Head to head
Caterpillar D3G LGP vs Hitachi ZX130LCN-7
The Hitachi ZX130LCN-7 has 17kW more power.
Last reviewed 13 September 2026
Key differences
- Engine power: the Hitachi ZX130LCN-7 has 17kW more power.
Specifications side by side
| Caterpillar D3G LGP | Hitachi ZX130LCN-7 | |
|---|---|---|
| Operating weight | 17,160lb (7,784kg) | 14,100 - 16,300kg |
| Engine power | 77hp gross / 70hp net at 2200rpm | 74kW |
| Blade capacity | 2yd3, 10.4ft wide, 20.7in cutting depth | - |
| Ground pressure | 4.24psi | - |
| Dig depth | - | 5,310 - 5,800mm |
Sources: Caterpillar D3G LGP, Hitachi ZX130LCN-7. Figures vary by model year and options, so check with the supplier before you commit.
Buy or hire the D3G LGP if...
A small dozer for landscaping, site clearance and grading jobs too tight for a bigger machine. The LGP tracks spread its weight for work on soft ground such as landfill or wet fields.
Listed by
- Hayes Gate Plant Hire Ltd - London
Buy or hire the ZX130LCN-7 if...
- you want one that has 17kW more power
Aimed at groundworkers and civils contractors who want a mid-size machine with the extra stability of a long-track (LCN) undercarriage. It suits drainage, footings and utility work on soft or made-up ground where a standard-width excavator would struggle.
Listed by
- McGovern Plant Hire - Hounslow, Cranford
- Compact Plant Sales - Farnham
Common questions
What is the difference between the Caterpillar D3G LGP and the Hitachi ZX130LCN-7?
The Hitachi ZX130LCN-7 has 17kW more power. The Caterpillar D3G LGP is a small low ground pressure crawler dozer; the Hitachi ZX130LCN-7 is a 13-16 tonne long-undercarriage crawler excavator.
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