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Caterpillar D3G LGP vs Hitachi ZX135W-7

The Hitachi ZX135W-7 has 48kW more power.

Last reviewed 13 September 2026

Key differences

Specifications side by side

Caterpillar D3G LGPHitachi ZX135W-7
Operating weight17,160lb (7,784kg)14,500 - 15,900kg
Engine power77hp gross / 70hp net at 2200rpm105kW (ISO14396) / 100kW (ISO9249)
Blade capacity2yd3, 10.4ft wide, 20.7in cutting depth-
Ground pressure4.24psi-

Sources: Caterpillar D3G LGP, Hitachi ZX135W-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.

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Buy or hire the ZX135W-7 if...

  • you want one that has 48kW more power

A road-legal wheeled excavator for contractors who need to self-drive between sites without a low-loader, such as utilities and highways crews. The short-tail-swing design keeps it usable on narrow verges and in traffic-managed lanes.

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Common questions

What is the difference between the Caterpillar D3G LGP and the Hitachi ZX135W-7?

The Hitachi ZX135W-7 has 48kW more power. The Caterpillar D3G LGP is a small low ground pressure crawler dozer; the Hitachi ZX135W-7 is a 13-16 tonne short-tail wheeled excavator.

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