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Komatsu D53
The Komatsu D53 is a track type tractor built by Komatsu. Most units reaching the used market were built around 1985. It is known in the North American used market. About 39% of units have an enclosed cab, 30% of those with air conditioning. Units are offered in many configurations (consistency score 63). Typical hours at resale: 2,000–5,000 h.
Overview
| Manufacturer | Komatsu |
|---|---|
| Type | Track Type Tractors |
| Category | Track Type Tractor, Dozer |
| Size class | 100-150 hp |
| Built around | 1985 |
| Used-market presence | known |
| Hours at resale | 2,000–5,000 h |
| Enclosed cab | 39% of units |
| Air conditioning | 30% of enclosed units |
| Configuration consistency | 63 / 100 |
How units are configured
Share of units observed in the used market with each option.
| Cab | OROPS 61% EROPS 27% EROPS w AC 12% |
|---|---|
| Transmission | Standard 67% Powershift 33% |
| Hydraulics | 2 Valve 76% Auxiliary 12% Standard 10% 3 Valve 2% |
| Blade type | Straight 49% Angle 19% No 14% PAT 8% Semi U 5% |
Other Komatsu D53 variants
| Model | Size | Built around | Used market | Enclosed cab |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Komatsu D53P-18 | 100-150 hp | 1985 | rare | — |
| Komatsu D53A | 100-150 hp | 1985 | rare | — |
| Komatsu D53A16 | 100-150 hp | 1986 | rare | — |
| Komatsu D53P-17 | 100-150 hp | 1987 | rare | — |
| Komatsu D53A17 | 100-150 hp | 1987 | known | — |
| Komatsu D53A-18 | 100-150 hp | 1990 | rare | — |
| Komatsu D53P | 100-150 hp | 1991 | rare | — |
Comparable machines from other brands
| Model | Make | Size | Built around | Used market | Enclosed cab |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Caterpillar D6D | Caterpillar | 100-150 hp | 1981 | very common | 18% |
| Caterpillar D6C | Caterpillar | 100-150 hp | 1971 | very common | 6% |
| Caterpillar D6MLGP | Caterpillar | 100-150 hp | 1998 | very common | 41% |
| Caterpillar D5MXL | Caterpillar | 100-150 hp | 1998 | very common | 37% |
| Caterpillar D5HII | Caterpillar | 100-150 hp | 1989 | very common | 24% |
| Caterpillar D6MXL | Caterpillar | 100-150 hp | 1998 | very common | 38% |
| Caterpillar D5MLGP | Caterpillar | 100-150 hp | 1998 | very common | 34% |
| Caterpillar D6NLGP | Caterpillar | 100-150 hp | 2005 | common | 71% |
Source
Configuration profiles derived from North American auction records, used with the data owner's permission. Figures describe units observed in the used market, not factory specifications.