Caterpillar 930m 653 Wheel Loader Specs (2015-2020)

The Caterpillar 930m 653 Wheel Loader (2015-2020) combines low engine power at 154 hp (115 kW) with low weight at 30,843 lb (14 t). The listed bucket capacity is 3.01 yd³ (2.3 m³).
Specification profile

Wheel Loader • 2015-2020

Weight: 30,843 lb (14 t)Engine power: 154 hp (115 kW)Bucket capacity: 3.01 yd³ (2.3 m³)Minimum bucket capacity: 3.01 yd³ (2.3 m³)
30,843 lb (14 t)Weight
154 hp (115 kW)Engine power
3.01 yd³ (2.3 m³)Bucket capacity
3.01 yd³ (2.3 m³)Minimum bucket capacity
27,263 lbf (121 kN)Lifting Force
24.9 mph (40 km/h)Travel speed
572 lb-ft (776 Nm)Maximum torque
8.33 ft (2.54 m)Transport width
How it compares

Low, average or high?

Engine power

Low

154 hp (115 kW)
Low 44.3 hp (33 kW)Typical 212 hp (158 kW)High 814 hp (607 kW)

Engine power is well below the typical figure.

Weight

Low

30,843 lb (14 t)
Low 7,419 lb (3.37 t)Typical 43,268 lb (19.6 t)High 210,541 lb (95.5 t)

Weight is well below the typical figure.

Bucket capacity

Below average

3.01 yd³ (2.3 m³)
Low 0.78 yd³ (0.6 m³)Typical 4 yd³ (3.06 m³)High 15 yd³ (11.5 m³)

Bucket capacity is below the typical figure.

Lifting Force

Low

27,263 lbf (121 kN)
Low 809 lbf (3.6 kN)Typical 36,528 lbf (162 kN)High 161,413 lbf (718 kN)

Lifting Force is well below the typical figure.

Travel speed

Above average

24.9 mph (40 km/h)
Low 12 mph (19.3 km/h)Typical 21.4 mph (34.4 km/h)High 26.7 mph (43 km/h)

Travel speed is above the typical figure.

Maximum torque

Below average

572 lb-ft (776 Nm)
Low 107 lb-ft (145 Nm)Typical 732 lb-ft (992 Nm)High 2,104 lb-ft (2,852 Nm)

Maximum torque is below the typical figure.

Visual overview

Key measurements

Working dimensions

Useful working and clearance measurements shown side by side.

Outside turning radius19.5 ft (5.94 m)
Maximum discharge height9.28 ft (2.83 m)
Bucket width8.37 ft (2.55 m)

Overall size

The main published dimensions shown together at a glance.

Transport length24.7 ft (7.53 m)
Transport height12 ft (3.67 m)
Transport width8.33 ft (2.54 m)
Equipment

Features & equipment

Published equipment and feature availability for this model.

Air conditioningYES
Diesel particulate filterYES
Hydraulic quick hitchNO
Mechanical quick hitchNO
Swing loaderYES
TelescopicNO
Overview

Model information

Manufacturer Caterpillar
Model 930m 653
Category Wheel Loader
Model year / production 2015-2020
Full specifications

Technical details

Performance

Engine power154 hp (115 kW)
Lifting Force27,263 lbf (121 kN)
Maximum torque572 lb-ft (776 Nm)
Travel speed24.9 mph (40 km/h)

Dimensions

Bucket width8.37 ft (2.55 m)
Maximum discharge height9.28 ft (2.83 m)
Transport height12 ft (3.67 m)
Transport length24.7 ft (7.53 m)
Transport width8.33 ft (2.54 m)
Outside turning radius19.5 ft (5.94 m)

Capacity & weight

Bucket capacity3.01 yd³ (2.3 m³)
Minimum bucket capacity3.01 yd³ (2.3 m³)
Weight30,843 lb (14 t)
Swing loaderYes

Engine & drivetrain

Cylinder bore × stroke105×135 mm
Displacement1.88 US gal (7.1 L)
Emission levelTier 4 f
Engine manufacturerCaterpillar
Engine typeC7.1 Acert

Setup & fitment

Hydraulic quick hitchNo
Mechanical quick hitchNo
Standard tyres20.5 R25

Features

Air conditioningYes
Diesel particulate filterYes
TelescopicNo

Other specifications

Steering modeKL