Head to head
Caterpillar D3G LGP vs Hitachi ZX225US-7
The Hitachi ZX225US-7 has 71kW more power.
Last reviewed 13 September 2026
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Key differences
- Engine power: the Hitachi ZX225US-7 has 71kW more power.
Specifications side by side
| Caterpillar D3G LGP | Hitachi ZX225US-7 | |
|---|---|---|
| Operating weight | 17,160lb (7,784kg) | 24,800 - 29,100kg |
| Engine power | 77hp gross / 70hp net at 2200rpm | 128.4kW (ISO14396) / 122kW (ISO9249) |
| Blade capacity | 2yd3, 10.4ft wide, 20.7in cutting depth | - |
| Ground pressure | 4.24psi | - |
| Dig depth | - | 6,120mm |
Sources: Caterpillar D3G LGP, Hitachi ZX225US-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 ZX225US-7 if...
- you want one that has 71kW more power
For contractors working in restricted yards or alongside live structures who still need the dig performance of a 20-tonne-plus machine. The reduced tail swing keeps the counterweight closer to the tracks than a standard crawler excavator of this size.
Listed by
- McGovern Plant Hire - Hounslow, Cranford
Common questions
What is the difference between the Caterpillar D3G LGP and the Hitachi ZX225US-7?
The Hitachi ZX225US-7 has 71kW more power. The Caterpillar D3G LGP is a small low ground pressure crawler dozer; the Hitachi ZX225US-7 is a 22-29 tonne reduced-tail-swing medium excavator.
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