In my opinion, the 953 is probably the best track loader in the industry.............if you are into track loaders. The industry has eliminated a lot of track loader lines in recent years, although Cat has continued in a big way. Case quit, John Deere makes a few, and teamed up with Libherr (sp?) to produce a rear engine hilift, Fiat gave it up, Komatsu gave it up, and I think that Dresser still makes one or two although you'd be hard pressed to find em.
If you work in the housing industry, the 953 is either perfect size, or just a little on the too large size. To haul them, you need a sizable truck and trailer...........it is a heavy machine. Visability is good, operator comfort is pretty good, and servicability is good. If you like track loaders, this one is tops in my book. I have used them for many years, working for companies that have owned them. I have bought a few of them for people that I have worked for. In the commercial industry, they might be considered too small........
Buy it with a cab and air conditioning, then put a stereo in it. You'll want to stay in it all day.
Good choice! I like em!!!