Head to head
Caterpillar D6T LGP vs Hitachi ZX135USB-7
The Caterpillar D6T LGP is a medium low ground pressure crawler dozer. The Hitachi ZX135USB-7 is a 13 tonne zero tail swing crawler excavator.
Last reviewed 13 September 2026
Specifications side by side
| Caterpillar D6T LGP | Hitachi ZX135USB-7 | |
|---|---|---|
| Operating weight | 50,968lb (23,119kg) | 13,800 - 16,000kg |
| Engine | Cat C9.3 ACERT, 215hp net / 228hp gross | - |
| Blade capacity | 4.90yd3 (3.75m3), 13.4ft wide, 47in tall | - |
| Ground pressure | 6.4psi | - |
| Engine power | - | 74kW (ISO14396) / 73kW (ISO9249) |
Sources: Caterpillar D6T LGP, Hitachi ZX135USB-7. Figures vary by model year and options, so check with the supplier before you commit.
Buy or hire the D6T LGP if...
A mid-size dozer used for bulk earthmoving, site clearance and grading on larger construction and quarry sites. The LGP variant's wider tracks let it work on soft or wet ground where a standard D6T would sink or lose traction.
Listed by
- Daly Plant Hire Ltd - Tadworth, Kingswood
Buy or hire the ZX135USB-7 if...
Built for sites with tight working margins - roadside, urban and confined yards - where a swinging counterweight would foul walls, parked vehicles or passing traffic. Popular with utility and demolition contractors working close to structures.
Listed by
- McGovern Plant Hire - Hounslow, Cranford
Common questions
What is the difference between the Caterpillar D6T LGP and the Hitachi ZX135USB-7?
The Caterpillar D6T LGP is a medium low ground pressure crawler dozer; the Hitachi ZX135USB-7 is a 13 tonne zero tail swing crawler excavator.
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