Head to head
Caterpillar D6K LGP vs Hitachi 33U
The Caterpillar D6K LGP is the bigger machine by 10,013kg.
Last reviewed 13 September 2026
Key differences
- Operating weight: the Caterpillar D6K LGP is the bigger machine by 10,013kg.
Specifications side by side
| Caterpillar D6K LGP | Hitachi 33U | |
|---|---|---|
| Operating weight | 13.5 tonnes | 3,487 kg |
| Engine | Cat C6.6 ACERT, 97kW | - |
| Blade | 6-way blade, 3.08m front width | - |
| Track width | 760mm | - |
| Width | - | 1,550 mm |
| Rated power ISO 9249 | - | 21.2 kW (28.4 HP) at 2,400 min-1 (rpm) (net) |
| Fuel tank | - | 42.0 L |
Sources: Caterpillar D6K LGP, Hitachi 33U. Figures vary by model year and options, so check with the supplier before you commit.
Buy or hire the D6K LGP if...
- you want one that is the bigger machine by 10,013kg
A low ground pressure version of Cat's D6K dozer, built with wider tracks to work on soft or wet ground without sinking in. Groundworks and landfill contractors use the LGP variant over the standard D6K where the site itself, not just the job, dictates the machine.
Listed by
- Eco Plant Hire And Sales Ltd - Peterborough, Whittlesey
Buy or hire the 33U if...
A compact tracked excavator from Hitachi's smaller size class, used for groundworks, drainage and landscaping jobs too tight for a larger machine. It is bought and sold through the used plant market rather than as a current Hitachi catalogue model.
Listed by
- Plant Sales Northern Ireland | P & A Plant Sales - Ballynahinch
Common questions
What is the difference between the Caterpillar D6K LGP and the Hitachi 33U?
The Caterpillar D6K LGP is the bigger machine by 10,013kg. The Caterpillar D6K LGP is a low ground pressure track-type bulldozer; the Hitachi 33U is a mini excavator, approximately 3 tonne class.
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