Head to head
Caterpillar D3G LGP vs Hitachi ZX220W-7
The Hitachi ZX220W-7 has 71kW more power.
Last reviewed 13 September 2026
Key differences
- Engine power: the Hitachi ZX220W-7 has 71kW more power.
Specifications side by side
| Caterpillar D3G LGP | Hitachi ZX220W-7 | |
|---|---|---|
| Operating weight | 17,160lb (7,784kg) | 20,100 - 24,900kg |
| Engine power | 77hp gross / 70hp net at 2200rpm | 128kW |
| Blade capacity | 2yd3, 10.4ft wide, 20.7in cutting depth | - |
| Ground pressure | 4.24psi | - |
| Dig depth | - | 5,810 - 6,300mm |
Sources: Caterpillar D3G LGP, Hitachi ZX220W-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 ZX220W-7 if...
- you want one that has 71kW more power
Targets larger utility, sewer and civils contractors who need crawler-class digging power on a road-going wheeled chassis. It sits at the top of Hitachi's current wheeled-excavator line, giving extra reach and depth over the 170W and 145W.
Listed by
- McGovern Plant Hire - Hounslow, Cranford
Common questions
What is the difference between the Caterpillar D3G LGP and the Hitachi ZX220W-7?
The Hitachi ZX220W-7 has 71kW more power. The Caterpillar D3G LGP is a small low ground pressure crawler dozer; the Hitachi ZX220W-7 is a 20-25 tonne wheeled excavator, the largest in Hitachi's ZX-7 wheeled range.
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