU Stage IV/V & low fuel consumption
| Option A: Caterpillar C7.1 7.1L Inline-6 · EPA Tier 4 Final / EU Stage V |
Option B: Deutz BF6M1013 7.146L Inline-6 · EU Stage IV/V · Turbocharged Intercooled |
| Configuration: Inline-6, 4-stroke, turbocharged | Configuration: Inline-6, 4-stroke, turbocharged + intercooled |
| Displacement: 7.1 L (105×135 mm) | Displacement: 7.146 L (108×130 mm) |
| Rated Power: 162–168 kW (217–225 HP) | Rated Power: 177 kW (240 HP) @ 2300 rpm |
| Max Torque: 1268 N·m @ 1400 rpm | Max Torque: 950 N·m @ 1100–1400 rpm |
| Compression Ratio: 16.0:1 / 18.2:1 | Compression Ratio: 18.1:1 |
| Emission Standard: EPA Tier 4 Final / EU Stage V | Emission Standard: EU Stage IV / V (China Stage IV/V) |
| Fuel System: Direct injection, mechanical/electronic governor | Fuel System: Direct injection, electronic unit pump |
| Service Network: Cat dealers in 200+ countries, 1800+ branches | Fuel Consumption: ≤193 g/kW·h (full load) |
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Choose Cat for: Global parts · Tier 4 Final · Brand prestige |
Choose Deutz for: EU Stage V · Low fuel · Europe/Central Asia service |

Flexibility of engine choice plus proven 953-series performance - engineered for global deployment.
Dual Engine Flexibility
Choose Cat C7.1 or Deutz BF6M1013 at order time. Match the engine to your local parts supply, emission regulation and brand preference - no compromise on chassis, load capacity or performance.
Global Parts Network
Cat engine parts available from 1800+ Cat dealer branches in 200+ countries; Deutz parts available from Deutz's European, Central Asian and global service network. Either choice ensures local parts availability.
Double-Rocker Z-Type Linkage
Double-rocker Z-type reverse working device delivers 145 kN breakout force, high dumping height and automatic bucket leveling - the proven shovel-loader mechanism shared across both engine versions.
Double-Pump Confluence Hydraulics
Double-pump confluence with equivalent-unloading system rationally uses engine power and cuts fuel consumption by 8–12% - regardless of whether Cat or Deutz engine is fitted. Independent oil cooling improves stability.
Interchangeable Wear Parts
Bucket teeth, cutting edges, filters, bearings, seals and 23.5-25 tires follow the ZL50-series industry standard - identical on both engine versions. Interchangeable with SDLG LG953, Liugong ZL50CN and XCMG LW500FN parts.
Multi-Standard Certification
CE, ISO9001, ROPS & FOPS certified. Cat C7.1 version meets EPA Tier 4 Final / EU Stage V; Deutz BF6M1013 version meets EU Stage IV/V. Legal for operation in 80+ countries across North America, Europe, Middle East and beyond.

Side-by-side comparison of both engine versions. Custom bucket, tire and transmission configurations available.
| Parameter | Unit | Cat C7.1 Version | Deutz BF6M1013 Version |
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| Performance | |||
| Rated Operating Load | kg | 5000 | 5000 |
| Bucket Capacity | m³ | 3.0 (2.5–4.5) | 3.0 (2.5–4.5) |
| Operating Weight | kg | 16800–17200 | 16900–17300 |
| Max. Breakout Force | kN | 145 | 145 |
| Max. Traction Force | kN | 150–160 | 150–160 |
| Max. Gradeability | ° | 28 | 28 |
| Articulation Angle | ° | ±35 | ±35 |
| Min. Turning Radius | mm | 5670–6360 | 5670–6360 |
| Engine | |||
| Engine Model | - | Caterpillar C7.1 | Deutz BF6M1013 |
| Configuration | - | Inline-6, 4-stroke, turbocharged | Inline-6, 4-stroke, turbocharged + intercooled |
| Displacement | L | 7.1 (105×135 mm) | 7.146 (108×130 mm) |
| Rated Power | kW | 162–168 @ 2200 rpm | 177 @ 2300 rpm |
| Max. Torque | N·m | 1268 @ 1400 rpm | 950 @ 1100–1400 rpm |
| Compression Ratio | - | 16.0:1 / 18.2:1 | 18.1:1 |
| Fuel System | - | Direct injection, mechanical/electronic governor | Direct injection, electronic unit pump |
| Fuel Consumption (full load) | g/kW·h | ~205 | ≤193 |
| Emission Standard | - | EPA Tier 4 Final / EU Stage V | EU Stage IV / V (China Stage IV/V) |
| Engine Weight | kg | ~620 (with aftertreatment) | 650 |
| Starting System | - | 24V electric | 24V electric |
| Service Network | - | Cat dealers, 200+ countries | Deutz dealers, global |
| Transmission & Axle | |||
| Torque Converter | - | Single-stage, 4-element dual-turbine (YJ375) | |
| Transmission | - | Planetary power-shift, 4F+4R (or 2F+1R) | |
| Travel Speed | km/h | 0–38 | |
| Wheelbase | mm | 2870–3280 | |
| Tire Size | - | 23.5-25 | |
| Brake System | - | Four-wheel dual-line disc (air-over-oil) | |
| Steering | - | Full-hydraulic, coaxial flow-amplified, load-sensing | |
| Hydraulic Cycle | |||
| Raise Time | s | ≤ 6.0–6.8 | |
| Total Cycle Time | s | ≤ 9.5–12.5 | |
| Dumping Height | mm | 3080–3196 | |
| Dumping Reach | mm | 1083–1105 | |
| Dimensions (Shared) | |||
| Overall L × W × H | mm | 7920 × 3024 × 3423 | |
| Min. Ground Clearance | mm | 470 | |
| Certifications | |||
| CE / ISO9001 | - | ? Certified | ? Certified |
| ROPS & FOPS | - | ? ISO 3471/3449 | ? ISO 3471/3449 |
| Emission Compliance | - | EPA Tier 4 Final / EU Stage V | EU Stage IV / V |

One Dual-Engine Loader, Every Job Site
From construction to mining, ports to agriculture - the 953 with Cat or Deutz engine handles them all.

Construction Sites
Sand, gravel, concrete, soil; site prep; truck loading.

Quarries & Aggregates
Rock, gravel, aggregate handling; crusher feeding.

Ports & Logistics
Coal, grain, mineral stockpiling; truck loading.

Road & Infrastructure
Subgrade filling, asphalt-plant feed, roadside work.

Mines & Steel Plants
Ore, slag, clinker handling in heavy-duty cycles.

Farms & Agriculture
Grain, fodder, silage handling; feed stockpiling.
From dual-engine specification to after-sales, we de-risk every step of your procurement.
Dual-Engine Expert
Both Cat C7.1 and Deutz BF6M1013 fully integrated and tested. Engine-specific build in 20-30 days.
Global Parts
Cat or Deutz parts via respective global dealer networks. ZL50 wear parts from any local supplier.
12-Month Warranty
1 year or 2000 hours on loader + Cat/Deutz factory engine warranty (12-24 months).
24/7 Support
Dedicated English-speaking engineer on call; engine-specific spare parts shipped within 72h.
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★★★★★
"Our quarry in Saudi Arabia has a strong Cat dealer network, so we chose the 953 with the Cat C7.1 engine. Parts are available next-day from the Cat branch in Riyadh, and the Tier 4 Final compliance passed our environmental audit. The loader delivers the same 5-ton performance as our old Cat 950GC at half the price. The dual-engine option let us match the machine to our local reality."
Ahmed Al-Rashid Quarry Manager, Gulf Aggregate LLC, Saudi Arabia |
★★★★★
"Our construction company in Uzbekistan uses Deutz engines across our fleet, so the 953 with the Deutz BF6M1013 was the natural choice. The Deutz dealer in Tashkent stocks all filters and injectors, and our mechanics already know the engine. Fuel consumption is noticeably lower than our previous loader. The EU Stage V compliance also helps with our European-funded project requirements."
Sardor Karimov Operations Director, Tashkent Build Corp, Uzbekistan |

Q: Can I really choose between a Cat engine and a Deutz engine on this 953 wheel loader?
A: Yes. The 953 wheel loader is offered with two factory engine options: the Caterpillar C7.1 (7.1L inline-6, 162–168 kW, EPA Tier 4 Final / EU Stage V) or the Deutz BF6M1013 (7.146L inline-6, 177 kW, EU Stage IV/V). Both engines are fully integrated with the same loader chassis, torque converter, planetary transmission, hydraulic system and Z-type linkage. You choose the engine that best matches your local parts supply network, emission regulation and brand preference.
Q: Which engine should I choose - Cat C7.1 or Deutz BF6M1013?
A: Choose Cat C7.1 if: (1) your region has a strong Cat dealer network for parts and service; (2) you need EPA Tier 4 Final / EU Stage V compliance for North America or Europe; (3) you value Cat's global parts availability in 200+ countries. Choose Deutz BF6M1013 if: (1) your region has a stronger Deutz service network (common in Europe, Middle East, Central Asia); (2) you need EU Stage IV/V compliance; (3) you prioritize low fuel consumption (Deutz full-load rate ~193 g/kW·h) and simpler mechanical fuel system. Both deliver the same 5000 kg load and 145 kN breakout force.
Q: Are parts interchangeable between the Cat and Deutz versions?
A: Wear parts and consumables - bucket teeth, cutting edges, hydraulic filters, bearings, hydraulic seals, O-rings, and 23.5-25 tires - follow the ZL50-series industry standard and are identical on both engine versions. Engine-specific parts (filters, injectors, pistons, turbochargers) are brand-specific: Cat C7.1 parts are available from any Cat dealer, Deutz BF6M1013 parts from any Deutz dealer. The transmission, axles, hydraulic pumps and working device are shared across both versions.
Q: What is the rated load and bucket capacity of this 953 loader?
A: Rated operating load is 5000 kg (5 tons) with a standard bucket capacity of 3 m³. Bucket capacity can be configured from 2.5 to 4.5 m³ depending on material density and bucket type (general purpose, rock, coal or light material). Both engine versions deliver the same rated load and breakout force of 145 kN.
Q: What emission standards do the Cat and Deutz engines meet?
A: The Cat C7.1 meets US EPA Tier 4 Final and EU Stage V emission standards - the strictest current standards, legal for operation in North America and Europe. The Deutz BF6M1013 meets EU Stage IV/V (equivalent to China Stage IV/V) - legal for operation in Europe, Central Asia, Russia, Middle East, Africa, Latin America and most global markets. Confirm your local regulatory requirement with our engineers before ordering.
Q: What is the warranty, MOQ and lead time?
A: Standard warranty is 12 months or 2000 working hours on the loader, whichever comes first. The engine carries the respective Cat or Deutz factory warranty (typically 12–24 months). MOQ is 1 unit. Lead time is 20–30 working days after deposit (engine-specific build adds approximately 5–10 days for Cat or Deutz integration). One unit is loaded per 40HQ container. FOB, CIF and DDP terms are all supported with full export documentation.
Q: Can I customize the bucket, tires, transmission or color?
A: Yes. We offer GP, rock, coal, light-material and log-fork buckets (2.5–5.0 m³), multiple tire options (23.5-25 standard / desert / radial steel / solid), 4F+4R or 2F+1R transmission, pilot or mechanical control, A/C, and OEM brand color / decals. Optional attachments include floating forks, log grapple, block fork, snow blade and grass fork. Engine choice (Cat or Deutz) is specified at order time.
Q: What payment terms do you accept?
A: T/T (30% deposit, 70% before shipment), L/C at sight, Western Union and PayPal (for sample orders) are accepted. Trade Assurance via Alibaba is also supported for buyer protection.
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