Head to head
Caterpillar D3G LGP vs Hitachi ZX75US-5
The Caterpillar D3G LGP is the bigger machine by 8,430kg and has 15kW more power.
Last reviewed 13 September 2026
Key differences
- Operating weight: the Caterpillar D3G LGP is the bigger machine by 8,430kg.
- Engine power: the Caterpillar D3G LGP has 15kW more power.
Specifications side by side
| Caterpillar D3G LGP | Hitachi ZX75US-5 | |
|---|---|---|
| Operating weight | 17,160lb (7,784kg) | 8730kg (19,244lb) |
| Engine power | 77hp gross / 70hp net at 2200rpm | 42.4kW (56.9hp) |
| Blade capacity | 2yd3, 10.4ft wide, 20.7in cutting depth | - |
| Ground pressure | 4.24psi | - |
| Max digging depth | - | 4.61m (15'1") |
Sources: Caterpillar D3G LGP, Hitachi ZX75US-5. 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 is the bigger machine by 8,430kg
- you want one that has 15kW 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 ZX75US-5 if...
A 7-8 tonne excavator with a reduced tail swing radius, letting it work close to walls and in restricted urban sites. A common size in UK plant hire fleets for groundworks and drainage.
Listed by
- Red Plant Sales Ltd - Colchester, Frating
Common questions
What is the difference between the Caterpillar D3G LGP and the Hitachi ZX75US-5?
The Caterpillar D3G LGP is the bigger machine by 8,430kg and has 15kW more power. The Caterpillar D3G LGP is a small low ground pressure crawler dozer; the Hitachi ZX75US-5 is a reduced tail swing excavator.
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