Head to head
Caterpillar D3G LGP vs Hitachi ZX350LC-6
The Hitachi ZX350LC-6 has 153kW more power.
Last reviewed 13 September 2026
Key differences
- Engine power: the Hitachi ZX350LC-6 has 153kW more power.
Specifications side by side
| Caterpillar D3G LGP | Hitachi ZX350LC-6 | |
|---|---|---|
| Operating weight | 17,160lb (7,784kg) | 34,200 - 36,300kg |
| Engine power | 77hp gross / 70hp net at 2200rpm | 210kW (ISO14396) |
| Blade capacity | 2yd3, 10.4ft wide, 20.7in cutting depth | - |
| Ground pressure | 4.24psi | - |
| Dig depth | - | 6,500 - 7,380mm |
Sources: Caterpillar D3G LGP, Hitachi ZX350LC-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.
Listed by
- Hayes Gate Plant Hire Ltd - London
Buy or hire the ZX350LC-6 if...
- you want one that has 153kW more power
Sized for bulk earthmoving, quarry and large groundworks contractors who need high dig depth and bucket capacity rather than tight site manoeuvrability. It sits above the typical hire-fleet mid-range and suits larger civils and demolition packages.
Listed by
- McGovern Plant Hire - Hounslow, Cranford
Common questions
What is the difference between the Caterpillar D3G LGP and the Hitachi ZX350LC-6?
The Hitachi ZX350LC-6 has 153kW more power. The Caterpillar D3G LGP is a small low ground pressure crawler dozer; the Hitachi ZX350LC-6 is a 34-36 tonne large crawler excavator.
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