Head to head
Caterpillar D6T LGP vs Hitachi ZX145W-6
The Caterpillar D6T LGP is a medium low ground pressure crawler dozer. The Hitachi ZX145W-6 is a 14-17 tonne wheeled excavator.
Last reviewed 13 September 2026
Specifications side by side
| Caterpillar D6T LGP | Hitachi ZX145W-6 | |
|---|---|---|
| Operating weight | 50,968lb (23,119kg) | 15,000 - 17,200kg |
| Engine | Cat C9.3 ACERT, 215hp net / 228hp gross | - |
| Blade capacity | 4.90yd3 (3.75m3), 13.4ft wide, 47in tall | - |
| Ground pressure | 6.4psi | - |
| Dig depth | - | 5,520 - 5,770mm |
| Engine power | - | 105kW (ISO14396) |
Sources: Caterpillar D6T LGP, Hitachi ZX145W-6. 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 ZX145W-6 if...
Suits municipal and utility contractors who need a mobile, road-going digger for drainage and reinstatement work spread across several sites in a day. The wheeled undercarriage trades some stability for speed between jobs.
Listed by
- McGovern Plant Hire - Hounslow, Cranford
Common questions
What is the difference between the Caterpillar D6T LGP and the Hitachi ZX145W-6?
The Caterpillar D6T LGP is a medium low ground pressure crawler dozer; the Hitachi ZX145W-6 is a 14-17 tonne wheeled excavator.
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