Head to head
Caterpillar D3 vs Hitachi ZX350LC-6
The Hitachi ZX350LC-6 has 132kW more power.
Last reviewed 13 September 2026
Key differences
- Engine power: the Hitachi ZX350LC-6 has 132kW more power.
Specifications side by side
| Caterpillar D3 | Hitachi ZX350LC-6 | |
|---|---|---|
| Operating weight | 9362kg (20,640lb) | 34,200 - 36,300kg |
| Engine power | 77.6kW (104hp) | 210kW (ISO14396) |
| Blade capacity | 2.19m3, or 2.34m3 with LGP tracks | - |
| Engine | Cat C3.6 | - |
| Dig depth | - | 6,500 - 7,380mm |
Sources: Caterpillar D3, Hitachi ZX350LC-6. Figures vary by model year and options, so check with the supplier before you commit.
Buy or hire the D3 if...
Caterpillar's smallest crawler dozer, used for fine grading, landscaping and confined-site work where a full-size dozer won't fit. Common in UK plant hire fleets alongside mini excavators.
Listed by
- B & T Plant Hire - Gravesend
- B & T Plant Hire Ltd - Morden
Buy or hire the ZX350LC-6 if...
- you want one that has 132kW 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 D3 and the Hitachi ZX350LC-6?
The Hitachi ZX350LC-6 has 132kW more power. The Caterpillar D3 is a small crawler dozer; the Hitachi ZX350LC-6 is a 34-36 tonne large crawler excavator.
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