Head to head
Caterpillar D6K LGP vs Hitachi ZX75US-5
The Caterpillar D6K LGP is the bigger machine by 4,770kg.
Last reviewed 13 September 2026
Key differences
- Operating weight: the Caterpillar D6K LGP is the bigger machine by 4,770kg.
Specifications side by side
| Caterpillar D6K LGP | Hitachi ZX75US-5 | |
|---|---|---|
| Operating weight | 13.5 tonnes | 8730kg (19,244lb) |
| Engine | Cat C6.6 ACERT, 97kW | - |
| Blade | 6-way blade, 3.08m front width | - |
| Track width | 760mm | - |
| Engine power | - | 42.4kW (56.9hp) |
| Max digging depth | - | 4.61m (15'1") |
Sources: Caterpillar D6K LGP, Hitachi ZX75US-5. 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 4,770kg
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 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 D6K LGP and the Hitachi ZX75US-5?
The Caterpillar D6K LGP is the bigger machine by 4,770kg. The Caterpillar D6K LGP is a low ground pressure track-type bulldozer; the Hitachi ZX75US-5 is a reduced tail swing excavator.
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