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Caterpillar D3G LGP vs Hitachi ZX145W-6

The Hitachi ZX145W-6 has 48kW more power.

Last reviewed 13 September 2026

D3G LGP
Caterpillar D3G LGP
Hitachi ZX145W-6
Hitachi ZX145W-6 - image: Flannery Plant Hire

Key differences

Specifications side by side

Caterpillar D3G LGPHitachi ZX145W-6
Operating weight17,160lb (7,784kg)15,000 - 17,200kg
Engine power77hp gross / 70hp net at 2200rpm105kW (ISO14396)
Blade capacity2yd3, 10.4ft wide, 20.7in cutting depth-
Ground pressure4.24psi-
Dig depth-5,520 - 5,770mm

Sources: Caterpillar D3G LGP, Hitachi ZX145W-6. 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 ZX145W-6 if...

  • you want one that has 48kW more power

Suits municipal and utility contractors who need a mobile, road-going digger for drainage and reinstatement work spread across several sites in a day. The wheeled undercarriage trades some stability for speed between jobs.

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Common questions

What is the difference between the Caterpillar D3G LGP and the Hitachi ZX145W-6?

The Hitachi ZX145W-6 has 48kW more power. The Caterpillar D3G LGP is a small low ground pressure crawler dozer; the Hitachi ZX145W-6 is a 14-17 tonne wheeled excavator.

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