Head to head
Caterpillar D3G LGP vs Hitachi ZX33U-6
The Caterpillar D3G LGP has 39kW more power.
Last reviewed 13 September 2026
Key differences
- Engine power: the Caterpillar D3G LGP has 39kW more power.
Specifications side by side
| Caterpillar D3G LGP | Hitachi ZX33U-6 | |
|---|---|---|
| Operating weight | 17,160lb (7,784kg) | 3,320 - 3,720kg |
| Engine power | 77hp gross / 70hp net at 2200rpm | 18.8kW |
| Blade capacity | 2yd3, 10.4ft wide, 20.7in cutting depth | - |
| Ground pressure | 4.24psi | - |
| Dig depth | - | 2,790 - 3,130mm |
Sources: Caterpillar D3G LGP, Hitachi ZX33U-6. Figures vary by model year and options, so check with the supplier before you commit.
Buy or hire the D3G LGP if...
- you want one that has 39kW more power
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 ZX33U-6 if...
A general-purpose mini digger for landscaping, utilities and small groundworks contractors who need to work in gardens, driveways and other access-restricted sites. Its zero tail swing lets it turn on the spot without swinging into fences or walls.
Listed by
- McGovern Plant Hire - Hounslow, Cranford
Common questions
What is the difference between the Caterpillar D3G LGP and the Hitachi ZX33U-6?
The Caterpillar D3G LGP has 39kW more power. The Caterpillar D3G LGP is a small low ground pressure crawler dozer; the Hitachi ZX33U-6 is a 3.3-3.7 tonne zero tail swing mini excavator.
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